
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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Every entrepreneur has to overcome obstacles, but few have faced the challenges of Oleksandr Kosovan. As the founder and CEO of Ukrainian scaleup MacPaw, Kosovan runs his business in a country under invasion. The company has even been hit by missile barrages. As

A top employee of billionaire Elon Musk who is now working in the U.S. Justice Department previously bragged about hacking and distributing pirated software, according to archived copies of his former websites reviewed by Reuters.
Christopher Stanley, a 33-year-old engineer who has worked at both

A trailer for Avatar: Fire and Ash, the third film in James Cameron’s galactically successful series, starts by delivering on the title’s promise. Rivers of lava cascade through the forests of Pandora, reducing it to charred rubble. Soon, the score swells to epic proportions as the hulking, Smurf-colored Na’vi survey their ruined territory and swear vengeance on an unseen enemy. Released back in January, "> this trailer already

Efficiently solving a complex scheduling problem using simulated annealing. https://stackoverflow.blog/2025/04/02/not-all-ai-is-generative-efficient-scheduling-with-mathematics/

Sediment na dně Baltského moře se stal strojem času pro výzkum planktonu z dávných časů. Nejde přitom o fosilie, ale o probuzené rozsivky Skeletonema marinoi, které strávily ve tmě a bez přístupu kyslíku tisíce let. Taková je ekologie vzkříšení, moderní věda okořeněná sympatickou nekromancií. http://www.osel.cz/13980-vedci-vzkrisili-rozsivku-po-7-tisicich-let-v-sedimentu-na-dne-baltu.html

…aneb Kulaté výročí obřího pterosaura http://www.osel.cz/13979-pulstoleti-s-kvecalkoatlem.html

Static release toggles let you release unfinished code without activating it in production. Here's how to use --dart-define to manage them. https://codewithandrea.com/tips/release-toggles-dart-define/

The popular payment app has disappeared. But there are a lot of other ways to send money instantly for free. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/banking/goodbye-zelle-app-heres-how-to-keep-sending-money-digitally/#ftag=CADf328eec

Nobody likes student loan payments, but this tax deduction might help you ease their burden during tax season. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/paying-student-loans-dont-forget-about-this-deduction-on-your-taxes/#ftag=CADf328eec

If your iPhone or Android phone doesn't charge when you plug the cable in, this quick fix could help. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/phone-wont-charge-when-plugged-in-try-this-simple-diy-fix-first/#ftag=CADf328eec

Who doesn't want (almost) guilt-free shopping? Here's a technique that could score you some savings online. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/klarnas-ai-shopping-assistant-helped-me-save-hundreds-of-dollars-how-to-use-it/#ftag=CADf328eec

With solid overall performance and an affordable price, Nothing's Phone 3A and 3A Pro may be the midrangers to beat. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/nothing-phone-3a-pro-review-flashy-design-is-the-cherry-on-top/#ftag=CADf328eec

This tool aims to provide context-aware translations -- including an interactive AI companion that helps you understand cultural references and idioms. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-use-deepl-for-ai-powered-translations/#ftag=CADf328eec

The app has until this Saturday to find an appropriate buyer. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/will-tiktok-disappear-again-heres-what-you-need-to-know-just-in-case/#ftag=CADf328eec

The two new soundbars with wireless subwoofers are designed to pair with the company's TVs. https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/sony-bringing-new-bravia-soundbars-with-dolby-atmos-for-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Bravia 8 II is the company's new flagship OLED and is accompanied by the Bravia 5 and Bravia 2 LCD TVs. https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/sony-unveils-new-flagship-oled-and-more-on-bravias-20th-anniversary/#ftag=CADf328eec

This FDA-approved device is meant to give you foolproof blood pressure readings. https://www.cnet.com/health/embargo-4225-withings-new-bpm-vision-wants-to-put-an-end-to-inaccurate-blood-pressure-readings/#ftag=CADf328eec

The first 13 episodes of Noah Wyle's hit series are streaming now. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/the-pitt-release-schedule-when-to-watch-more-of-the-gritty-medical-drama/#ftag=CADf328eec

After spending months in beta, the Firefly AI-powered video editing tool is available for all Premiere Pro editors. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premiere-pros-first-ai-powered-video-editing-tool-is-available-now-heres-how-it-works/#ftag=CADf328eec

It's the first game officially announced for the Switch 2. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/mario-kart-goes-open-world-with-mario-kart-world/#ftag=CADf328eec

These CapCut alternatives should be at the top of your list for potential replacements. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/capcut-could-get-banned-with-tiktok-this-week-consider-using-these-replacements/#ftag=CADf328eec

Brooklyn Bedding's top-of-the-line mattress comes with a hefty price tag. We slept on the Sedona Elite to find out if it's worth the investment. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/brooklyn-bedding-sedona-elite-2025/#ftag=CADf328eec

This Bose SoundLink Flex is now $36 off thanks to this Amazon deal. https://www.cnet.com/tech/act-fast-to-grab-the-bose-soundlink-flex-portable-bluetooth-speaker-while-its-down-to-113/#ftag=CADf328eec

The company's Kompanio Ultra chip can support tomorrow's generative AI-powered helpers, MediaTek says. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/mediateks-next-chip-empowers-chromebooks-to-be-ai-agent-ready/#ftag=CADf328eec

GameChat on the Nintendo Switch 2 allows you to play with friends in a live video or audio chat in-game. A new Nintendo Camera connects to your Switch 2, so you and other players can see each other during gameplay. https://www.cnet.com/videos/live-video-chat-comes-to-the-nintendo-switch-2/#ftag=CADf328eec

Some Nintendo Switch games, like Breath of the Wild, are getting upgraded versions for the new console dubbed Nintendo Switch 2 Editions. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/what-you-need-to-know-about-nintendo-switch-2-edition-games/#ftag=CADf328eec

Talk about a surprise for the new Switch. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/the-duskbloods-is-new-fromsoftware-gaming-coming-in-2026-to-switch-2/#ftag=CADf328eec

Commentary: I tried the Minecraft-themed McNuggets sauce. It might just be the hottest sauce Mickey D's has ever offered. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/mcdonalds-minecraft-meals-hot-take-go-for-the-toys-stay-for-the-flame-sauce/#ftag=CADf328eec

Details of the next-gen Nintendo console have finally been revealed. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/nintendo-switch-2-priced-at-450-coming-june-5/#ftag=CADf328eec

On the hunt for a high-end gaming laptop? Nvidia’s RTX 5080 mobile GPU appears to be surprisingly close to the RTX 5090’s performance.

Nintendo announces surprise Nintendo Direct tomorrow and no, it won't feature the Switch 2.

Nintendo has unveiled its first major Switch 2 launch title, Mario Kart World.

Nintendo has announced that the Nintendo Switch 2 will launch on June 5, 2025.
https://www.techradar.com/gaming/the-nintendo-switch-2-officially-launches-this-june

Brad Pitt returns is set to return for the Tarantino-penned sequel of Once Upon A Time in Hollywood on Netflix.

Split Fiction also announced as a Switch 2 launch title

New research found that 20 popular free VPN apps are Chinese-owned, with at least 5 linked to a sanctioned tech firm. Here's what's at stake for your privacy.

Activities like these usually lead up to the discovery of a new zero-day, experts warn.

A Minecraft Movie's filmmaker has passed judgement on the use of AI in the entertainment industry.

Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.
https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/nyt-strands-today-answers-hints-3-april-2025

Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.
https://www.techradar.com/gaming/nyt-connections-today-answers-hints-3-april-2025

Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/quordle-today-answers-clues-3-april-2025

Samsung has announced the Galaxy Tab S10 FE and Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus. Here's what to expect from both devices.

FromSoftware has unveiled its next major title The Duskbloods.

Two new spin-off series for Hulu's Handmaid's Tale and Paramount+ with Showtime's Dexter have been greenlit.

The Nintendo Switch 2's C button will be used to trigger the new Game Chat to let you talk with tour friends while playing.







Enterprise laptops are supposed to be boring, but that didn't stop me from falling in love with the chunky, powerful HP EliteBook X 14, and AMD-powered AI PC.
https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/hp/hp-elitebook-x-14-g1a-review

Microsoft says businesses should upgrade from Office to Microsoft 365, arguing that the subscription saves money in the long run and improves productivity.
https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/microsoft-wants-you-and-your-business-to-ditch-office

X was recently hit by a massive data leak featuring 2.8 billion Twitter IDs, potentially impacting over 200 million users.
https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/twitter/elon-musks-x-might-have-a-mole-problem

OpenAI closed its latest round of funding where it managed to raise $40 billion from investors, pushing its market cap to $300 billion.

Powerful gaming laptops usually come with big price tags, but you can save hundreds if you wait for deals like this one. The Gigabyte G6 KF laptop is only $950 at Best Buy right now, which is

Wired headphones are a more practical and reliable option than the wireless variety. You don’t have to recharge them and they deliver better audio quality because they don’t have to compress sound like Bluetooth models. They’re also more affordable, as they lack the complex components

By now, you’ve heard of the U.S.’s decision to levy tariffs on imports—all goods made in China, as well as select materials worldwide, like steel and aluminum. At the time of this article’s publishing, taxes on products coming from Canada and Mexico also were likely to begin early April, with additional tariffs proposed for more materials and products worldwide.


MediaTek launched the Kompanio Ultra as the company’s premium Chromebook processor on Wednesday, predicting that it will easily offer the highest Minecraft performance of any Chromebook chip while bringing AI to the platform, too.
Essentially, MediaTek launched the Kompanio Ultra to help answer the question: Which Chromebook should I buy?

Microsoft’s new Outlook app — labeled “Outlook (new)” as opposed to “Outlook (classic)” — normally saves your emails online, so you cannot access them without an internet connection. However, it’s now possible to store messages locally on your computer.
To do this, open Outlook and click on the gear icon in the title bar at the top to call up the Setti

One of the first things I did as a new Roku user was to start adding apps to the Home screen, from Netflix and Disney+ to Apple TV+ and HBO Max (back when it was still called HBO Max).
But once I had all my apps installed, I hit a roadblock. How exactly do you rearrange all those app tiles? Personally, I like having Netflix up top, along with such oft-used

If you’ve been keeping an eye on the latest gaming PC hardware news, you’ve probably heard that AMD’s latest X3D chips kick all kinds of ass but are also failing at a fast rate, especially in certain motherboards. AMD’s first official statement blames it on