Alex Perry

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Technology Reporter at Mashable

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My day one Nintendo Switch 2 review: It’s an awesome step forward

1 day ago | mashable.com | Alex Perry

Folks, we’re finally here. The Nintendo Switch 2 is finally showing up on people’s doorsteps, while others braved the lengthy lines at midnight launch events that spanned the globe. Because I have a cool job, I actually got the console a day early. And after spending about 24 hours with my new Switch 2, I’ve got plenty of early thoughts to share.
Where to buy Nintendo Switch 2 online: Check every listing at Target, Best Buy, Walmart, and GameStop

2 days ago | mashable.com | Alex Perry

Table of Contents Table of Contents The Nintendo Switch launch date is almost upon us. Starting on June 5, gamers can finally purchase the Switch 2 console for $449.99 and the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle for $499.99. So, where can you buy the Switch 2 online?
Where to buy Nintendo Switch 2 online: Check every listing at Target, Best Buy, Walmart, and GameStop

2 days ago | flipboard.com | Alex Perry

As fans reject Switch 2 game-key cards, former Nintendo marketing leads say it's unlikely that physical games will ever "100% go away," because "they realize the importance of that"In the buildup to the launch of the Switch 2, not everyone has been filled with pure, unadulterated hype. A lot of people are seriously unhappy about …
10 Nintendo Switch 2 launch titles I can't wait to play (besides 'Mario Kart World')

3 days ago | mashable.com | Alex Perry

Table of Contents Table of Contents It's no secret that Mario Kart World is the main reason to get a Nintendo Switch 2 at launch. I even got to play it myself at the Nintendo launch event — and again a couple of days ago. But what else will you be able to play if/when you get bored of that $80 game? Luckily, Nintendo has an extensive list of Switch 2 launch titles available to play on June 5. As is usually the case with new consoles, many of them are ports of older games.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge review: It's thin, and that's what counts

3 days ago | mashable.com | Alex Perry

Home > Tech > Mobile It works, but not without some compromises. Alex Perry Alex Perry Tech Reporter Alex Perry is a tech reporter at Mashable who primarily covers video games and consumer tech. Alex has spent most of the last decade reviewing games, smartphones, headphones, and laptops, and he doesn’t plan on stopping anytime soon. He is also a Pisces, a cat lover, and a Kansas City sports fan. Alex can be found on Bluesky at yelix.bsky.social.
10 Nintendo Switch 2 launch titles I can't wait to play (besides 'Mario Kart World')

3 days ago | flipboard.com | Alex Perry

1 day agoThe tech demo for the RPG is running at 60fps on the standard Sony console, not PS5 Pro. CD Projekt Red has unveiled some truly gorgeous new footage of The Witcher 4 running on PS5. But it's important to note that even though this looked like a gameplay video, the studio specifically noted this was …
I tried the Nintendo Switch 2 GameChat feature, and so far I'm impressed

3 days ago | mashable.com | Alex Perry

Home > Entertainment > Games For when you absolutely must watch your friends play 'Balloon Fight.' Alex Perry Alex Perry Tech Reporter Alex Perry is a tech reporter at Mashable who primarily covers video games and consumer tech. Alex has spent most of the last decade reviewing games, smartphones, headphones, and laptops, and he doesn’t plan on stopping anytime soon. He is also a Pisces, a cat lover, and a Kansas City sports fan.
Hugging Face's new humanoid robot HopeJr may only cost $3,000

1 week ago | mashable.com | Alex Perry

If you want a robot assistant to live in your home and act vaguely like a human, you might be in luck. Hugging Face, a company that largely specializes in machine learning but has branched out into robotics recently, has a new humanoid robot called HopeJr coming out potentially by the end of 2025. As you can see in a video posted to X, it has a pretty wide range of movement capabilities. Per TechCrunch, it is specifically capable of 66 independent movements.
Apple launches a self-repair program for iPads

1 week ago | mashable.com | Alex Perry

Home > Tech > Tablets Sometimes you just need to take care of business yourself. Alex Perry Alex Perry Tech Reporter Alex Perry is a tech reporter at Mashable who primarily covers video games and consumer tech. Alex has spent most of the last decade reviewing games, smartphones, headphones, and laptops, and he doesn’t plan on stopping anytime soon. He is also a Pisces, a cat lover, and a Kansas City sports fan. Alex can be found on Bluesky at yelix.bsky.social.
Trump warns Apple and Samsung that 25% smartphone tariffs could land in June

1 week ago | mashable.com | Alex Perry

In a Friday morning Truth social post, President Donald Trump threatened to levy a 25 percent tariff on iPhones if Tim Cook didn't move manufacturing to the United States. It turns out the situation is a little more complicated than that. While speaking to the media later that day, Trump clarified that the tariff would apply to any company selling foreign-made phones in the U.S., not just Apple. The president said the new 25% smartphone tariff could arrive by the end of June, per Bloomberg.

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