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Nintendo DS at 20 – the console that paved the way for smartphone gaming
In this week’s newsletter: With its clamshell design and innovative touch-screen, the DS was the bridge between handheld games devices and the iPhone. • Don’t get Pushing Buttons delivered to ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
How Sony could reclaim handheld gaming from Nintendo and the smartphone
In this week’s newsletter: A new PlayStation portable device that will play the PS back catalogue is reportedly in the offing – it could be a gamechanger for the market. • Don’t get Pushing ...World - The Guardian - 8 hours ago -
Should smartphones be banned in schools?
Research has shown a link between social media apps and eating disorders, depression and anxiety among young peopleWorld - Financial Times - November 12 -
Samsung’s smartphone crown slips with company in crisis
Korean tech giant is losing market share to US rival Apple and Chinese playersBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
The Big Question: should smartphones be banned in schools?
As anxieties about mental health increase, many headteachers are prohibiting phone use for students. Should the government make that mandatory?World - Financial Times - November 15 -
China’s smartphone makers head upmarket in European push
Realme, Oppo and Honor are looking to challenge Samsung and Apple on the continent with fancier handsetsWorld - Financial Times - November 17 -
Apple Seeks End to Smartphone Monopoly Case
The iPhone pioneer asks a federal judge to toss an antitrust case alleging the company unfairly limits developers’ access to its technology.Business - Inc. - November 20 -
China’s Huawei Takes Aim at Apple With Latest Smartphone
Last year, a chip breakthrough put Huawei on top of the Chinese smartphone market. Now it is rolling out its newest phone, the Mate 70 series.Business - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Nintendo unveils Donkey Kong Country at Super Nintendo World in Japan
Nintendo's famous game designer Shigeru Miyamoto showed off the Donkey Kong Country area at Super Nintendo World.Tech - VentureBeat - November 11 -
The story of the Nintendo Switch in 15 slides
Nintendo's executives gave a slide show that told the state of the Nintendo Switch game console.Tech - VentureBeat - November 7 -
Chinese smartphone company Honor gets new investors as it gears up for IPO
Chinese smartphone company Honor on Thursday announced backing from new investors as the Huawei spinoff prepares for an initial public offering.Business - CNBC - October 31 -
EssilorLuxottica bets on glasses replacing smartphones as value hits €100bn
Eyewear giant chief Francesco Milleri says wearable technology developed with Meta will fuel growthBusiness - Financial Times - November 1 -
7 Best Cheap Smartphones (2024): iPhone, Android, 5G
There’s little reason to pay top dollar for a smartphone. These iPhones and Android devices—ranging from $150 to $500—stood up to WIRED’s testing.Tech - Wired - November 11 -
Turn Your Smartphone Into A Gaming Console With These PowerA Controller Deals
If you're planning on traveling over the holidays, consider turning your smartphone into a portable gaming handheld with a controller case like the PowerA MOGA XP7-X Plus , which is down to just ...Tech - GameSpot - November 19 -
Huawei to launch phone with own software in sign of China-US splintering
Tech giant’s homegrown alternative to Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android is evidence sanctions have boosted companyBusiness - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
The Best Zelda-Themed Controller Designs For Nintendo Switch
It's a great time to be a fan of The Legend of Zelda. The two most recent entries in the iconic Nintendo franchise couldn't be more different, yet each pushed the series forward in notable ways. ...Tech - GameSpot - October 31 -
Rec Room coming to Nintendo Switch on November 6
Aiming to be "the most cross-platform game ever," Rec Room lands on Nintendo Switch in just a few short days.Tech - VentureBeat - November 1 -
Hacker Puts Playable Version Of Doom On Nintendo Alarmo
Nintendo's newly released Alarmo is only intended to be an expensive digital alarm clock with themes and graphics taken from popular Nintendo Switch titles. But some very talented hackers seem ...Tech - GameSpot - November 5 -
Nintendo president confirms Switch successor will be backward-compatible
Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa said that the company's upcoming Switch successor will be backward compatible.Tech - VentureBeat - November 6 -
Nintendo Explains Why Acquisitions Aren't Always Best
Nintendo has commented on the possibility of acquiring more companies, saying that while it is considering all options, the Mario maker would prefer to "organically expand" instead.. As part of ...Tech - GameSpot - November 6 -
AI on your smartphone? Hugging Face’s SmolLM2 brings powerful models to the palm of your hand
Hugging Face launches SmolLM2, a new family of compact AI language models that deliver impressive performance on mobile and edge devices, outperforming larger models like Meta’s LLaMA in key ...Tech - VentureBeat - November 1 -
Samsung Early Black Friday Sale - Save On Smartphones, Gaming Monitors, Smart Watches, And More
Samsung is giving you a chance to get a head start on your holiday shopping this year, as right now you’ll find over a dozen products down to some of their best prices of the year. The Early Black ...Tech - GameSpot - November 8 -
Qualcomm says it expects $4 billion in PC chip sales by 2029, as company gets traction beyond smartphones
Qualcomm said on Tuesday that it expects its push into new markets to generate an additional $22 billion per year by 2029.Business - CNBC - November 19 -
Xenoblade Chronicles X Completes The Xenoblade Saga On Nintendo Switch In March
While the world waits with bated breath for the announcement of the company's next home console , Nintendo appears to be content making other announcements that no one is expecting. First it was ...Tech - GameSpot - October 29 -
Sonic X Shadow Generations Is Already Discounted For Nintendo Switch
Sonic X Shadow Generations launched last Friday, October 25, but Nintendo Switch users can already save $10 on a physical copy of the game. Amazon-owned retailer Woot has Sonic X Shadow ...Tech - GameSpot - October 29 -
Nintendo Music App Provides The Soundtrack For The Wait For Switch 2
Following the unexpected announcement of new hardware in Alarmo last month, Nintendo has once again surprised us with an out-of-left-field announcement. This time, it’s Nintendo Music, a new music ...Tech - GameSpot - October 31 -
Nintendo's Alarmo Has Already Been Hacked To Include Cat Pictures
Earlier this month, Nintendo announced and released Alarmo , an alarm clock themed with sounds and pictures from some of the company's fan-favorite video game franchises. And while only Nintendo ...Tech - GameSpot - October 31 -
8BitDo Nintendo 64 Wireless Controller Is Now Available To Preorder In Black At Amazon
8BitDo 64 Bluetooth Controller (White) $40 | Releases March 19, ...Tech - GameSpot - November 4 -
Nintendo profit plunges 69% as it cuts forecast for sales of ageing Switch console
Investors are waiting for news surrounding a successor to the Switch which they hope will re-energize Nintendo's gaming business.Business - CNBC - November 5 -
Nintendo Cuts Switch Sales Forecasts After Weak Results
The Japanese videogame maker cut its annual forecasts for Switch console and software sales after disappointing first-half results.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 5 -
Nintendo’s 1st half sales drop 34% as Switch shows its age
Nintendo said sales for the 1st half of 2024 fell 34.1% to $3.43 billion as it saw a slowdown in sales for Nintendo Switch hardware and games.Tech - VentureBeat - November 5 -
Nintendo reports lower profits as demand drops for its aging Switch console
Nintendo, the Japanese video game maker behind the Super Mario franchise, says its profit fell 60% in the first half of the fiscal year, as demand waned for its Switch console, now in its eighth ...Entertainment - ABC News - November 5 -
Nintendo cuts profit guidance on reduced Switch sales forecast
Nintendo on Tuesday trimmed its sales and profit guidance for the March-ending fiscal year, citing reduced demand for the Nintendo Switch.Business - MarketWatch - November 5 -
Nintendo Confirms Switch 2 Announcement Is Less Than Five Months Away
Nintendo has reconfirmed that the Switch successor will be revealed by the end of March 2025 , when its current financial year concludes. Company president Shuntaro Furukawa made the ...Tech - GameSpot - November 5 -
Top 10 Best-Selling Nintendo Switch Games Of All Time
Best-sellers As it does every three months when it releases a quarterly sales report, Nintendo has provided new sales numbers for the best-selling Switch games of all time. They're all Nintendo ...Tech - GameSpot - November 5 -
Nintendo jumps 6% as it says current Switch games will be playable on the console's successor
Nintendo will allow current Switch games to be played on the hit console's successor, as it looks to drum up excitement among its current user base.Business - CNBC - November 6 -
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Switch 2 Will Play Switch 1 Games, Nintendo Confirms
Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has confirmed that the Switch successor will be backward compatible with the original Switch console "software" and the Switch Online service, and he added ...Tech - GameSpot - November 6