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Turn up the heat this summer in the Mario Kart World Open July 2026 event!

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:13:48 EDT

Join us anytime from July 18 at 2:00 p.m. PT until July 19 at 6:00 p.m. PT. - - Participants from the North and South American regions will receive 50 My Nintendo™ Platinum Points*. To join in, you'll need the Mario Kart World game, a Nintendo Account, an internet connection, and a Nintendo Switch Online ** membership. See the details below for more information. Event Overview: The Mario Kart World Open July 2026 event will use the following settings: - - - • Mode: VS Race - ...

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Try a free demo and see what you can egg-spect in Yoshi's latest adventure!

Thu, 9 Jul 2026 11:38:55 EDT

Gather 'round, readers—players with a Nintendo Switch™ 2 system can now crack open Yoshi's latest adventure with a free demo ! In the Yoshi™ and the Mysterious Book game demo, you'll be able to start exploring the first chapter—discovering creatures and experimenting to find out all about them. - - And if you decide to purchase the game after completing the demo, your save file will carry over to the full version of the game. That means you can pick up exactly where you left off! Ab...

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Shure Brings Pristine Audio to 'Upstairs at Ronnie's' as Ronnie Scott's Opens New Live Music Room

Thu, 9 Jul 2026 11:13:14 EDT

Ronnie Scott's, London's legendary Soho jazz club, has turned to Shure to deliver the audio backbone of 'Upstairs at Ronnie's', its newly redeveloped live music room. The venue, which sits above the club's famous downstairs stage, has been built from the ground up with a single ambition: to create the greatest small live music venue in the world. - - Designed to seat 140 guests, Upstairs at Ronnie's combines world-class technical specification with intimacy, pairing a Yamaha S3X Grand Piano...

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2026 Leica Oskar Barnack Award Shortlist Finalised

Thu, 9 Jul 2026 11:10:42 EDT

Twelve LOBA finalists present their series, and the winner of the first LOBA Women Grant has been chosen - - The international jury for the 2026 Leica Oskar Barnack Award (LOBA) has shortlisted the 12 finalists in the photography competition. For the 46th time, Leica Camera AG is honouring exceptional photographers with the LOBA, chosen through a multi-stage selection process. - - All of the shortlisted image series can now be found at www.leica-oskar-barnack-award.com and will be presen...

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Factions Clash in Dawn of War IV's Multiplayer Mode

Thu, 9 Jul 2026 06:30:20 EDT

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV developer KING Art Games has provided a fresh look at the strategy game's multiplayer mode with two Battlefield Report videos featuring the game's four distinct factions. Across both matches, players can see how each faction offers a fundamentally different strategic approach, changing not just which units you command, but how you approach every battle. - - Creative Director Jan Theysen and Senior Game Designer Elliott Verbiest face off in two 1v1 multi...

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DJI Launches AP100 Parachute for Matrice 400

Thu, 9 Jul 2026 06:25:19 EDT

DJI, the world's leader in civil drones and creative camera technology, released DJI AP100 Parachute for Matrice 400. Designed for rear-mount installation and weighing approximately 935 g, this add-on safety system preserves the Matrice 400's 15.8kg maximum takeoff weight with a minimal impact on flight time of about 6 minutes. Featuring independent power and full-link redundancy, it supports both manual and automatic deployments. With a response time under 600 ms 1 ; and a descent rate...

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The Crew Motorfest Comes to Nintendo Switch 2 on October 8

Thu, 9 Jul 2026 06:18:19 EDT

The Crew Motorfest  will be available on Nintendo Switch 2 starting on October 8 in both a physical retail edition and digitally via the Nintendo eShop.   - - The Crew Motorfest is a celebration of driving, set in the stunning landscapes of the Hawaiian archipelago. It's all about the freedom to drive your way in this massive playground - discovering new roads, jumping into thematic campaigns that bring to life different eras and styles of ca...

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Apple to increase spend with Broadcom to produce billions more U.S. chips

Wed, 8 Jul 2026 13:09:59 EDT

Apple today announced a new multiyear commitment with Broadcom to design and produce custom silicon components and cutting-edge wireless connectivity technologies for a wide range of Apple products. The new agreement, expected to exceed $30 billion, will lead to the production of more than 15 billion U.S.-made chips and support hundreds of American jobs. Apple has been working with the administration and businesses across the U.S. to help create an end-to-end silicon supply chain in Americ...

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Play the 55th MAXIMUS CUP online event and you could earn an in-game collaborative theme!

Tue, 7 Jul 2026 13:06:07 EDT

[Mission loading…] - - Lock in for the Tetris® 99 55th MAXIMUS CUP online event! This time, you'll have the opportunity to earn an in-game theme inspired by the Star Fox™ game for the Nintendo Switch™ 2 system. During the event, collect 100 event points by playing matches in Tetris 99 mode to unlock the in-game theme. - - The event will be: - - July 10 (Fri.) at 12:00 a.m. PT to July 13 (Mon.) at 11:59 p.m. PT - - You can learn more details at: tetris99.nintendo.com - - Good l...

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motorola launches global connect, bringing travel connectivity to millions of customers in time for football's biggest tournament

Mon, 6 Jul 2026 03:49:22 EDT

Overview - - - • Motorola is introducing Global Connect, the first native travel connectivity app built into a major smartphone, powered by Gigs - • To celebrate the launch, for a limited time only, Motorola users**will have access to 1GB of complimentary data, which can be used when travelling in 160+ countries. - - • The Global Connect app is live today in Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Peru, and Chile with additional markets in Europe coming soon. - - • Launching right in time for the...

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Find your flow in Rhythm Heaven Groove

Thu, 2 Jul 2026 23:54:57 EDT

Tap. To. The. Beat! - - Playing the Rhythm Heaven™ Groove game is pretty simple: You listen to the beat, get in the groove, and press the right button at the right time. In other words, it's all about challenging your sense of rhythm. But it's a little silly to explain a rhythm game with text, so please take a moment to watch the video above. We'll wait! - - (Waits.) - - OK, are you back? So, while watching, did you subconsciously move your head or tap your foot? If so, you just experienced...

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Huawei and Industry Partners Launch OpenAN Project to Boost Large-Scale Deployment of Level 4 Autonomous Networks

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:19:42 EDT

Led by Huawei and industry partners, the OpenAN project has been officially released. Concurrently, the inaugural meeting of OpenAN' s eight founding members was successfully held, where participants discussed the open-source community's governance system and operation model, code contribution and version control rules, annual targets as well as implementation roadmaps. - - Global Communication Service Providers (CSPs) have identified network agents as a core enabler to achieve Autonomous N...

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Apple Creator Studio gets smarter, faster, and more connected

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:17:51 EDT

Apple today introduced power-packed updates to Apple Creator Studio, a groundbreaking collection of creative apps that build on the essential role Mac, iPad, and iPhone play in the lives of millions around the world. Featuring new AI capabilities that are dynamic enough for every creative discipline, these updates make Apple Creator Studio even more connected, capable, and intelligent. Users can open and customize any image placed in Keynote, Pages, and Numbers, or even send a key frame fr...

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Learn the bass-ics of Rhythm Heaven Groove—then try it for yourself!

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:06:59 EDT

Get ready to drum up some fun in the Rhythm Heaven™ Groove game, coming to the Nintendo Switch ™ system on July 2 ! Time your button presses to the beat across a splashy collection of games that will challenge your rhythm. - - But don't fret—we've got a few gameplay notes that may strike a chord with you. And if it's all music to your ears, you can check out a free demo of the game now! Find the beat across absurd games Catch flying veggies, bounce fruit off your biceps, swing s...

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2026 China Mobile Hand-in-Hand Program Global Partnership Executive Conference Successfully Held

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:54:48 EDT

During MWC Shanghai 2026, China Mobile successfully held the Hand-in-Hand Program (hi-H Program) Global Partnership Executive Conference. Themed “From Connectivity to Intelligence: Hand-in-Hand for a Global Digital Future”, the conference brought together over 78 operators and 400+ industry partners worldwide to explore the opportunities for transformation in the communications industry amid the rise of AI, and to discuss new approaches to the coordinated development of the global digital...

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TM Forum and Huawei Jointly Release the AI4Contact-Center: AI Transformation Whitepaper v2.0.0

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:51:54 EDT

At DTW 2026, TM Forum, together with Huawei and industry partners, officially released the IG1465 AI4Contact-Center: AI Transformation Whitepaper v2.0.0 during the AI & Data Masterclass. This landmark publication provides a practical roadmap to guide global contact centers as they evolve into the AI-native era. - - The Whitepaper defines a unified vision for Artificial Intelligence Contact Centers (AICC), system architecture, and core capabilities, while also presenting business practic...

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FIFA Heroes is officially live, and Motorola users get even more

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:29:24 EDT

The FIFA Heroes game officially launches worldwide, giving fans everywhere access to a fresh, fast‑paced way to experience the world's most popular sport on their phones. The global rollout marks the first major moment in Motorola's partnership with Solace, publisher of the new arcade‑style, 5‑a‑side football title. - - Back in March, Motorola, a Lenovo Company, announced that it had become the official smartphone partner of the FIFA Heroes game. The title blends r...

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Join the Summer Fair in Fire Emblem Shadows!

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:52:14 EDT

Summer has arrived in the Fire Emblem™ Shadows game for smart devices. Take part in the festivities with new features, rewards, a powerful new Disciple, and more. - - Here are some of the exciting additions this season. Deepen bonds with Disciple Support Conversations You can now discover the stories between disciples through their conversations. As you learn more about them, you might glean some insight into their past… - - At launch, 23 Disciples will be available for support...

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Summer Sale: Save on a cool selection of games

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:11:04 EDT

Save on select digital games with the Summer Sale. - - Keep it cool with a splash of deals on select digital games and DLC* for the Nintendo Switch™ 2 and Nintendo Switch systems. Shop on Nintendo.com or your device to purchase and download games so you can start playing them right away. - - Don't miss the wave. This sale ends July 8 at 11:59 p.m. PT. - - *Full version of game required to use DLC for that game. Sold separately. - - Shop the sale - - � Nintendo. Games are property of the...

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Tencent Backs Next-Gen Decarbonization Innovators with Catalytic Funding Through CarbonX 2.0 and Advances Progress Towards Climate Goals

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:57:18 EDT

- - • 16 climate teams will share nearly US$30 million in funding, with expertise, resources and industry partnerships to scale breakthrough climate solutions - • Tencent achieved emissions reductions in 2025, even as AI-driven demand for compute and energy accelerated - - - Tencent announced 16 winners of CarbonX 2.0, a global initiative designed to help promising climate solutions grow and scale. The winners will receive a share of nearly US$30 million in catalytic funding, suppo...

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We're Partnering With EssilorLuxottica to Launch Meta Glasses

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:50:56 EDT

Takeaways - - - • In partnership with EssilorLuxottica, we're introducing Meta Glasses, which build on the technology and features of the world's best-selling AI glasses. - - • Compatible with prescription lenses, Meta Glasses are launching with 26 styles across a range of colors, lenses, and frames. - - • Meta Glasses are our first AI glasses to launch with Meta AI powered by Muse Spark from day one, giving you access to AI features at your fingertips. - - - - Glasses are the most ex...

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Instagram for TV Gets Bigger, With New Ways to Watch Together

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:49:22 EDT

Takeaways - - • We're expanding Instagram for TV to Samsung TVs across the US and testing new features that help people connect around what they're watching. Whether you're catching up on your favorite creators, laughing at reels with friends, or discovering something new with family, Instagram for TV makes it easier to enjoy the videos you love on the biggest screen in the home. - - • Since launching last year, we've been learning what makes Instagram feel uniquely at home on TV. As we...

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GSMA Launches Global Satellite Regulatory Playbook to Help Policymakers Build Future-Ready Connectivity Frameworks

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:41:29 EDT

The GSMA launched its new Satellite Regulatory Playbook , a practical guide designed to help policy makers develop clear, consistent and future-ready policy frameworks for the rapidly evolving satellite connectivity sector. - - As Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite services expand globally and begin to complement terrestrial mobile and broadband networks, the Playbook provides governments with a structured framework to modernise satellite regulation in ways that support societal needs, pr...

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The Wish Upon a Jirachi event is underway in Pok�mon Pokopia!

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:25:46 EDT

About the event Jirachi, the Wish Pok�mon, is coming to town! During the event period, you can befriend Jirachi. Additionally, you can collect shining wish notes, which are only available during the event, and exchange them for furniture and other items inspired by the starry sky. - - Be sure to join the event and enjoy creating a room filled with stars! Event schedule From June 23 at 5:00 a.m. until July 8 at 4:59 a.m. local time. How to play 1. Talk to Jirachi! Listen to Jirachi's req...

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Reimagining User Experience Through Agentic Operations, Unlocking New Growth

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:15:28 EDT

During the 11th Operations Transformation Forum (OTF 2026), Eric Yang, President of Huawei Carrier Business, delivered a keynote “Reimagining User Experience Through Agentic Operations, Unlocking New Growth”. He remarked, “Carriers must seize the opportunities presented by the agentic AI era and explore a revenue growth scaling law for the telecom industry — Scale Out to serve more target users, Scale Up to deliver better service models, and Scale Fast to launch new services quickly. Throu...

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DJI O4 Ground Station Launches to Expand Wide-Area Transmission for DJI Enterprise Drones

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:19:59 EDT

DJI, the global leader in civilian drones and creative camera technology, launched DJI O4 Ground Station. Built to overcome signal limits, this new wide-area transmission system for DJI enterprise drones features a 12-antenna array and automatic band selection1. The new Gateway Mode1 connects directly to FlightHub 2 to bypass deployment barriers, while Relay Mode1 supports offline reach. Compatible with the latest DJI docks, enterprise, and delivery drones, the DJI O4 Ground Station is d...

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Apple announces changes to iOS in Brazil

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:26:47 EDT

Apple today announced changes impacting iOS apps in Brazil that reflect a recent agreement with Brazil's competition regulator, the Conselho Administrativo de Defesa Econ�mica (CADE). These updates create new options for developers to distribute apps on alternative app marketplaces and to process app payments for digital goods and services outside of Apple In-App Purchase. Across these changes, Apple has worked to reduce the new privacy and security risks they create to provide users in Br...

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Snap Launches New Tools for SPECS Developers

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:13:53 EDT

At AWE, we unveiled SPECS: a new kind of computer designed for real life, built into see-through glasses. SPECS are built from the ground up for augmented reality, so computing can move out of your pocket and into the world around you where life actually happens. - - That shift creates a huge opportunity for developers. Instead of adapting phone apps to a new screen, developers can build experiences that understand the space around you, respond in the moment, and feel useful, shared, playfu...

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First-ever GLOMOs Africa winners announced alongside GSMA Open Gateway Africa Ignite Hackathon champions

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:05:57 EDT

The GSMA has announced the winners of the inaugural Global Mobile (GLOMO) Awards Africa alongside the champions of the Open Gateway Africa Ignite Hackathon, highlighting both established and emerging innovation driving digital transformation across Africa. - - Across both initiatives, the winners showcase the breadth of innovation in the region, from deployed solutions delivering impact today to the next generation of developers shaping what comes next. - - GLOMOs Africa - - Established...

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Play it loud with Nintendo Classics!

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:05:37 EDT

With a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership, you can speedrun through gaming history with Nintendo Classics, a library of over 270 titles from the Nintendo GameCube™ (exclusive to Nintendo Switch™ 2 ), Game Boy™ Advance, Nintendo 64™, and Virtual Boy™ systems, as well as Super NES™, Game Boy, and NES™. You also get access to a selection of classic SEGA Genesis games as well. Many of these games also include fun features like online play and rewind so you ca...

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Chaos Cubed drop is now available for Minecraft on Nintendo Switch

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:57:58 EDT

New mob: Sulfur cubes Meet Minecraft 's most unpredictable mob! “Sulfur cubes” are passive mobs found in the new sulfur caves. They might look like they spend their time aimlessly jumping around their home, but once you feed them a block (either by hand, or by leaving one nearby) something incredible happens. - - Sulfur cubes can absorb lots of different blocks, and these blocks all have different effects on the sulfur cube's physical properties. Some will make the sulfur cube bounce, sin...

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Dimetor joins the inaugural Rohde & Schwarz NSM Forum to discuss GNSS interference monitoring and drone detection

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:13:27 EDT

How can telecom networks contribute to airspace security, GNSS resilience, and drone detection? - - On 2 July 2026, our CEO and Co-Founder Thomas Neubauer will join industry and regulatory experts at the 1st Network and Spectrum Monitoring (NSM) Forum hosted by Rohde & Schwarz in Munich. - - Thomas will present: “Mobile Networks as a Sensor – GNSS Interference Monitoring and Drone Detection” - - As GNSS jamming and spoofing incidents continue to increase and drone activity becomes more comp...

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