The Nintendo Switch has sold over 146 million units since its 2017 debut, second only to the Nintendo DS. A new trailer shows the first console morphing into the fancy Nintendo Switch 2. The screen is bigger and the Joy-Cons snap magnetically instead of sliding. There’s no release date yet, so you have time to begin saving.
Nintendo used to make the Wii. It’s time for a switch
Love is in the cart
💝 The only thing sweeter than your valentine? These deals.
- Grab a card game (20% off) for deep convos or this one ($25) that’s a lot sillier.
- Put your favorite pic on this custom Spotify plaque ($10) with the soundtrack of your love story.
- Need to vent? Write all your troubles on a funny notepad ($7.25).
- Upgrade their headphones to Raycons.* Their earbuds sound great, get a ton of battery life and are a fraction of the price.
- Hug it out with cute salt-and-pepper (11% off) shakers.
- Celebrating Singles Awareness Day? Gift yourself under-eye patches (17% off).
Smart home upgrade: It only costs $30 to make your garage door smart, just sayin’. I love being able to check if mine is closed no matter where I am.
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Apple's AirPod game changer
Apple’s new AirPods Pro 2 just got FDA approval to double as hearing aids. But can they really pull it off? Find out what makes these earbuds more than just a great way to listen to music.
⌨️ Where in the world? Remember Mavis Beacon? She was the woman on the cover of a popular typing game. Turns out “Mavis” was a Haitian model named Renee L’Esperance who returned to the Caribbean and vanished. Now there’s a documentary about trying to track her down.
In 1981, Nintendo debuted Mario as the hero pitted against Donkey Kong. What was Mario’s name in his first game appearance? Was it … A.) Jumpman, B.) Plumber Pete, C.) Mr. Mustache or D.) Super Joe?
$40,000
To become an NPC in Elder Scrolls 6 so far in the bidding. The game’s maker, Bethesda, is teaming up with Make-A-Wish in a silent auction to immortalize the winning bidder’s likeness as an NPC (non-playable character). Hurry, auction ends on Saturday at 6 p.m. EST.
Football makes me hungry
Grab your game-day goodies.
- Crush the munchies: Stock up on crowd-pleasing snacks like nuts and seeds or jerky and pork rinds.
- Pack mentality: Keep sliders and other appetizers held together with fun football-themed toothpicks (96 pieces, under $10).
- Prevent party fouls: Protect your tables, countertops or other surfaces with this two-pack of disposable game-day tablecloths.
- Sip-er Bowl winner: I don’t even like beer and I want this stainless-steel Stanley stein ($25)! It keeps drinks cold for up to five hours or hot for one hour. Amazing.
- Me time: Maybe Super Bowl nirvana for you is kicking back while everyone is busy watching. A fan-favorite heated eye mask is 48% off.
☀️ It’s in the 80s in Phoenix: Suddenly, I’m tempted to play a game of bocce ball. Stock up on guard games before they get expensive for the season.
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Get ‘em by the weekend
Grab these goodies now to level up your evening plans.
- LED lights (33% off) behind the TV make movie night more cinematic. If you want to splurge, this option (15% off) works with Alexa and Google Assistant.
- Say goodbye to awkward silences. This conversation-starter game (20% off) helps to get any group talking!
- Battery-operated flameless candles (22% off) look just like the real thing but don’t burn out.
- Keep the drinks cold with a set of four insulated cups (42% off).
- This electric wine bottle opener (13% off) isn’t screwing around.
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20,000% spike
In drone reports over sports stadiums. It’s illegal to fly even a registered drone over a stadium during a game. In 2017, the NFL reported about a dozen drone sightings. In 2023, there were 2,845.
How to watch football for free
How much would it cost to watch every NFL game this season? Spoiler: it’s more than you think, but there are some ways to catch the action without breaking the bank.
Apple's new iPhone 16 - Today
Apple is set to unveil the iPhone 16, and if the rumors hold true, this could be a game-changer. With whispers of revolutionary AI and a phone that “understands” you, today’s reveal might just surprise us all.
Amazon bans drivers from singing?
Some Amazon drivers say they can’t even hum along to their favorite tunes. And NFL fans, want to watch every game this season? Be ready to cough up $2,500! Plus, cellphone bans in classrooms and an illegal Navy Wi-Fi dish on a warship!
🐔 Chick flicks: Chick-fil-A is dreaming up its own streaming platform. Step 1 is family-friendly content like game shows, followed by original series, animation and other licensed content. If it works, think of all the advertising bucks and data they’ll get their hands on.
The second Neuralink brain chip patient is doing well: “Alex” is using design software to create 3D objects and play the first-person shooter game Counter-Strike, all with his mind. The next frontier? Connecting the brain chip to the physical world, such as fully controlled robotic arms. Incredible stuff.
Every American's Social Security number could be up for grabs
Hackers leaked 2.7 billion records from National Public Data, including SSNs. What does this mean for you? Plus, dynamic pricing at grocery stores, Google’s new game-changing updates, and Ford’s latest ‘do not drive’ alert.
How to get the highest Zestimate
Looking to maximize your home’s value on Zillow? Getting the highest estimate isn’t just about luck; it’s about knowing how to play the game.
Some 60% of Roblox’s 70 million active players are under 16: And those 13 and up can buy a ticket to “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” directly through the game. It includes a special game avatar to lure ‘em in. If your kid uses your card for in-game currency, know they’re being heavily marketed to.
Confirmed: Google is a monopoly
A federal judge has ruled that Alphabet’s Google created an illegal monopoly by controlling almost all online searches. With around 90% market share, this decision could be a game-changer for Big Tech.
Paging Dr. Mario: This is something. EndeavorRx is the first FDA-approved prescription video game for ADHD. It challenges kids to multitask and ignore distractions while navigating levels. Some 73% of kids who used it said their attention spans improved. Def worth sharing to (maybe) get the kids off pharmaceuticals.
🚫 NSFW ads on YouTube: A Redditor spotted ads for a p*rn game. Somehow even worse, the sketchy footage was stolen from a different p*rn game. Talk to the kids about not clicking these ads. Funny how YouTube is slow to remove this kind of garbage but quick to disable ad blockers. Priorities, eh?