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Nintendo Switch 2 vs. Switch 1: What's the Difference?

Is the $449 Nintendo Switch 2 worth $150 more than the original model? I got a chance to check it out in person and am here to break down the differences between the two consoles to help you decide whether to upgrade.

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9 Microsoft Missteps You May Have Forgotten

In 50 years, Microsoft has hit plenty of home runs, but these nine products were not among them. (Hey again, Bob!)

After Raft of Hikes, Verizon Offers 3-Year Price Lock on Rates (But Not Fees)

The carrier's guarantee does not include fine-print fees, one of which it increased in December.

Nintendo's Switch 2 Will Be Much Cheaper in Japan, But There's a Catch

In Japan, gamers can get a Switch 2 for about $343, but it only supports the Japanese language and won't work outside the country. Nintendo is reportedly trying to address weak yen.

Was 'War Plans' Signal Chat Unlawful or Just Stupid? Pentagon Wants to Know

The Pentagon's acting inspector general is investigating whether Pete Hegseth broke any rules around classification and records retention. Trump's reaction? 'That's such a wasted story.'

Sales Are Down, Threats Are Up: Starlink Installers Hit by Anti-Musk Backlash

In Canada, frustration with the Trump administration has made Elon Musk persona non grata, which has led to in-person confrontations and online insults for Starlink installers.

24-Player Kart Chaos: What It's Like to Play Mario Mario Kart World on Switch 2

Mario Kart World redefines the series with a Forza Horizon-like open environment and frenetic elimination mode that'll leave your heart pumping as you blaze toward the finish line.

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I Chatted With Bill Gates About How He Became the Ultimate Computer Nerd

In his new book, Source Code, Gates recalls a unique childhood that led him to build a technology empire. We talk BASIC, old PCs, Microsoft's future, and AI's promise and perils.