Video games breakout to record-setting levels as a perfect stay-at-home pastime amid coronavirus pandemic
Video games are playing a big part in helping people cope during the coronavirus pandemic.
Nov 5, 2020
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Consumer & Gadgets
Nintendo says no new Switch in 2020
Japanese gaming giant Nintendo said Friday there would be no fresh model of its hot-selling Switch console this year, dashing the hopes of fans eager for a new version.
Jan 31, 2020
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Consumer & Gadgets
Nintendo spotlights Switch games with no console update
Nintendo on Tuesday unveiled updated versions of its hit console games including Zelda and Super Smash Brothers, but disappointed fans looking for a new model of its popular Switch console.
Jun 15, 2021
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Electronics & Semiconductors
The digital future may rely on ultrafast optical electronics and computers
If you've ever wished you had a faster phone, computer or internet connection, you've encountered the personal experience of hitting a limit of technology. But there might be help on the way.
Jun 27, 2023
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Business
Nintendo reports bumper $1 bn net profit in first quarter
Nintendo made a $1 billion net profit in the first quarter, it said Thursday, with gamers stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic driving extraordinary demand for the industry.
Aug 6, 2020
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Software
First look: 'Splatoon 3' and 'Star Wars: Hunters' among new video games headed to Nintendo Switch
There's a new wave of multiplayer paint splattering in the works for the Nintendo Switch.
Feb 18, 2021
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Consumer & Gadgets
Nintendo Switch is still tough to buy. Here's where to look
Among the shortages of items like toilet paper and cleaning wipes, one product stood out among consumers eager to entertain themselves at home amid the pandemic: the Nintendo Switch.
Sep 24, 2020
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Engineering
Novel railway point switching technology, inspired by aircraft control systems
Researchers from the University of Birmingham, U.K., are working on Repoint, a new cutting-edge railway switch (points) technology to improve upon the traditional design, which has been in use for over 200 years.
Jan 10, 2024
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Computer Sciences
ShareBackup could keep data in the fast lane
Anyone who has ever cursed a computer network as it slowed to a crawl will appreciate the remedy offered by scientists at Rice University.
Aug 16, 2018
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Energy & Green Tech
New electrochromic films could be used in smart windows that regulate indoor temperatures
Advances in electrochromic coatings may bring us closer to environmentally friendly ways to keep inside spaces cool. Like eyeglasses that darken to provide sun protection, the optical properties of these transparent films ...
May 29, 2024
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