Nintendo Is Raising Switch 2 Prices
Nintendo announced a global price increase for its Switch 2 console, raising the U.S. price to $499.99 effective September 1, up $50 from the current $449.99. The hike also adds roughly $497 to the Canadian price, €40 to the European price (about $587), and ¥10,000 to the Japanese price (about $382). Nintendo cited “changes in market conditions” and warned of a sales decline over the next year, even as it reported 19.86 million Switch 2 units sold in FY 26, outpacing the original Switch. The company also plans higher fees for Switch Online subscriptions and playing‑card purchases in Japan.
ANALYSIS: PS5 Sales Drift Behind PS4, While Sony Says It’s Undecided on PS6 Release Date and Price
Sony sold about 1.5 million PS5 units in Q1 2026, bringing total shipments to 93.7 million, slightly below the PS4’s quarterly pace. The company expects flat year‑on‑year income as it ramps up investment for the next‑generation console amid component shortages and a recent...
Google Health Will Leave Behind some Classic Fitbit App Features: Here's All of Them
Google is retiring the Fitbit app in favor of the new Google Health platform, stripping away several legacy features. The Sleep Profile, animal‑based summaries, badges, community feed, direct messaging, and minute‑by‑minute skin‑temperature data will disappear. In their place, Google introduces...
Nintendo Hikes Switch 2 Prices, Revises Console Costs in Japan, US, Canada, and Europe
Sony announced full‑year FY25 results, showing a modest 13.4% rise in operating income to ¥1.4 trillion ($8.9 billion) while Games & Network Services sales were essentially flat. A $765 million impairment tied to Bungie’s under‑performing titles was recorded, adding to a prior $204 million...
Sony PS5 Sales Fall Off a Cliff Amid Memory Shortages
Sony’s PlayStation 5 sales plunged 46% in Q4, moving only 1.5 million units as a global memory shortage forced two price hikes, pushing the console to $650. The gaming division now projects a 6% revenue dip to $1.69 billion for FY26, yet expects...
Apple India Store Policy on Refunds and Exchanges
Apple clarified that products purchased at its Indian Apple Store cannot be refunded or exchanged unless they are defective. The rule applies to both the online portal and the company‑owned retail locations in major metros. Defective items covered by warranty...
Windows 11 Pro $23 & Office From $30 at Vip-URCDKey – Why Gamers Should Stick with Windows 11
Windows 11 continues to dominate PC gaming thanks to native DirectX 12 Ultimate support, a comprehensive driver ecosystem, and seamless integration with Steam, Epic Games Store, and Xbox. While Linux has grown, it still lags in game library breadth and ease of setup....
Switch 2 Worldwide Sales Top 19.86 Million, Switch Tops 155.92 Million
Nintendo reported that its Switch 2 console has sold 19.86 million units worldwide as of March 31 2026, while the original Switch’s cumulative sales now stand at 155.92 million units. In the most recent quarter, Nintendo shipped 2.49 million Switch 2 hardware units and 10.78 million Switch 2 software...
Microsoft May Introduce CPU Burst Optimization for Windows 11
Microsoft is prototyping a Low Latency Profile for Windows 11 that temporarily pushes CPUs into their highest turbo state during interactive tasks. Early tests show Edge and Outlook launching about 40% faster, while the Start Menu and context menus can feel...
Siam Piwat and Huawei Integrate Thai-First Wearable Tech Into Their Ecosystem
Siam Piwat, Thailand’s leading retail developer, has launched the OneSiam Global Visitor Card on Huawei Wearable devices, giving access to an estimated 200 million Huawei users worldwide. The integration targets high‑value tourists from China, Japan, Southeast Asia and other key markets,...
Guitar Tuner that Uses Phone Accelerometer
A new guitar‑tuning app turns a smartphone into a vibration sensor by pressing the device against the guitar body and reading raw accelerometer data. The app calculates the combined magnitude |a| and selects the strongest axis, applying alias‑correction to extract...
MacBook Deals Start at ₹65,900: Top Apple Laptops Worth Checking Out Right Now
Apple’s latest MacBook lineup is seeing steep price cuts on India’s Amazon platform, with the entry‑level MacBook Neo now listed at ₹65,900 (≈$795) and further reduced to ₹61,990 (≈$747) using an SBI credit‑card discount. Mid‑range models featuring the new M4...
Roku Apps Loading Slow? 9 Quick Fixes I Try Before Blaming My Wi-Fi
Roku users experiencing slow app launches can often fix the issue with a series of simple steps before blaming their Wi‑Fi. The article outlines nine fixes, starting with a system restart or full power cycle, clearing cache via a remote...
7 Ways to Increase Your Restorative Time on Oura
Oura’s Restorative Time feature quantifies how long users stay in a parasympathetic, relaxed state by analyzing movement, finger temperature, heart rate and HRV. The blog outlines seven science‑backed tactics—deep breathing, calming music, NSDR, reading, guided meditation, relaxing media, and tea—to...
This Free Launcher Made My Smart TV Feel Like It Should Have All Along
Arc Launcher is a free, open‑source Android TV launcher that replaces Google TV’s default, clutter‑filled interface with a minimalist, ad‑free home screen. It offers granular customization, including user‑defined app sections, dynamic day‑night wallpapers, and an enriched status bar showing date,...
Best Bluetooth Speaker for 2026
CNET’s 2026 roundup crowns the Bose SoundLink Plus ($269, ~US$320 after currency conversion) as the top Bluetooth speaker, balancing IP67 waterproof durability with clear, punchy sound. The list also highlights the value‑packed Anker Soundcore Boom 2 at $80, the rugged Turtlebox Ranger...
Gmail Adds AI Inbox to the Bottom Bar as Help Me Write Becomes More Personal
Google has extended its AI Inbox feature to Gmail’s Android and iOS apps, placing a dedicated tab in the bottom navigation bar alongside Mail, Chat and Meet. The mobile AI Inbox is currently in beta and limited to Google AI Ultra subscribers,...
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 Is "a Solid Device Performance-Wise and a Step up From Previous Galaxy Book Pro...
Samsung’s new Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 pairs a 16‑inch 3K AMOLED 120 Hz touchscreen with an Intel Core Ultra 7 256V processor and a 47 TOPS NPU, delivering strong performance for both productivity and creative workloads. The 2‑in‑1 includes a wireless S Pen Pro, 16 GB...
Your Smartwatch Metrics, Explained
Smartwatches now display advanced fitness metrics such as VO2 max, heart‑rate variability (HRV) and lactate threshold, giving runners data‑driven insight into aerobic capacity, recovery and fatigue points. VO2 max estimates the maximum oxygen a runner can use and correlates with...
How to Disable Google's Gemini in Chrome
Google has embedded a 4 GB Gemini Nano on‑device AI model into Chrome, enabling local scam detection and developer APIs. Users can now turn off the feature through Settings → System → On‑device AI, which stops further downloads and updates. If the model is manually deleted,...
Razer Partners with 'P2P for AI' Network to Deliver over 11,000 Unique Images at Just $0.01 per Generation During Its...
Razer launched the AVA Mini April Fool’s campaign, letting users upload pet photos to receive 3‑D AI companions. By partnering with Akash Network’s peer‑to‑peer GPU marketplace, the campaign generated over 11,000 unique images at a cost of $0.01 each, without...
Perplexity’s Personal Computer Is Now Available to Everyone on Mac
Perplexity has released its Personal Computer app to all Mac users, extending its AI‑agent platform from a cloud‑only service to a local desktop experience. The tool lets AI agents read and edit local files, interact with native macOS applications, and...
I Replaced My Android Keyboard with This Open-Source One and It Stuck
FlorisBoard is a free, open‑source Android keyboard that prioritizes privacy by keeping all data on the device and publishing its code under the Apache 2.0 license. Users can install it via F‑Droid or a sideloaded APK and enjoy extensive theming options,...
Google Unveils Screenless Fitbit Air, Google Health App To Replace Fitbit
Google introduced the Fitbit Air, a screenless wearable that streams health data to the newly rebranded Google Health app. Priced at $99.99, the puck‑style device ships with a Performance Loop band and a three‑month trial of Google Health Premium. The...
I Started Clearing My Roku Cache, and It Fixed My Biggest TV Complaint
Elyse Betters Picaro reports that a hidden remote shortcut can soft‑reset Roku TVs and streaming devices, effectively clearing their cache and eliminating sluggish performance. The sequence—Home five times, Up, Rewind twice, Fast Forward twice—forces a brief freeze and restart, wiping...
Steam Controller Will Be Restocked Soon And Valve Has A Plan To Stop Resellers From Buying Everything Up
Valve announced that the newly launched Steam Controller, priced at $100, sold out within 30 minutes and will be restocked starting May 8. To curb scalpers, the company is introducing a reservation queue that limits each buyer to a single unit...
Samsung Says Galaxy Watch Can Predict Fainting up to 5 Minutes Early
Samsung announced that its Galaxy Watch 6 can forecast vasovagal syncope up to five minutes before it occurs, based on a clinical study with Chung‑Ang University Gwangmyeong Hospital. The AI‑driven algorithm achieved 84.6% overall accuracy, with 90% sensitivity and 64%...
Your Android Phone Might Have 12GB of RAM but Run Slower because of It — This One Setting Is Why
Android manufacturers bundle a feature called RAM Plus (or Memory Extension) that turns part of internal storage into virtual RAM. While it can help budget phones with 4‑6 GB of RAM, on flagship devices with 8 GB or more it often slows app...
Lost Your Roku Remote? Here Are Four Ways You Can Still Control Your TV
Roku TVs can be operated without the traditional remote by leveraging a smartphone. The Roku mobile app provides a full‑featured digital remote, while casting, Android screen mirroring, and Apple AirPlay let users stream content directly from their phones. If a...
Did Microsoft Just Tease a New Xbox UI?
Microsoft showcased a new, more consistent Xbox user interface across consoles, handhelds, PC, and cloud gaming during its GDC keynote. VP Jason Ronald highlighted past fragmentation and explained the redesign aims to deliver a familiar Xbox experience regardless of device....
Hundreds of Readers Bought This E Ink Tablet - and I Highly Recommend It
ZDNet reports that its readers have made the Boox Note Air5 C the second‑most‑purchased tablet of 2026, trailing only the base iPad. The Android‑powered E Ink device combines a 4,096‑level Pen3 stylus with ultra‑low latency, delivering a paper‑like writing feel....
Samsung One UI 8.5 Now Available: What Galaxy Users Should Know
Samsung began rolling out its One UI 8.5 update on May 6, 2026, starting in South Korea and expanding globally from May 11. Built on Android 16, the mid‑cycle upgrade adds a full visual redesign, expanded Galaxy AI capabilities, and new cross‑platform sharing...
Star Fox on Switch 2 Calls for a New N64 Controller, and I've Got the Perfect Gamepad for the Job
Nintendo announced a Star Fox remake for the upcoming Switch 2, which will support Nintendo 64‑style gamepads. 8Bitdo’s Bluetooth N64‑inspired controller, now $42.36 on Amazon (down from $44.99) and about $34 in the UK, offers modern ergonomics while preserving the classic layout. The...
Roborock Qrevo QV 35A Robot Vacuum Review: Great for Maintenance, But Not a Full Replacement
Roborock’s QV 35A robot vacuum and mop combo excels at daily floor maintenance, delivering 8,000 Pa suction and an auto‑empty dock. Mapping a 900‑sq‑ft apartment takes about 30 minutes, after which the unit tailors cleaning modes per room via a responsive app. Vacuuming...
Rabbit Air MinusA3 Ultra-Quiet Air Purifier Review: The Air in My Apartment Has Never Smelled Better
Popular Mechanics reviewer Xavier Piedra tested the Rabbit Air MinusA3 Ultra‑Quiet air purifier in a 750‑sq ft apartment lacking ventilation. The unit’s activated carbon and optional custom odor‑remover filters eliminated cooking smells and smoke within a few hours, while its HEPA...
I Automated 8 Household Tasks with $3 NFC Tags and Freed up Hours Every Week
A DIY enthusiast used $3 NFC tags to automate eight routine household tasks, linking them to iPhone Shortcuts and Android NFC tools. The tags trigger actions such as playing music, opening recipes on a 15‑inch display, starting timers, launching a...
Open-Source Project Wants to Bring Stereoscopic 3D Gaming Back From the Dead
A volunteer team has launched the open‑source wiz3D project to revive stereoscopic 3D gaming on Windows PCs. By wrapping legacy game APIs, wiz3D injects real‑time stereo output without requiring kernel drivers or proprietary hardware. The tool builds on the abandoned...
This Lenovo Laptop Might Be Its Most Competitive Dell XPS Rival yet - My Test Results Prove It
Lenovo’s Pro 9i Aura Edition enters the high‑end creator‑laptop segment as a direct rival to the Dell XPS 16 and Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra. Powered by an Intel Core Ultra 9 386H, 32 GB RAM and an Nvidia RTX 5060, it delivers workstation‑class performance while staying...
Vibe Launches Dot, a Wearable AI Device for Capturing Real-World Workplace Conversations
Vibe Inc. unveiled the Vibe Dot, a thin, lapel‑mounted wearable that records workplace conversations in real time and syncs them to the company’s AI‑driven knowledge platform. The device features five microphones, a 30‑hour battery life and a 16‑foot listening radius, allowing...
I Wasn't Expecting a Lenovo Legion Go 2 Price Cut, but You Can Save over $500 with This Deal
Lenovo has slashed the price of its Legion Go 2 handheld from $1,599.99 to $1,071.99, a discount of over $500. The base model features an AMD Ryzen Z2 CPU, 16 GB RAM, and 1 TB storage, positioning it as a high‑performance alternative to...
Samsung’s Flagship Laptop Is a MacBook Pro Clone Gone Horribly Wrong
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Book6 Ultra as a Windows‑based answer to the MacBook Pro, pricing it at $3,800 and equipping it with a 16‑inch OLED screen, Intel Core Ultra 7 356H CPU and an Nvidia RTX 5070 GPU. While the display and discrete...
Google Fit Will Shut Down in Favor of Health, Migration Tool Coming Later This Year
Google announced that its legacy Google Fit app will be retired and its users will be moved to the newly rebranded Google Health platform, formerly the Fitbit app. The transition includes a migration tool slated for release later this year,...
You Won’t Need to Leave Your Pixel Watch Behind to Use Google’s New Fitbit Air
Google has officially launched the Fitbit Air, a display‑less wearable that complements its Pixel Watch. The two devices can be worn together or separately, with health data automatically synced to Google’s Health app and filterable by device. Fitbit Air mirrors...
Google Health Coach Is Becoming Globally Available
Google is rolling out its AI‑driven Health Coach worldwide on May 19 as part of the Google Health Premium subscription. Built on Gemini, the coach offers 24/7 personalized fitness, sleep, nutrition and medical record insights by pulling data from wearables, health...
Philips Hue Launches New Immersive Sports Lighting Feature for Football Fans
Philips Hue introduced Sports Live, a new feature that synchronizes compatible Hue and WiZ smart lights with live football match data. The service launches on June 11, 2026, timed for the Championship 2026 tournament, and reacts to goals, cards and other...
Whoop Vs. Fitbit Air: I Compared Google's New Fitness Band to the Industry Favorite
Google unveiled the Fitbit Air, a $100 screenless fitness band that eliminates the mandatory subscription model common to premium trackers. The Air offers basic activity, sleep, recovery and stress monitoring, with an optional Google Health Premium service at $100 per...
Google's Fitbit Air Is Finally Here, and It's the Screenless Fitness Band We've Been Waiting For
Google released the Fitbit Air, a $99 screenless fitness band that tracks heart rate, SpO₂, temperature, and activity via the Google Health app. The thin 8.3 mm, 5.2 g device works with iOS, Android, and Pixel Watch, and can be paired alongside...
A New Era for Your Wellness: Introducing the Google Health App
Google is rebranding the Fitbit app as the Google Health app, rolling out a redesigned four‑tab interface and an AI‑driven Health Coach built on Gemini. The update, which auto‑installs on May 19, adds medical‑record syncing, broader app integrations, and enhanced cycle‑tracking...
Google Ditches the Screen With the New Fitbit Air (2026)
Google unveiled the Fitbit Air, a $100 screen‑free wearable that delivers the same sensor suite as the Charge 6 while shedding the AMOLED display. The device integrates tightly with the rebranded Google Health app and its AI‑powered Health Coach, a subscription...
Google Is Rebranding the Fitbit App to ‘Google Health’
Google is rebranding the longtime Fitbit app as Google Health, with an update rolling out on May 19 for Android and iOS. The change coincides with the planned retirement of the 12‑year‑old Google Fit app later this year and introduces the...