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Nintendo announces price increase for Switch 2 handheld — but you still have time to beat it

Nintendo announced the Switch 2's price will increase in the US, Canada, Europe, and Japan
It will now cost $499.99, effective from September 1, 2026
All Switch hardware prices will increase in Japan, including Nintendo Switch Online subscriptions

Nintendo has held strong amid the memory crisis, successfully avoiding price hikes for itsSwitch 2 hardware — but all good things come to an end.

Nintendo announced it will increase the price of the Nintendo Switch 2 handheld; in the US, the price will rise from $449.99 to $499.99, effective September 1, 2026, as a 'response to various market conditions'.

A $50 price increase will also be replicated in Canada, seeing it cost $679.99, while Europe will see a 30 euros increase, also effective on the same date. Unlike other regions, Japan's price increase will apply to all Switch hardware, taking effect on May 25, 2026, with the Switch 2 costing...

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Samsung Union Suspends Strike After Reaching Tentative Deal On Bonuses

The strike would have impacted Samsung's memory chip production. Chung Sung-jun/Getty Images Samsung's largest labor union in South Korea has suspended the strike that was set to begin on May 21 after reaching a tentative deal with the company. Nearly 48,000 workers would have

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MeitY Holds National Workshop to Strengthen Cyber Security Frameworks for State Data

States, UTs discuss cybersecurity preparedness, DPDP compliance and institutional reforms ahead of national policy framework The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) organised a National Consultative Workshop on “Strengthening Cyber Security Frameworks for State Data” at The Ashok Hotel, New Delhi, on 11 May 2026. The workshop was chaired

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Hulu Promo Codes & Discounts: 20% Off in May

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