
Most of the money was lost in a single incident - the major ByBit hack.

A look into how AI will help developers

Pokémon Colosseum and other fantastic GameCube rereleases might convince me to pre-order a Nintendo Switch 2.

Adjusted for inflation, only the NES and SNES are more expensive than the Switch 2

Nintendo’s Switch 2 direct fed us well this morning, but if that hefty price hike has you debating an upgrade, you’ve come to the right place.
https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/switch-vs-switch-2-nintendo-games-specs-features-joy-con



You can now buy the Windows 365 Link via Microsoft's commercial channels for $350 in the US, powered by an Intel N250 Processor and 64GB UFS storage.

Call of Duty: Warzone servers have been taken offline for the first time since the game's launch in 2022. Here's when you can play it again with the Season 3 changes.

More games are coming to Xbox Game Pass soon, including Blue Prince, Diablo 3, and South of Midnight.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-game-pass-april-2025-wave-1

Say goodbye to software on physical media
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/the-nintendo-switch-2-reveals-the-death-of-physical-games

MicroSD Express Cards are next-gen microSD Cards. They've been around for a while now and offer faster speeds. Here's everything you need to know about them.
https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/storage/microsd-express-cards-vs-microsd-card

Framework announced a bunch of stuff last month: powerful AMD upgrades for its bread-and-butter Laptop 13 design, its first modular desktop, and a brand new, smaller, more affordable model, the Laptop 12. This 2-in-1 with a touchscreen is intended to off

The WD Blue SN5000 is a single-sided 4TB SSD that pairs well with a PC or the PS5 and is on sale at Amazon for just $209.

A PowerColor RX 9070 XT Hellhound was found to have defective silicon out of the factory, resulting in unsustainable hotspot temperatures that caused the GPU to overheat and throttle.

A Russian engineer is accused of leaking confidential technical data from ASML, NXP, TSMC, and GlobalFoundries to Russia, allegedly to support construction of a 28nm-capable fab.


Mario Kart World is arriving exclusively alongside the Nintendo Switch 2 when it hits store shelves on June 5. The day-and-date release of the latest iteration in the series was confirmed in the company's

England's top-tier soccer league will soon use optical tracking to automate portions of offside calls. The Premier League said on Tuesday it will adopt semi-automated offside technology (SAOT) in live matc

There’s a trailer ">for the upcoming third season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and it’s absolutely filled with goodies. It looks like there will be an episode soaked in the 1960s retro vibes of the original show, complete with period-accurate costumes and sets.
This is an episodic show, meaning that each episode is (more or less) standalone. The trailer shows off a few of the sci-fi concepts t

Last spring, Ooni debuted the dual-zone Koda 2 Max outdoor oven that can cook lots of things, including pizzas up to 20 inches. Now the company is expanding the gas-powered Koda line with the new Koda 2 and Koda 2 Pro. Like the Max, these two

It's almost time to pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2, now that we finally know how much it'll cost, when it comes out, some of the games it's getting, and the fact that you can use the new Joy-Con as a mouse, even

According to a recent Digital Education Council survey, as many as 86 percent of university students globally use artificial intelligence to assist with their coursework. It’s a staggering statistic that’s likely to have far-reaching consequences for years to come. So it’s not surprising to see a company like Anthropic announce

With Nintendo's April 2 Direct showcase over and done, we now know more about the Switch 2 than ever before, including its release date (June 5) and price ($450!).

Nintendo just dropped a boatload of Switch 2 news, including the release date, price and a launch title or two. It also announced a bevy of accessories that’ll be available for the console on June 5. Let’s

Amazon has reportedly joined the growing list of suitors angling to acquire TikTok as a new ban deadline approaches. According to The New York Times, the retailer has made a “last-minute bid” to buy the app, and has approached Vice President JD Vance and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick about the offer.

The entry-level laptop from modular computing company Framework, which we first saw in February, is almost ready to roll. Founder and CEO Nirav Patel said on Wednesday that you can res

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As the deadline to strike a deal over TikTok approaches this week, President Donald Trump has signaled that he is confident his administration can broker an agreement with ByteDance, the social media app’s China-based parent company.
Speaking with reporters on Air Force One late Sunday, Trump said that “there’s tremendous i

Top minds at the world’s largest atom smasher have released a blueprint for a much bigger successor that could vastly improve research into the remaining enigmas of physics.
The plans for the Future Circular Collider—a nearly 91-kilometer (56.5-mile) loop along the French-Swiss border and below Lake Geneva—published late Monday put the finishi

According to reports, the FAA's move to hide ownership details might not stop those who post private jet details on social media. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/faa-tries-to-stop-you-tracking-celebrity-private-jets-heres-how/#ftag=CADf328eec

Owners of the Nintendo Switch 2 can play three games at launch, with more GameCube titles to come. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/gamecube-games-are-coming-to-switch-online-heres-the-list/#ftag=CADf328eec

The $450 console will get Mario Kart World as a launch title, games in 4K resolution and new GameChat communication features. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/nintendo-switch-2-event-everything-announced-for-the-new-console/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Nintendo Switch 2's official specs aren't too different, but the new console has a lot of upgrades on the original Switch. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/nintendo-switch-2-vs-switch-1-tech-specs-compared-feature-upgrades/#ftag=CADf328eec

Commentary: From Mario and Zelda, to more crucial info on the console, here's everything Nintendo missed out of its Direct presentation. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/nintendo-switch-2-what-we-didnt-get-during-nintendo-direct-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

A vacant hotel with a dark history lures in the crew of a haunted house attraction. https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/if-you-love-found-footage-horror-movies-be-sure-to-check-out-this-free-gem/#ftag=CADf328eec

Want to be the first in line to grab a Nintendo Switch 2? I found all of the rules you need to follow. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/nintendo-is-taking-on-scalpers-with-a-genius-switch-2-purchase-rule/#ftag=CADf328eec

Pep Guardiola's men resume their battle to finish in the top four of the EPL as they host the relegation-threatened Foxes. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-soccer-stream-man-city-vs-leicester-city-live-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Bravia Projector 7, aka the VPL-XW5100ES, is a laser-powered high-end projector with the promise of great contrast. https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/sonys-bravia-7-projector-promises-more-brightness-better-contrast/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Reds head into this Merseyside derby looking to bounce back from their EFL Cup defeat. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-soccer-stream-liverpool-vs-everton-live-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

Nintendo has announced Donkey Kong Bananza, coming to the Switch 2 in July.
https://www.techradar.com/gaming/donkey-kong-bananza-announced-at-the-nintendo-switch-2-direct

OLED monitors are gradually becoming more accessible for budget PC users, and MSI's efforts on its OLED Care 2.0 technology is great to see.

Sony has announced its new TVs for 2025, and the lineup is led by a flagship QD-OLED series.
https://www.techradar.com/televisions/sonys-new-tv-lineup-for-2025-doubles-down-on-qd-oled

Research reveals journeys now mean screentime - but this also means possible security risks too.

North Korean hackers are posing as legitimate IT workers, Google experts warn.

Sony has announced a trio of home theater audio offerings, led by a new entry-level Dolby Atmos soundbar.

Nintendo has announced Kirby Air Riders, a new racing game coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2025.

Nintendo packed a ton of information into the April 2, Switch 2 Direct live stream, and here are the 11 most important things we learned about the console.

Nintendo has revealed a new Hyrule Warriors title as part of its Nintendo Switch 2 unveiling - and I'm stoked.

Fountain of Youth is an epic new adventure coming to Apple TV+ directed by Guy Ritchie and comes from the writer of Scream.

A new rumor suggests the Samsung Galaxy G Fold – Samsung’s long-rumored tri-fold phone – may only launch in China and Korea, leaving fans elsewhere without a tri-fold option.

Deltarune appeared at the Nintendo Switch 2 launch event with a Chapter 3 and 4 release date.

The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller comes with new buttons, and a 3.5mm headphone jack... yes really.

The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct livestream has confirmed and expanded previous rumors on the Joy Con 2’s mouse functionality, showcasing games that make the most of the new control mode.

Save $700 on the M3 MacBook Pro during B&H's spring clearance sale.

Nintendo isn’t messing around this time, and it’s not only competing with Xbox and PlayStation but also the best handheld gaming PCs.

The most exciting reveal during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct wasn't a new 3D Mario (we didn't get one). Instead, we're finally getting what feels like a spiritual successor to Bloodborne after a decade of waiting.
https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/nintendo-switch-2-bloodborne-duskbloods-fromsoftware





Lip Bu-Tan took to the stage at the enterprise-centric Intel Vision 2025 event to share his vision of the company's optimistic future.

Microsoft is overhauling its login experience to push passkeys and eliminate passwords. Here’s how the update improves security and simplifies sign-ins.

The Nintendo Switch 2 reveal showed us GameShare and an included camera, something we've seen before in the Xbox One era but it wasn't so well received in 2013.

Mario Kart World is $80 for a physical copy on Nintendo Switch 2, possibly heralding a storm of price increases for future games from Xbox and others.
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/mario-kart-world-80-dollars-us-price-increases-xbox-possible

Rumor has it that Microsoft is developing an Xbox-branded gaming handheld, and it seems Windows 11 is being prepped for that. The launch of the previously unannounced Xbox handheld is expected as early as

If you’re still on a 1080p monitor, it’s high time you upgraded to something bigger, better, and badder. I’m talking about a proper 4K monitor from a reputable brand—and it doesn’t even have to be expensive, not when you can score a deal like this one. Right now, Samsung’s 32-inc

Doth mine eyes deceive me? The cheapest and, in many ways, most desirable of Nvidia’s new RTX 50-series graphics cards is actually available to buy at a major retailer? And I don’t have to give up my soul or any other precious bits? Indeed, for the last 90 minutes I’ve had the option to buy an RTX 5070

You’re likely well-acquainted with classic CAPTCHA tests on websites. You know, the thing where you have to click to confirm you aren’t a robot? Type in the strange-looking letters and numbers? Select all the traffic lights, the buses, the motorcycles, that sort of

Yesterday, Mozilla released Firefox version 137.0 for Windows, macOS, and Linux, introducing new features and some security fixes.
The headlining feature is the new built-in ability to organize and save tab groups. Prior to this, you had to use a third-party extension like Simple Tab Gr

PC vendors initially believed the 25% tariff applied only to raw aluminum and steel, but the policy also extends to finished products

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D issues on ASRock motherboards have been caused by a BIOS issue, which has since been rectified.

RTX 5080 laptop benchmark results show only an 8% to 15% difference from the top-end RTX 5090 laptop.

Nintendo Switch Online is getting a Switch 2-exclusive upgrade. On June 5, the same day the new console goes on sale, the service's Expansion Pack service will begin including GameCube games. At launch, Nintendo will offer The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, Soulcaliber II and F-Zero GX, with more games to come following the Switch 2's relea

If you were hoping for Bloodborne 2, I have good and bad news. This isn't that, because that' Sony thing. However, FromSoftware's new game, coming to the Switch 2, looks to borrow a lot of the gothic cues and style of Bloodborne.
The Duskbloods leans into a slightly more Steampunk style too, with what appears to be steam-powered automatons. There are also vampire shenanigans, a man with an axe in a pyjama onesie, a dinosaur and a rune-covered rode

Nintendo just held a livestream to drop more details on the forthcoming Switch 2 console. At the very end, it revealed a brand-new 3D platformer starring Donkey Kong. This is the first game of its type since Donkey Kong 64 hit the Nintendo 64 all the way back in 1999. It’s called Donkey Kong Bananza and launches exclusively for the Switch 2 on July 17, which is just over a month after the console hits store shelves.
It looks cool! Much of the environment is destructib


Silksong, the long-awaited to sequel to 2017's Hollow Knight, will arrive later this year, according to a brief sizzle reel Nintendo shared during today's Switch 2 Direct. In fact, the snippet was so short you might have m

At last, we have the critical info millions of gamers have awaited for years: the N

The Switch 2 Nintendo Direct has officially come and gone, leaving in its wake some big news about the system and its upcoming games. One of argu

During today's Nintendo Direct all about the Switch 2, the company shared how and when fans can finally get the handheld into their hands. After a long, long wait, pre

Last spring, Sony debuted its Bravia Theater line of soundbars and speakers, ditching its confusing product names in the process. The initial group consisted of the flagship Bar 9, Bar 8, Bravia Quad


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