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EngadgetApr 02, 2025
The Switch 2 was almost called the 'Super Nintendo Switch'
Following its big Switch 2 presentation, Nintendo revealed in an interview with the team behind the console that one of the (arguably better) names the company was considering before it landed on Switch 2 was "Super Nintendo Switch."

"There were a lot of ideas for the name, and we really struggled to find the right one," Kouichi Kawamato, the producer on the Switch 2, says. "We even considered ideas like 'Super Nintendo Switch.'" The issue with the name was that even though drawing a parallel to the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) and Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) was fun, it was also potentially confusing. The SNES was the successor to the NES, but it couldn't play NES games. "Since Switch 2 can play Switch games, it didn't feel right to use the same naming convention as Super NES."

Adding a number to the end of the original console's name (the general strategy Nintendo's competitor Sony has taken with the PlayStation) just made things a lot simpler and easier to understand. Nintendo's caution isn't totally unfounded. The Wii U was more powerful than the Wii and featured a unique controller in the Wii U GamePad. Because it's name was so similar to Nintendo's older console, it was backwards compatible with the Wii and it supported pre-existing accessori


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EngadgetApr 02, 2025
Nintendo Switch 2: Everything we know after the Direct announcement
With Nintendo's April 2 Direct showcase over and done, we now know more about the Switch 2 than ever before, including its release date (June 5) and price ($450!).

Thanks to Nintendo's January 16 teaser trailer, we've long known what the Switch 2 will look like, and that it will arrive in 2025 — over eight years after its predecessor. The Nintendo Switch 2 looks 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.

Looking to catch up on everything we know about the Switch 2? Read on.

What are the key new features of the Nintendo Switch 2? Display and dock The Nintendo Switch 2 has a 1080p 7.9-inch display with a 120Hz refresh and HDR compatibility. It also supports up to 4K output at 120Hz (with variable refresh rates) when docked.

Joy-Con and Pro Controller The new Joy-Con for Nintendo Switch 2 attaches magnetically with a button to release them. They have larger


EngadgetApr 02, 2025
Amazon reportedly wants to buy TikTok now too
Amazon has reportedly joined the growing list of suitors angling to acquire TikTok as a new ban deadline approaches. According to The New York Times, the retailer has made a "last-minute bid" to buy the app, and has approached Vice President JD Vance and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick about the offer.

It's not clear why Amazon is making an offer this late in the process. TikTok is currently facing an April 5 deadline to strike a deal, though President Donald Trump has said he would likely extend it if necessary. The Times reports that White House officials don't seem to be "seriously" considering the longshot bid. Amazon declined to comment.

Amazon joins several other companies and investors that have proposed bids. The group includes YouTuber MrBeast (with backing from a group that includes Roblox CEO David Baszucki), Reddit cofounder Alexis Ohanian (who joined a group of investors known as "Project Liberty") and Perplexity AI, which has proposed integrating the shortform video into its search engine.

Even with the deadline just days


Washington Post TechApr 02, 2025
Trump team has weighed deal to save TikTok, leaving algorithm in Chinese ownership
The White House has examined a menu of options to avert a TikTok ban deadline set for Saturday. One proposal — letting TikTok's Chinese owner lease the algorithm to a TikTok spinoff in the U.S. — would probably face resistance from China hawks in Trump's party.

Mac RumorsApr 02, 2025
Amazon Makes Last Minute Offer for TikTok as Ban Looms
Retail giant Amazon today made an offer to acquire TikTok just days ahead of when TikTok must be sold off or face a ban, reports The New York Times. Unspecified participants involved in the TikTok talks "do not appear to be taking Amazon's bid seriously," and multiple interested parties are scrambling to plead their cases for a TikTok purchase.


EngadgetApr 02, 2025
The best Apple deals you can get right now: Save on AirTags, AirPods, iPads and more
It's obvious that Apple products are some of the most sought-after in the tech world — that means sales are fewer and farther between than other gadgets, and they're often the first things to sell out when discounts do arrive. But it would be a mistake to assume you're doomed to always pay full price on things like iPads and Apple Watches. Apple deals to exist, if you know where to look.

Engadget keeps track of deals like these on a regular basis, so we can help you there. Below, we've collected the best Apple deals you can get right now on items like AirPods, MacBooks, iPads and more. Arguably the biggest caveat to note about Apple sales is that you're almost never going to see discounts directly at Apple.com. Unless you shop refurbished, you'll always pay top dollar direct at Apple, and for some things (like iPhones), that might be best. But you'll find more discounts more often if you're willing to shop at retailers like


Mac RumorsApr 02, 2025
Apple Hit With $5 Billion Class Action Lawsuit Over eBooks Availability
A lawsuit filed against Apple in California this week accuses the company of violating the state's false advertising law and other consumer laws, by intentionally misleading customers into thinking that they are purchasing digital e-books from the Apple Books app in perpetuity, when instead they are only purchasing revokable licenses to the books.


Mac RumorsApr 02, 2025
Get the 13-Inch M2 MacBook Air for the Low Price of $749
Amazon and Best Buy are discounting Apple's 13-inch M2 MacBook Air with 16GB of RAM and 256GB SSD storage down to $749.00 in a few colors. This is a $250 discount on the previous generation M2 MacBook Air, and a solid second-best price.


PC World Latest NewsApr 02, 2025
New Outlook: How to use offline mode and save emails locally

To do this, open Outlook and click on the gear icon in the title bar at the top to call up the Settings.

Select General on the left-hand side and click on Offline in the column to the right. Make sure that the Activate offline emails, calendars and people switch is set to On.

In the menu under Folders to be saved, you can then specify which mail folders should be saved locally. The default setting is Default and favorites. Default includes the folders Inbox, Sent, Drafts, Archive, Deleted, and Snooze.

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GizmodoApr 02, 2025
Google Pixel Tablet Drops Back to Black Friday Price on Amazon, a Spring Treat for Android Fans


Google's hybrid entertainment and productivity tablet returns to its lowest-ever price.


Mac RumorsApr 02, 2025
Apple Reportedly Hasn't Given Up on Haptic Buttons for a Future iPhone
Apple is still exploring solid-state buttons with haptic feedback for a future iPhone, according to a new report from a known Weibo leaker.


CNET Most Popular ProductsApr 02, 2025
Best Online Hearing Tests Available in 2025
You probably have regular eye exams, but it's important not to ignore your hearing as well. We found the best online hearing tests of 2025 to assess your hearing health accurately and easily right from your own home.

Gizmag Emerging TechApr 01, 2025
$89K naked 4x4 camper van is a blank DIY canvas ready for adventure
Is there no middle ground between a $200,000 deluxe camper van and an arduous, time-consuming DIY build? Established camper van nameplate Outside Van is looking to till that ground, providing buyers with a Goldilocks solution in which some of

EngadgetApr 01, 2025
Amazon's new cinema plan is perfect… for the ‘80s
If you ever needed a definitive example of how money doesn't necessarily buy you success or taste, take a look at Amazon's studio arm. The mega-retailer's production division, now known as Amazon-MGM, has been making movies for more than a decade. Very few of the entries in its lineup have been world-beaters, but that hasn't deterred the outfit from persisting. The New York Times is today reporting that under its new head, Courtney Valenti, Amazon's movie division has plans to own the in-person cinema experience.

Amazon is apparently gearing up to release "up to 14 big, broad commercial films a year to theaters nationwide and around the world." Each film would spend 45 days in the theaters before heading to pay-per-view and then to Prime Video at some point after. The move comes in the face of shrinking box office receipts and fewer people heading to the cinema in general. Not to mention it's also planning to produce an equal number of films that'll go direct to Prime, which seems counter-intuitive given the desire to push people toward theaters.

That doesn't recognize the shift in viewing habits, especially among younger people, who'd much rather sit and watch YouTube for hours at a time. Or that the box office took a hit because of COVID-19 that it never really bounced back from. Or that a lot of people would rather wait for a film to become available "for free" on a service they already pay for.

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EngadgetMar 31, 2025
The best Nintendo Switch controllers for 2025
Whether you're a casual player or a competitive gamer, finding the right controller can make all the difference when playing Switch games. While the Joy-Con controllers that come with the console are versatile, they're not always the most comfortable for long sessions — especially if you're diving into fast-paced action titles or competitive multiplayer matches. With the Switch 2 on the horizon, now's a great time to pick up one of the best Nintendo Switch controllers to upgrade your current gaming experience.

From wireless controllers with Hall effect joysticks to fight sticks and gamepads with customizable RGB lighting, there are plenty of options that go beyond the standard setup. If you prefer precise aiming in shooters or smoother control in racing games, a rechargeable controller with a high-quality analog stick can make a big difference. Some models even come with extra features like motion control for more immersive gameplay or a charging dock to keep everything powered up and ready to go. Whether you're playing on a Switch OLED, the standard model or planning ahead for Nintendo's next-gen console, we've rounded up the best controllers for every type of player.

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ComputerWorldMar 27, 2024
Will a Google-Apple deal kill Microsoft's AI dominance?
Microsoft is sitting on top of the world right now, thanks to its lead in AI. It's the most valuable company on the planet, with a valuation of more than $3.2 trillion. Its rise was rocket-fueled by its investor relationship with OpenAI, the company that makes the wildly popular generative AI (genAI) chatbot ChatGPT. OpenAI's GPT large language model is also the basis for Microsoft Copilot, the genAI tool that Microsoft is building into just about every one of its products, from GitHub to Windows to Microsoft 365 and beyond.

Microsoft's AI dominance appears insurmountable. But things can change quickly in tech. Google and Apple are in talks to embed Google's genAI tool Gemini into iPhones — a deal that, if it reaches fruition, could unseat Microsoft sooner than you think.

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