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Sony faces another class-action lawsuit over PlayStation Store prices and monopolistic practices

techspot.com Rob Thubron 2026-03-04 06:43:00

In brief: Sony is facing another class-action lawsuit over the price of games and DLC on its PlayStation Store. The suit has been filed in the Netherlands and claims that the company has been exploiting its dominant position in the console market for at least ten years. According to the legal representatives of the 'Fair PlayStation' campaign, at least 1.7 million Dutch PlayStation owners pay too much for their digital downloads. Economic research shows consumers pay an average of 47% more for

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My favorite AirTag wallet alternative also works with Android phones - and it's on sale

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2026-03-04 06:07:00

ZDNET's key takeaways KeySmart's SmartCard is available on Amazon for $40 (3-pack for $90). It's super thin, works with both Android and Apple iOS, has a wireless rechargeable battery, and is IPX7-rated. It needs to be recharged every 5 months or so. View now at Amazon Amazon is selling the KeySmart SmartCard for 20% off when you check out with the promo code 'KSPRIME20'. Apple AirTags have changed my life, saving me countless hours looking for keys and other items that I absent-mindedly mis

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Don't make the same Apple Watch mistake as me - this is the band I'm buying instead

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2026-03-04 06:10:00

The weak link! Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET My Apple Watch Ultra 2 is, as of today, 626 days old, and apart from charging, it has been on my wrist pretty much continuously. It's accompanied me on many an adventure, been in several countries, found itself deep inside loads of car engine bays, been covered in dirt and mud, and it still looks like new. Regular readers will have seen it in countless photos here on ZDNET. Also: Why I replaced my Whoop band with this fitness strap (hint: there's no

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The Bitter Lesson is coming for Tokenization

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-04 05:14:03

The Bitter Lesson is coming for Tokenization 24 Jun, 2025 a world of LLMs without tokenization is desirable and increasingly possible Published on 24/06/2025 • ⏱️ 29 min read In this post, we highlight the desire to replace tokenization with a general method that better leverages compute and data. We'll see tokenization's role, its fragility and we'll build a case for removing it. After understanding the design space, we'll explore the potential impacts of a recent promising candidate (Byte

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Your Bitcoin Might Soon Get You a Mortgage—No, Really

gizmodo.com Luc Olinga 2026-03-04 06:34:43

In a move that should send a chill down the spine of anyone who remembers 2008, the man now in charge of regulating a huge chunk of the U.S. housing market wants to see if your crypto holdings—like Bitcoin or Solana—should count when Americans apply for a mortgage. That’s right: your dog-themed coin stash might one day help you buy a house. Bill Pulte, the new director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), announced the plan on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. “We will study t

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9 Rules for Keeping Your Kitchen Cool During a Heat Wave

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-04 04:00:00

Record-breaking heat has descended upon the Midwest and Northeast yet again. Scorching temps in spring and early summer are now the norm, not the exception, which makes keeping your home cool while cooking a daunting task. Before you reach for the takeout menu or delivery app, consider my bible for keeping the kitchen cool while cooking, even during a heat wave. Read more: Best Foods for Staying Hydrated During Hot Weather Using the right appliances and cooking at certain times will help keep

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techcrunch.com Cindy Zackney 2026-03-04 06:30:00

At TechCrunch All Stage, we’re proud to spotlight our partners — not only for their support, but also for the invaluable expertise they bring to the conversation. Their sessions deliver front-line insights into the startup ecosystem and are must-attend moments for anyone looking to navigate and thrive in today’s dynamic entrepreneurial landscape. We sincerely thank Fidelity, whose support is powering this year’s TC All Stage programming. Their commitment to startup success helps fuel the knowled

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This smart fitness product could be the perfect companion for Apple Watch

9to5mac.com Zac Hall 2026-03-04 11:15:00

Update: Avelo Running is closer to arriving with an already funded Kickstarter campaign that doubled its goal within hours of launching. Learn much more about the project and pledge your support to join the race. Avelo Running is a fitness-focused startup that recently came out of stealth to unveil their first product. What the company is building has the potential to be the perfect running companion for Apple Watch. Any runner with a smartphone can benefit, though, without bringing a phone or

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This Billionaire Turned a Software Firm Into a $42 Billion Bitcoin Whale

gizmodo.com Luc Olinga 2026-03-04 11:58:55

Michael Saylor doesn’t just believe in Bitcoin. He’s betting his entire company on it. On Saturday, the billionaire founder of MicroStrategy, once a sleepy business software firm, announced he had bought another 245 bitcoins for around $26 million, paying an average of $105,856 per coin. That brings MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin holdings to a jaw-dropping 592,345 BTC, acquired for $41.87 billion at an average cost of $70,681 per coin. Saylor posted the update to his 4.4 million followers on X, bragg

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9 Rules For Keeping Your Kitchen Cool During a Heat Wave

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-04 10:00:00

Record-breaking heat has descended upon the Midwest and Northeast yet again. Scorching temps in spring and early summer are now the norm, not the exception, which makes keeping your home cool while cooking a daunting task. Before you reach for the takeout menu or delivery app, consider my bible for keeping the kitchen cool while cooking, even during a heat wave. Read more: Best Foods for Staying Hydrated During Hot Weather Using the right appliances and cooking at certain times will help keep

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Nintendo’s wheelchair basketball game will be out in August

theverge.com Ash Parrish 2026-03-04 11:24:44

is a reporter who covers the business, culture, and communities of video games, with a focus on marginalized gamers and the quirky, horny culture of video game communities. Drag x Drive is the next Switch 2 exclusive to get a release date. Nintendo, via its Nintendo Today news app, announced that the 3 v 3 wheelchair basketball game would be out August 14th. Since the launch of the Switch 2 earlier this month, most of the new console’s catalogue has been third party releases like Deltarune and

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Two wearables are better than one, according to Amazfit’s latest launch

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-04 16:00:36

Amazfit TL;DR Amazfit has launched the new Balance 2 fitness tracking watch and screen-free Helio Strap. The devices are available now for $299.99 and $99.99, respectively, or bundled for $379.99 for users who want an integrated tracking experience. Highlights include the company’s new BioCharge scoring and no subscription fees. Amazfit has officially kicked off the summer with the launch of two new devices, the Balance 2 smartwatch and the Helio Strap, a screen-free tracker designed for tra

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As a golfer, this is the smartwatch I recommend most on the course

zdnet.com Matthew Miller 2026-03-04 16:00:19

ZDNET's key takeaways The Amazfit Balance 2 smartwatch is available now for $249. The watch has a vivid AMOLED display with sapphire glass, 21-day battery life, dual speakers, and advanced golf features. Subscription music services are not supported and the app store is still limited. View now at Amazon Late last year I bought a lovely Woodland Brown Amazfit Balance and still marvel at the look, feel, and performance of that $200 smartwatch. For the past couple of weeks, I've been using its s

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Dealing With Spotty Internet? A Network Switch Might Fix It

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-04 15:00:00

Your home internet connection can run just fine without a network switch, so is it essential to have one? I spoke with an expert from Netgear to find out the benefits of using one. Spoiler: It can enhance your connection. If you’re serious about optimizing your internet connection, using a network switch could take it to the next level. However, there are details to consider before investing in a network switch. A network switch is a device you connect to your router. It opens up more Ethernet

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AT&T is making it easier to send pictures to 911 dispatchers

theverge.com Jess Weatherbed 2026-03-04 21:15:50

AT&T is updating its next-gen 911 network to give users more efficient ways to share important information with emergency services. Starting in October, AT&T’s ESInet emergency communications platform will make it easier for AT&T customers to share pictures and video messages with supported dispatch centers, helping to quickly explain the situation and better prepare first responders who will arrive on the scene. The ESInet platform helps 911 dispatch centers process callouts faster and more re

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Dbrand responds to Joy-Con issue with Killswitch Switch 2 case, blames user grip

techspot.com Rob Thubron 2026-03-05 06:16:00

A hot potato: Dbrand, the peripheral company with a long and often sweary history, has taken an iPhone 4-like approach to complaints that its popular Switch 2 case causes the Joy-Cons to detach easily. It says this only happens when people hold the new Switch the wrong way. Some users of Dbrand's Killswitch Switch 2 case have been complaining that it causes the console's Joy-Cons to detach too easily. The Switch 2 has a small gap between the body of the Joy-Cons and the main console. Nintendo

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Introducing our esteemed 2024 TCMC Impact Award Recipient

computer.org Ilse Paredes 2026-03-05 15:20:37

The IEEE Technical Community on Multimedia Computing (TCMC) is dedicated to advancing research and practice in systems that synchronize and process diverse media types—including audio, video, text, and animation—for the effective communication of information. TCMC serves as a key platform for the multimedia computing community, promoting innovation, offering technical guidance on emerging challenges, and supporting professionals through mentorship, recognition, and community engagement. TCMC of

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Nintendo’s GameCube controller for the Switch 2 is available once again

theverge.com Brandon Russell 2026-03-05 16:51:31

If you missed the chance to pick up Nintendo’s new GameCube Controller for the Switch 2, your time has come. It’s back in stock for $64.99 at the My Nintendo Store. To add one to your collection, you’ll need to have a Nintendo Switch Online subscription, which starts at $19.99 a year for individuals. Once signed up, you can place an order by signing into your Nintendo Account and adding the gamepad to your cart, though you’re still limited to one controller per account. Nintendo GameCube Contro

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Everybody Needs to Calm Down About the Switch 2 Screen and ‘Ghosting’

gizmodo.com Kyle Barr 2026-03-06 06:38:36

My aging, stick drift-wracked original Switch was stacked with a library of games I honestly forgot I owned. The Switch 2, with its bigger, brighter display, has breathed new life into this backlog, and it has become my new excuse to revisit Hades and Kentucky Route Zero. A new batch of naysayers claim the screen isn’t worth playing your older 2D titles on due to reported ghosting issues, but the specs are much more complicated than any not-a-tweet post on X may imply. The Switch 2’s 7.9-inch d

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The Nintendo Switch 2 is available online at Best Buy (update: sold out)

theverge.com Brandt Ranj 2026-03-06 09:01:39

The Nintendo Switch 2 has been difficult to find in stock since its June 5th launch, though restocks are beginning to ramp up. If you’re looking for one, head over to Best Buy’s site or use the app. Those who have a free account can get the standalone system ($449.99) and a console bundle ($499.99) that includes Mario Kart World available. The latest Mario Kart costs $79.99 on its own, so picking up a system with the game included will end up saving you $30 compared to buying them separately. T

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Apple releases watchOS 26 beta 2

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-03-06 16:10:42

watchOS 26 is the next big software update coming to Apple Watch, and Apple has just released developer beta 2 for testing. watchOS 26 adds revamped Workout app, Liquid Glass, Apple Notes, more Apple Watch users will get a variety of new features this fall in watchOS 26, Apple’s next major software update. The Notes app is coming to your wrist in watchOS 26, plus a fresh ‘Liquid Glass’ design, the AI-powered Workout Buddy, and a variety of other changes. Apple released the first watchOS 26 b

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Here are the best Apple Watch deals available right now

theverge.com Brandon Widder 2026-03-06 16:52:13

In September, Apple launched its latest smartwatch, introducing the Apple Watch Series 10 alongside a black rendition of the Apple Watch Ultra 2. Each wearable has its own pros and cons, as does the second-gen Apple Watch SE, but the introduction of Apple’s newest wearables also means there are now more Apple Watch models on the market than ever before — and a lot more deals to be had. But with all of those options, which one should you pick? Generally speaking, you want to buy the newest watch

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Nintendo’s Switch 2 is available online at Best Buy

theverge.com Brandt Ranj 2026-03-06 21:01:39

The Nintendo Switch 2 has been difficult to find in stock since its June 5th launch, though restocks are beginning to ramp up. If you’re looking for one, head over to Best Buy’s site or use the app. Those who have a free account can get the standalone system ($449.99) and a console bundle ($499.99) that includes Mario Kart World available. The latest Mario Kart costs $79.99 on its own, so picking up a system with the game included will end up saving you $30 compared to buying them separately. T

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Take a good look at the Galaxy Watch 8, Watch 8 Classic, and Watch Ultra 2025

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-07 04:35:25

TL;DR Veteran leaker Evan Blass has posted renders showing the Galaxy Watch 8, Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2025. The images show that all three models have a squircle-shaped case and a round screen. Samsung is expected to launch its new foldable phones next month at its Unpacked event, and we’ve just seen leaked Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Flip 7 FE renders via a trusted source. Now, this same source has revealed leaked renders showing off Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Watch models. Ve

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Finally, an AirTag alternative for my wallet that also works with Android - and it's on sale

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2026-03-07 06:28:00

ZDNET's key takeaways KeySmart's SmartCard is available on Amazon for $40 (3-pack for $90). It's super thin, works with both Android and Apple iOS, has a wireless rechargeable battery, and is IPX7-rated. It needs to be recharged every 5 months or so. View now at Amazon Amazon is selling the KeySmart SmartCard for 20% off when you check out with the promo code 'KSPRIME20'. Apple AirTags have changed my life, saving me countless hours looking for keys and other items that I absent-mindedly mis

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Gov. Greg Abbott vetoes THC ban

news.ycombinator.com Kayla Guo 2026-03-07 05:43:22

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Hinge is planning its own mobile payment system to avoid App Store fees

theverge.com Jay Peters 2026-03-07 06:00:00

is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. As part of his appearance on the Decoder podcast, Hinge co-founder and CEO Justin McLeod says that the company would like to introduce an alternative payment service by the end of this year. With a Hinge-run alternative payment service, Apple won’t be able to take a cut of any purchases, and that “changes the equation” for Hinge on “many fronts,” according to McLeod. Not only

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Your Apple Watch is getting a big upgrade for free - 8 features I can't wait to use on WatchOS 26

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2026-03-07 11:55:00

Jason Hiner/ZDNET Your iPhone, Apple Watch, and other Apple-owned devices are getting a big overhaul soon. The best part? You won't have to pay a dime for them. The tech giant recently rolled out all of the newest apps and updates coming to its devices over the next few months. Apple announced several new features coming to WatchOS 26 at its annual software conference, WWDC, earlier this month. The features touch everything from Fitness to Messages, and include a major design update across App

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Pompliano’s ProCap raises over $750 million, goes public via SPAC as bitcoin treasury bubble grows

cnbc.com Mackenzie Sigalos 2026-03-07 16:40:59

The race to create publicly traded bitcoin treasuries is accelerating — and so is the capital pouring in. ProCap Financial, the latest entrant, has raised more than $750 million and is going public through a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC, with Columbus Circle Capital Corp. I, according to an announcement Monday. Led by investor and podcast host Anthony Pompliano, ProCap raised more than $750 million in its funding round, including $235 million in convertible debt, with equity ma

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My Apple Watch band gave out before year two - and it could've been bad

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2026-03-07 16:30:32

The weak link! Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET My Apple Watch Ultra 2 is, as of today, 626 days old, and apart from charging, it has been on my wrist pretty much continuously. It's accompanied me on many an adventure, been in several countries, found itself deep inside loads of car engine bays, been covered in dirt and mud, and it still looks like new. Regular readers will have seen it in countless photos here on ZDNET. But the other day, something broke, and while it wasn't serious, it could ha

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Sony faces another class-action lawsuit over PlayStation Store prices and monopolistic practices

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