Nintendo Switch Sales Surpass 4.7 Million

From PC Mag: Everyone working at Nintendo will have a big smile on their face right now due to the successful launch of the Switch hybrid console. And those smiles will be even bigger today as hardware sales close in on five million units.

As reported by IGN, the latest financial result released by...

Niantic CEO blames Pokemon Go Fest mess on mobile carriers

From CNET: The first Pokemon Go Fest in Chicago on Saturday was a hot mess -- like Charizard hot.

Who's to blame? Niantic CEO John Hanke said software problems prevented some players from being able to connect to the game, but the biggest issue was congested mobile networks.

Pokemon Go Fest was...

Waze arrives on Android Auto

From The Verge: For some time now, you’ve been able to click the main “Maps” button on Android Auto and get a screen that lets you select an alternate navigation app. Before today, the only real option there was Google Maps. Now, Waze has launched for Android Auto, so if you prefer it to Google Maps...

HP's desktops get a down-low makeover with new CPUs, webcams

From CNET: HP is quietly updating its Pavilion All-in-One desktop series with new 24- and 27-inch models that include newer CPUs, a thinner design and a pop-up webcam that can be pushed out of sight for privacy.

The new HP Pavilion All-in-One desktops are part of HP's back-to-school push. According...

Alphabet, even with record EU fine, remains a money machine

From CNET: Alphabet, the parent of Google and one of the most powerful companies in the world, is fighting a big antitrust battle in Europe and other fronts. Even so, it's still a cash cow.

Last month, the European Commission for the first time called Google's search engine a monopoly and fined the...

Microsoft Sees Xbox Hardware Revenue Drop 29 Percent

From PC Mag: Late last week, Microsoft revealed it FY17 Q4 results, ending June 30, 2017. For the gaming division specifically, there's both good and bad news, and some clear feedback for Microsoft regarding how it handles gaming hardware announcements and launches.

Let's start with the good news...

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