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My 4 favorite Nintendo Switch games that got upgrades for the Switch 2
If you're holding off on getting a Nintendo Switch 2 because you think that Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza are the only two games you can play right now, you're mistaken (although, you definitely need to play both of those games). In fact, there are a lot of games you can play on the new handheld, including the best titles from the original Nintendo Switch generation -- and with better visuals than ever before. That's because Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch 2 upgrades for a slate of its most popular Switch games. Can you upgrade your Switch 1 game for the Switch 2 for free? While you can upgrade some Switch games for free, others require you to purchase a Switch 2 upgrade pack, though these upgrades are much cheaper than a typical video game.
OpenAI announces ChatGPT agent for web browsing
On Thursday, OpenAI announced ChatGPT agent, a tool that's capable of navigating the web and performing tasks on your behalf. As teased in an X post before the livestream, ChatGPT agent combines the autonomous capabilities of its Operator agent and the reasoning intelligence of its Deep Research tool. OpenAI's Operator, which launched in January as preview mode to ChatGPT Pro users, could scroll, click, and type on the web but had limitations and never saw a widespread release. Deep research is another type of agent that can search the web and compile information on the user's behalf, but it couldn't take actions beyond that. The launch of OpenAI's new web browsing agent effectively combines both tools.
Queer dating app Taimi just launched two new features for making IRL connections
Taimi is an LGBTQ dating app, and though it's had its share of controversies on Reddit (mainly unicorn hunters, dead profiles, and cishet dudes posing as queer women), it's become popular in the last few years, with 28 million downloads according to its press release. On market intelligence service AppMagic, Taimi is a top 5 dating app to boot. Still, in 2025, daters are wary of dating apps more than ever. Now, Taimi is encouraging users to get off the app and into real-world queer spaces. The company released two brand-new features to help facilitate meetups in real life.
Ditch your Apple AirPods -- score 20 off the Nothing Ear (a) wireless earbuds with ChatGPT
SAVE 20: As of July 17, get the Nothing Ear (a) wireless earbuds for 89 at Amazon, down from their usual price of 109. If you want a good pair of earbuds, there are tons you could choose from. Apple, Samsung, and Bose are some great options to name a few. But if you want something more innovative that has multiple uses while still delivering great sound, it might be time to try the Nothing Ear (a) wireless earbuds, especially since you can get them for a discounted price right now. As of July 17, get the Nothing Ear (a) wireless earbuds for 89 at Amazon, down from their usual price of 109.
Save nearly 500 on this massive 100-inch Hisense TV at Amazon
As of July 17, get the Hisense 100" Class U7 Series ULED 4K TV for 1,399.99, If you're looking to turn watching TV or catching a movie into a more theater-like experience, you have options. Sure, you don't need a huge screen to enhance a great flick or an engrossing series, but it certainly does help. And if you're ready to take the plunge, Amazon has you covered with a fantastic deal on a Hisense TV that'll turn any room into a theater. As of July 17, get the Hisense 100" Class U7 Series ULED 4K TV for 1,399.99,
Score 200 off this 75-inch Hisense smart TV at Amazon
SAVE 200: As of July 17, get the Hisense 75" Class QD7 Series Mini-LED 4K TV for 599.99, down from its usual price of 799.99 at Amazon. Ready to bring a new TV home? Whether you're looking to enhance the way you watch your favorite movies and TV shows or you want a display to enjoy new video games on, you can't go wrong with a discounted screen. And right now you can get an especially sweet deal on a large TV that can take center stage in your home and shine wherever you put it. As of July 17, get the Hisense 75" Class QD7 Series Mini-LED 4K TV for 599.99, down from its usual price of 799.99 at Amazon. This 4K smart TV boasts a native 144Hz refresh rate and a Mini LED screen with up to 500 nits of peak brightness.
Uber partners with Lucid to bring 20,000 robotaxis to the streets, with a U.S. launch in 2026
Uber has announced a multi-million dollar partnership with U.S. electric vehicle maker Lucid and robotics company Nuro. The three companies plan to deploy at least 20,000 robotaxis "in dozens of markets around the world" over the next six years, starting in a major U.S. city in 2026. The ride-share app announced the news on Thursday, saying that the Lucid vehicles will be owned and operated by Uber or its third-party fleet partners. The vehicles, which will be equipped with technology developed by Nuro, will be available to riders "exclusively" via the Uber platform, as per the company's press release. As a part of the deal, Uber is investing 300 million in Lucid and an undisclosed -- but "significant" -- amount in Nuro, according to the Financial Times.
Scale AI cuts 200 employees on the heels of Meta investment
AI data-labeling company Scale AI is laying off 200 employees, following a dramatic month with Meta. Scale AI is cutting 14 percent of its workforce, and will also end work with 500 global contractors, Bloomberg reported. This comes after Scale AI received 14.3 billion of investment from Meta and simultaneously lost its CEO Alexandr Wang to Meta's superintelligence group as part of the deal. According to an internal memo from Scale AI's interim CEO Jason Droege viewed by Bloomberg, the layoffs are due to its data labeling business scaling too quickly, which led to bureaucracy and "unhelpful confusion about the team's mission." The memo also cited "shifts in market demand."
The Eufy C10 robot vacuum is still at its lowest-ever price after Prime Day
SAVE 250: As of July 17, the Eufy C10 robot vacuum is on sale for 229.99 at Amazon. This is 52% off its list price of 479.99 and marks its lowest-ever price. If you're feeling like you may have missed your chance to score a robot vacuum on sale during Prime Day, Amazon thankfully still has a few models available sporting some excellent discounts. One of our favorites that has caught our eye is the Eufy C10 robot vacuum, which is still at its lowest-ever price. The Eufy C10 robot vacuum is usually listed for 479.99, but it's currently marked down to 229.99.
Roblox introduces age verification for teens
Roblox is a popular digital space for kids and teens to congregate while playing their favorite video game, or in the platform's parlance, experience. Now teens ages 13 to 17 who want to access a special feature designed to make those hangouts even more fun will have to verify their age via a video selfie. Roblox announced the new requirement Thursday as part of a slate of safety and privacy measures. Once Roblox estimates the user's age -- via the AI-powered age verification product Persona -- and assigns a qualifying age group to their account, it allows them to take advantage of the new feature, called "Trusted Connections." Teen users can add each other as Trusted Connections, which allows them to communicate via voice and chat without filters.