Category: author_name|Mat Smith
The Morning After: Atari’s new miniature console plays 2600 and 7800 game carts
Atari is launching another retro home console, after its last effort. The Atari 2600+ pays homage to the original Atari 2600, launched in 1977, but this remake echoes the four-switch model from 1980. (Of course, we’re going to get specific.) Atari The console has been “lovingly recreated to the same…
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The Morning After: The voice of Mario is stepping away from games after nearly three decades
After voicing Mario for 27 years, Charles Martinet will no longer play the plumber. Nintendo announced in a tweet yesterday that he'll move into a newly created Mario Ambassador role and "continue to travel the world sharing the joy of Mario," the company said. Martinet also voiced Luigi, Wario, Waluigi…
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The Morning After: You won’t be able to block Elon Musk (or anyone else) on X
Elon Musk says the service formerly known as Twitter is getting rid of the option to block other users, except in DMs. There, you’ll still be able to block unsolicited messages from anyone sending malicious, offensive missives, which is for some, the majority of their DMs. But Musk said it…
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Motorola Razr (2023) review: A midrange foldable that underwhelms
While Motorola’s pricier Razr+ beat Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 5 to the punch with its expansive external display, the Razr (named the Razr 40 in other regions like the UK) was pitched as a more budget-friendly foldable. For now, pricing and availability in the US haven’t been confirmed, but in…
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The Morning After: Microsoft starts selling replacement parts for Xbox gamepads
Microsoft is dipping into the world of self-repair by offering replacement parts for Xbox gamepads, along with downloadable instructions and tutorial videos. The service will cover both the standard Xbox Wireless Controller models and the (pricey) Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller. They’re not cheap, though. Prices range from $24 for…
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The Morning After: Water-soluble circuit boards could have a huge impact on e-waste
German semiconductor maker Infineon Technologies announced it’s making printed circuit boards (PCBs) that dissolve in water. Sourced from UK startup Jiva Materials, the plant-based Soluboard could provide a new way for the tech industry to reduce electronic waste. Jiva’s biodegradable PCB is made of natural fibers and a halogen-free polymer…
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