Consoles used to get cheaper with age — so why are PS5, Xbox, and Switch 2 going the other way? Here's what four industry analysts think about the current console landscape

The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X — consoles that are now six years old — cost $150 and $300 more than at launch, respectively; the Nintendo Switch 2 , released in 2025, already costs $50 more. Things haven't always…

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I swapped Samsung One UI Home for Mango Launcher to fix my messy home screen and app drawer

It's really too bad. One UI Home delivers everywhere else, such as one-handed use and overall speed. When I need more control, I fire up Good Lock to unlock additional features . Still, I wanted something new. I recently…

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The best T-Mobile deals of November 2026 — free flagships, up to $1,200 off foldable phones, and more

Whether you want a premium foldable phone or the latest compact flagship from Samsung, I've collected all the best T-Mobile deals of November into this guide. Add Android Police on Google Add as Preferred Source See the…

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Don’t wash your laundry at teatime – why planning energy use can reduce your bills

But homes are changing. Add solar panels, a battery or an electric car, and a house starts to generate, store and sell electricity . Meanwhile, what that electricity costs depends more and more on the clock. Since June…

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A Chinese inquiry halted OPay’s $304M US IPO, Bloomberg reports

The Nigeria-focused payments company has no operations or revenue in China, according to the report. Loni Prinsloo and Julia Fioretti reported for Bloomberg that OPay’s only link to China is its founder, Chinese…

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Rocket Report: Artemis II literally tore through the atmosphere; New Glenn delay

Welcome to Edition 9.18 of the Rocket Report! Blue Origin packed a lot of news into one afternoon Thursday with the reveal of a new kick stage for the New Glenn rocket, a new rocket engine design, and the minor and…

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Global stocks plunge as fears over US AI slowdown spread to Asia and Europe

The sell-off, which started in the US and then spread to Asia and Europe, has seen trillions of dollars wiped off the stock value of major tech firms. In the US, the tech-heavy Nasdaq share index sank 5.5% on Thursday.…

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AI could transform mathematics, but humans will still need to be in the loop

The equations at the heart of this problem describe the movement of fluids like water and, according to the scientific definition, air. The Navier-Stokes equations are essential to understanding phenomena such as ocean…

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This weightlifting technique can help older adults stay fit and independent as they age

Lift steadily, lower steadily, keep it controlled. This may sound like sensible advice, but lifting slowly isn’t always better. While the technique may have an edge when it comes to building strength and muscle, lifting…

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Elon Musk says Tesla is 'winding down' production of its Cybertruck

Musk stopped short of saying whether this means the end of the Cybertruck altogether, or merely that production is going to be moved elsewhere. But the project’s lead, Wes Morrill, posted a more reflective statement to…

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