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Nintendo Switch update finally fixes nine-year eShop lag

If you own a Switch, charge the console and connect it to the internet: the latest patch, version 22.5.0, addresses a long-running problem that dates back to the system’s 2017 launch. The Nintendo eShop has been notorious for sluggish, glitchy navigation that made browsing feel needlessly slow.

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EU rejects new law for online-only games; Stop Killing Games vows to press on

The EU Commission has decided not to recommend new legislation preventing publishers from revoking access to online-only games, stating, "The Commission considers that at this stage it cannot propose a legal obligation to keep video games playable after they stop being provided commercially." The ruling is a setback

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Advice on choosing a robot mower for every yard type

A robot mower is an expensive purchase, and the right choice depends more on your yard than on brand names. Consider layout, terrain, obstacles and the navigation system; those factors determine whether a model will work well for you. Navigation falls into three main types. Wired boundary mowers follow a

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Silicon Motion says retail SSD market has almost disappeared

Silicon Motion vice-president Nelson Duann told Tom's Hardware that "The retail SSD market has almost disappeared." He said controllers the company sells to module makers are now largely turning up in SSDs shipped to PC OEMs, because OEMs cannot obtain enough NAND directly from memory manufacturers

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Rode NT1 5th Generation microphone review

The NT1 5th Generation is a studio-grade, large-diaphragm cardioid condenser that pairs USB-C and XLR connectivity so you can switch between digital and analogue setups. The build feels premium, with an aluminium body and full mesh over the capsule, and the box includes a shock mount, pop filter and both

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Xbox Game Pass adds EA Sports FC 26 and Call of Duty: Vanguard in June

Xbox revealed its next wave of Game Pass titles amid the potential closing of its studios Compulsion Games, Ninja Theory, and Double Fine. The slate highlights EA Sports FC 26 and a criticized Call of Duty entry, giving the announcement a quieter feel than usual. EA Sports FC 26 arrives

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Nintendo fixes Switch eShop with update 22.5.0

Nintendo released update 22.5.0 for the original Switch on June 15, and it significantly improves the eShop experience. Navigation and loading are noticeably faster, making the digital store easier to use than it was before. The eShop now behaves more like a native app rather than a browser-powered

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Hellraiser: Revival gets Oct. 8 release amid crowded fall lineup

Hellraiser: Revival will arrive Oct. 8 for PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X. The survival-horror title is being developed by Saber Interactive and Boss Team Games and brings Pinhead back to the franchise. The game follows Aidan Lynch — voiced by Xalavier Nelson Jr., head of Strange Scaffolding (El

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Best Disney+ deals and bundles — June 2026

Disney+ is home to Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar and more. You can stream Star Wars: Maul — Shadow Lord, the second season of Daredevil: Born Again, Pixar's new movie Hoppers and a wide library of films and series. If you’re weighing plans, the current bundle offers below can

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Phanteks XT View Matrix review

Phanteks' XT View Matrix is a large, bold mid-tower that pairs prominent RGB and a dot‑matrix display with a very affordable price. The Matrix panel lifts the design into something showy and divisive — you'll either love it or find it over the top. Either way, the

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Mobileye is entering the US robotaxi market with standalone service

Mobileye has developed a new “SuperVision” ADAS that combines cameras and radar sensors, used by Porsche and Polestar, among others. On the robotaxi front, it has partnered with Volkswagen Group’s MOIA to develop a commercially available robotaxi based on the VW ID. Buzz minivan, and last year, Mobileye revealed

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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones on Sale for $379

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones, typically priced at $449, are available today for $379. This is a meaningful discount, and it may not stick around for long. They offer superb sound, a broad set of features, and notable comfort. Excellent noise-cancelling and spatial audio help make music, calls, and audiobooks

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Linux 7.1 ends Intel 486 support and cleans up legacy code

On his way to Mumbai for the Open Source Summit India, Linus Torvalds announced Linux 7.1. The release brings a native NTFS implementation, enables Intel's FRED by default, and removes long‑standing legacy support — including for 486‑class processors. The new in‑kernel NTFS driver replaces both

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Xbox shouldn't close Ninja Theory, Compulsion and Double Fine

Microsoft is considering closing three of its studios — Double Fine, Ninja Theory and Compulsion Games — and other teams across its portfolio may also be at risk. Undead Labs hasn’t shipped a game since its 2018 acquisition, Obsidian’s recent releases underperformed, and Rare’s big project Everwild was cancelled.

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New Nintendo Switch update redesigns eShop after nine years

Nintendo released firmware version 22.5.0 for the original Switch and the Switch 2, and the biggest change for the first console is a redesigned Nintendo eShop layout. The Switch 2 side of the patch notes is quieter compared with the earlier Handheld Boost Mode update, while the eShop

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Fire TV Stick 4K Select drops to $18, 55% off

The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select is on sale for $18, down $22 from its $40 list price — a 55% discount. The reduction applies to the first Fire TV device running Amazon’s new Vega OS, and is available on Amazon while the discount holds. The 4K Select is

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Sennheiser Momentum 5 vs Sony WH-1000XM6: which to choose

Sennheiser and Sony both make strong headphones, but they aim at different users. Sennheiser’s Momentum 5 targets audio purists who still want wireless convenience, while Sony’s WH-1000XM6 focuses on delivering the most feature-rich, software-driven experience. The Momentum 5 includes USB-C audio and a 3.5mm jack, supports AptX

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Viewsonic unveils 24-inch 4K gaming monitor

Viewsonic has unveiled a 24-inch 4K monitor, the VX24G26J-4K, whose panel measures 23.8 inches and has a native 3,840 by 2,160 resolution for a pixel density of 188 DPI. That sits well above the roughly 140 DPI of a 32-inch 4K monitor and the 163 DPI of

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Gigabyte X870 AM5 bundle offers 32 GB Corsair DDR5-6000 for $515

Newegg is selling a bundle that pairs a Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite WiFi7 Ice motherboard with a Corsair DDR5-6000 32 GB (2x16 GB) kit for $515. The motherboard alone costs $260 on Newegg (another seller lists it for $234). We reviewed this exact model at the start of last year,

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GTA 6 Release Date Confirmed By Take-Two Boss In The Strangest Way

People are reasonably skeptical about Grand Theft Auto VI’s November 19, 2026 release date, not least given two previous launch plans were abandoned. Rockstar revealed in May 2024 that it would no longer release as planned in fall 2025, but now May 26, 2026. Then in November the same

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7 ways to improve TV sound without a soundbar

Many of the biggest upgrades to TV audio come from treating your room rather than buying expensive speakers or soundbars. Simple changes using items you already own — or can pick up inexpensively — can make a noticeable difference, and your TV may also have overlooked settings that improve audio quality. Sound

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Amazon drops 14-inch triple portable monitor to nearly 50% off

The Blackview Laptop Screen Extender converts a single laptop display into a three-screen workstation by attaching two 14-inch panels directly to your laptop. The dual displays latch on for a portable triple-monitor setup, and USB-C or HDMI connections let you plug in and run without installing drivers. Each panel is

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Threads hits 500M users, adds Your Algo and community features

Nearly three years after launching as a competitor to Twitter (now X), Meta-owned Threads has reached 500 million monthly active users. The platform also introduced a set of personalization and community tools, led by a new Your Algo feature that lets users control what appears in their feed. Your Algo

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Affordable 32 GB gaming laptop deal returns ahead of Prime Day

A familiar sight has returned on the gaming laptop deals page: the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI is available for $1,500 and comes with 32 GB of DDR5. It pairs a 115 W variant of the RTX 5070 mobile GPU with a 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX,

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Roborock Qrevo S5V robot vacuum and mop drops to $549.99 at Amazon

As of June 16, the Roborock Qrevo S5V robot vacuum and mop is on sale at Amazon for $549.99, a $350 reduction from its usual $899.99. Both black and white models are available at the discounted price. The combination cleaner offers 12,000Pa of suction to lift pet