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Nintendo Switch 2 firmware update adds Boost Mode and UI tweaks
Nintendo released firmware version 22.0.0 for the Switch 2, redesigning Mario’s avatar icon and adding friend‑list notes plus video fast‑forward/rewind controls. The update also introduces a “Boost Mode” that triples the handheld’s resolution, delivering sharper visuals.
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By the numbers: SBI Mutual Fund buys 4% of Urban Company for $76M
FamilyMart is expanding its Convenience Wear line with the launch of two Citizen‑co‑branded wristwatches priced at about $12 each, featuring the retailer’s signature colors and 10 ATM water resistance. The move follows a rapid growth trajectory for the brand, which posted roughly ¥20 billion (≈$130 million) in sales for the fiscal year ending February 2026. Iconic items such as Famima socks have sold 33 million pairs, and the company plans to increase in‑store display racks to boost visibility. Celebrity endorsements and a focus on tourist-friendly souvenirs underpin the strategy to blend convenience retail with lifestyle branding.
Global smartphone brand TECNO introduced the SPARK 50 series, rolling out the SPARK 50 5G and the non‑5G SPARK 50. Both phones combine massive batteries—up to 7,000 mAh—with practical AI functions and military‑grade durability, and are now on sale in India...
Samsung unveiled its flagship S95H OLED TV, priced from $2,499 and equipped with a metal bezel, HDR10+ Advanced and a flush‑mount design. The launch reignites the upgrade conversation with the prior‑year S95F, whose One Connect Box and lower price have...
Samsung has slashed the price of its B‑Series HW‑B400F soundbar by 30%, bringing the unit down to $97.99 from $139.99. The compact soundbar adds a built‑in woofer, dialogue enhancement, and surround‑sound expansion to improve TV audio without a separate subwoofer....
San Francisco product manager Priscilla Tina launched Postcard Press, an AI‑driven app that lets users send photos as $2 postcards. In its first three months the service logged about 100 users and a viral Instagram reel that amassed over 80,000...
Apple has broadened its emergency iOS 18.7.7 and iPadOS 18.7.7 update to cover a far larger fleet of devices, aiming to close the DarkSword vulnerability that enables stealthy data theft. The move comes after security firms warned the exploit kit...
Maria Diaz spent two months recovering from injuries while the LeafyPod smart planter cared for her Dieffenbachia, proving the device can sustain a plant without manual watering. The planter uses a rechargeable battery that remained largely charged after 60 days...
Cybersecurity firm Check Point discovered a DNS‑tunneling vulnerability in OpenAI's ChatGPT that can exfiltrate user data without alerts. The flaw, found in the model’s runtime environment, comes as OpenAI serves over 800 million weekly users and handles 18 billion messages, underscoring the...
Meta expanded its line of AI glasses with new options designed for prescription wearers. 👓 Called Blayzer and Scriber, the glasses support nearly all prescriptions and come in two designs built for all-day wear. They include ergonomic features like overextension hinges, interchangeable...
I’ve never understood the “tricking your users” concept, and Microsoft is absolutely notorious at it. Every single Windows update it tries to change your settings and default selects Edge as your browser etc. https://t.co/6Bva4MHiwo
Mark of FatherCraft reviews the Momcozy BMO4, a $170 flagship baby monitor that touts motion detection, dual Wi‑Fi/non‑Wi‑Fi connectivity, local recording and a "safe‑zone" electric‑fence feature. On paper it appears to out‑shine competitors like the Yuthi, yet the video quickly...
Whoever turns this into a consumer product is going to make a fortune. AI-powered camera: 🎥 squirrel at birdfeeder? spray with water 💦🐿️ https://t.co/1zMguczpN6
Nintendo released firmware version 22.0.0 for the Switch 2, introducing a subtle redesign of Mario’s avatar icon to improve its centering. The update also adds practical features such as friend‑list notes and the ability to fast‑forward or rewind videos in the...
Rising AI compute demand is crowding out RAM and GPU capacity for consumer gamers, prompting price spikes and postponements for Nvidia's next‑gen graphics cards and Valve's upcoming Steam Machine. The squeeze is also forcing PC OEMs to look beyond traditional...
Smartwatch-like device could help detect plastic particles in the human body by Estonian Research Council @TechXplore_com Learn more: https://t.co/wRQlH1XYgK #Innovation #Technology #EmergingTech https://t.co/Hx2nO541cp
Adjusting a router’s antenna angles can noticeably boost home Wi‑Fi performance. For single‑story apartments, vertical antennas work best, while two‑story homes benefit from a 30‑degree tilt and larger open spaces from 45‑degree angles. Placing the router centrally and slightly elevated...
