A new Nintendo Switch 2 could be the poster child for replaceable batteries
A new Nintendo Switch 2 could be the poster child for replaceable batteries

Nintendo plans to release a Switch 2 revision in the European Union that will let users replace their own batteries, Nikkei reports. The current version of the Switch 2 has a glued-in battery. But Nintendo apparently plans to make the change in order to comply with EU rules going into effect in February 2027 that […]

Microsoft is ending the Windows Update nightmare — and letting you pause them indefinitely
Microsoft is ending the Windows Update nightmare — and letting you pause them indefinitely

In 2015, Microsoft decided that you shouldn’t be in control of updating your PC anymore. At first, it seemed like a good idea to keep malware at bay – but soon, users discovered their computers were automatically shutting down and erasing work in the middle of the day. Then, Microsoft abused its power to install […]

These electronic Polaroids are powered by your phone’s NFC chip
These electronic Polaroids are powered by your phone’s NFC chip

E Ink displays have expanded beyond e-readers. They’re now used in digital photo frames, smartphones, and even the price tags found on grocery store shelves. VidaBay’s Classic Plus NFC E-Ink Fridge Magnet – which looks like a Polaroid photo – features the same low power color E Ink screens used in those electronic price tags, […]

Nine months later, the Trump phone still doesn’t exist
Nine months later, the Trump phone still doesn’t exist

Where’s the Trump phone? We’re going to keep talking about it every week. We’ve reached out, as usual, to ask about the Trump phone’s whereabouts. Once again, we’re waiting for a response. It’s been more than a month since two Trump Mobile executives showed me what they claimed was the T1 Phone, and in the […]

Anker’s Qi2 MagGo Power Bank is down to its best price in months
Anker’s Qi2 MagGo Power Bank is down to its best price in months

Given how often most of us rely on our smartphones, it’s a good idea to keep a power bank on hand in the event your phone dies while you’re out and about. If you don’t own one already, Anker’s MagGo Power Bank (10K) is down to $71.99 (nearly $20 off) at Amazon in the lead-up […]

Google’s battery-powered Nest Doorbell is $40 off right now
Google’s battery-powered Nest Doorbell is $40 off right now

Buying a video doorbell is worth it for several reasons. They’re convenient if you get a lot of deliveries or visitors, as they let you glance at a phone alert to decide whether it’s necessary to drop everything and go to the door. They can provide peace of mind, too, particularly if you’re heading out […]

The Artist Pro 27 is XP-Pen’s latest 4K flagship display tablet
The Artist Pro 27 is XP-Pen’s latest 4K flagship display tablet

XP-Pen has launched a new 27-inch display drawing tablet that competes with the visual performance of Wacom’s beloved Cintiq Pro series, but for a fraction of the cost. The Artist Pro 27 is available starting today for $1,899.99, providing a 4K resolution display with a 120Hz refresh rate and extreme color accuracy, according to XP-Pen’s […]

Amazon working on new smartphone with Alexa at its core, report says

The device is being developed by the company’s Devices and Services division, and it would feature personalized features aimed at making it easier to use Amazon’s suite of apps, including Amazon shopping, Prime Video, and Prime Music, according to Reut…

This sleek alarm clock uses lights and sounds to help you sleep, focus, and wake up
This sleek alarm clock uses lights and sounds to help you sleep, focus, and wake up

Dieter Rams already showed the world that something as mundane as an alarm clock can be beautiful. Balmuda, a Japanese company best known for its steam-infused toasters, has released a travel-friendly alarm clock simply called The Clock. Its minimalist dial is reminiscent of Braun’s iconic alarm clocks but goes one step further by replacing traditional […]

Amazon is making an Alexa phone
Amazon is making an Alexa phone

Over 10 years after shelving the Fire Phone, Amazon is reportedly planning to launch another smartphone, this time focused on Alexa. According to Reuters, the phone, which is code-named “Transformer,” will center around Amazon’s AI assistant, but Alexa won’t “necessarily be the primary operating system of the phone.” “Transformer” is currently in development in Amazon’s […]