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Lingering sales of the original Switch might also be contributing to the relatively weak holiday performance for the Switch 2. In the UK, at least, the older console is still selling well enough to buoy Nintendo’s overall holiday hardware sales in the country to 7 percent higher than what the company achieved in 2017. Nintendo might need another Super Mario Odyssey-sized hit to keep up sales momentum for the Switch 2. Credit: Nintendo Nintendo might need another Super Mario Odyssey-sized hit to keep up sales momentum for the Switch 2. Credit: Nintendo That said, the transition from record-setting launch sales…
Old-school, upright vacuums left a lot to be desired, and cordless models are here to right many of those wrongs. These types of vacuums tend to be thinner, lighter and easy to maneuver around a home, and you don’t really have to sacrifice suction power anymore to get those benefits. Dyson isn’t your only option anymore either — like the robot vacuum space, there are dozens of cordless vacuums to choose from today. Variety is great, but it can also lead to decision fatigue and confusion.We at Engadget can help make that decision a bit easier. After testing a bunch…
Fitness trackers are the perfect way to make sure you stay on track with any weight loss or fitness goals now that it’s 2026. If you plan on spending most of your time outside, on hikes, runs, rides or simply enjoying nature, then the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar is perfect for you. It’s designed to withstand a variety of conditions, including being thrown around, dropped into the mud, water and other harsh elements. It can handle all this while continuing to track your fitness, assist with navigation and perform everyday functions. And it’s on sale right now. Head to Amazon…
But despite OpenAI’s talk of supporting health goals, the company’s terms of service directly state that ChatGPT and other OpenAI services “are not intended for use in the diagnosis or treatment of any health condition.” It appears that policy is not changing with ChatGPT Health. OpenAI writes in its announcement, “Health is designed to support, not replace, medical care. It is not intended for diagnosis or treatment. Instead, it helps you navigate everyday questions and understand patterns over time—not just moments of illness—so you can feel more informed and prepared for important medical conversations.” A cautionary tale The SFGate report…
As an unabashed fan of electric vehicles, even I have to admit that most of them are pretty boring. Their smooth, quiet and calm demeanors don’t offer much in the way of intrinsic personality, which has led to many brands slapping on outré designs and fake engine sounds to try and dial up the excitement.To that end, a pair of offerings coming soon from UK-based EV startup Longbow Motors looks to deliver exactly that. The Speedster and Roadster are high-performance electric machines built using advanced in-wheel motors from Donut Labs. Those motors and a bespoke design enable an astonishing curb…
The next Xbox Developer Direct Showcase officially has a date. It will air later this month and feature two returning Xbox staples, Fable and Forza, as well as something very different: Pokémon studio Game Freak’s post-apocalyptic action RPG Beast of Reincarnation. On Thursday, Xbox revealed its next big Dev Direct event will happen on January 22 at 1:00 pm EST / 6:00 pm UK. As with past Dev Directs from the company, this one will focus on deeper dives into a smaller handful of games than your average big showcase. This time around, Xbox is promising fresh looks at three…
Since 2018, a group of researchers from around the world have crunched the numbers on how much heat the world’s oceans are absorbing each year. In 2025, their measurements broke records once again, making this the eighth year in a row that the world’s oceans have absorbed more heat than the years before.The study, which was published Friday in the journal Advances in Atmospheric Science, found that the world’s oceans absorbed an additional 23 zettajoules’ worth of heat in 2025, the most in any year since modern measurements began in the 1960s. That’s significantly higher than the 16 additional zettajoules…
Have a hankering for some audiobooks? Audible is holding one heck of a sale right now, giving users . That’s a dollar per month. This is something of a winter tradition for the Amazon-owned platform and the promotion ends on January 21.An Audible subscription grants one audiobook per month to keep. This can be selected from a massive catalog of new releases and bestsellers. The collection here has just about everything.AmazonHowever, it’s easy to plow through a single book in a month. Users also get streaming access to thousands of curated titles. Think of it like Netflix for audiobooks. The…
If upgrading your audio gear is on your New Year’s checklist, this deal is hard to beat. The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are widely praised for their exceptional noise cancellation, immersive sound quality, and all-day comfort, making them a great choice in the premium earbuds category. Right now, Amazon is offering them at a $49 discount, dropping the price from their usual $299 down to just $250 for a limited time. Whether you’re tuning out distractions during your daily commute, staying focused while working, traveling, or simply enjoying your favorite playlists at home without the whine of your toddler crying…
Milestone: Prize for theory of elastic waves awardedDate: Jan. 9, 1816 (some sources say Jan. 8)Where: ParisWho: Sophie GermainIn January 1816, the secretary general of the Paris Academy of Sciences sent Marie-Sophie Germain a strange letter.In it, he acknowledged that she had won the institute’s prestigious “Grand Mathematics Prize” for her mathematical work describing how sound waves travel across 2D surfaces. And yet, the letter offered no congratulations, noted condescendingly that she was the only entrant, and admitted that she had not received tickets to attend the prize ceremony set to occur two days later. He grudgingly acknowledged that, if…