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Andrew Liszewski

Andrew Liszewski

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    Nintendo confirmed the Switch 2’s Joy-Cons don’t use Hall effect joysticksNintendo confirmed the Switch 2’s Joy-Cons don’t use Hall effect joysticks
    Andrew Liszewski
    Andrew Liszewski
    Nintendo confirmed the Switch 2’s top USB-C port doesn’t support video output.

    During a Q&A session last week, Switch 2 producer Kouichi Kawamoto confirmed that although the console’s additional USB-C port is compatible with accessories like cameras, it doesn’t support video output, according to GNN News. “The video output of Switch 2 is limited to the USB-C port at the bottom; the USB-C at the top cannot output images.”

    Those hoping to use smaller dock alternatives with the Switch propped up on its stand are out of luck.

    The Switch 2 with an accessory plugged into its top USB-C port.
    The Switch 2’s top USB-C port can be used with accessories that transfer data, but it doesn’t offer video output like the USB-C port on the bottom.
    Image: Nintendo
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    Andrew Liszewski
    Bang & Olufsen is putting its Beosound Balance smart speaker on a marble pedestal.

    The smart speaker was already available with an optional marble base that boosted its price tag from $3,300 (for a solid oak base) to $3,900, but Bang & Olufsen has now partnered with Italian marble company Antolini for an even fancier version, as spotted by Engadget.

    The Beosound Balance Natura speaker sits atop a tall pedestal made of materials like marble, quartz, or petrified wood. There’s no pricing details, which probably means it’s jaw-dropping expensive.

    <em>Bang & Olufsen says it created a limited collection of 16 unique speakers to celebrate the partnership with Antolini, which are all made to order.</em>
    <em>The Beosound Balance Natura will be available with a pedestal made from materials like marble, quartz, fossilized wood, and petrified wood.</em>
    <em>Bang & Olufsen says the pedestal elevates the speaker to its optimal height for improved sound performance.</em>
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    Bang & Olufsen says it created a limited collection of 16 unique speakers to celebrate the partnership with Antolini, which are all made to order.
    Image: Bang & Olufsen
    The Kindle’s new Recaps feature will catch you up on a book seriesThe Kindle’s new Recaps feature will catch you up on a book series
    Genki has a magnetic battery for the Switch 2 and a better Joy-Con charging dockGenki has a magnetic battery for the Switch 2 and a better Joy-Con charging dock
    Andrew Liszewski
    Andrew Liszewski
    There’s now a banana-shaped version of the Game Boy-inspired Arduboy.

    Although it was announced on April 1st, Kevin Bates’ new Banana-Bit is not a prank. It’s an alternate version of the Arduboy featuring six capacitive buttons and three OLED screen sizes: 0.96, 1.3, and 2.42-inches.

    It can play all the games currently available for the Arduboy platform, and is the first version of the handheld with a headphone jack. It’s available for preorder from $39 to $59, and expected to ship in May 2025.

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