My First 24 Hours With the Switch 2 / Is T-Mobile Starlink Fast Enough to Get You Out of a Jam? / Apple Is Years Behind Google on AI: Does It Matter?

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24 Hours With the Switch 2 and I'm Seriously Hooked

Nintendo's next-gen system is finally in my hands, and I've got a whirlwind of takes after my first full day of play. Here's what you can expect from the hardware, games, accessories, and much more.

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THE TECH NEWS YOU NEED NOW

Apple Loses Bid to Pause Third-Party Payments In Its App Store

Apple was attempting to appeal a new rule that allows you to use external payment methods when purchasing in-app items.

Is T-Mobile's Cellular Starlink Service Fast Enough to Get You Out of a Jam?

Although T-Mobile's cellular satellite service is restricted to text messaging in dead zones, a team of researchers from Spain used crowdsourced data to estimate download speeds of 4Mbps.

Apple Is Years Behind Google and Microsoft in AI. How Soon Will It Affect Sales?

Apple hasn't delivered on the AI experiences it premiered at last year's WWDC. It seriously risks losing device sales and market share if it continues to neglect Apple Intelligence.

'No Work Today': Diehard Nintendo Fans Line Up Early For Switch 2

In San Francisco, Nintendo fans who couldn't secure a preorder for the Switch 2 were ready to wait several hours to nab the console from a local Best Buy store.

If You Live in These 3 States, Prepare for a $500 Starlink 'Demand Surcharge'

SpaceX has quietly doubled the demand surcharge for new Starlink sign-ups in certain parts of the Pacific Northwest and in North Carolina.

Will Your Favorite Switch 1 Games Work on Switch 2? Here's the Full Breakdown

The Nintendo Switch 2 arrives on June 5 with nearly full backward compatibility—but not every title makes the cut. Here's what works, what doesn't, and what's being patched.

EXPERT ANALYSIS

Nintendo Switch 2 vs. Asus ROG Ally X vs. Lenovo Legion Go S: Which Gaming Handheld Is Right for You?

Should you get the Nintendo Switch 2 (if you can find one!) or a Windows-powered alternative? To find out, we pit the Switch 2 against its main competitors from Asus and Lenovo. Ready, player one?