Tag: author_name|Sam Rutherford
Google Pixel 9a review: Basic in just the right way
The push for the latest, greatest and most feature-packed gadgets often results in so much pressure that buying anything else can feel like self-betrayal. And while the Pixel 9a is technically a new device, its chip is six months old. The same goes for its design, which is nearly a…
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Donkey Kong Bananza hands-on: A funky fresh take on Nintendo’s favorite ape
You have to go all the way back to the Nintendo 64 to play the most recent 3D Donkey Kong game. But without a new mainline Zelda or Mario title (Mario Kart World doesn't quite count) queued up for the Switch 2's launch in June, Nintendo's favorite ape is getting some…
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Switch 2 hands-on: I think Nintendo’s new console is worth the $450
The original Switch started a revolution when it combined the portability of handhelds with the ability to play games on your TV at home like a traditional console. But with the Nintendo Switch 2, even though it’s physically bigger, it feels like a sleeker, faster and more refined take on…
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Mario Kart World hands-on: The perfect launch game for the Switch 2
Mario Kart 8 and its Deluxe update have been around so long it's easy to forget that the game actually predates the Switch and can trace its origins way back to the Wii U. But every good run must come to an end, and with the forthcoming arrival of the Switch…
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Nintendo Switch 2 hands-on: No OLED, no problem
The original Switch started a revolution when it combined the portability of handhelds with the ability to play games on your TV at home like a traditional console. But with the Switch 2, even though it’s physically bigger, it feels like a sleeker, faster and more refined take on its…
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Samsung’s 2025 Bespoke appliances are going all in on AI
Back at CES, Samsung teased some of its upcoming high-end appliances for 2025. But more recently, I got a chance to check out the entire lineup all in one place. It seemed like a perfect time to do a quick rundown of some of the most interesting new products and…
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