Nintendo Switch 2 review: More of what you love

Back in 2017, it felt like handhelds were dying. The PlayStation Vita was suffering from a lack of support and the 3DS was already on its way out. But then the Nintendo Switch arrived and became the hybrid console that launched 1,000 portable rivals. It proved you could make a device that was powerful enough to play games on your TV but also small enough to take with you anywhere. And by the

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Razer launches its first barebones mechanical keyboard

On Tuesday, Razer launched its first keyboard for the DIY set. As its name implies, the BlackWidow V4 75% Barebones is the popular mechanical keyboard, only without keys and keycaps. It could be a solid option if you like Razer's design and

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OpenAI adds the o3-pro model to ChatGPT today

OpenAI is keeping up its rapid-fire pace of new AI releases. The company introduced the o3 and o4-mini models to its ChatGPT platform in April. At the time, th

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OpenAI won WWDC 2025

If you weren't paying close attention to Apple's WWDC 2025 keynote, it was easy to miss one of the more notable stories out of the event. For a conference where it aims to show itself as an innovator, this year

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Video Games Weekly: The one that happened while the Waymos burned

Welcome to Video Games Weekly on Engadget. Expect a new story every Monday, broken into two parts. The first is a space for short essays and ramblings about video game trends and related topics from me, Jess Conditt, a reporter who's covered the industry for more than 13 years. The second contains the video game stories from the past week that you need to know about, including some headlines from outside of Engadget.

Please enjoy — and I'll see you next week.

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Threads is finally getting its own DM inbox

Nearly two years after launching Threads, Meta is finally giving in to users on one of the most requested features for the service: direct messaging. The company is beginning to test a dedicated inbox for Threads, beginning with Hong Kong, Argentina and Thailand, Mark Zuckerberg revealed in a post on Threads.

Threads has had some

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Palmer Luckey's ModRetro Chromatic portable console is now a thing you can actually buy

There's a new (ish) retro console on the block. The ModRetro Chromatic had a soft launch last year but is now "permanently in stock" for consumers. This is another machine that runs Game Boy and Game Boy Color cartridges, like the beloved Analogue Pocket and others.

The Chromatic features a magnesium alloy build, so it should take a licking. It also features a backlit screen

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The best Father's Day gifts and gadgets for every dad in 2025

It’s easy to feel the pressure in the run-up to Father’s Day. Finding a gift that encapsulates all of the gratitude, love and appreciation you feel toward them is a high-pressure task. Thankfully, this is why we’re here to point you in the direction of the best gifts you can get. And don’t forget, dad isn’t a name, it’s a job title, so show your appreciation to whatever person filled that role in your life.

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OpenAI will reportedly start using Google's cloud servers

OpenAI has inked a deal with Google to begin using the latter's cloud service to meet its growing needs for increased computing capacity,

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