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Nintendo's next console could be apparently launching relatively soon

Analyst suggests the Nintendo Switch 2 could arrive before July 2025, and potentially cost less than the PS5 and Xbox Series X

The Nintendo Switch successor is apparently not coming out within this fiscal year

Developers working on Nintendo Switch 2 games have reportedly been told not to expect the console before April 2025

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Nintendo gives players four new games to play today after the Directs.

Nintendo Releasing 4 Nintendo Switch Games Right After Back-to-Back Directs

It’s pretty staggering to see just how many merch ideas the Pokémon Co. comes up with for their franchise. Just when you think you’ve seen it all, the company surprises with something pretty darn original, and that’s the case with their latest reveal. The Pokémon Co....

Pokémon Co. reveals Lampent LED lamp

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8BitDo's new controller, and Microsoft's new 3D-printed thumbstick topper, could make gaming more accessible.

Microsoft has partnered with one of my favourite controller manufacturers to make an accessible controller

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ARTIFICIAL intelligence may have guessed the exact PlayStation 6 release date. Sony is hard at work on the gaming console of the future, but details of the inevitable PS6 launch remain top-secret. Now The U.S. Sun has probed one of the latest AI models to see if it could produce...

We asked AI to predict the PS6 release date – and four clues hint at PlayStation’s exact next-gen console launch day

There must be at least a few retro gamers with lingering nostalgia for the Atari 7800. The modern-day Atari is betting there are. The company’s Gamescom 2024 follow-up to last year’s landmark 2600+ is not the beleaguered 5200 but 1986’s Atari 7800. Just like its previous recreation console, the new 7800+ can play your attic’s worth of dusty cartridges for the near-40-year-old console, but it has the added benefit of wireless controllers and extra-backward compatibility with 2600 games.

The Atari 7800+ Looks Just Like the Long-Forgotten Console, but Now With Games Worth Playing

The Nixplay 10-inch smart frame is currently discounted for $130, making it $70 off as a Labor Day deal. The deal only applies to the classic black color. Also: The best Amazon Labor Day deals you can shop now. ZDNET's key takeaways. The Nixplay smart frame retails for $200 and...

This digital photo frame is the perfect gift and it's discounted for $70 off

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It's been more than four decades since former child star William “Billie” Thomas Jr. died in Los Angeles of a heart attack at only 49 on October 10, 1980. Best known as "Buckwheat," the character he portrayed in the original Hal Roach-ignited Our Gang/Little Rascals classic film shorts from 1934 to 1944, Thomas faced similar challenges and misfortunes of several of his co-stars and other former child actors. This is his story.

Billie "Buckwheat" Thomas - 'Little Rascals'/'Our Gang' Child Star: 44 Years After His Tragic Death

Earlier this year, Civilization VII was announced, and Switch was named among the supported platforms. Civilization VI came to Switch as well, which was a move that surprised many gamers at the time. It’s clear that title was a success, as the sequel is coming our way Feb. 11th, 2025, day-and-date with other versions.

Civilization VII dev on why it's important to be day-one on Switch

ANOTHER batch of Samsung smartphones will start to receive an important free upgrade today in the latest fix for Android. The South Korean tech giant routinely issues new software to address any recently discovered flaws or stability problems. So don't expect any new apps or features to appear. This latest...

Popular Samsung smartphones receive important free upgrade today after Google finds ‘critical’ Android threat

Who said you couldn’t experience great pictures and sound quality from a house-brand TV? One of the best examples of this business model is Best Buy’s foray into Insignia products. As the company house brand, you’ll find everything from Insignia soundbars to Insignia HDMI and 3.5mm auxiliary cables. But one of the more popular categories for Insignia gear is LED-LCD TVs. And while we were looking through Best Buy deals, we came across a monster of a sale on an Insignia set:

Best Buy is selling this 55-inch TV for $230 today

GameStop has announced that select locations will begin selling retro games. So far, 18 systems will be represented at the GameStop Retro stores. Scroll below to find a location near you. GameStop Retro. On the official GameStop X page, the gaming retailer announced that some locations will begin selling retro...

Select GameStop Locations to Sell Retro Games

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The rarest and most valuable skins in Fortnite history.

10 rarest Fortnite skins that are surprisingly valuable

Android Police

IFA 2024 kicks off September 6, 2024, in Berlin, Germany, with some exciting reveals and announcements expected from the prominent names in tech. The world's largest electronics show (a title CES also claims) promises to intrigue with hints of new folding technology and fun brand crossovers. It also promises to be a banner year for portable projectors, allowing you to stream your favorite Google TV while on the go. Here are the top five reveals we're looking forward to when the show begins.

5 gadgets we're most excited about from the world's largest tech show

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‘This is a game changer.’ Ordering off the kid’s menu comes with a certain set of expectations. Small portions, lower prices—possibly an age restriction—but generally, nothing too off-base as far as ordering food.

‘For $6, who cares?’: Applebee’s customer shocked after ordering both adult and kids’ cheeseburgers

EGX 2024 is set for Oct. 25th to 27th, 2024, and Nintendo fans will have a very interesting reason to attend. It’s been revealed that a 30th anniversary panel for Donkey Kong Country will take place at EGX 2024, and it’s being held on Oct. 26th, 2024. This isn’t an official Nintendo panel, but it does bring together a bunch of developers who helped bring Donkey Kong Country to life.

30th anniversary Donkey Kong Country panel set for EGX 2024

The Independent

 Charging your phone might now seem like a simple and automatic part of your daily routine, but there’s more going on under the hood than you think.After all, one of the few drawbacks to our connected modern existence is we’re almost always monitoring the battery life of our phones – to make sure they don’t run out, and charging habits play a huge part in this. Here are some common mistakes you might be making…Modern phones almost exclusively use rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, and while these batteries have proven to be really size-efficient and adaptable, they still have some limitations....

The common mistakes we are all making when charging our phones

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A man has sparked heated debate online after deciding to take a solo trip for his 40th birthday, despite his girlfriend's financial struggles. The man, who has been dating his girlfriend for three months, shared his dilemma on a popular Reddit forum.

Boyfriend Taking Vacation Alone Since Girlfriend Can't Afford It Asks if He's in the Wrong

Despite being the go-to place for the biggest fighting games back on the Xbox 360, Microsoft's consoles have faced struggles with the genre over the past two generations. Those woes will apparently be continuing for those hoping to get the recently announced Capcom Fighting Collection 2 on the platform. Following...

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 is again skipping Xbox completely and native PlayStation 5 version

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Nintendo praised for considerable improvement in conflict mineral sourcing

For the last few years, Nintendo has pledged to make improvements to how they manufacture their hardware. The tech industry has seen considerable pushback from those...

Nintendo praised for considerable improvement in conflict mineral sourcing

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