Technology Editor
David Park covers the tech industry, startups, and digital innovation for the Journal American. Based in Silicon Valley for over a decade, he has tracked the rise of major tech companies and emerging platforms from their earliest stages. He holds a degree in Computer Science from Stanford University.
Gamers seeking longer playtime from their Nintendo Switch 2 can extend battery life by up to 100% using a $20 INIU portable charger from Amazon. With a 10,000mAh capacity and 4.5-star ratings from 75,000+ reviews, this compact power bank recharges the Switch 2 from 12% to 85% in under an hour—making
Capcom released the official Ingrid teaser trailer for Street Fighter 6 Season 3, teasing her dimensional powers and cryptic backstory. Fans await her gameplay debut and DLC release date, expected in late Spring.
Reddit is phasing out r/all, its once-dominant trending feed, replacing it with personalized Home feeds as part of a broader strategy to enhance user experience. The move coincides with new default privacy settings for users under 18, restricting profile visibility and follower access.
Retro Rewind, the nostalgic video rental store simulator on Steam, lets players replace in-game TV clips with their own videos. Here’s how to load classic films, trailers, and even VHS rips into the game’s retro TV screens—including a full walkthrough with technical steps.
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale 2026 has ended, but select TV deals remain live, including discounts on OLED, QLED, and smart TVs from brands like Samsung, TCL, and Hisense. Experts warn lingering deals may vanish quickly.
Google unveils Gemma 4, its first major update to open AI models in a year, featuring four optimized variants for local and mobile use. The company shifts to Apache 2.0 license, addressing developer licensing frustrations and enhancing accessibility.
Apple has at least four new devices—including updated HomePods, an Apple TV 4K, and a rumored 'HomePad'—ready for release but delayed by Siri’s AI upgrade timeline. The company’s push into smart home tech hinges on the completion of these software improvements, now expected in iOS 27.
Bandai Namco and Game Studio have released the story trailer for Echoes of Aincrad: Sword Art Online, alongside 42 minutes of gameplay footage and a 10-minute preview of the promotional film Sword Art Online: Unanswered//butterfly. The action RPG launches July 9 in Japan and July 10 worldwide on PS5
In a Nature study published January 2025, researchers used moiré superlattices in Sb2Te3/FeTe bilayers to image tunable superconducting gaps. The breakthrough reveals spatially modulated Cooper-pair densities, offering new pathways for quantum computing and energy-efficient electronics.
On April 1, 2026, game studios unveiled 30 elaborate pranks, from rideable horse controllers to AI-powered Xbox DNA splicing. Nintendo, Capcom, and Landfall led the charge with hilarious fakes.
Super Meat Boy 3D adapts the 2010 indie hit into a three-dimensional platformer, retaining the series’ signature precision and pace. While it captures the spirit of the original, frustrating perspective issues and uneven level design hold it back from greatness.
Speedrunner Niftski alleges the Any% world record holder averge11 conspired with moderators to ban input swapping, derailing his attempt to tie a human run with a theoretically perfect playthrough of Super Mario Bros. The sudden rule reversal—approved just months after initial approval—has ignited s
Gaming companies unleashed a wave of April Fool’s pranks—some hilarious, others bizarre—from AI-enhanced strategy games to a diabolical chicken boss in Diablo IV. But one joke stood out: Bubsy’s OnlyPaws account offering free ‘feet pics’ to fund a wildcat sanctuary.
Canon executive Go Tokura confirms the camera giant does not restrict third-party lens makers like Sigma from developing full-frame RF mount lenses. The lack of third-party autofocus options isn't Canon's doing—it's up to Sigma to bridge the gap in the RF ecosystem.
Activision’s Black Ops 7 celebrates 4/20 with a real Dave Chappelle-inspired pack, but fans criticize scaled-back content. Meanwhile, Taito uncovers a rare arcade crane game and Tomb Raider skins receive long-overdue fixes.
The U.S. Patent Office has issued a 'non-final Office action' rejecting all claims in Nintendo’s contentious '397' patent, a move that could dismantle the company’s legal assault on Pocketpair’s Palworld. The decision marks another setback in Nintendo’s aggressive patent strategy, which critics call
AMD’s FSR 5 'Scarlet Cortex' introduces groundbreaking AI-driven neural rendering to Radeon RX 9000 GPUs, enhancing lighting, materials, and reflections in real time without altering artistic intent. Expected in Q2 2026, this technology adapts dynamically to each game’s visual style using embedded A
Nintendo’s official FAQ for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream confirms a 70 Mii limit per island, no Handheld Mode Boost support, and social media sharing guidelines ahead of its April 16, 2026 launch.
South Korean game developer SHIFT UP has fully acquired UNBOUND, the Tokyo-based studio founded by Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami in 2022. The deal merges two powerhouse teams behind titles like Stellar Blade and Goddess of Victory: NIKKE.
Today’s Wordle #1747 answer is FIZZY, a 5-letter word starting with F and featuring a double Z. Get hints, strategies, and the full solution for April 1, 2026.