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I created The Shortcut to make your life easier. My goal is to provide you with clear recommendations on what tech to purchase and how to save money, delivered straight to your email—no need to sift through lengthy paragraphs for the answers. My unofficial motto is "Down with dwell time," which goes against the trend of websites that try to keep you scrolling for too long. As an early tech adopter, I’ve discovered smart ways to snag significant discounts and boost efficiency that many people overlook. This inspired the name The Shortcut. I aim to share valuable time- and money-saving tips directly to your inbox, just like any dedicated journalist would.

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Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order news: how to get an invite with your email

5 days ago | theshortcut.com | Matt Swider

đ§ Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order invites went out earlier this week đŹ Youâll have to sign up to get Nintendoâs invite or try a US store link đŁ Beware of email phishing schemes that prey on desperate people đ Iâm still tracking Walmart & other US Switch 2 pre-orders in the US đ¨ Priority Alerts:The Shortcut subscribers get 1:1 help in our Substack Chat đ Turn on notifications for Matt Swider on X to get additional alerts The good news this weekend is that many gamers did...
I made this Mother's Day Card with AI - here's how to personalize yours

6 days ago | theshortcut.com | Matt Swider

Mother’s Day is this Sunday, and I can never find a card that feels appropriate. So I decided to make my own Mother’s Day Card unique to my mom. It’s filled with our photos and with my own messaging, and, because it’s 2025, crafted with AI. Specifically, I downloaded Adobe Express (it’s free) to help me create this with its wide range of templates and easy-to-use tools like background removal.
Whoop 5.0 upgrade isn't free to users - and it's making them mad

6 days ago | theshortcut.com | Max Buondonno

⌚️ Whoop isn’t offering an upgrade to Whoop 5.0 to existing users, like it’s historically promised💰 Instead, you have to pay to upgrade to the new version😡 It’s making Whoop users quite angry online💵 The Whoop 5.0 ranges from $199/year to $359/year, depending on the model you chooseWhoop just announced the Whoop 5.0 band this week, and while it’s been met by a lot of excitement, it’s also facing some criticism.
Apple smart glasses could launch in 2027 with new chips, per report

6 days ago | theshortcut.com | Max Buondonno

ūüĎď Apple could launch new smart glasses sometime in 2027 ūüĎĺ A new rumor says the company is working on a special chip that can handle all the glasses‚Äô cameras, while maximizing efficiency ‚ĆöÔłŹ The processor is reportedly based on what‚Äôs inside the Apple Watch ūüßĎ‚ÄćūüĒ¨ Apple is also working on new chips for camera-equipped watches and AirPods Apple is working on many new products, including smart glasses that will bring technologies from the Apple Vision Pro to something more...
Switch 2 is 'filled with various ingenuity' Nintendo insists, amid lack of innovation claims

6 days ago | theshortcut.com | Reece Bithrey

ūü§Ē Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has responded to claims that the Switch 2 is nothing more than an iterative upgrade over the original console ūüí™ In a recent Q&A in an earnings call, he responded to questioning, stating that the console is a lot more powerful and innovative than some critics have suggested ūüćĆ He cited both Donkey Kong Bananza and Mario Kart World as examples of the console's increased power, enabling players to find new ways to play ūüĎŹ Game devs have previously...
Doom: The Dark Ages review roundup: 'the weakest entry in a fantastic trilogy'

6 days ago | theshortcut.com | Adam Vjestica

đ Doom has a Metacritic score of after 84 after 47 critic reviewsđ The game has 88% positive reviews, 12% mixed and 0% negativeđ¶ Doom: The Dark Ages is a prequel to Doom (2016) and Doom Eternalđ Doom: The Dark Ages releases on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC on May 15Fans of the Doom Slayer can soon rip and tear their way through hordes of snarling demons in Doom: The Dark Ages. But does it live up to the previous entries in the series? Want more review roundups?
The World Video Game Hall of Fame inductees have finally been revealed

6 days ago | theshortcut.com | Reece Bithrey

๐ฅ The Strong Museum has announced its four inductees into its prestigious World Video Game Hall of Fame ๐ Out of a series of 12 nominees, there's an arcade game, two PC/console shooters and a trendy toy ๐ To be specific, it's Defender, Goldeneye 007, Quake and the Tamagotchi ๐ค The games were selected based on everything from their geographical reach to their longevity and status The Strong Museum just announced this year's entrants into the World Video Game Hall of Fame, and there...
Nintendo Switch 2 is making the same simple mistake as the Xbox Series X

6 days ago | theshortcut.com | Adam Vjestica

đ˘ The Nintendo Switch 2 retains a nearly identical UI to its predecessor, lacking the wow factor of a next-gen console đ¤ˇââď¸ Unlike the PS5, which introduced a redesigned interface, the Switch 2's minimal changes may underwhelm returning users đ The console's familiar design and unchanged UI diminish the excitement of unboxing a brand-new system đ Fans are calling for game-specific themes, a feature absent from the original Switch, to enhance the UI experience I can't wait to...
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order warning: make sure you don't fall for this easy trap

6 days ago | theshortcut.com | Matt Swider

🍄 Nintendo’s Switch 2 pre-order invites went out yesterday, May 8 📧 But there are fake email invites circulating that aren’t from Nintendo 🎣 Beware of phishing schemes that prey on desperate people with money 🤔 Double-check the sender and look for the authentic email (seen below) 👀 I’m still tracking Walmart & other US Switch 2 pre-orders in the US 🚨 Priority Alerts:The Shortcut subscribers get 1:1 help in our Substack Chat 🔔 Turn on notifications for Matt Swider on X to get additional alerts...
Dbrand resurrects Robot skin with glow-in-the-dark finish - but not for long

6 days ago | theshortcut.com | Max Buondonno

🤖 Dbrand is bringing back its Robot skin for your favorite device – and now, it glows in the dark📱 The skin is available for a variety of devices like the iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, Steam Deck, MacBook, and more🛍️ The company is also announcing a huge sale on its other device skins💰 You can save up to 50 percent on your favorite finish📅 The “Glowbot” skin and discounts won’t be around foreverDbrand is bringing back a fan-favorite skin to its lineup, but not for long.