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Have an old phone? Cricket will give you bill credit for it

Cricket Wireless has a new trade-in program that lets customers get bill credit for old devices.
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Pixel users, beware: A Google Assistant bug can disable your alarms

Users report that activating Do Not Disturb through Google Assistant will mute your entire Pixel device.
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A $2,300 iPhone? The recent tariffs make that a possibility

The current administration's tariffs could result in a massive price increase for consumer electronics.
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Some retailers are already ignoring Switch 2’s game pricing

Select retailers have listed upcoming Switch 2 games for prices lower than Nintendo's suggested MSRP.
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Despite The Duskbloods’ multiplayer pivot, FromSoftware is not ditching single player

The Duskbloods might have a stronger multiplayer focus than other FromSoftware games, but single-player is here to stay.
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Hue gives users eight new free spring-focused themes

Philips Hue has released a free update with just the right amount of springtime flair.
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T-Mobile accidentally showed children’s location to strangers

A recent glitch with T-Mobile's SyncUp service has raised concern among customers.
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The best Samsung Galaxy S24 FE cases

We know you're excited to take your phone out for a spin, but make sure it's protected first. These are the best cases for the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE.
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Nintendo designed its own Switch emulator for the Switch 2

Nintendo Switch games will run on the Switch 2 through a custom-made emulation system.
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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom runs on a Switch 2 screen.

The Switch 2 supports ray-tracing and DLSS, but Nintendo is tight-lipped on details

Nintendo has confirmed the Nintendo Switch 2 supports high-end graphics, ray tracing, and much more.
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Google’s Call Notes feature could be getting even better

The Google Pixel's Call Notes feature could be getting even better, according to code found in the latest update.
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In a world of increasing costs, Verizon introduces a three-year price lock

Verizon has announced a three-year price lock that will help customers save money in uncertain economic times.
Mobile News
Samsung Galaxy AI on the Galaxy Z Fold 6.

Bad news: the Samsung G Fold might not release globally

The long-rumored Samsung tri-fold phone (called the Samsung G Fold) might not launch outside of China and Korea.
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Samsung Flex G display concept in two sizes.

Samsung’s foldable phone plans are more ambitious than we realized

A newly-filed patent suggests Samsung might have plans for a quad-fold device.
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Promised Consort Radahn standing with two swords in Elden Ring.

Elden Ring, Split Fiction, and loads of other games are coming to Switch 2

Many of your favorite games — and tons of new releases — will land on the Nintendo Switch 2 at launch.
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The Nintendo Switch 2 launches June 5 for less than you might expect

The Nintendo Switch 2 is officially on its way. The console releases on June 5, and it won't cost as much. as you might expect.
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Nintendo Switch 2 specs, social features, and more revealed in loaded live stream

The Nintendo Switch 2 is officially here, and this is what we know about its launch date and hardware specs.
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Visible launches a new phone plan that will have you rethinking your carrier

Visible by Verizon has announced Visible+ Pro, an affordable phone plan with a crazy number of perks and features.
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Nintendo will host seven hours of Switch 2 gameplay streams this week

Nintendo will show off over seven hours of gameplay of Nintendo Switch 2 titles on April 3 and 4.
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RuneScape: Dragonwilds

RuneScape calls players back with a new survival co-op game

RuneScape: Dragonwilds is full of classic charm with a survival twist as players craft, gather, and most importantly, fight dragons.
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Roborock supercharges smart home connectivity in its smart vacs

Roborock is expanding Matter support on its latest lineup of smart vacs.
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No joke: Rick and Morty announces season 8 premiere date

Amid an endless tidal wave of April Fools Pranks, one announcement seems to be true: Rick and Morty is coming back May 25.
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Yasuke fighting in the snow in Assassin's Creed Shadows.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows is tearing up the sales charts

Assassin's Creed: Shadows is Ubisoft's most successful game in the franchise by a Japanese country mile, ranking high in both sales and player counts.
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Two soldiers hug in front of an explosion in Helldivers 2.

Helldivers 2 sends players back to its most brutal battleground

Helldivers 2 players are once more dropping into Malevelon Creek, the planet dubbed "Space Vietnam" and the site of one of the game's most difficult Major Orders to date.
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Jack Black says he was shaken by the reception to Minecraft movie trailer

Jack Black says the public reception to the Minecraft movie has left him unsure of whether it will be well-received.
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The blue screen of death in Windows.

Windows’ infamous blue screen of death is changing

The BSOD is changing from blue to black, but more than a color shift, it displays less data.
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Oura Advisor

Oura Advisor is a personal health coach (literally) on your finger

Oura Advisor is a new, AI-powered assistant that can translate your health data into actional insights.
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Xiaomi’s latest smart home device could be the smart curtain you’ve waited for

Xiaomi's latest smart curtain option provides a smaller, more compact way of letting the sunshine in.
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Gemini Live running on Google Pixel 9a.

Google’s latest AI model, Gemini 2.5 Pro, is now available for all users

Google's latest Gemini model is available now for all users, although Advanced subscribers have access to wider usage limits.
Computing News
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Reddit says Blackberry is back, but take it with a grain of salt

An unverifiable Reddit post claims a startup is working to bring back Blackberry phones, but provides little proof.
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Gameplay from Myst remake.

One of the world’s oldest indie game companies laid off half its staff

Cyan Worlds announced that it had made the difficult decision to lay off roughly half of its team to survive current "industry conditions."
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Ayaneo Pocket Ace

Switch who? This pint-sized handheld could be your next go-to

The Ayaneo Pocket Ace is a miniature handheld with a retro focus, but don't worry: it can play more recent games, too.
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Nest Protect on wall in bedroom.

Google is doing away with Nest Protect smoke alarms

Google is doing away with its Nest Protect smoke alarms and partnering with First Alert to manufacture a newer, more modern solution.
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Alleged depiction of Google Pixel 9a.

Here’s when you can buy the Google Pixel 9a

Google has officially announced the release date for the Google Pixel 9a, its midrange alternative to the flagship Pixel 9.
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