Playdate, app and game designer Panic’s first shot at hardware, finally has a firm price and ship date, as well as a bunch of surprise features cooked up since its announcement in 2019. The tiny handheld gaming console will cost $179, ship next month, and come with a 24-game “season” doled out over 12 weeks. But now it also has a cute speaker dock and low-code game creation platform.
We first heard about Playdate more than two years ago, were charmed by its clean look, funky cr
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Tiny handheld Playdate ships next month for $179, with 24 charming monochrome games to start
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Tiny handheld Playdate preorders open next month for $179, with 24 charming monochrome games to start
Playdate, app and game designer Panic’s first shot at hardware, finally has a firm price and ship date, as well as a bunch of surprise features cooked up since its announcement in 2019. The tiny handheld gaming console will cost $179, ship later this year, and come with a 24-game “season” doled out over 12 weeks. But now it also has a cute speaker dock and low-code game creation platform.
We first heard about Playdate more than two years ago, were charmed by its clean look, fun
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OnePlus Nord CE 5G Leaked Renders Show Design, Colour Options Ahead of June 10 Launch; Nord 2 Could Arrive in July
OnePlus Nord CE 5G’s India launch is around the corner but the leaks keep pouring in. Now, alleged renders of the OnePlus Nord CE show the front and back panel design, along with two colour options, Blue Void and Charcoal Ink.
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Get updated and educated with Episode 454 of the top-rating Tech Guide podcast
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Stay updated and educated about the latest tech news and reviews with Episode 454 of the top-rating Tech Guide podcast hosted by editor Stephen Fenech.
Is technology taking over our life? We chat to digital lifestyle expert Dr Joanne Orlando about her new book that can help us cope, the 5G enabled helmet that can increase rider safety on the road and you might not be able to afford a Bentley car but Bentley headphones might be in your price range.
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