Month: July 2025
How Nintendo locked down the Switch 2’s USB-C port and broke third-party docking
There’s always a reason why universal USB-C ports don’t “just work” like you’d expect. In the early days, it was incompetence or naiveté. Later, manufacturers often cheaped out. But in the case of Nintendo’s Switch 2, it appears to be intentional. With the Nintendo Switch 2, it should be easy…
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Phil Spencer isn’t retiring as the chief of Xbox ‘anytime soon’
Microsoft says that Phil Spencer, Microsoft Gaming CEO and the head of Xbox, isn’t retiring “anytime soon.” The company has responded to rumors of Spencer’s retirement, which have spread online today following Microsoft’s major layoffs. “Phil is not retiring anytime soon,” says Kari Perez, head of Xbox communications, in a…
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Zelle needs to fix ‘significant scams and fraud,’ lawmakers say
Banks are facing renewed pressure to protect their customers from scams on Zelle, the payment network owned by JPMorgan, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Capital One, and other big banks. In letters to the banks, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) asked them…
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OWC reveals fast 4TB secure portable SSD for less than $530 – 256-bit AES OPAL hardware encryption, touchscreen, but no IP rating
OWC’s hardware-level encryption activates instantly without dragging your computer’s performance down during transfers Randomized touchscreen keypad helps block spying eyes and shoulder-surfers trying to steal passwords Encrypted or not, OWS Guardian SSD’s 1000MB/s speed is fast enough for 4K video editing OWC has announced Guardian, a compact portable SSD focused…
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The 46 Best Deals From REI’s July 4 Outdoor Gear Sale (2025)
Whether you need a camp chair, sleeping pad, running shoes, or new pack, REI’s Independence Day sale has something for everyone. Source
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Huawei says its new solid-state EV battery can give you 1,800 miles of range and charge in less than 5 minutes, but we have questions
Huawei has filed for patents for a sulfide-based, all-solid-state battery The company theorizes it could unlock up to 3,000km (1,864 miles) of range Ultra-fast charging could top the battery up in under five minutes Huawei is the latest in a growing list of automakers and tech companies that are exploring…
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