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Nintendo Switch 2 retail preorder to begin April 24 following tariff delays
- Retail preorders for Nintendo Switch 2 gaming system will begin on April 24, with a starting price of $449.99.
- The preorders were delayed to assess the impact of the new reciprocal tariffs implemented by President Donald Trump.
- The Nintendo Switch 2 will be released on June 5, 2025, with a price of $449.99 in the US.
- While the console and game bundle will cost $499.99, the prices of digital games and accessories will experience adjustments.
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Switch 2 accessories just got slightly more expensive in the US
- Nintendo is opening pre-orders for its Nintendo Switch 2 console in the US following a delay caused by tariff uncertainty.
- Nintendo announced price adjustments for accessories, which have increased by about $1 to $10 each.
- The prices of various Nintendo Switch 2 accessories have been increased, including the Pro Controller, Joy-Con pairs, charging grip, and more.
- Most of the previously announced tariffs on imports from China, including Nintendo's Chinese-made accessories, are on pause, leading to price adjustments.
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Mechanical Life: From Hephaestus’s Forge to the Age of Artificial Intelligence
- The concept of machines imitating life has evolved from ancient myths to the age of artificial intelligence.
- Throughout history, there have been various examples of automata, prosthetics, and early ideas of biological joints.
- The convergence of flesh and gear influenced literature, with stories like E.T.A. Hoffmann's 'Der Sandmann' and Karel Čapek's play 'R.U.R.' introducing the idea of humanoid machines.
- Today, the line between human and machine is becoming increasingly blurry, with biocybernetic integration and technologies like neural interfaces challenging our perception of what it means to be alive.
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NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, April 19 (game #412)
- NYT Strands today (game #412) - hint #1 - today's theme: Today's NYT Strands theme is… ___ a ___
- NYT Strands today (game #412) - hint #2 - clue words: Play any of these words to unlock the in-game hints system. NICE, BRAT, MEAN, BEAN, TRUE, BREAK
- NYT Strands today (game #412) - hint #3 - spangram letters: Spangram has 8 letters
- NYT Strands today (game #412) - hint #4 - spangram position: First side: top, 2nd column Last side: bottom, 5th column
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XRP News: Expert Says Ripple Could Rule Out SWIFT—Here’s Why It Matters
- Market expert and trader Arthur dismisses the idea of a potential collaboration between Ripple and SWIFT.
- Ripple's recent acquisition of Hidden Road is seen as a move to accelerate its vision of sovereignty, not a bridge to SWIFT.
- Ripple aims to become a gateway for major institutions, offering solutions like tokenized Real-World Assets and smart liquidity routing.
- Opinions are divided among experts, with some suggesting potential collaboration between Ripple's XRPL and SWIFT, while others believe Ripple cannot replace SWIFT.
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NYT Connections hints and answers for Saturday, April 19 (game #678)
- Today's NYT Connections puzzle includes words like HOT, DEVIL, GOLDEN, INTRO CLASS, LAB, and more.
- The hints for today's game include clues related to colors, the Sahara, casual canines, and numeral alternatives.
- The grouped answers for today's Connections game involve categories like SPOKEN PRESENTATION, ADJECTIVES FOR A DESERT, DOG BREEDS, and REPRESENTED BY THREE-DIGIT NUMBERS.
- The answers for today's NYT Connections groups are SPOKEN PRESENTATION ADDRESS, LECTURE, SPEECH, TALK; ADJECTIVES FOR A DESERT DRY, HOT, SANDY, VAST; DOG BREEDS, INFORMALLY BULLY, CHOW, GOLDEN, LAB; REPRESENTED BY THREE-DIGIT NUMBERS CANNABIS, DEVIL, INTRO CLASS, JAMES BOND.
- The difficulty rating for the game is hard, with the author making 2 mistakes in total.
- The author shares their approach to solving the groups and the mistakes made during the puzzle.
- NYT Connections challenges players to find groups of four items that share something in common, with varying difficulty levels.
- Players can make up to four mistakes in the game, providing some room for error.
- The game is available for free on the NYT Games site for both desktop and mobile users.
- NYT Connections offers a more intricate word game experience compared to simpler games like Wordle, with potential challenges like homophones and word disguises.
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Decoding Team Flow: Unraveling the Neural Fingerprints Behind Collaborative Dynamics
- Researchers unveil a groundbreaking study on how brain activity influences group dynamics in real-time, focusing on the concept of 'team flow' and its impact on collaborative efforts across various industries.
- The study introduces an innovative algorithm to capture individual brain activity, creating neural 'fingerprints' that blend enduring traits with transient states during social interactions.
- Through an experiment using EEG monitoring during a collaborative video game, the research reveals neurological mechanisms behind effective teamwork and cognitive adaptation to social dynamics.
- Aligned neural fingerprints among team members increase the likelihood of achieving deep concentration, suggesting the importance of neural pathway synchronization for optimal team performance.
- The research redefines collaboration by emphasizing the compatibility of cognitive and neurological profiles within teams, offering insights into brain synchronization and group effectiveness.
- Practical implications include strategies for forming groups with closely aligned neural fingerprints to enhance creativity, productivity, and success rates across various sectors.
- The study's findings could benefit high-stakes environments like healthcare, military, and sports through improved teamwork training programs based on brain alignments and team flow.
- Future studies aim to validate the long-term applicability of these insights in real-world settings, bridging the gap between controlled experiments and practical implementations.
- Interdisciplinary collaboration and external funding underscore the significance of this research in unlocking breakthroughs and reshaping how teams are constructed and optimized.
- By unraveling the link between brain activity and social interaction, this study offers a new framework for enhancing collaboration and decision-making processes across different contexts.
- The study marks a promising convergence of neuroscience and social needs, hinting at a future where effective collaboration is fostered through scientific insights and innovative approaches.
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The Nintendo Switch 2 will still cost $450 in the US, despite tariffs
- Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders in the US will start on April 24 at a price of $449.99, despite tariffs.
- Switch 2 accessories, including the Pro Controller and Joy-Cons, will experience a $5 price increase.
- Nintendo will not change the prices of the digital and physical versions of two launch-day games, Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza.
- The Trump administration's tariffs on international goods do not exempt video game consoles.
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Game Dev Digest — Issue #278 - Shaders, Tools, Sales and more
- The article covers topics such as game development tips, insights from Valve at GDC, the hidden web game market, and a marketing masterclass by Balatro publisher Playstack.
- It also features videos on creating magic eye illusions in games, building particle systems from scratch, and game design book recommendations.
- Additionally, there are tutorials on Unity prefab searching, porting games to mobile with Unity, and using compute shaders for vertex animation.
- The article discusses a spring sale on assets in the Unity Asset Store, flash sales with up to 70% off, and various asset bundles like GUI Galore.
- Ubisoft's colorblind simulation tool, Chroma, is highlighted for creating accessible content, while various Unity assets and open-source tools are featured.
- Unity Affiliate offers a sale on Distant Lands assets, and there is a spotlight on the co-op survival horror game echo//shredd.
- The article also mentions the game 'Call Of Dookie' with a demo available on Steam and invites readers to subscribe to the free weekly newsletter on GameDevDigest.com.
- Affiliate links are included in the post for which the author may receive compensation for purchases made through them.
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Federal Reserve Hint Fuels XRP $20 Price Speculation—Is It Possible?
- Ripple (XRP) has been mentioned in a circulating Federal Reserve document as part of the blockchains being considered for a FedNow integration.
- XRP has been tipped for a bullish run to $20 after the US Federal Reserve disclosed plans to integrate the Ripple network to boost its FedNow payment system.
- An analyst has predicted that XRP could hit $24 by the end of the year, positioning its market cap at $1.4 trillion.
- Other analysts have also expressed more optimistic predictions, with some estimating XRP could reach $50 in the next five years.
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Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders will start in the United States on April 24, and the price is not increasing
- Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders in the United States will begin on April 24 at a price of $449.99, with no increase in price.
- The accessories for the Switch 2, such as Joy-Con 2 controllers, Pro Controller, and Switch Camera, will have a slight price increase due to changes in market conditions.
- Joy-Con 2 controllers will now cost $94.99, the Pro Controller will be priced at $84.99, and the Switch Camera will cost $54.99.
- Nintendo suggests that further price adjustments may occur in the future depending on market conditions.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders Will Now Begin In Canada on April 24
- Preorders for the Nintendo Switch 2 will now begin in Canada and the United States on April 24.
- The delay in preorders is due to the assessment of potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions.
- The price of Nintendo Switch 2 remains the same, but certain accessories and games have increased in price due to tariffs.
- Customers who meet the criteria can register on the official website to receive an invite email for preordering.
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Johnson & Johnson: 15% of AI Use Cases Deliver 80% of Value
- Johnson & Johnson found that 10% to 15% of AI use cases deliver 80% of the value.
- The company is focusing on the highest-value projects and cutting the rest.
- The use cases delivering the most value include a generative AI copilot and an internal chatbot.
- Johnson & Johnson is also developing AI tools for drug discovery and supply chain risk mitigation.
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Will Alyssa’s Law Become Federal Legislation?
- Alyssa's Law, state-based legislation mandating silent panic alarms in schools, gained traction after a mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
- Since 2020, Alyssa's Law has been adopted by New Jersey, Florida, New York, Texas, Tennessee, Utah, and Oklahoma, with pending versions in 13 other states.
- Efforts are being made to establish a federal Alyssa's Law to standardize school safety measures across the country.
- Lauren Kravetz supports a federal law to avoid a patchwork of state laws and ensure uniformity in school safety.
- Proposed federal bills like the Alyssa Act and Safer Schools Act aim to incentivize and fund the implementation of silent panic alarms in schools.
- Concerns around adopting silent panic alarms include teacher preferences for physical panic buttons, cost implications, and lack of understanding of the technology.
- Kravetz emphasizes the importance of educating schools and public safety officials on the value and functionality of panic alarm systems.
- Collaboration between schools, 911 call centers, and first responders is crucial to effective emergency preparedness and response.
- Kravetz also discusses the involvement of federal agencies, integration strategies, and her predictions on the timeline for passing a federal Alyssa's Law.
- The push for Alyssa's Law at the federal level aims to ensure consistency in school safety measures and improve emergency response times nationwide.
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Hyundai protects buyers from Trump’s tariffs with assurance program
- Hyundai launches Assurance Program to protect buyers from Trump's auto tariffs.
- The program absorbs tariff-related costs by leveraging Hyundai's U.S. production.
- Hyundai's U.S. plants in Alabama and Georgia strengthen its tariff resilience.
- The Assurance Program and localized production ensure customer affordability amid trade uncertainties.
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