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The US mobile market just got a little tighter, as HMD has confirmed it’s pulling business out of the States due to “a challenging geopolitical and economic environment.” The news, first confirmed by Wired’s Julian Chokkattu on Threads, sees HMD “scaling back” its business on this side of the Atlantic (via The Verge). HMD was born out of Microsoft’s acquisition …

Welcome back to Make It Nice, Defector’s best design advice column. This month: A search for an attractive ceiling fan, a layout for a tricky bungalow bedroom, and ideas for making the most out of a multi-use workspace. Alyssa asks: Thank you for this column!! I bought some window film for my bathroom from the site you recommended last month …

Covering tech news, you sometimes feel like the million-mile-per-hour footrace of Silicon Valley will inevitably result in a Wile E. Coyote-style calamity. There’s a part of me that craves a little more sincerity and willingness for self-reflection. When we actually receive it, the result is a little more cringe-worthy. Intel’s new boss, Lip-Bu Tan, reportedly told staff the company was—effectively—cooked. …

I have tested hundreds of portable chargers over the years, but the Anker Laptop Power Bank ($94, down from $135) is my current upgrade pick of the best power banks. It’s 30 percent off for Prime Day, and that’s the cheapest price I’ve seen for this charger. Remember, Prime Day ends tonight, so this deal won’t last long. If you …

One of the most popular sites for Nintendo Switch piracy has been taken down as part of an ongoing FBI investigation. As reported by , Nsw2u was known for hosting Switch ROMs, which users could download to play on a hacked Switch or PC emulator capable of running them. At the time of writing, when you enter the site’s URL …

Sony’s beloved rhythm strategy series, Patapon, is getting another lease on life with the Patapon 1+2 Replay collection. This bundle includes the first two games with updated features such as three difficulty levels, adjusting the timing of button presses. Princess Peach’s Leading Role And More New Releases The original games were first released on the PSP, but were ported to …

Not all batteries age the same way. Some problems will appear quickly, but others won’t be noticeable until after many charge/discharge cycles. A few years back, Samsung released the Galaxy Note 7 with a slightly larger battery than the previous model. Within weeks, the phones started to catch fire, and even after swapping in a different battery pack, the issue …

Inside the Ambitious Japanese Video Game That Almost Bankrupted Its Makers  Bloomberg.com The Hundred Line is selling “pretty well,” says creator, bankruptcy no longer a serious concern  GoNintendo One Of 2025’s Best Games May Have Saved Its Company From Going Under  Kotaku The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy- Mini-Review: A Masterclass of Intrigue and Suspenseful Gameplay  Green Man Gaming ‘The Hundred Line’ Dev No …

Pokémon GO Summer Concert: Shiny Chatot, Junichi Masuda music, special Lure Spawns  Pokémon GO Hub The Great Pokémon GO Guide to Winning Max Battles and Catching Gigantamax Pokémon  Pokemon.com Get ready for Pokémon GO Summer Concert, a music-themed celebration  GoNintendo Pokémon GO announces the next Dyna Battle Day, bringing back a strong defender  Mein-MMO New Pokemon GO Event Confirmed for July 19  Game Rant Source …

You can now request an invite for Nintendo Switch 2 at Amazon, but in the chaos of Prime Day, the retailer has snuck quite a few Nintendo accessories onto its virtual shelves. From the Pro Controller 2 to additional Joy-Cons and the new camera peripheral, here are Amazon’s best Switch 2 accessories, including some early savings on cases and more. …