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FAA Tries to Stop You Tracking Celebrity Private Jets. Here's How

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

19d | cnet.com
Nintendo Switch 2 Event: Everything Announced for the New Console

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

19d | cnet.com
Nintendo Switch 2 vs. Switch 1: Every Detail Compared

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

19d | cnet.com
Nintendo Switch 2: What We Didn't Get During Nintendo Direct 2025

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

19d | cnet.com
 The Switch 2 is competing with handheld gaming PCs in one unexpected way

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

https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/the-switch-2-is-competing-with-handheld-gaming-pcs-in-one-unexpected-way

 The Switch 2's most exciting game has nothing to do with Mario and everything to do with Bloodborne

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

 The Nintendo Switch 2 has game sharing and a camera — sound familiar?

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.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/the-nintendo-switch-2-has-game-sharing-and-a-camera-sound-familiar

 Xbox fans, I wasn't ready for $80 games, but Nintendo Switch 2's Mario Kart World just set the tone

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

Leak: More evidence of an Xbox handheld found in Windows 11 preview
19d | pcworld.com
This 32-inch Samsung 4K monitor is only $220 right now
19d | pcworld.com
This is not a drill: RTX 5070 is in stock at Best Buy, at MSRP
19d | pcworld.com
Watch out! Don’t fall victim to these fake CAPTCHA scams on the web
19d | pcworld.com
Firefox 137 finally gets tab groups, address bar improvements, and more
19d | pcworld.com
The Nintendo Switch 2 will play GameCube games

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

19d | Engadget
FromSoftware's The Duskbloods is a steampunk vampire adventure coming exclusively to Switch 2 in 2026

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

19d | Engadget
Donkey Kong Bananza is a brand new 3D platformer for Switch 2

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

19d | Engadget
Nintendo Switch 2: Everything announced including a new Mario Kart game, new Switch features and more

After months of anticipation and years of speculation, Nintendo is finally spilling all the beans about the Switch 2. In a Nintendo Direct presentation, the company is filling in questions we've had about the console since it was first officially revealed in a short teaser

19d | Engadget
Hollow Knight: Silksong purportedly arrives this year

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

19d | Engadget
The Nintendo Switch 2 arrives on June 5 at $450

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

19d | Engadget
Super Smash Bros. director's Kirby Air Riders will come to the Switch 2

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

19d | Engadget
How to pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2

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

19d | Engadget
Sony adds the Bravia Theater Bar 6 to its Dolby Atmos soundbar lineup

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

19d | Engadget
Sony's 2025 Bravia TV lineup includes a new flagship QD-OLED model

Samsung and LG got a headstart on Sony when they announced their new 2025 TV

19d | Engadget
Ask HN: Do You Take Protein Suppliments? Any Noticeable Benefits?

I'm curious about people's experiences with protein suppliments, especially whey protein. Do you use it regularly? If so, what made you start?

Also, for those who don’t lift weights or engage in intense exercise, do you still take it? Have you noticed any benefits in terms of energy levels, recovery, or general well-being?

Would love to hear different perspectives!


Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43557

19d | Hacker news
Release Toggles with Dart Defines

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/

Nothing Phone 3A Pro Review: Flashy Design Is the Cherry on Top

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

19d | cnet.com
How to Use DeepL for AI-Powered Translations

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

19d | cnet.com
Brooklyn Bedding Sedona Elite 2025: A Luxurious and Unique Pillow-Top Design

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

19d | cnet.com
Live Video Chat Comes to the Nintendo Switch 2 video

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

19d | cnet.com
What You Need to Know About Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Games

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

19d | cnet.com
 Millions of free VPN users have inadvertently sent their data to China

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.

https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-privacy-security/millions-of-free-vpn-users-have-inadvertently-sent-their-data-to-china

 NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, April 3 (game #396)

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

 NYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, April 3 (game #662)

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