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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 - 6 days ago

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 - 9 hours ago

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

Should smartphones be banned in schools?

Research has shown a link between social media apps and eating disorders, depression and anxiety among young people

World - Financial Times - November 12

UK Considers New Smartphone Bans for Children

A proposed law would tighten up phone bans in schools and limit how tech companies use children’s data, but experts are unconvinced these measures would make kids safer or healthier.

Tech - Wired - October 22

Girl without smartphone unable to join in lesson

A mum says her daughter came home in tears after she did not have a smartphone to use in a lesson.

Samsung’s smartphone crown slips with company in crisis

Korean tech giant is losing market share to US rival Apple and Chinese players

Business - 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 - 5 days ago

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 handsets

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Chinese smartphone companies tout AI features ahead of Apple Intelligence launch

Chinese smartphone companies are rolling out artificial intelligence features for local users, adding pressure on Apple.

Business - CNBC - October 23

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 growth

Business - 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

Chinese smartphone maker Oppo doubles down on AI, says in regular talks with Google and Microsoft

As Chinese smartphone company Oppo gears up for a flagship phone launch overseas, it says it has weekly AI talks with Google and Microsoft senior management.

Business - CNBC - October 24

Apple returns to top 5 smartphone ranking in China with iPhone 16 as Huawei battle ramps up

Apple returned to the top five ranking of China's smartphone market, helped by the launch of the iPhone 16, but its growth was still outpaced by Huawei.

Business - CNBC - October 25

3 things emotionally intelligent people always do with their smartphones, from a Harvard-trained EQ expert

Your phone habits can make others feel "insecure, resentful and dissatisfied in their relationship with you," says Harvard-trained EQ expert Dr. Jenny Woo.

Business - CNBC - October 27

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

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 - 9 hours ago

Game Pass Is Removing These Seven Games Very Soon

It's time to go As it does each month, Microsoft is removing more titles from the Xbox Game Pass catalog. There are seven games leaving the Game Pass library on November 15, including some ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 4

The Game Theory of Democracy

Countries where democracy is in trouble share a common pattern, and it’s a worrying one for the United States.

World - The New York Times - October 29

Democrats Play the Blame Game

Also, another interest rate cut. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

Rodney Alcala: The Killing Game

A photographer who was on "The Dating Game" became one of the nation's deadliest serial killers. eight years after "48 Hours"' first report, new victims emerge. Correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.

Freddie Freeman turns Game 1 into an instant classic with game-ending slam

The Dodgers' first baseman echoed Kirk Gibson, delivering his first home run of this postseason in epic fashion.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 26

For game job seekers, the search often leads outside of gaming

Amir Satvat latest data on game job seekers shows that those seeking game jobs are often forced to take jobs outside the industry.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 5

Arcade1Up's Game Board With 100-Plus Games Is $50 Off At Amazon

Amazon has a great deal on Arcade1Up's Infinity Game Board that drops the price from $500 to $450. To get the full $50 discount, make sure to click the coupon box on the Amazon store page. The ...

Tech - GameSpot - 6 days ago

How football’s amorality and transactionalism became the game within the game | Aaron Timms

The quest for revenue is the defining struggle of modern football, and many fans have correctly come to see higher revenue as the surest route to on-field glory. In the grand churn of the money ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Immutable and Sequence team up on Web3 in-game and cross-game experiences

Immutable and Sequence, two companies that support Web3 game development, announced a strategic partnership and technical integration.

Tech - VentureBeat - 5 days ago

Telegram emerges as Web3 game platform with 21% of Web3 game launches | Game7

Telegram has emerged as a key development platform for Web3 games, capturing 21% of new Web3 game launches this year, Game7 said.

Tech - VentureBeat - 5 days ago

Basejump will launch social gaming platform with AI-powered game creator

Basejump unveiled its social gaming platform with an AI-powered gaming substrate dubbed Action that lets players create their own games.

Tech - VentureBeat - 4 days ago

Game Pass Losing These Nine Games Soon, Including Rollerdrome

Sayonara Just like that, the final month of the year is right around the corner. As such, Microsoft has listed eight games that will be leaving Game Pass on November 30, including Rollerdrome ...

Tech - GameSpot - 17 hours ago

Game Pass Adds Five More Games For November, Including Stalker 2

Got five on it Microsoft isn't finished bringing more titles to Xbox Game Pass this month, with five new games announced for the subscription service. These additions to the catalog don't ...

Tech - GameSpot - 15 hours ago

This Zelda-Inspired Survival Game Plays In Reverse Compared To Games Like It

Towers of Aghasba launches today on PC and PS5 as an early access game. Though that means the game isn't complete yet, it very quickly wears its Zelda inspiraitons on its sleeve thanks to the way ...

Tech - GameSpot - 7 hours ago

Who are the Commonwealth Games winners and losers?

The Commonwealth Games will take place in 2026 after Glasgow stepped in to host, but the stripped-back event has left some celebrating and others disappointed.

Hornets vs Rockets Game Highlights

The Hornets defeated the Rockets, 110-105. LaMelo Ball recorded 34 points, 8 rebounds, and 11 assists for the Hornets, while Tre Mann added 24 points and 6 rebounds in the victory. Jalen Green (28 ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24

Suns vs Lakers Game Highlights

Los Angeles defeats Phoenix, 123-116. For Los Angeles, Anthony Davis led the way with 35 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 blocks while aided by Austin Reaves (26 points (5 3PM), 4 rebounds, 8 ...