The Switch Lite is the cutest console we ever did see

And even though the Switch Lite has a smaller 5.5-inch screen, compared to the big Switch's 6.2-inch display, it's still immersive enough for epic games like Breath of the Wild. My main concern is how games with small on-screen text will appear, as it's already hard enough to get through some RPGs on the Switch.…

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How secure is DNA testing?

The more people plug their genes into a database, the more useful the service becomes for finding distant family or tracing one's ancestry. There are deeper implications too: medical research, investigating cold cases, adoptees locating their parents. 23andMe, which along with Ancestry has the largest genetic database of these companies, also has FDA approval to…

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Verizon will automatically opt Android customers into its anti-robocall app

From today, the company will auto-enroll eligible Android users to its Call Filter service. This will block high-risk calls outright, sending them to voicemail, and display calls from known spam as "Potential Spam" on their caller ID. You'll have the option to turn on blocking for these types of calls, as well as calls from…

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‘Fortnite’ just got a ‘Borderlands’ crossover

The crossover comes as part of the v10.20 update, adapting the gas station location in Fortnite's desert biome into a town realized with Borderlands' distinctive art style, full of bright colors and thick, comic book-inspired outlines. Oh, and Psycho and Claptrap are playable characters too -- if you're willing to pay, of course.Epic says that…

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The best consoles, games and accessories for students

The Jackbox Party Pack 4You might not know Jack, but he certainly knows how to throw a party. The Jackbox Party Pack 4 comes with five games built for multiple players -- Fibbage, Monster Seeking Monster, Survive the Internet, Bracketeering and Civic Doodle. All of them are playable with smartphones, meaning there's no need to…

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Nintendo Switch Lite: Our Hands-On First Impressions

What is the definitive Nintendo handheld? Ask around and you'll get a different answer each time. For me, the Nintendo DS Lite remains king, in all its stylish, small, sturdy-as-hell glory. It was the perfect pocket-sized revision to the chunky DS that allowed me to sneak Sonic Rush into my elementary math classes and zip…

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For These Sword-Wielding Warriors, Medieval Battles Live On

War photographers typically wear flak jackets in combat zones. While covering the Battle of the Nations in Serbia this May, Alessandro D’Angelo opted for a medieval-style tunic and hat—though chainmail and a helmet might have been more advisable. “When looking through a camera, you're not paying attention to flying axes or hissing swords," he says.It…

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Yelp Is Overhauling Its App to Emphasize Personalization

Elena Lacey; Getty ImagesYelp wants to know if you're a car owner who prefers jazz bars and Korean food or a vegan parent who loves going to the beach. No, Yelp isn’t expanding into online dating. It just wants to match you to restaurants (and other businesses) better. The company announced Tuesday it will begin…

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You’re Racing Toward a Wall. Should You Brake Hard—or Swerve?

Jerry Markland/Getty ImagesI know it was a long time ago, but there was this interesting discussion about stopping a car on an episode of Car Talk. Should you just brake as hard as possible or should you brake and weave back and forth? The idea is that by weaving back and forth you increase your…

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