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April 21
- Mario Kart World Looks Simply Fantastic On Nintendo Switch 2
➀ The new Nintendo Switch 2 is expected to be a hit with its upcoming release, featuring the anticipated Mario Kart World.
➁ The console boasts NVIDIA's DLSS support for smoother gameplay and up to 120 fps with HDR support.
➂ Preorders for the Switch 2 start on April 24th, with a release date of June 5th, although the price is a significant increase from the original Switch.
- OnePlus 13T Is Getting A Massive Battery With A Unique Capability
➀ OnePlus 13T将配备Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC和6260mAh的巨大电池；
➁ 电池将具有旁路充电功能，直接从电源获取电力；
➂ 预计搭载Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite处理器，IP65防尘防水等级，双50万像素后置摄像头，6.32英寸AMOLED屏幕。
- G.Skill Unveils First-Ever 256GB DDR5-6000 Kit Using 64GB Modules For These PCs
➀ G.Skill unveiled a new 256GB DDR5 memory kit with four 64GB modules, reaching DDR5-6000 speed at CL32.
➁ The kit is designed for AMD Ryzen systems with EXPO support, similar to Intel XMP.
➂ G.Skill tested the kit on various motherboards and CPUs, achieving speeds up to DDR5-7000.
- How To Preorder Nintendo Switch 2 At The Stroke Of Midnight
➀ Nintendo has announced the preorder dates for the Switch 2 in the United States, with several major retailers hosting midnight events.
➁ The Switch 2 will be released on June 5th, and preorders will open on April 24th, 2025.
➂ Major retailers like Target, Walmart, GameStop, and Best Buy are participating in the midnight preorder events.
April 20
- Need A Good MicroSD Express Card For Nintendo Switch 2? They're Going Fast
➀ The Nintendo Switch 2 comes with 256GB of storage, but it's not enough considering the size of current games;
➁ You need a microSD Express card for the Switch 2, which is not compatible with regular microSD cards;
➂ Many third-party games will use 'game-key cards' instead of physical cartridges, requiring more storage space;
➃ SD Express cards are rare and in high demand, with limited stock available.
April 19
- Beware! These Chrome Extensions With Millions Of Installs Have Hidden Trackers
➀ The article discusses the discovery of 57 Chrome extensions with hidden tracking code in the Chrome Web Store, posing a security and privacy threat.
➁ The affected extensions have nearly 6 million installations, with some having over 200,000 installations.
➂ Secure Annex researcher John Tucker highlights the issue, noting that many of the extensions are unlisted and have overly broad permissions.
April 18
- HP Settles PC And Keyboard False Advertising Suit For A Slap On The Wrist
HP has agreed to pay $4 million to settle a class action lawsuit accusing the company of false advertising and misleading customers on its website. The lawsuit alleged that HP displayed misleading strikethrough prices and advertised fictitious savings on its website, leading customers to pay more than they should have. The settlement comes without HP admitting any wrongdoing.
April 17
- Webb Space Telescope Discovers Strongest Evidence Yet Of Extraterrestrial Life
➀ With the aid of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, scientists have found compelling evidence of biological life on a planet called K2-18b, located 124 light years from Earth.
➁ The team detected gases normally produced by biological activity on Earth, dimethyl sulfide and dimethyl disulfide, in the exoplanet's atmosphere.
➂ The concentration of sulfur gas levels on K2-18b is thousands of times higher than on Earth, suggesting a potentially habitable environment.
- New Doom Xbox Controllers With Blood Splatter And Console Skin Totally Slay
➀ Bethesda即将发布《毁灭战士：黑暗时代》，微软为了庆祝这款备受期待的游戏，推出了两款主题Xbox手柄和Xbox Series X主机的皮肤。
➁ 标准无线Xbox手柄和Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2都将以《毁灭战士：黑暗时代》为主题，具有独特的血迹、绿色装甲和恶魔猎人标志。
➂ 这些主题配件将在特定日期上市，并提供预购。
- GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Listings Flood Ebay, Prices Will Make You Laugh Or Cry
➀ The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti, despite its reasonable MSRP, is hard to find and eBay listings are priced over $800;
➁ One factory overclocked Zotac model sold for $650, still a 51.5% markup over MSRP;
➂ Some sellers are listing prices over $700, with some models exceeding $800, such as a Gigabyte model priced at $851.90 with shipping;
➃ Advice to avoid paying scalper prices and hope for increased supply from NVIDIA's partners.
April 16
- Nintendo Switch 2's New US Preorder Date Tipped By A Reliable Leaker
➀ Nintendo has not yet announced the exact preorder date for the upcoming Switch 2 console in the US.
➁ A leak with a good track record suggests that preorders could start as soon as next week.
➂ Originally, preorders were set to begin on April 9, 2025, but were delayed due to tariffs announced by the Trump administration.
April 15
- NVIDIA Unveils Affordable GeForce RTX 5060 Family, Bringing Blackwell Under $500
➀ NVIDIA正式宣布了基于Blackwell架构的GeForce RTX 5060及其钛金（Ti）版本，部分合作伙伴的显卡将从明天开始上市。
➁ GeForce RTX 5060配备8GB VRAM，而GeForce RTX 5060 Ti则提供8GB或16GB内存。
➂ 新GPU基于与之前GeForce RTX 50系列相同的Blackwell架构，提供AI性能提升、DLSS 4和改进的RT核心。
- ASUS And G.Skill Shove Adata And Gigabyte Aside To Claim A DDR5 Speed Record
➀ ASUS and G.Skill collaborate to set a new DDR5 frequency record at DDR5-12772;
➁ The record was achieved using SK hynix's binned memory chips and an ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Apex motherboard;
➂ The record was set with extreme liquid nitrogen (LN2) cooling, which is not suitable for everyday use.
- AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT Mainstream GPU Clocks And Memory Specs Break Cover
➀ The Radeon RX 9060 XT is expected to come in two memory configurations: 8GB and 16GB, both with GDDR6 at 20Gbps.
➁ The GPU clocks are set at 2,620MHz game clock and 3,230MHz boost clock, with potential for higher speeds due to custom cooling solutions.
➂ The card is based on the Navi 44 GPU with 2,048 stream processors, offering a more affordable option compared to the RX 9070 XT and RX 9070.
April 14
- Bungie Lifts The Veil On Its Follow-Up To Destiny, Potential Blockbuster Marathon
➀ Bungie在2022年被索尼收购后遭遇困境，人员裁减；
➁ 为扭转局面，Bungie复活了公司历史悠久的《马拉松》系列；
➂ 《马拉松》将作为在线 Extraction 射击游戏回归，玩家将扮演 Runner 在塔乌塞蒂四号星的世界中收集战利品；
➃ 游戏将提供多种 Runner 选择，每个都有独特的技能，玩家可以自定义武器、植入物和装备；
➄ 玩家可以组成三人小队合作对抗敌人和其他玩家；
➅ 游戏将采用独特的艺术风格，使用鲜艳的色彩和未来建筑与自然景观的对比；
➆ 《马拉松》将于2025年9月23日发布，支持跨平台游戏和跨平台保存。
April 13
- Researchers Are Developing A Wild Minority Report-Like Murder Prediction Tool
➀ Researchers in the UK are developing a technology designed to identify individuals most likely to commit murder.
➁ The tool, known as 'sharing data to improve risk assessment,' analyzes crime data from various official sources.
➂ Concerns have been raised about potential biases against minorities and the privacy implications of using sensitive data.
- Nintendo Switch 2 Pricing, Play Modes, Launch Date And All We Know So Far
➀ The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to launch on June 5th, priced at $449.99 with Joy-cons and dock, or $499 with Mario Kart World.
➁ Nintendo Online subscribers may be eligible for priority invitations to pre-order.
➂ The Switch 2 will have exclusive games like Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, and The Duskbloods, and will support most Switch games through emulation.
April 12
- ASUS ROG Unveils A 610Hz Gaming Monitor To Smoke Your Esports Opponents
➀ ASUS ROG has released a new high-speed gaming monitor with a 610Hz refresh rate;
➁ The monitor is part of the ROG Swift XG248Q5G-P series and requires a powerful graphics card to fully utilize its speed;
➂ The display features a 24.1-inch Super TN panel, AMD FreeSync Premium, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility, and more.
April 11
- MediaTek Unveils Dimensity 9400+ Flagship With AI And Gaming Boosts For Android
➀ MediaTek has introduced a new flagship chip for Android phones, the Dimensity 9400+. It is an iterative upgrade with a clock speed boost and features like the MediaTeck Frame Rate Converter (MFRC) 2.0+ and Speculative Decoding+ (SpD+) for AI performance.
➁ The chip features a single Arm Cortex-X925 core at up to 3.73GHz, three Cortex-X4 cores, and four Cortex-A720 cores, with LPDDR5X-10667 memory support and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity.
➂ MediaTek expects the new chip to enhance AI experiences and gaming performance, with the first phones featuring the Dimensity 9400+ to launch this month.
- Android Auto Is Plotting A Course For Smart Glasses Navigation, Is It A Good Idea?
➀ Google的Android Auto开发团队可能正在准备（或测试）在智能眼镜上运行导航的功能，如果最新的AA测试版的分析是正确的话。
➁ 这个想法很酷，因为它可以直接在驾驶员的视线中提供导航信息和方向提示，而无需车内抬头显示（HUD）。
➂ 尽管如此，这个有希望的功能也引发了一系列法律和审批挑战。
- Razer PC Remote Play Launches For Glorious Game Streaming On The Go
➀ Razer has launched PC Remote Play, a platform that allows streaming PC games to mobile devices.
➁ The service supports Steam, Epic Games, and PC Game Pass, making it versatile for on-the-go gaming.
➂ Razer Nexus serves as the hub for accessing and launching PC games on mobile devices.
- Ultra-Rare Steam Deck Prototype With Vega GPU Fetches $2K On Ebay
➀ An engineering sample of Valve's Steam Deck handheld sold on eBay for $2,000, three times higher than the most expensive retail model.
➁ The prototype is a rare piece of history, with a clear 'Engineering sample 34, not for resale' badge.
➂ The prototype features 8GB of DDD4 memory, a 256GB SK hynix NVMe SSD, and an unspecified Picasso chip, indicating a Ryzen 3000 series mobile chip with Vega graphics.
April 9
- Apple Vision Pro 2 Could Launch Sooner Than Anyone Expected
➀ The Apple Vision Pro 2 may launch sooner than expected, with reports suggesting it could be released within the year.
➁ The second-generation headset is expected to have components in mass production, indicating Apple's commitment to the project.
➂ Concerns remain about the device's cost and market appeal, especially in the face of economic challenges and competition from other AR devices.
- Razer Pulls Blade Gaming Laptops From Its US Store, Can You Guess Why?
➀ Razer has removed its Blade gaming laptops from its US online store, with the reason likely due to tariffs;
➁ The official reason is not disclosed, but it is suspected that the tariffs are the cause;
➂ Other laptop manufacturers like Dell and HP may also be affected, but Razer is not the only one to pause sales in the US.
April 8
- Nintendo's Bowser Talks Switch 2 Price Strategy, Trade War Impact And More
➀ Despite the delay in preorder announcements, Nintendo's initial price strategy for Switch 2 was not influenced by tariffs.
➁ Nintendo is assessing the impact of tariffs and may adjust the price accordingly.
➂ The higher price of Switch 2 is due to its upgrades, such as a larger display, redesigned controllers, and faster hardware.
April 7
- Sony's Switch 2 Survey Has Gamers Hoping For A Proper PlayStation Handheld
➀ Sony fans are hopeful for a proper follow-up to the PlayStation Vita, possibly driven by the success of the Nintendo Switch 2;
➁ Sony has sent out a survey to gamers asking about their interest in purchasing the Nintendo Switch 2;
➂ The survey aims to understand what aspects of the Switch 2 appeal to gamers, including its display, 4K and 120fps capabilities, controller design, and GameChat function.
- Samsung Talks Tariffs And It's Mostly Good News If You're TV Shopping
➀ Over several decades, the price of televisions has decreased due to mass production;
➁ Samsung's TVs are produced in Mexico for the North American market, mitigating the impact of tariffs;
➂ Samsung offers a wide range of TVs, from entry-level models under $500 to high-end models like the $39,999.99 98-inch Neo QLED 8K QN990C.
- GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Breaks Cover In GPU Torture Test
➀ NVIDIA 尚未正式宣布 GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 或非 Ti 版本，但根据越来越多的泄露信息，5060 系列即将到来。
➁ 最新泄露来自 FurMark 的数据库，其中有多条记录指向这款未宣布的部件。
➂ FurMark 是一款用于 GPU 压力测试和 OpenGL 基准测试的工具，其数据库中出现多个关于 GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 的条目。
- Microsoft Tells Over 200 Million Windows 10 Users To Trash Their PCs
➀ Microsoft has reminded users that support for Windows 10 is ending on October 14, 2025, and users with hardware not meeting Windows 11's minimum requirements should upgrade or purchase a compatible device.
➁ The company emphasizes the importance of updates, comparing an OS without updates to an open door.
➂ Users are advised to upgrade, recycle, or trash incompatible PCs, while Microsoft plans to support Windows 10 for organizations and businesses.
- Nintendo Switch 2 Vs Steam Deck Handheld Specs And Features Compared
➀ The Nintendo Switch 2 has a significant advantage over other game systems due to its exclusive Nintendo games and accessories.
➁ The Steam Deck offers a vast library of games and competitive pricing, but lacks some of the exclusives found on the Switch 2.
➂ Both devices have their own strengths and weaknesses in terms of hardware, performance, and battery life, making the choice largely dependent on personal preferences and gaming needs.