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The Nintendo Switch is a popular console, and for good reason. The ability to seamlessly flip between an on-the-go handheld mode to a traditional, TV-connected unit means you don’t have to keep track of multiple consoles and game libraries when you want to keep yourself entertained wherever you go. And with the OLED version, you’ll … Read more

The EA/Codemasters racing sim Grid Legends is coming to mobile this December, after first . It’s actually a port of the deluxe edition of the game, which was originally released in 2023. This version includes all of the available DLC and some other goodies. It’s coming to iOS and Android and offers “full support for … Read more

Looking for the most recent Strands answer? Click here for our daily Strands hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Connections puzzles. Strands doesn’t get as much attention as its New York Times game siblings Wordle and Connections, but it can be just as challenging and entertaining. Strands … Read more

During Prime Day, TCL is offering massive discounts on its NXTFRAME TV which is a direct competitor to Samsung’s The Frame. The 55-inch model is priced at $799.99 down from $1,499.99 which is a staggering 47% discount. The 65-inch version is available for $999.99, a 33% reduction from its original price of $1,499.99. For those … Read more

Déa Kulumbegashvili’s April is a bone-rattling drama about what it means to be a woman in the country of Georgia. The nation’s laws permit pregnancy termination only up to 12 weeks — before some people even know they’re expecting — and even then, rural stigma prevents many of them from accessing care. Kulumbegashvili places her … Read more

A federal judge gave the Federal Trade Commission the green light to pursue antitrust claims against Amazon, a newly unsealed order reveals, though some claims under state laws won’t move forward. Amazon filed a motion to dismiss the 2023 lawsuit, which alleges the company illegally maintains a monopoly by punishing sellers who discount products outside … Read more

Michael Gronager, co-founder and CEO of Chainalysis, has taken a personal leave of absence from the company. The blockchain analysis outfit isn’t sharing why but says the development is temporary.   According to The Block, which first reported the news, Chainalysis President and COO Sari Granat,  who joined the outfit in 2022, is acting as interim … Read more

Welcome to Ask Jerry, where we talk about any and all the questions you might have about the smart things in your life. I’m Jerry, and I have spent the better part of my life working with tech. I have a background in engineering and R&D and have been covering Android and Google for the … Read more

Adam Birney / Android Authority TL;DR Google appears to be working on adding support for third-party dialer apps to Android Auto. We’ve spotted evidence of the upcoming external dialer support in the latest Android Auto release. Android Auto currently supports Google’s Phone app for calls. It doesn’t give you access to third-party dialer apps, even … Read more

A recent relaxation of rules around apostrophes in German, permitting their use in possessive forms like “Eva’s Blumenladen,” has sparked criticism from traditionalists and concerns over the influence of English on the German language. The Guardian reports: Establishments that feature their owners’ names, with signs like “Rosi’s Bar” or “Kati’s Kiosk” are a common sight … Read more