Nintendo confirms it will sell a new Switch 2 with replaceable battery in the EU
Nintendo is planning to launch versions of Switch 2 hardware in the EU that will let users easily replace the battery. …
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Ubuntu’s AI plans have Linux users looking for a ‘kill switch’
… That means there will always be the option of removing those Snaps.” The ability to remove the Snaps for the AI features, or choose not to install them to begin with, may resolve some users’ concerns, but those who prefer to avoid AI entirely could end up switching to other distributions, including… …
Texas sues Netflix for advertising ‘bait and switch’ and spying
… Paxton accuses Netflix of building a “behavior-surveillance program” that involves collecting information about “user events,” like their location, the device they’re using, search terms, how they rate content, and more. …
Nintendo says it has more Switch 2 games in store for 2026
… In that context, we will work to increase the Nintendo Switch 2 installed base over the medium to long term and increase software sales and the number of annual playing users. …
Spotify now sells printed books
Spotify is rolling out some new updates for book lovers, expanding audiobook listening features and allowing users to buy physical publications through the platform. …
Spotify will support Apple’s HLS video podcast tech later this year.
… In addition, the company is flipping the switch on integration with Libsyn, Podigee, Audioboom, Audiomeans, and Podspace, so users of those services can distribute and monetize their video podcasts on Spotify. …
This Gimp reskin sure looks familiar…
… That familiar layout should make it easier for long-time Photoshop users to make the switch. …
Google is rolling out its redesigned Workspace app icons
… As one Reddit user pointed out, though, the Sheets and Slides icons were switched to landscape mode, which is also how most people use both of those apps. …
Google Drive’s upgraded document scanner can capture multiple pages at once.
Android president Sameer Samat says the update also includes a feature that detects whether the page you’re about to scan is a duplicate, while automatically switching blurry scans to “the highest-quality frame.” The new scanner operates on-device and is available to Android users with 8GB of RAM o… …
Instagram is finally letting everyone reorganize their profile grid
… His post today simply says “Finally,” even though the comments would suggest there are a few other changes Instagram users would like to see that they’ve been waiting to see, even longer than the release of a native iPad UI. …