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Did Nintendo bump up the price of its upcoming Switch 2 due to Trump's tariffs? It seems like that could be the case.The entire stock market has been thrown into turmoil following President Donald Trump's implementation of across-the-board "reciprocal" tariffs on April 2. Trump waited until after the markets closed on Wednesday so the full force of his tariffs announcement wasn't felt until the following day.Tech stocks like Apple, Amazon, and Nvidia have been hit especially hard by Trump's tari

Liam Neeson takes the reins from Leslie Nielsen in 2025's The Naked Gun reboot, and the teaser trailer promises that the Taken star is here for an outrageously good time.The film, directed by Akiva Schaffer (Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping) and produced by Seth MacFarlane, stars Neeson as Lt. Frank Drebin Jr., who's following in his father's footsteps and leading Police Squad.The Naked Gun's teaser trailer opens with a bank robbery. Dastardly criminals hold the bank hostage while law enforcem

UPDATE: Apr. 3, 2025, 2:10 p.m. EDT This story has been updated with Switch 2 preorder listings at Best Buy, GameStop, Target, and Walmart.The Nintendo Switch 2 will soon be yours, barring any supply chain issues or shortages.After pulling back the curtain on its new console during a one-hour Direct livestream, Nintendo announced in a press release Wednesday that Switch 2 preorders will open at select retailers on April 9. It'll be available as a standalone console for $449.99, making it $150 p

Nintendo finally unveiled more details about the Switch 2 this week, including its sticker price. The forthcoming console will cost $449.99 on its own, or $499.99 as part of a Mario Kart World bundle when it launches on June 5. Say it with me now: Ouch.According to Mashable's Alex Perry, who played Switch 2 for a few hours at a press demo, the system is still a "must-buy" for its performance bump, larger 1080p display, and the ethernet port in its revamped dock. "[Behind] all the price discourse

Apple released the first beta of iOS 18.5 on Wednesday. It's not super exciting, but there is a helpful Mail app feature for people who don't like change.As expected, not much is new. Most of the promised iOS 18 features have already been shipped. Plus, as Apple gears up for WWDC on June 9, the company's focus has turned to the upcoming iOS 19 announcement. SEE ALSO:iOS 18.4 developer beta released — here's what you can expect
So that's left us with a few minor features for the iOS 18.5 be

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Europe’s tech industry is bracing for impact after the Trump administration announced sweeping tariffs yesterday. The US slapped a 20% tariff on imports from the EU — twice the rate for the UK. Switzerland fared even worse, receiving a hefty 32% levy.  Several European tech firms, investors, and analysts told TNW that the measures could disrupt supply chains, force pricing adjustments, and stem the flow of transatlantic VC capital — plunging European tech companies big an

SAVE $250: Pre-order the new Segway eKickScooter F3 for $599.99, down from the usual price of $849.99. That's a 30% discount on preorders.Opens in a new windowCredit: SegwaySegway NineBot eKickScooter F3$599.99 at Amazon $849.99 Save $250Ships in mid-AprilPre-order HereSummer is right around the corner, which means it's time to gear up for adventures in the sun. If you're looking to ditch your car commute, this preorder deal might be the perfect thing.As of April 3, preorders for the new Segway

In 2023, M3GAN wowed audiences with campy scares, viral dance moves, and an unforgettable diva doll. Now, in the upcoming sequel M3GAN 2.0, we don't just get one killer AI, we get two!M3GAN 2.0's trailer introduces Amelia (Ivanna Sakhno), a military-grade weapon created using the technology that made — nay, gifted — us M3GAN (Amie Donald, voiced by Jenna Davis). As her self-awareness increases, her desire to kill multiplies until she's a threat to all of humanity. Now, she has M3GAN'

“Hello, I will be your driver for today,” says Bartek Szurgot, a software engineer at German startup Vay and my chauffeur for this ride. He disengages the handbrake, gently presses the accelerator and the new Kia Niro EV I’m sitting in slowly pulls out of the parking lot.    As we approach the first intersection, Bartek indicates, turns the steering wheel, makes his observations, and drives out onto a busy road near the centre of Berlin. So far, pretty standard

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If you're one of the 1.2 million people who followed Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff on Instagram, you might notice that you're now following Second Lady Usha Vance. No need to worry — it wasn't some odd glitch or a political conspiracy, it's just how Instagram works.As of Wednesday, Meta began combining the two Instagram accounts. So if you followed Kamala Harris's husband at @secondgentleman46archive, you'll now be following JD Vance's wife at @SLOTUS. Emhoff's account was archived by the g

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President Donald Trump announced sweeping global tariffs Wednesday evening. A 10 percent tariff on nearly all imports is paired with steep tariffs on dozens of other countries, including China, Vietnam, Japan, and remote, uninhabited islands primarily home to penguins. To be clear, the costs of tariffs are primarily picked up by U.S. businesses, which can then pass on that cost to consumers. The stock market has plummeted amid serious concerns of a recession, and, in sho

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Scientists at Northwestern University unveiled what may be the world's tiniest pacemaker, with new research published in Nature on Wednesday. Smaller than a grain of rice, the soft device fits in a syringe, so that it can be inserted non-invasively. When no longer needed, the tiny pacemaker dissolves, so that there's no need for a removal surgery.According to professor Igor Efimov, a co-lead in the study, about one percent of children worldwide are born with congenital heart defects. And though

Nintendo showed off the Switch 2 today. The internet has a lot of thoughts about it, good and bad. Allow me to weigh in.After the Nintendo Direct livestream ended on Wednesday morning, I got to spend several hours getting quality hands-on time with the Switch 2 and many of the games that were shown in the Direct. For now, I want to focus on the hardware and its new features rather than the software. After nearly five hours of hands-on time, I came away very impressed with the Switch 2, but also

One of the primary reactions to the big Nintendo Switch 2 Direct on Wednesday was that it's going to be too expensive for a lot of people to adopt right away.I totally get that. A $450 starting price point for a Nintendo console, let alone the follow-up to a system that launched at $300 eight years ago, is a fairly shocking thing to see. You can blame it on tariffs (and you might be right to do so), but that doesn't stop the Switch 2 from being expensive. SEE ALSO:Switch 2 Nintendo Direct: Every

Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer.If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.SEE ALSO:Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO:NYT Connections today: Hints and answers

Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve

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If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game.Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, w

Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for

With The White Lotus Season 3 finale right around the corner, it's time to make some predictions.Who's going to live, and who'll die? Will Belinda (Natasha Rothwell) bring Greg (Jon Gries) to justice? Will the Ratliff family lose everything? Will Gaitok (Tayme Thapthimthong) finally prove himself to be an adequate security guard?Using clues from the trailer, interviews, and good old-fashioned guesswork, we've made some finale predictions below.SEE ALSO:4 clues from 'The White Lotus' Season 3 fin

The wait is almost over, Nintendo fans. During today's Nintendo Direct event livestream, we received a slew of information about Nintendo's new upcoming console, Nintendo Switch 2.Mashable has compiled every single detail that was shared, including a release date. Here's everything Nintendo announced:Switch 2 release dateThe Switch 2 officially has a release date, and it's right around the corner.According to Nintendo, the Switch 2 will hit stores on Switch 2 June 5, 2025.Switch 2 priceWhil

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