برچسب: Hardware

  • Rumors Suggest You Might Want to Keep Your Switch 2 Docked

    We’ve learned a lot about the Switch 2 since Nintendo announced it in back in January . We know how basic specs compare on paper to the original Switch ; we know that many physical game carts won’t actually have the games on them ; and we know what games to expect this year .…

  • Here's How the Tariffs Are Impacting the Price of Gaming

    Contrary to the White House’s assertions, we consumers are indeed footing the bill for all these tariffs. Companies from across industries have been stopping sales or raising prices over the past month or so, and the chaos continues on. It doesn’t help that the actual tariff situation is so volatile. President Donald Trump kept escalating…

  • I’ve Tested Robot Vacuums for Years, and Here’s What They Can (and Can’t) Do

    We may earn a commission from links on this page. When I bought my first robot vacuum, I thought my floors would thereafter be effortlessly spotless—endlessly patrolled by a 24/7 custodian, with absolutely no work required on my part. Today, there are never less than three robot vacuum cleaners installed in my small home at…

  • Nintendo Will Brick Your Switch If It Detects Pirated Games

    Nintendo didn’t make preordering the Switch 2 particularly easy —especially with its back and forth decisions in the face of tariffs. But even if you manage to get your hands on a Switch 2 for launch day, be careful, because Nintendo is ready to brick any Switch device you own should you break its rules—and…

  • What's the Difference Between LED and Mini-LED?

    The alphabet soup of TV terminology is overwhelming enough, but you might have seen a particularly confusing term pop up lately: mini-LED. LEDs are already tiny, so what exactly could the “mini” here even mean? It turns out, quite a lot, and that distinction can mean the difference between washed out colors and a more…

  • You Can Update Your TV’s Firmware With a USB Drive

    You likely update devices like your smartphone or laptop fairly frequently. (Perhaps you’ve put the latest one off a little longer than you should.) But how often are you updating other types of devices, like your TV? Despite how routine and simple your TV use may be, it can be important to keep the tube,…

  • 10 Gifts for Under $50 That Tech-Savvy Teachers Will Appreciate

    We may earn a commission from links on this page. Stuck for ideas on how to show your kids’ teachers the depth of your gratitude? We’re in the midst of Teacher Appreciate Week, which is a great time to thank them for all their work this year—or at least get a jump on picking out…

  • Nintendo Just Released Another Switch Update

    If you’re a Switch fan, you might know that Nintendo dropped a pretty significant update this week . Version 20.0.0 introduced a number of new features and changes for Nintendo’s consoles, including virtual game cards and GameShare, and set the stage for the launch of the Switch 2. However, the update brought with it something…

  • Microsoft Just Raised Prices on Xbox Consoles and Games

    Everything seems to be getting more expensive these days, and video games are no exception. Case in point: Microsoft, just jacked up the recommended prices on its video game products. Xbox consoles and games alike are seeing cost increases—all of which go into effect today, May 1. You can find the full list of price…