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YouTube's First Video Is 20 Years Old: How Things Have Changed

CNET News - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 07:00
Did you know elephants have long trunks? The first YouTube video delivers that little-known bit of animal knowledge -- and after that, things really got going.
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Tiny11 strikes again, as bloat-free version of Windows 11 is demonstrated running on Apple’s iPad Air – but don’t try this at home

TechRadar News - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 06:58
  • Tiny11 has been successfully installed on an iPad Air M2
  • The lightweight version of Windows 11 works on Apple’s tablet via emulation
  • However, don’t expect anything remotely close to smooth performance levels

In the ongoing quest to have software (or games – usually Doom) running on unexpected devices, a fresh twist has emerged as somebody has managed to get Windows 11 running on an iPad Air.

Windows Central noticed the feat achieved by using Tiny11, a lightweight version of Windows 11 which was installed on an iPad Air with M2 chip.

NTDEV, the developer of Tiny11, was behind this effort, and used the Arm64 variant of their slimline take on Windows 11. Microsoft’s OS was run on the iPad Air using emulation (UTM with JIT, the developer explains – a PC emulator, in short).

So, is Windows 11 impressive on an iPad Air? No, in a word. The developer is waiting for over a minute and a half for the desktop to appear, and Windows 11’s features (Task Manager, Settings) and apps load pretty sluggishly – but they work.

The illustrative YouTube clip below gives you a good idea of what to expect: it’s far, far from a smooth experience, but it’s still a bit better than the developer anticipated.

Analysis: Doing stuff for the hell of it

This stripped-back incarnation of Windows 11 certainly runs better on an iPad Air than it did on an iPhone 15 Pro, something NTDEV demonstrated in the past (booting the OS took 20 minutes on a smartphone).

However, as noted at the outset, sometimes achievements in the tech world are simply about marvelling that something can be done at all, rather than having any practical value.

You wouldn’t want to use Windows 11 on an iPad (or indeed iPhone) in this way, anyhow, just in the same way you wouldn’t want to play Doom on a toothbrush even though it’s possible (would you?).

It also underlines the niftiness of Tiny11, the bloat-free take on Windows 11 which has been around for a couple of years now. If you need a more streamlined version of Microsoft’s newest operating system, Tiny11 certainly delivers (bearing some security-related caveats in mind).

There are all sorts of takes on this app, including a ludicrously slimmed-down version of Tiny11 (that comes in at a featherweight 100MB). And, of course, the Arm64 spin used in this iPad Air demonstration, which we’ve previously seen installed on the Raspberry Pi.

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Environmental groups say Trump administration violated their free-speech rights

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 06:47

A lawsuit alleges the Trump administration violated the free-speech rights of nonprofits and municipalities that have had federal funding for climate and environmental projects frozen or cancelled.

(Image credit: BRYAN DOZIER/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty)

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Best Fiber Internet Providers in Your Area

CNET News - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 06:30
Fiber broadband is popular but still not easy to find. Here are the top fiber providers nationwide and tips for finding a fast, cost-efficient connection.
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Officials from U.S., Europe meet in London for Ukraine peace talks

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 06:28

The U.S. is showing signs that it is increasingly willing to withdraw from a peace process that has grown more complex in recent months.

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A surprising 80% of people would pay for Apple Intelligence, according to a new survey – here’s why

TechRadar News - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 06:23
  • 80% of people would pay for Apple Intelligence, a survey has found
  • Over 50% of respondents would be happy to pay $10 a month or more
  • The results are surprising given Apple Intelligence’s history of struggles

Apple Intelligence hasn’t exactly received rave reviews since it was announced in summer 2024, with critics pointing to its delayed features and disappointing performance compared to rivals like ChatGPT. Yet that apparently hasn’t dissuaded consumers, with a new survey suggesting that huge numbers of people are enticed by Apple’s artificial intelligence (AI) platform (via MacRumors).

The survey was conducted by investment company Morgan Stanley, and it found that one in two respondents would be willing to pay at least $10 a month (around £7.50 / AU$15 p/month) for unlimited access to Apple Intelligence. Specifically, 30% would accept paying between $10 and $14.99, while a further 22% would be okay with paying $15 or more. Just 14% of respondents were unwilling to pay anything for Apple Intelligence and 6% weren’t sure, implying that 80% of people wouldn’t mind forking out for the service.

According to 9to5Mac, the survey found that 42% of people said it was extremely important or very important that their next iPhone featured Apple Intelligence, while 54% of respondents who planned to upgrade in the next 12 months said the same thing. All in all, the survey claimed that its results showed “stronger-than-expected consumer perception for Apple Intelligence.”

Morgan Stanley’s survey polled approximately 3,300 people, and it says that the sample is representative of the United States’ population in terms of age, gender, and religion.

Surprising results

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If you’ve been following Apple Intelligence, you’ll probably know it’s faced a pretty bumpy road in the months since it launched. For one thing, it has received much criticism for its ability to carry out tasks for users, with many people comparing it unfavorably to some of the best AI services like ChatGPT and Microsoft’s Copilot.

As well as that, Apple has been forced to delay some of Apple Intelligence’s headline features, such as its ability to work within apps and understand what is happening on your device’s screen. These were some of Apple Intelligence’s most intriguing aspects, yet Apple’s heavy promotion of these tools hasn’t translated into working features.

That all makes these survey results seem rather surprising, but there could be a few reasons behind them. Perhaps consumers are happy to have any AI features on their Apple devices, even if they’re missing a few key aspects at the moment.

Or maybe those people who were willing to pay for Apple Intelligence did so based on getting the full feature set, rather than the incomplete range of abilities that are currently available. Alternatively, it could be that everyday users haven’t been following Apple Intelligence’s struggles as much as tech-savvy consumers and so aren’t acutely aware of its early difficulties.

Whatever the reasons, it’s interesting to see how many people are still enticed by Apple Intelligence. It will be encouraging reading for Apple, which has faced much bad press for its AI system, and might suggest that Apple Intelligence is not in as bad a spot as we might have thought.

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A surprising 80% of people would pay for Apple Intelligence, according to a new survey – here’s why

TechRadar News - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 06:23
  • 80% of people would pay for Apple Intelligence, a survey has found
  • Over 50% of respondents would be happy to pay $10 a month or more
  • The results are surprising given Apple Intelligence’s history of struggles

Apple Intelligence hasn’t exactly received rave reviews since it was announced in summer 2024, with critics pointing to its delayed features and disappointing performance compared to rivals like ChatGPT. Yet that apparently hasn’t dissuaded consumers, with a new survey suggesting that huge numbers of people are enticed by Apple’s artificial intelligence (AI) platform (via MacRumors).

The survey was conducted by investment company Morgan Stanley, and it found that one in two respondents would be willing to pay at least $10 a month (around £7.50 / AU$15 p/month) for unlimited access to Apple Intelligence. Specifically, 30% would accept paying between $10 and $14.99, while a further 22% would be okay with paying $15 or more. Just 14% of respondents were unwilling to pay anything for Apple Intelligence and 6% weren’t sure, implying that 80% of people wouldn’t mind forking out for the service.

According to 9to5Mac, the survey found that 42% of people said it was extremely important or very important that their next iPhone featured Apple Intelligence, while 54% of respondents who planned to upgrade in the next 12 months said the same thing. All in all, the survey claimed that its results showed “stronger-than-expected consumer perception for Apple Intelligence.”

Morgan Stanley’s survey polled approximately 3,300 people, and it says that the sample is representative of the United States’ population in terms of age, gender, and religion.

Surprising results

(Image credit: Shutterstock)

If you’ve been following Apple Intelligence, you’ll probably know it’s faced a pretty bumpy road in the months since it launched. For one thing, it has received much criticism for its ability to carry out tasks for users, with many people comparing it unfavorably to some of the best AI services like ChatGPT and Microsoft’s Copilot.

As well as that, Apple has been forced to delay some of Apple Intelligence’s headline features, such as its ability to work within apps and understand what is happening on your device’s screen. These were some of Apple Intelligence’s most intriguing aspects, yet Apple’s heavy promotion of these tools hasn’t translated into working features.

That all makes these survey results seem rather surprising, but there could be a few reasons behind them. Perhaps consumers are happy to have any AI features on their Apple devices, even if they’re missing a few key aspects at the moment.

Or maybe those people who were willing to pay for Apple Intelligence did so based on getting the full feature set, rather than the incomplete range of abilities that are currently available. Alternatively, it could be that everyday users haven’t been following Apple Intelligence’s struggles as much as tech-savvy consumers and so aren’t acutely aware of its early difficulties.

Whatever the reasons, it’s interesting to see how many people are still enticed by Apple Intelligence. It will be encouraging reading for Apple, which has faced much bad press for its AI system, and might suggest that Apple Intelligence is not in as bad a spot as we might have thought.

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Who has time to be polite to ChatGPT? I don’t understand why people say please and thank you to AI

TechRadar News - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 06:18

The question of whether you should say please or thank you to ChatGPT is having something of a moment right now, and that’s made me consider my own interactions with the popular chatbot.

I’ve never really thought about it before, but on reflection I’m starting to wonder if I’m displaying sociopathic tendencies, because I never say please and thank you to ChatGPT, or am I being gaslit into thinking I'm at fault by well my well-meaning work colleagues who look at me in horror?

The news that I never say please or thank you is probably coming as a great relief to Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, who recently admitted that people saying please and thank you to ChatGPT are costing the company millions of dollars in processing power, not to mention the harm all that extra processing will be causing to the environment.

My reasons for no-frills approach to AI aren’t coming from a concern for OpenAI’s bottom line, or to do with environmental awareness issues: I simply can’t bring myself to be polite to machines, and also, like most of us, I’m in a hurry. I’ve got stuff to do, and it takes longer to be polite.

I like to think that this behavior stands in stark contrast to how I treat people in real life, especially my work colleagues (although you’re going to have to take my word for that).

Essentially, I’m a big 'please' and 'thank you' sayer in real life, but I don’t see ChatGPT as a person, in the same way that I don’t see Alexa as a person, or my car as a person. (Incidentally, I don’t say please and thank you to Alexa or my car, either.)

It’s not like adding a please or thank you to a ChatGPT, or Alexa, request makes any real difference to the answers you get, either. Does ChatGPT care that I’m polite? It doesn’t – you get exactly the same results from asking it to 'find me 10 examples of people in sport who quit after not getting a pay rise' as you do if you ask it the same question and add 'please' at the end. I know because I just tried it.

When you say 'please', ChatGPT starts its response with 'Certainly!', but you still get the same answers. The rest is just window dressing.

Also, I don’t feel like I’m actively being rude to ChatGPT. I’m just missing out unnecessary words that don’t make any real difference.

Our survey says...

So why do people say please and thank you to machines?

A 2024 study by Future (the publisher of TechRadar) revealed that 67% of US people are polite to AI. That’s staggeringly high.

I get that politeness is an ingrained habit that’s hard to break for some people, and that you get your answer framed in a slightly different way when you’re polite (see the 'Certainly!' example above), which means ChatGPT feels all warm and cuddly when you interact with it.

But beyond that, I think the logic starts to get a bit hazy. One person I know genuinely insists that they are polite to ChatGPT because one day it’s AI that will be in charge, and it will somehow remember them.

Yes, I'm sure that when the AI killer robots executing the last remains of the human race, they will pause and say, 'Stop, this is Kevin, he always said thank you. We’ll let him live.'

Ghost in the machine

What worries me is the tacit assumption that if you’re rude to ChatGPT then you must be rude to people in everyday life as well, as if a person can only exist in one mode of being. I'd argue that if your politeness is based purely on habit, then are you really being polite? Or are you just unthinkingly acting out patterns of behaviour without any genuine emotion behind them?

I can tell the difference between people and machines, and treat each accordingly.

If ChatGPT ever (and depending on who you talk to this is either inevitable, or impossible) reaches the level where it can be said to be conscious, rather than the pattern matching algorithm we know and love today, then yes, I’ll start using please and thank you.

Until then, I’m keeping my interactions with AI as short and limited as possible, and if that helps save the planet along the way then so much the better.

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Who has time to be polite to ChatGPT? I don’t understand why people say please and thank you to AI

TechRadar News - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 06:18

The question of whether you should say please or thank you to ChatGPT is having something of a moment right now, and that’s made me consider my own interactions with the popular chatbot.

I’ve never really thought about it before, but on reflection I’m starting to wonder if I’m displaying sociopathic tendencies, because I never say please and thank you to ChatGPT, or am I being gaslit into thinking I'm at fault by well my well-meaning work colleagues who look at me in horror?

The news that I never say please or thank you is probably coming as a great relief to Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, who recently admitted that people saying please and thank you to ChatGPT are costing the company millions of dollars in processing power, not to mention the harm all that extra processing will be causing to the environment.

My reasons for no-frills approach to AI aren’t coming from a concern for OpenAI’s bottom line, or to do with environmental awareness issues: I simply can’t bring myself to be polite to machines, and also, like most of us, I’m in a hurry. I’ve got stuff to do, and it takes longer to be polite.

I like to think that this behavior stands in stark contrast to how I treat people in real life, especially my work colleagues (although you’re going to have to take my word for that).

Essentially, I’m a big 'please' and 'thank you' sayer in real life, but I don’t see ChatGPT as a person, in the same way that I don’t see Alexa as a person, or my car as a person. (Incidentally, I don’t say please and thank you to Alexa or my car, either.)

It’s not like adding a please or thank you to a ChatGPT, or Alexa, request makes any real difference to the answers you get, either. Does ChatGPT care that I’m polite? It doesn’t – you get exactly the same results from asking it to 'find me 10 examples of people in sport who quit after not getting a pay rise' as you do if you ask it the same question and add 'please' at the end. I know because I just tried it.

When you say 'please', ChatGPT starts its response with 'Certainly!', but you still get the same answers. The rest is just window dressing.

Also, I don’t feel like I’m actively being rude to ChatGPT. I’m just missing out unnecessary words that don’t make any real difference.

Our survey says...

So why do people say please and thank you to machines?

A 2024 study by Future (the publisher of TechRadar) revealed that 67% of US people are polite to AI. That’s staggeringly high.

I get that politeness is an ingrained habit that’s hard to break for some people, and that you get your answer framed in a slightly different way when you’re polite (see the 'Certainly!' example above), which means ChatGPT feels all warm and cuddly when you interact with it.

But beyond that, I think the logic starts to get a bit hazy. One person I know genuinely insists that they are polite to ChatGPT because one day it’s AI that will be in charge, and it will somehow remember them.

Yes, I'm sure that when the AI killer robots executing the last remains of the human race, they will pause and say, 'Stop, this is Kevin, he always said thank you. We’ll let him live.'

Ghost in the machine

What worries me is the tacit assumption that if you’re rude to ChatGPT then you must be rude to people in everyday life as well, as if a person can only exist in one mode of being. I'd argue that if your politeness is based purely on habit, then are you really being polite? Or are you just unthinkingly acting out patterns of behaviour without any genuine emotion behind them?

I can tell the difference between people and machines, and treat each accordingly.

If ChatGPT ever (and depending on who you talk to this is either inevitable, or impossible) reaches the level where it can be said to be conscious, rather than the pattern matching algorithm we know and love today, then yes, I’ll start using please and thank you.

Until then, I’m keeping my interactions with AI as short and limited as possible, and if that helps save the planet along the way then so much the better.

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Google Privacy Sandbox is no more

TechRadar News - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 06:18
  • RIP: Privacy Sandbox, 2019-2025 – Google confirms it won’t go ahead with plans
  • Third-party cookies continue, but Incognito mode offers enhanced protection
  • Some tech, like Topics API, will continue to be used

Google is scaling back its Privacy Sandbox project, which was originally aimed at phasing out third-party cookies, after six years of hard work and its fair share of delays.

Launched in 2019 to address privacy concerns and to meet regulatory standards without impacting advertisers’ abilities to target specific users, we now know that Google will not phase out third-party cookies.

In a blog post confirming Privacy Sandbox’s demise, Google's Anthony Chavez blamed publishers, developers, regulators and the ads industry for resistance, as well as a changing landscape and increased scrutiny from regulatory bodies.

Google has pulled the plug on Privacy Sandbox

“Taking all of these factors into consideration, we’ve made the decision to maintain our current approach to offering users third-party cookie choice in Chrome, and will not be rolling out a new standalone prompt for third-party cookies,” Chavez confirmed.

Although Google will continue to support cookies in Chrome, the company has promised to “enhance tracking protections” in Incognito mode, which already blocks third-party cookies.

Some tech remains in development or use, though, including IP address protection in Incognito mode, which is planned for Q3 2025, and Topics API, which allows interest-based advertising without sharing full browsing history.

Google is now committed to working with the industry to gather feedback in order to inform an updated roadmap for the technologies it’s already been developing. “In light of this update, we understand that the Privacy Sandbox APIs may have a different role to play in supporting the ecosystem,” Chavez said.

Privacy advocates have argued that Google undermined its own privacy claims, noting that privacy came second to surveillance, with many users seeking to switch to alternative browsers like Firefox.

Movement for an Open Web also hailed the announcement as the end of Google’s attempt to monopolize digital advertising standards.

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Google Privacy Sandbox is no more

TechRadar News - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 06:18
  • RIP: Privacy Sandbox, 2019-2025 – Google confirms it won’t go ahead with plans
  • Third-party cookies continue, but Incognito mode offers enhanced protection
  • Some tech, like Topics API, will continue to be used

Google is scaling back its Privacy Sandbox project, which was originally aimed at phasing out third-party cookies, after six years of hard work and its fair share of delays.

Launched in 2019 to address privacy concerns and to meet regulatory standards without impacting advertisers’ abilities to target specific users, we now know that Google will not phase out third-party cookies.

In a blog post confirming Privacy Sandbox’s demise, Google's Anthony Chavez blamed publishers, developers, regulators and the ads industry for resistance, as well as a changing landscape and increased scrutiny from regulatory bodies.

Google has pulled the plug on Privacy Sandbox

“Taking all of these factors into consideration, we’ve made the decision to maintain our current approach to offering users third-party cookie choice in Chrome, and will not be rolling out a new standalone prompt for third-party cookies,” Chavez confirmed.

Although Google will continue to support cookies in Chrome, the company has promised to “enhance tracking protections” in Incognito mode, which already blocks third-party cookies.

Some tech remains in development or use, though, including IP address protection in Incognito mode, which is planned for Q3 2025, and Topics API, which allows interest-based advertising without sharing full browsing history.

Google is now committed to working with the industry to gather feedback in order to inform an updated roadmap for the technologies it’s already been developing. “In light of this update, we understand that the Privacy Sandbox APIs may have a different role to play in supporting the ecosystem,” Chavez said.

Privacy advocates have argued that Google undermined its own privacy claims, noting that privacy came second to surveillance, with many users seeking to switch to alternative browsers like Firefox.

Movement for an Open Web also hailed the announcement as the end of Google’s attempt to monopolize digital advertising standards.

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One of the best budget Fitbit alternatives is about to get a new upgrade

TechRadar News - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 06:15
  • Honor Band 10 has been released in China
  • The design looks very similar to the Band 9
  • We don’t yet know when it’ll be released in other regions

If you like the idea of the band-style fitness tracker format popularised by Fitbit, but you want a cheaper model, we’ve got great news for you: the Honor Band 10 has appeared on Honor’s Chinese website, indicating it could soon be sold in other countries.

An alternative to the best Fitbit, the Honor Band series frequently appears on our list of the best cheap fitness trackers (although Huawei and Xiaomi have usurped its position for now) as perfectly good, functional fitness trackers with great battery life and deceptively large AMOLED displays.

The Honor Band 10 hasn’t reinvented the wheel, based on these initial listings: it retains the large 1.57-inch screen and buttonless design of its predecessor, the Honor Band 9.

Like its predecessor, it’s unlikely to be available in the US, but it’s on sale in China starting at 229 yuan, the equivalent of £23.50 / AU$49. It’s likely to be a little more expensive in other regions, to account for shipping costs, and a more premium version capable of NFC payments seems to be an option on the Honor website.

NFC questions

However, Honor watches struggle to use their NFC capabilities due to incompatibility with Google Wallet and Apple Pay, even though Honor phones support Google Wallet.

It remains to be seen whether Honor Band 10 suffers the same fate, but it’s very likely, leaving the NFC version to be virtually unusable outside of China, unless you use an Honor phone’s proprietary digital wallet service.

Nevertheless, expect heart rate, steps, sleep tracking, workout tracking, stress management, notification functionalities, and more, all wrapped up in an attractive-looking (and even more attractively-priced) total package.

It won’t have some of the advanced features we see on Fitbits and the best Garmin watches, but for a cheap-and-cheerful fitness tracker, it looks great. Stay tuned for a full review when it hits shelves outside of China.

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Fujifilm has officially teased its unique half-frame camera – and there could be a secret screen

TechRadar News - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 06:03
  • Fujifilm teases new camera with tagline ‘Half the Size, Twice the Story’
  • Hints at new half-frame digital camera, possible called the X-Half
  • Silhouette appears to show a secondary film preview display

Fujifilm’s rumored half-frame camera appears to be one step closer to reality. Weeks after leaked images gave us our first look at the ‘X-Half’, an official teaser has now all but confirmed its existence.

Shared on Fujifilm’s YouTube channel on April 22, the 19-second clip teases the new camera with the tagline ‘Half the Size, Twice the Story’. That leans heavily into speculation that the model will play on the half-frame format.

The clip doesn’t confirm a launch date or name for the new model. It simply says ’See you soon’, hinting that we won’t have long to wait to find out more.

The video also gives us a silhouette of the camera, which looks consistent with images that circulated online earlier in April. The shadowy preview shows a camera that apes the retro design language channelled by other Fujifilm models, including a textured control dial and circular viewfinder.

Another detail in the teaser has fuelled further speculation: a blue Provia logo on the left side of the camera, beneath the viewfinder. This sits where the canister window would traditionally be positioned on a film camera. So what does that mean for the X-half?

A window to simulation

The half-frame format comes from analog photography. It traditionally refers to a camera that can capture two vertical exposures on a single frame of 35mm film, allowing you to get twice the number of stills from a roll. It’s also a natural fit for today’s content creators, producing portrait images that are easily shared on social media.

New film cameras such as the Pentax 17 and Kodak Ektar H35 have helped the half-frame format return to popularity in recent years. The question is how Fujifilm’s new camera will tie into this revival.

As we reported earlier this month, online sources suggest the X-Half will be a modern take on the half-frame format, combining the convenience of digital with the charm of analog. That’s a recipe familiar to Fujifilm, as seen in models like the virally popular X100VI.

Leaked specs suggest that the X-Half will continue that trend, with a vintage design featuring a manual exposure dial and an optical viewfinder. Fuji Rumors has also reported that the new camera will have a vertical LCD display on the rear, to help with composing shots.

Fuji Rumors has further speculated that the X-Half will have a 1-inch sensor. It’s not clear whether this will be oriented vertically or horizontally, but many believe it will allow users to create ‘diptych’ images, combining two side-by-side photos in one frame. The teaser clip adds weight to this, with the line ‘Twice the Story.’

Where will film come into that story? As above, the trailer shows a blue Provia banner on the rear bottom left of the camera. Provia is a type of 35mm film that was made by Fujifilm. It’s also one of the many Film Simulation recipes available on recent Fujifilm cameras, which digitally emulate the look of classic film.

Some analog cameras featured a canister window which showed the roll fitted inside. As several commenters have suggested online, this could be mimicked by a secondary LCD display on the X-Half. It’s something we’ve seen before: the X-Pro 3 featured a mini display on the back panel which could show the selected Film Simulation.

A film preview screen would certainly fit with the X-Half’s rumored blend of analog and digital, putting a contemporary twist on a design hallmark of 35mm cameras. It could also be a divisive one. As with the X-Pro 3, nostalgic flourishes can be seen as gimmicks by purists. Then again, the X-Half isn’t necessarily targeted at a purist audience.

We’ll only how Fujifilm’s half-frame camera is pitched when full specs and pricing are confirmed. Hopefully we won’t have to wait too long to find out.

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Marks and Spencer has suffered a cyberattack - here’s what we know so far

TechRadar News - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 05:59
  • M&S suffered a cyberattack that affected Click and Collect systems
  • Stores were largely unaffected, except some contactless payment systems disabled
  • It's not clear yet if any customer data is affected

Marks and Spencer (M&S) has suffered a “cyber incident” that has affected stores for the last few days, resulting in “small changes” to store operations in order to protect customers “and the business."

The retailer confirmed Click and Collect services were impacted by technical issues as a result, and some stores were unable to process contactless payments. It’s not yet clear if this incident has resulted in any breached customer or employee data, or if this was a ransomware attack, but customers should make sure to change their passwords and be on the lookout for suspicious activity just in case.

The retail giant has apologised for any inconvenience, and assures that it is working with “the best experts” to manage the incident - here’s what we know so far.

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Business as usual

In a note to customers, M&S Chief Executive Stuart Machin apologised, confirming that stores remain open, and the retailer’s website and app are operating as usual.

“There is no need for you to take any action at this time, and if the situation changes we will let you know. There may be some limited delays to your Click and Collect order, which we are working hard to resolve,” Machin writes.

The retail industry is a frequent target for cyberattacks, often holding personally identifiable information such as names, email addresses, and shipping addresses of customers. Criminals that can take control of systems can cost retail firms millions in downtime - gaining serious leverage in ransomware incidents.

M&S has confirmed to TechRadar Pro all contactless payments are now back online in all stores, and that it has seen “positive comments from customers thanking us for our transparency and for store colleague support.”

In 2024, a supply chain attack hit some of the UK’s largest grocery stores, Morrisons and Sainsbury's, as well as coffee shop Starbucks, taking some systems offline in a ransomware attack that saw over 680GB of data stolen.

For those affected

Marks and Spencer has not confirmed the nature of this incident, and so far no cybercrime group has taken responsibility for the incident, nor has any customer data been posted online.

That being said, customers would be wise to take some steps in the next few days just to be on the same side and to get ahead of any repercussions if their information has been affected.

In an incident like this where it isn't clear what, if any, data has been affected - the first thing to do is to change your password, and any other sites with the same credentials. We’ve put together a guide on how to create a secure password to make sure you’re as safe as possible.

The next, and probably most important step, is keeping vigilant. With your name and email address, a criminal can send sophisticated social engineering attacks, aimed to trick you into handing over more information, or into inadvertently downloading malware.

Make sure you double check any unexpected communications and email addresses - especially cross referencing these against the legitimate email addresses (these can be found on Google).

Be especially wary of any email that asks you to enter any information, click a link, or scan a QR code. Phishing attacks using QR codes are becoming more common, and are more dangerous than ever before, so make sure anything you scan is verified beforehand.

If a criminal does email you, there will most likely be signs. The first, is the email address the communication comes from - if it's G00gle or M1crosoft instead of their legitimate addresses, just delete the email. If you get an unexpected text, email, or phone call from anyone claiming to be a “friend”, from a number or address you don’t recognise, especially one that asks you to sign in, send money, buy a gift card, be very very suspicious.

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Economist Jason Furman discusses the global impacts of Trump's economic policies

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 05:54

The IMF has soured on the global economy in a new forecast due to President Trump's tariffs. NPR talks with Jason Furman, an economist and Harvard professor, about Trump's management of the economy.

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Ransomware hackers demand victims justify their jobs, or pay up

TechRadar News - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 05:53
  • New FOG ransomware is asking victims to justify their jobs
  • FOG has been responsible for 173 attacks since June 2024
  • The payload is initially delivered by email/phishing

A new ransomware attack appears to be channelling Elon Musk’s energy by demanding that workers share a recap of their weekly accomplishments, much like the Tesla CEO has demanded as part of his DOGE efforts.

The note references Musk’s controversial ‘five bullet points’ memo, asking victims to justify their jobs or cough up $1 trillion.

The original Musk policy was issued under Trump’s administration, and intended to drive accountability in federal departments. It quickly faced backlash and later became optional, however it’s now fuelling the latest round of scams according to a new Trend Micro report.

FOG ransomware inspired by Musk’s push for accountability

TrendMicro found nine ransomware samples between March 27 and April 2, which it has attributed to FOG Ransomware.

They “dropped a note containing key names related to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE),” says the report, which highlights DOGE’s position in the headlines.

The report cites recent Reuters reporting disclosing a DOGE technologist had previously been involved in providing support to a cybercrime gang linked to trafficking stolen data and cyberstalking an FBI agent.

FOG ransomware has been tied to 173 counts of ransomware activity since June 2024, and 53 in February 2025 alone. Individuals and organizations from the technology, education, manufacturing and transportation sectors are mostly at risk.

In the case of the current DOGE-inspired attack, malware is delivered via email or a phishing attempt using a ZIP file named ‘Pay Adjustment’, which contains a LNK file disguised as a PDF. Clicking the file runs a PowerShell script which retrieves ransomware payloads and plays political YouTube videos.

Although there are basic cybersecurity hygiene steps users can take to prevent attacks, such as not clicking on suspicious links, social engineering continues to be othe most exploited attack vector and humans are the weakest point of any company’s cybersecurity strategy, which is why Trend Micro is also recommending companies to monitor indicators of compromise.

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IMF warns of economic impacts of Trump's tariffs. And, Pope Francis lies in state

NPR News Headlines - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 05:52

The International Monetary Fund is warning that President Trump's tariffs could pose significant challenges for the global economy. And, Pope Francis' body lies in state until his Saturday funeral.

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I made my own photo book with Printerpix and this could be the perfect gift for your loved one, save for one issue

TechRadar Reviews - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 05:49
Printerpix photo book review

If you’re looking to create a physical manifestation of your treasured memories, then a Printerpix photo book may look like an appealing proposition. You can easily import your favorite photos and integrate them into a photo book with a theme and finish of your choosing, all through its easy-to-use software.

And that ease-of-use is what makes Printerpix a delight to use for creating a custom photo book. Its editing platform has a pretty modern look and breaks down everything you need into key categories within a side bar, including: Photos, Text and Layout. Even when you begin a new project, you’re instantly met with a photo uploader menu, which loads all of your photos quickly and easily.

For reference, I made a totally custom photo book in order to create a product as close to our standardized TechRadar template as possible. That way I could compare Printerpix to its rivals and see if it can compete for a place in our guide to the best photo book services. But if you want a bit of inspiration to get you off the mark, fear not. There are a number of preset themes on offer, including, but not limited to: ‘Wedding Memories’, ‘Vintage’ and ‘Cat Diagonal Strips’ … yep, that’s a real theme. These are separated out into sub-categories too, like ‘Clean and Simple’, ‘Love’ and ‘Family books’, enabling simple navigation.

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So, how did making our standardized book go? Well, the whole experience was a bit of a mixed bag – but I’m happy to report that there was more good than bad. Firstly, I was delighted to get through the entire creation process without any nasty glitches or anything. When I reviewed the Shutterfly photo book platform at the end of 2024, I experienced a few issues, like images jumping around the page – no such horrors here! There was one point where the photos menu got a bit laggy, but after refreshing the page, I had no further problems.

But the platform isn’t just smooth sailing, it’s well laid out too. There’s no need for tutorials or digging through menus – everything is super-straightforward, whether you want to alter the size and shape of an image, add a text box or rejig page order.

Having said that, sometimes the user experience felt almost too simple, with a handful of crucial features missing. When adjusting image size, for example, I couldn’t see the exact dimensions in millimeters or inches, which made getting one-to-one likeness with our template decently challenging.

In addition, elements like shapes, which can be added in the Clip Art section, aren’t totally malleable. For example, I wanted to use a rectangle shape on some pages, but this wasn’t available – meaning I had to use a square. I could make this larger or smaller, but couldn’t alter its proportions, meaning I had to mess around with images to cover up excess width.

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This rigidness is fairly widespread across the platform. You can’t use custom font size; you have to pick from a list. You can’t use hex code to get a particular shade; you have to pick from a preset list. And there’s no search tool to find a shape or border type that you may want to use. That leaves Printerpix feeling a little bare-boned – perhaps even a touch unintuitive.

But again, the actual creation process was pretty easy for me to carry out. A lot of that was thanks to the Layout tab, which creates one, or multiple boxes that cover the whole page, a portion of it (like a square), or an area within a page border. These can be auto-filled with the images you’ve uploaded and makes for a swift, seamless photo-book-building process. You can also add images freehand, too, which was useful when placing the TechRadar logo on the book’s spine, for instance – something that’s proved tricky to do on other platforms.

What’s more, there are some nice background options, including plain colors or patterned ones like ‘Geometric’ or ‘Striped’. And you can adorn these with plenty of icons, shapes and text from the Clip Art section – some of this does look like it's stuck in the noughties, though. And some of the other graphic elements, like borders and frames do look a little dated too. These aren’t compulsory, of course – I didn’t include any borders or frames in my design. I just wish the decoration elements looked as modern as the user interface.

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Now, let’s take a peek at the finished product and whether it met expectations. In honesty, my experience was somewhat mixed in this department.

I was generally impressed by the reproduction of colors in my book. Forest greens on one page were saturated to a pleasant degree and were neatly contrasted by an ensemble of purple flowers. Waves in a cliffside image also looked defined and the azure blue sea was mimicked to a high standard. Also, pages felt thick and durable, meaning I was never worried about accidentally tearing or ripping them when flicking through the book.

But it wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows. One major sticking point I had with the Printerpix photo book was banding. That’s essentially unwanted lines appearing on a finished print – and there were a number of images affected by just that. For instance, the image of a man looking to the sky and accompanying color block are clearly afflicted with banding issues – a real distraction and something you’d not expect if you’re spending upwards of $100 / £100.

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OK, so the finished products ended up being quite middling, but was it worth the money? Well, let me start by saying that I hardly went for the most premium finish. I selected standard pages, a hardback front and back cover and non-HD printing. You can pay extra for a number of aspects though, be it a matte finish, glossy pages – even a removal of the Printerpix logo. All of this will cost you a fair bit more though.

We managed to grab our photo book in the Mother’s Day sale at a cut price, but the finished product would typically have cost a grand total of about £90 (about $115). For reference, delivery came to £7, though you can pay an additional £4 to jump the production queue and have your design prioritized. Our previous creations with Mixbook, Printique and Shutterfly all cost more, but then again, we’ve got books for less with rivals like Blurb. All in all, pricing is solid here – just don’t expect a perfect end product.

In the end, the Printerpix photo book is a slightly flawed, yet solid option for those looking to put their favorite moments to paper. The building process is restricted, but undoubtedly straightforward. The finished product is vibrant and fairly durable, but you may experience some quality issues, like banding. So, if you’re not in need of the most premium print on the market, this could be a worthwhile option for you. Otherwise, I’d recommend checking out the Blurb photo book, which is both cost-efficient and nicely finished, in our experience.

(Image credit: Future) Should I buy the Printerpix photo book? Buy it if…

You don’t want to mess around with complicated software
Printerpix has a super easy-to-use photo book making platform, which I got to grips with straight away. There are no complex, overly technical settings to grapple with, which makes it ideal if you’re not ultra techy. And the whole experience was essentially glitch-free, so you’re in for a pretty pain-free user experience here.

You don’t want to pay top dollar
OK, so there may be a few cheaper options out there, but we found that this Printerpix photo book wasn’t as pricey to print as some of its rivals. We also grabbed our book on sale for essentially half-price, so I’d strongly recommend you pull the trigger on a purchase during discount season.

Don't buy it if…

You have a very precise request in mind
If you have very particular measurements you want to follow – or if you want a specific color shade to be used in your photo book, Printerpix might not be the right option for you. You’re unable to view specific dimensions in millimetres or inches and there’s no option to alter color via hex code.

You need the most premium print available
When I received the finished photo book from Printerpix, I instantly realized there was banding on a number of the photos. Lines on images take away from some of the nicer aspects, like accurate color reproduction and detail replication. So if you want the best-looking print on the market, you might want to search elsewhere.

Printerpix photo book review: also consider

VistaPrint
We enjoyed using VistaPrint's easy and capable editing software a lot, which helped it rank as one of the best phot book services we've tried so far. Colors looked vibrant, print quality was sharp and there was no visible blurring. Read our full VistaPrint photo book review.

Snapfish
Snapfish's photo book services didn't fare quite as well as VistaPrint's, but still, there was a lot to like there. Our photo book was good value on sale, had decent print quality and was delivered to us very snap-pily indeed. Some images appeared a little wonky and dark colors looked a little underwhelming, however. Read our full Snapfish photo book review.

How I tested the Printerpix photo book

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  • Built a photo book to recreate the TechRadar template
  • Compared against other websites’ photo books and software

I used the Printerpix website to create a custom photo book and test out a handful of templates. Here at TechRadar, we have selected a standardized set of photos to use across all photo book services, in order to fairly compare each platform. We try to use the same layout for each photo book design to help discover which service is the best of the best.

As well as comparing software features, I ordered the Printerpix photo book and observed its print quality, color fidelity and whether there were any scuffs or scratches to the finished product. For reference, the finished photo book I created was 27 x 27 centimeters, had a hard photo cover and used the standard page type.

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I tested Adalo - see what I thought of this no-code app builder

TechRadar Reviews - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 05:47

Adalo is one of the popular no-code app builders that you can use to create mobile and web apps without writing any code. The platform offers a rich set of features and an intuitive interface that help make it a compelling option for anyone looking to roll out apps quickly.

In this review, we’ll examine Adalo's features, interface, ease of use, how it stacks up against the competition, and more to help you determine whether it’s the right option for you.

Adalo: Features

Adalo offers a wide range of features that help make it stand out among its no-code peers.

For starters, Adalo offers a variety of pre-designed templates for different types of apps, such as food ordering apps, ecommerce apps, coaching apps, appointment apps, and more. These templates are customizable and can help you save a lot of design time.

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One of its core user experience features is its intuitive drag-and-drop builder. You can use it to add all kinds of elements and user interface (UI) components without writing any code. Adalo offers dozens of commonly-used components, including buttons, text, lists, images, forms, and navigation bars. You simply drag elements from an organized side menu and place them wherever you want inside your app.

Furthermore, Adalo also has a component marketplace that lists even more components that help make your app more professional. Here you’ll get everything from integrations with third-party services like Stripe for payment processing to user authentication with Google, and Apple, as well as things like QR code generators, in-app purchase widgets, and more.

Adalo also integrates with popular third-party services through Zapier. This allows you to connect your apps with tools like Gmail, Google Sheets, Slack, and others.

Best of all, you can use Adalo to create both mobile and web apps with responsive design features, which helps your apps look great whether on mobile devices, tablets, and desktops. And once you’ve designed and tested your app, Adalo will also help you publish it directly to both Google Play and Apple’s App Store.

Adalo: Interface and Ease of Use

Adalo’s interface is designed with non-technical users in mind. The builder is intuitive and logically organized, with panels and menus clearly arranged in sections to ease navigation.

The platform has a clean and straightforward dashboard, from where you can create new apps with just a few clicks.

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You can use Adalo’s app designer to build your app’s UI by simply dragging and dropping elements. When you select a component, the designer lets you customize its properties to help you tailor their appearance and functionality, and resize and position it as required. You can also easily assign actions to components, for example, to navigate to a different screen.

You can also easily add multiple screens for your app, such as a login screen, a home screen, and more, and switch and customize them individually. Adalo provides a built-in preview mode that allows you to test your app and see how it looks and functions on a simulated device.

Adalo: Integration and Extensibility

As we’ve mentioned before, Adalo offers a component marketplace where you can download additional components. The marketplace lists both free and paid components.

Adalo also supports a variety of third-party integrations, which will help expand an app’s functionality and connect with other popular tools and services. For instance, Adalo integrates with Stripe, which enables you to set up payment systems inside your apps.

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The highlight is the platform’s integration with Zapier that expands Adalo’s connectivity to thousands of other apps that it doesn’t support natively. Thanks to this integration, you can automate workflows and transfer data seamlessly between Adalo and all kinds of external services such as Google Sheets, Slack, Trello, SendGrid, Salesforce, and thousands more.

Furthermore, advanced users can also create custom actions to connect with external APIs for more control, and functionality.

Adalo: Deployment and Maintenance

When it comes to web apps, you can use Adalo to literally deploy them with a single click. Once your web app is ready, you can deploy it directly as a web app under Adalo’s subdomain, or in a custom domain of your own.

Adalo also allows you to publish your apps as native mobile apps on both iOS and Android app stores. But going about this is a bit more involved than deploying a web app as this requires following the respective store’s submission guidelines, which includes creating developer accounts on Apple’s Developer Program and Google Play Console, and submitting the apps for review.

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When it comes to updating the apps, any changes made to the web apps are reflected immediately. For iOS and Android mobile apps, updates must go through the usual process of creating a new build, before submitting it to the app stores for approval. You can also integrate Adalo with One Signal via Zapier, for instance, to send push notifications about updates to users.

Adalo: Pricing and Documentation

Adalo offers several pricing tiers, catering to different users from individuals creating simple apps to businesses that need advanced features and scalability.

Adalo’s Free Plan limits you to creating and deploying a single app. As a free user, you can use Adalo to build web apps, but can’t build and publish mobile apps to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Also, apps built on the free plan display Adalo branding.

Adalo pitches the Free Plan as a starting point for individual app designers who want to build simple web apps. You can also use it to explore the platform and its capabilities, before diving into one of its paid plans.

The Starter Plan costs $45/month and gives you the ability to connect your app to a custom domain. You can also use it to design and publish mobile apps. Then there’s the Professional Plan that costs $65/month and comes with enhanced functionality for larger projects, and offers full support for custom API integrations. There’s also the Team Plan that costs $200/month and is designed with collaborative features to help larger teams work together on an app.

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In terms of documentation, Adalo provides lots of detailed guides and step-by-step tutorials to help users navigate the platform, learn its features, and build functional apps. There’s also Adalo App Academy that lists over 70 courses covering all aspects of creating apps.

In addition to written documentation, the platform also offers a wide array of video tutorials on its YouTube channel. You can seek support from Adalo’s active community forum, and if you’re on one of the paid plans you can also send your queries directly to Adalo.

Adalo: The competition

Adalo operates in a crowded market of no-code app builders. Some of its main competitors include Thunkable, Glide, and Bubble. Each platform has its strengths and is suited for different types of projects.

The best thing Adalo has going for it is its intuitive drag-and-drop interface, which makes it beginner-friendly. You get the same with Thunkable, which is also designed primarily to build mobile apps.

Bubble too has an easy to navigate interface, and although it offers more advanced customization for full-stack development, it has a steeper learning curve than Adalo. Like Thunable, Bubble too is a good option for creating complex apps, but this also makes them both overkills for users with simpler needs.

Also, while you can use Bubble to create mobile apps, it’s primarily a no-code platform for building web apps. Then there’s Glide, which too can create both web and mobile apps. However it’s designed to quickly turn spreadsheets into simple and functional apps.

Adalo: Final Verdict

Adalo is a powerful and user-friendly no-code app builder that strikes an excellent balance between ease of use and functionality. One of its strongest suites is its ability to create both mobile and web apps without writing any code.

Its drag-and-drop interface, plethora of pre-built components, and integrations with third-party services make it an excellent choice, whether you are a non-technical user, an individual developer, or even small and large businesses. Adalo offers enough flexibility to allow you to quickly prototype, and design a minimum viable product (MVP) to validate your app, as well as build more advanced apps.

While it faces competition from other no-code platforms, Adalo's ease of use and versatility make it a strong contender in the no-code app builder market.

All things considered, Adalo’s primary strength lies in its accessibility, which makes it a great starting point for anyone venturing into the world of app development.

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These 7 Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order tips helped me secure my own bundle, and they could help you too

TechRadar News - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 05:41

If you're struggling to secure a Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order, we're here to help. After a brief delay, pre-order stock will be going live in the US on April 24. And hopefully, that'll have a knock-on effect of more stock becoming available in regions like the UK, where it's been especially tough to track down a pre-order.

So what can you do about it if you're especially keen on learning how to pre-order Nintendo Switch 2? The stock situation (or lack thereof) right now may seem hopeless, but there are things you can do to maximize your chances of successfully putting a pre-order down before the June 5 launch.

That's what I'm here for today. I managed to get a Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order in early doors, and as someone who's been covering hardware launches and pre-order events for close to half a decade, I'm in a decent position to help point you in the right direction. Without further ado, let's get into those Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order tips.

Refresh your favorite retailers

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When looking at Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders at your go-to retailer - be that Walmart or Best Buy in the US, or Argos and Very in the UK - it's tempting to throw in the towel once you see stock has sold out.

However, it's important to note that stock can come and go in waves, and there are plenty of folks who get cold feet and cancel their pre-orders entirely. It may take some webpage wrestling, particularly when you reach checkout, but it's entirely possible to get lucky here and take advantage of fresh stock waves or others' canceled orders.

Sign up to retailer mailing lists

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Signing up for retailer mailing lists is a great way to be among the first to know about new waves of Switch 2 pre-order stock. Most retailers will have an option for this if they are currently out of Nintendo Switch 2 stock. Some may even offer priority to shoppers who click through to store pages via email.

Be sure to have notifications enabled for your preferred email client, too. Whether you're at the computer or on your phone, this will ensure you can respond as quickly as possible when those emails come in.

Do your best to prep your retailer accounts

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I won't necessarily ask you to make accounts for a whole bunch of different retailers, as that can be time-consuming and quite stressful. Instead, if you already have accounts for retailers like Walmart, Best Buy, Argos, or Very, it'll pay dividends to ensure they're in good shape for a quick and stress-free pre-order as and when stock becomes available.

The very last thing you want is to spot stock at your preferred retailer, only to fumble the account sign-in process with a forgotten password or Captcha security check. Time is of the essence here, naturally. So, making sure you're already signed in - or have your login credentials close to hand - will save you time and could be the difference maker.

My Nintendo Store is a good fallback option

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Currently, the official My Nintendo Store is allowing users with a Nintendo Account to register their interest in a Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order. Simply head to the landing page, sign in with your Nintendo Account, select either the console by itself or the Mario Kart World bundle, and click 'register interest.'

It's important to note this won't guarantee you a pre-order slot. But you absolutely should register your interest regardless in case the Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order situation continues to be dire in terms of overall stock. As a last resort, it's risk-free and could be the difference between you securing that pre-order or not.

Buying the bundle is preferable

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If you manage to find a listing in stock for the Nintendo Switch 2 console by itself, it can be all too tempting to get your pre-order in then and there. But in most cases, I would strongly recommend trying to secure the console bundle that includes a digital copy of Mario Kart World.

Why? It all comes down to pricing. The Nintendo Switch 2 console on its own costs $449.99 / £395.99. The bundle, meanwhile, retails at $499.99 / £429.99.

Given that Mario Kart World costs $79.99 / £74.99 by itself, you stand to save a ton of cash by opting for the bundle. In the US, you'll save $30, and around £41 if you're in the UK. You can then pocket that extra change and potentially put it towards a Nintendo Switch 2 accessory, such as the Switch 2 Pro Controller, Switch 2 Camera, or a Nintendo Switch Online subscription if you need one.

Go to your local retailer in person

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Shopping online is one thing, but heading in-store is also a perfectly viable option. For example, UK retailer Currys doesn't seem to be bothering with online Switch 2 pre-orders at all, encouraging shoppers to instead visit their local outlet.

Registering interest by putting your name down in person at a retailer isn't as common a practice as it used to be, but it's still worth a try on the chance that staff could put a unit aside for you once stock comes in.

If in doubt, keep checking our live coverage

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Finally, I'll stress once again that we're here to help make your Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order experience as seamless and stress-free as possible. While we can't whisk stock into existence out of thin air (we wish!), our Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order live hub is going to be regularly updated by several members of the TechRadar team.

Myself and others will be keeping a very close eye on stock movements to the best of our ability. As a result, I recommend bookmarking our live coverage, especially considering stock drops can happen at a moment's notice.

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