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Engadget Podcast: The TikTok ban, Zuck’s lost soul and Nintendo’s Switch 2 reveal
18 Jan

Engadget Podcast: The TikTok ban, Zuck’s lost soul and Nintendo’s Switch 2 reveal

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So it looks like the TikTok ban may actually be happening, barring a last-minute Supreme Court decision. In this episode, Senior Writer Karissa Bell joins Devindra and Ben to discuss the potential finale of TikTok in America, as well as why some users are finding refuge in RedNote, a Chinese Instagram clone. They also dive into why Meta is giving up on third-party fact checkers, and how this relates to Mark Zuckerberg's descent into the right-wing world. Finally, we explore the tidbits of information from Nintendo's Switch 2 unveiling.Stay tuned to the end of this episode for Devindra’s chat with…
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Everything we’re still dying to know about the Nintendo Switch 2
18 Jan

Everything we’re still dying to know about the Nintendo Switch 2

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The seven-year wait is finally over. Nintendo has officially revealed its next console, the Switch 2. Now that the reveal has actually happened, after months of speculation, we can all move onto something else, right? Not so fast. The short introduction video actually created more questions than answers. There’s a whole lot we don’t know about Nintendo’s forthcoming hybrid console, so let’s get into it.When will it come out?We don’t know! Nintendo has a Direct livestream planned for April 2, in which we’ll probably get that information. It’ll be sometime after that, but during 2025. Maybe they’ll do a quick…
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The Nintendo Switch 2 has been revealed, here’s everything we know so far
17 Jan

The Nintendo Switch 2 has been revealed, here’s everything we know so far

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As the world turns, so do the console generations. The Nintendo Switch is over seven years old, so it’s due for a refresh. Nintendo Switch 2 rumors have been swirling for years, but now we have some signs of life. The company officially revealed the sequel to its most successful home console ever in a brief trailer on January 16.The Switch 2 looks functionally very similar to the original system, albeit with a larger display, magnetic Joy-Cons and a sleeker design. The company also reaffirmed that the upcoming console will be backwards compatible with Switch games.While the reveal did confirm…
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How to sign up for the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience
17 Jan

How to sign up for the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience

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The Nintendo Switch 2 is finally official, and while we still don't know when anyone will be able to own the new console, we do know when some lucky people will get to try one for themselves. Nintendo is holding hands-on events starting on April 4 and running through June where you'll be able to try the Switch 2 for yourself in select cities in North America, Europe, Oceania and Asia.You can register for a "Nintendo Switch 2 Experience" event starting today, January 17 from 5PM ET / 2PM PT through January 26 at 11:59PM local time for each event…
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Nintendo Switch 2 is official, with more details coming on April 2, 2025
17 Jan

Nintendo Switch 2 is official, with more details coming on April 2, 2025

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The long wait is finally over. In a YouTube video with little fanfare, Nintendo officially introduced the long-awaited Switch 2. The first true next-gen follow-up to the original Switch includes backwards-compatibility for owners of existing Switch games. We'll learn more about the console in a Nintendo Direct presentation on April 2, 2025. There's still no firm release date, though.Nintendo is also planning to host first-look experience events in cities around the globe starting in April, the first of which take place in New York City and Paris from April 4 to April 6. More cities around North America, Europe, Oceania…
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The Nintendo Switch 2 has been announced, here’s everything we know
16 Jan

The Nintendo Switch 2 has been announced, here’s everything we know

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As the world turns, so do the console generations. The Nintendo Switch is over seven years old, so it’s due for a refresh. Nintendo Switch 2 rumors have been swirling for years, but now we have some signs of life. The company officially revealed the sequel to its most successful home console ever in a brief trailer on January 16.The Switch 2 looks functionally very similar to the original system, albeit with a larger display, magnetic Joy-Cons and a sleeker design. The company also reaffirmed that the upcoming console will be backwards compatible with Switch games.While the reveal did confirm…
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Nintendo Switch 2 is official, with more details coming on April 2, 2025
16 Jan

Nintendo Switch 2 is official, with more details coming on April 2, 2025

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The long wait is finally over. In a YouTube video with little fanfare, Nintendo officially introduced the long-awaited Switch 2. The first true next-gen follow-up to the original Switch includes backwards-compatibility for owners of existing Switch hardware and we'll learn more about the console in a Nintendo Direct presentation on April 2, 2025. There's still no firm release date, though.Nintendo is also planning to host first-look experience events in cities around the globe starting in April, the first of which take place in New York City and Paris from April 4 to April 6. More cities around North American, Europe,…
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Will the Nintendo Switch 2 get revealed this week? Here’s everything we know
15 Jan

Will the Nintendo Switch 2 get revealed this week? Here’s everything we know

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As the world turns, so do the console generations. The Nintendo Switch is over seven years old, so it’s due for a refresh. Nintendo Switch 2 rumors have been swirling for years, but now they are really heating up. A sequel to Nintendo's most successful home console ever is coming and it’s likely coming sooner rather than later.Will it be a straight up sequel to the Switch with updated specs while retaining the same hybrid functionality or will Nintendo get weird with it? Will it even be called the Switch 2, or will the company go with something like the…
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Nintendo’s goofy alarm clock will be available to everyone in March
14 Jan

Nintendo’s goofy alarm clock will be available to everyone in March

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Alarmo, the most important hardware announcement Nintendo's made in the last year, will soon be available to a lot more people. Nintendo says the motion-tracking alarm clock will be able to be purchased "in stores at participating retailers" in March, without the need for a Nintendo Switch Online subscription or a visit to a physical Nintendo store.Nintendo's alarm clock originally launched in October 2024. It combines beloved sound effects from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Super Mario Odyssey, and Pikmin 4 with motion sensors that can track your tossing and turning. This gives the Alarmo some rudimentary…
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Nintendo Switch 2: Everything we know about the upcoming console
11 Jan

Nintendo Switch 2: Everything we know about the upcoming console

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As the world turns, so do the console generations. The Nintendo Switch is over seven years old, so it’s due for a refresh. Nintendo Switch 2 rumors have been swirling for years, but now they are really heating up. A sequel to Nintendo's most successful home console ever is coming and it’s likely coming sooner rather than later.Will it be a straight up sequel to the Switch with updated specs while retaining the same hybrid functionality or will Nintendo get weird with it? Will it even be called the Switch 2, or will the company go with something like the…
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