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Sean Hollister

Sean Hollister

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    Today I’m toying with the magnet mouse.

    The other day, I told you about the ESR MagMouse with its built-in magnets and charge cable, but my video wasn’t ready yet. Now it is! And because people have asked: this wallet-sized viewing card is what I’m using to see the magnetic fields. (Note: If you buy via that link, we might get affiliate revenue.) Should I do a video about it, too?

    This surprisingly competent laptop doubles as a gaming handheld

    7

    Verge Score

    Don’t buy one unless you need both.

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    The DJI Phantom is no moreThe DJI Phantom is no more
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    GPU prices are out of control againGPU prices are out of control again
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    “Mommy, the guy who’s been giving money to our school doesn’t want to give it to us anymore.”

    “The guy in question is Mr. Zuckerberg,” The New York Times reports.

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    Did Intel just announce layoffs without announcing layoffs?

    Bloomberg reported 20 percent job cuts were coming this week, but Intel’s Q1 2025 earnings release isn’t saying that. Intel is “taking actions” that include “streamlining the organization, eliminating management layers and enabling faster decision-making,” but doesn’t say how many jobs. It does hope to save an extra $0.5 billion in 2025, more in 2026, and will have “restructuring charges associated with these actions.”

    “We have not set any headcount reduction target,” Intel’s Sophie Metzger tells The Verge.

    Here’s Q1 2025 revenue and operating income; Intel lost $0.4B this quarter overall.
    Here’s Q1 2025 revenue and operating income; Intel lost $0.4B this quarter overall.
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    Sean Hollister
    Ever seen a battery-free smart lock that siphons power from your phone?

    I wrote about this idea in 2022, it actually exists, and it’s super cool! Your credit card doesn’t need a battery for tap-to-pay, your ID badge doesn’t need a battery when you tap the door reader, and the same goes for these NFC locks — they all collect tiny amounts of wireless power.

    Just let me know if you ever see one a little more... practical?

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    Sean Hollister
    Nintendo needs a GameCube/Switch 2 FAQ. Here’s a start:
    • New GameCube games are exclusive to Switch 2. (April 2nd)
    • New GameCube controller is exclusive to Switch 2. (Today)
    • Old GameCube controllers work with Switch 2 using GameCube USB adapter and dock. (April 2nd)
    • New GameCube controller might work with non-GameCube games. (Today)
    • New GameCube games won’t require new GameCube controller. (April 2nd)

    But:

    • Will the old GC controllers work with the new games?
    • Will the new controllers work with Smash Bros?
    • Are new sticks clickable? Are new triggers analog?