It's almost time to pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2, now that we finally know how much it'll cost, when it comes out, some of the games it's getting, and the fact that you can use the new Joy-Con as a mouse, even on top of your pants. The Nintendo Switch 2 costs $450, it comes out on June 5, and pre-orders are set to go live on Wednesday, April 9. If you're pre-ordering from a third-party retailer, your best bet is to make an extra cup of coffee that morning and get your clicking fingers ready an exact time for pre-orders to activate hasn't been announced yet, but it'll likely be around 9AM ET, as these things often are. If you're ordering directly from Nintendo, things will work a little differently. Nintendo's US and Canada purchasing site asks interested customers to register to receive an emailed invitation to order the Switch 2. These invites will start going out on May 8, giving each recipient 72 hours to complete their purchase. The fine print clarifies that invites will be sent first to people who meet the following criteria as of April 2, 2025: They've purchased any Nintendo Switch Online membership They've had any paid NSO membership for a minimum of 12 months They've opted in to share gameplay data and have logged at least 50 hours of total play time Registrants who fit these criteria will be included in the priority group and receive email invites in the initial batches. All other hopeful customers will get in line on a first-come, first-served basis behind them. The UK pre-order guidelines are similar. On the negative side, this means folks who have opted out of Nintendo's data-sharing program or never used NSO will be lumped in with the non-priority group, even if they've played their Switch every day for the past eight years. This also makes it harder for non-playing people to pre-order a Switch 2 from Nintendo as a surprise for a friend or family member. That's a bummer. On the positive side, this seems to be Nintendo's attempt to thwart scalpers, and it should be an effective roadblock. It'll simply be harder for profit hunters to receive the initial batch of Switch 2 consoles directly from Nintendo, which should curtail the influx of price-jacked resales at least a little bit, and at least for a little while. On the most positive side, this is a nice, unexpected benefit for people with a track record of actually playing the Switch. Sure, the benefit is simply enabling them to more easily spend their money on Nintendo products, but as far as capitalistic ploys go, this one's pretty kind. That said, retailers including Gamestop, Walmart and Best Buy won't have these restrictions on pre-orders, so things should operate as usual there. This means you won't have to prove you're a Real Gamer in order to pre-order a Switch 2 from a third-party store, but neither will the scalpers. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/nintendo/nintendo-is-prioritizing-switch-online-subscribers-in-its-switch-2-pre-orders-171645498.html?src=rss

Last spring, Ooni debuted the dual-zone Koda 2 Max outdoor oven that can cook lots of things, including pizzas up to 20 inches. Now the company is expanding the gas-powered Koda line with the new Koda 2 and Koda 2 Pro. Like the Max, these two models feature Ooni's latest burners, improved heat efficiency, a more resilient stone and compatibility with the Ooni Connect Digital Temperature Hub. The Koda 2 Pro will be the midrange option in Ooni's revamped gas-burning lineup. The oven can accommodate pizzas up to 18 inches thanks to 30 percent larger capacity than the Koda 16. The Koda 2 Pro offers a temperature range of 320-950 degrees Fahrenheit, which gives you the ability to sear, roast and bake in addition to the intense heat needed for pizzas. Twin gas burners are equipped with Ooni's G2 tech for improved heat distribution thanks to a powerful tapered flame. While you're cooking, the Koda 2 Pro has a glass visor that helps keep heat inside while also giving you a clear view of your progress. The Ooni Connect Digital Temperature Hub puts a clearly visible display on the front of the oven, and its food probes can keep tabs on things like meat and fish. What's more, this device has Bluetooth connectivity, which can send temperature updates to your phone. Session logs are stored in the Ooni app, where you'll find recipes, tips and other useful info. Ooni's Koda 2 Ooni The Koda 2 is the smallest option in Ooni's overhauled gas-only line. It's only 33 pounds, which the company says makes it portable enough for camping, tailgates and cookouts. And since the Koda 2 can also hit 950 degrees Fahrenheit, you can cook pro-level pizza in about a minute. This model is also equipped with the newest G2 burners for maximum efficiency and the 14-inch cooking area is larger than that of the previous comparable model, the Koda 12. What's more, the Koda 2 is compatible with the Ooni Connect smart hub, but it doesn't come in the box like the Koda 2 Pro and Koda 2 Max. The extra purchase will cost you $99. The Koda 2 is available now for $449 while the Koda 2 Pro will be available May 1 for $749. Those prices are $150 more than the existing Koda 12 and Koda 16 models. And for the first time, Ooni ovens will be available in something other than the company's trademark Foundry Black. You'll also be able to choose a Slate Blue option with these new models. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/home/kitchen-tech/ooni-debuts-koda-2-and-koda-2-pro-pizza-ovens-with-new-burners-and-bluetooth-smarts-170056892.html?src=rss

It looks like the Nintendo Switch 2 is sticking with a basic UI, and I'm livid

Deltarune appeared at the Nintendo Switch 2 launch event with a Chapter 3 and 4 release date.

Blumhouses record-breaking horror phenomenon returns with Five Nights at Freddys 2, plunging audiences into a new chapter of animatronic terror. Based on Scott Cawthons blockbuster game series, the sequel is directed by Emma Tammi (The Wind, Blood Moon), continuing the spine-chilling story.Following the success of the first filmthe highest-grossing horror movie of 2023this installment raises the stakes. This time, there will be no second chances.The post Five Nights at Freddys 2 Official Teaser appeared first on Vfxexpress.

Work is full of potential rejection. Ask a colleague for a favor, and they may refuse. Apply for a job, and you may not get it. Seek a promotion, and you may be passed over. Submit a proposal to a client, and it may not be accepted.One key part of success is to be willing to learn from these failures, rather than to be paralyzed by them. Yet, you may find it hard to get over a rejection. Before you can learn anything from a failure, you first have to get beyond the emotions associated with rejection.Dealing with rejection sensitivityThe first question you have to ask is whether a particular rejection is bothering you, or whether rejection in general is a problem. A long line of research suggests that some people have a high level of rejection sensitivity. There is even a measure of rejection sensitivity called the Rejection Sensitivity Questionnaire. This measure asks you to consider a variety of situations in which you ask for something from another person. You rate both the level of anxiety or concern you might experience in that situation as well as the degree to which you expect someone would accept or reject your request. People high in rejection sensitivity get quite anxious when faced with the possibility of rejection and may also expect that their requests will be rejected. Rejection sensitivity may be a reaction people develop to feelings of rejection by key loved ones when growing up.If you generally have anxiety about rejection, then it can hamper you in the workplace. You may avoid asking for things you need or pursuing new opportunities. You may also react with fear or anger when you feel like others are rejecting you. You might also take criticism of a project or your performance as a personal rejection rather than as feedback that provides an opportunity for you to improve.If youre sensitive to rejection in general, then you have ingrained a set of habits that probably will not go away on their own. This sensitivity is going to affect both your work and personal life, and so its worth addressing. A good therapist can be a valuable part of the process of understanding the source of your anxiety and expectation of rejection and help you to develop strategies to help you handle future situations more effectively.Dealing with a specific painful rejectionEven if youre not a rejection-sensitive person, you may still find a particular rejection at work hard to handle. Perhaps you had a trusted friend or colleague who has now turned your back on you. Maybe a longtime client has decided to work with someone else. You might have applied for a job that you really wanted and lost out to another candidate.Of course, nobody should expected to get over a rejection immediately. Rejection stings, and that pain can last for a while. Sleep is an important part of your ability to deal with difficult emotions, so getting several good nights sleep can help you move past a painful rejection.If theres a specific rejection that stays with you, it probably reflects a significant loss for you that is worth understanding. You might be prone to avoid thinking about rejections, but it can be helpful to write about them. That writing can help you to get the thoughts outside of yourself, which can be healing. In addition, it may help you to understand the source of the loss. Perhaps you feel betrayed by someone you trusted. It might be that the rejection affects something that is part of your self-concept. The rejection might feel like it is closing off a career or life path that you were invested in. If writing about the rejection doesnt help, you might benefit from working with a counselor or therapist.Career success ultimately requires that you put yourself in situations in which you could face rejection. Not only that, its virtually impossible to do anything of significance without being rejected often. That means you must develop strategies to learn to accept rejections, to analyze them so that you learn how to be more effective in the future, and to continue to try difficult things that might lead to additional rejections in the future.

As the deadline to strike a deal over TikTok approaches this week, President Donald Trump has signaled that he is confident his administration can broker an agreement with ByteDance, the social media apps China-based parent company.Speaking with reporters on Air Force One late Sunday, Trump said that theres tremendous interest in TikTok. He added that he would like to see TikTok remain alive. The presidents comments came less than one week before an April deadline requiring ByteDance to divest or face a ban in the United States.We have a lot of potential buyers, Trump said.Trump also said that the administration is dealing with China who also want it because they may have something to do with it. Last week, Trump said he wouldconsider a reduction in tariffson China if that countrys government approves a sale of TikToks operations in the U.S.Questions about the fate of the popular video sharing app have continued to linger since a law requiring ByteDances divestment took effect on January 19. After taking office, Trump gave TikTok a 75-day reprieve by signing an executive order that delayed enforcement of the statute until April 5.During his first term, Trump tried to ban TikTok on national security grounds, which was halted by the courts before his administration negotiated a sale of the platform that eventually failed to materialize. He changed his position on the popular app during last years presidential election and has credited the platform with helping him win more young voters.I won the young vote by 36 points. Republicans generally dont do very well with the young vote, he said Sunday. I think a lot of it could have been TikTok.Trump has said that the deadline on a TikTok deal could be extended further if needed. He previously proposed terms in which the U.S. would have a 50% stake in a joint venture. The administration hasnt provided details on what that type of deal would entail.TikTok and ByteDance have not publicly commented on the talks. Its also unclear if ByteDance has changed its position on selling TikTok, which it said early last year it does not plan to do.What will happen on April 5?If TikTok is not sold to an approved buyer by April 5, the original law that bans it nationwide would once again go into effect. However, the deadline for the executive order doesnt appear to be set in stone and the president has reiterated it could be extended further if needed.Trumps order came a few days after theSupreme Court unanimously upheld a federal lawthat required ByteDance to divest or be banned in January. The day after the ruling, TikTok went dark for U.S. users and came back online after Trump vowed to stall the ban.The decision to keep TikTok alive through an executive order has received some scrutiny, but it has not faced a legal challenge in court.Who wants to buy TikTok?Although its unclear if ByteDance plans to sell TikTok, several potential bidders have come forward in the past few months.Aides for Vice President JDVance, who was tapped to oversee a potential deal,have reached out to some parties, such as the artificial intelligence startup Perplexity AI, to get additional details about their bids, according to a person familiar with the matter. In January, Perplexity AI presented ByteDancewith a merger proposalthat would combine Perplexitys business with TikToks U.S. operation.Other potential bidders include a consortium organized by billionaire businessman Frank McCourt, which recently recruited Reddit cofounderAlexis Ohanian as a strategicadviser. Investors in the consortium say theyve offered ByteDance $20 billion in cash for TikToks U.S. platform. And if successful, they plan to redesign the popular app with blockchain technology they say will provide users with more control over their online data.Jesse Tinsley, the founder of the payroll firm Employer.com, says he too has organized a consortium, which includes the CEO of the video game platform Roblox, and is offering ByteDance more than $30 billion for TikTok.Trump said in January thatMicrosoft was also eyeing the popular app. Other interested parties include Trumps former Treasury secretary Steve Mnuchin and Rumble, the video site popular with some conservatives and far-right groups. In a post on X last March, Rumble said it was ready to join a consortium of parties interested in purchasing TikTok and serving as a tech partner for the company.Sarah Parvini, AP technology writer

Photo Credit: Samsung Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE series is offered in grey, light blue and silver shades HighlightsSamsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE series tablets run on Android 15-based One UI 7Both tablets have 13-megapixel rear cameras, 12-megapixel selfie shootersThe Galaxy Tab S10 FE series tablets are compatible with the S PenAdvertisementSamsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE series was launched in select global markets, including India, on Wednesday. The lineup includes the Galaxy Tab S10 FE and Tab S10 FE+, which are available in Wi-Fi and 5G options. The tablets are powered by in-houseExynos 1580 chipsets paired with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of onboard storage. They ship with Android 15-based One UI 7 and haveIP68-rated dust and water-resistant builds. The Galaxy Tab S10 FE tablets are equipped with several AI features as well, like Google's Circle to Search, Object Eraser, Solve Math, and Best Face.Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Series Price in India, AvailabilitySamsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE price in India for the Wi-Fi version startsat Rs. 42,999 for the 8GB + 128GB option, while the 12GB + 256GB variant is priced Rs. 53,999. The 5G version is listed at Rs. 50,999 and Rs. 61,999 for the 8GB + 128GB and 12GB + 256GB RAM and storage configurations, respectively.Meanwhile, the price of the Wi-Fi option of theSamsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ is marked at Rs. 55,999 for the8GB + 128GB variant and Rs. 65,999 for the 12GB + 256GB option. The 5G version of the tablet costs Rs. 63,999 for the 8GB + 128GB variant, whereas the 12GB + 256GB option is priced at Rs. 73,999.TheSamsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE series is available for purchase in the country via the Samsung India website and both tablets are offered in Grey, Light Blue, and Silver colour options.Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Series Features, SpecificationsThe vanilla Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE sports a 10.9-inchWUXGA+ (1,440x2,304 pixels)TFT LCD screen with up to 90Hz refresh rate, up to 800 nits of high brightness level, and Vision Booster support. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ carries a 13.1-inch display. Both tablets come withExynos 1580 SoC with support for up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of inbuilt storage. It supports storage expansion to up to 2TB via a microSD card. They run on Android 15 with One UI 7 skin on top out-of-the-box.For optics, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE series get a 13-megapixel main rear camera sensor at the back, and a 12-megapixel sensor paired with an ultrawide angle lens at the front for selfies and video calls. They are compatible with the S Pen but they do not ship with it. They have dual speaker units and have an IP68 rating for dust and splash resistance.BothSamsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE and Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ are equipped with several AI-backed features like Google's Circle to Search. Productivity tools likeSamsung Notes include features like Solve Math and Handwriting Help, which are said to help with quick calculations and tidy notes. The Book Cover Keyboard for the tablets has a dedicatedGalaxy AI Key which can launch the customisable AI assistant with a single tap. The tablets support AI-based imaging and video editing tools like Object Eraser, Best Face and Auti Trim as well.TheSamsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE and Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ pack 8,000mAh and 10,090mAh batteries respectively, with 45W wired fast charging support. Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, and a USB Type-C port. For security, they have a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. They also feature Samsung Knox security.The baseSamsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE model measures254.3 x 165.8 x 6.0mm in size. Its Wi-Fi edition weighs 497g, while the 5G variant weighs 500g. The Plus version has dimensions of300.6 x 194.7 x 6.0mm, while its Wi-Fi and 5G options weigh 664g and 668g, respectively.Affiliate links may be automatically generated - see our ethics statement for details.KEY SPECSNEWSDisplay 10.90-inchFront Camera 12-megapixelResolution 1440x2340 pixelsRAM 8GBOS Android 15Storage 256GBRear Camera 13-megapixelBattery Capacity 8000mAhMore Samsung TabletsKEY SPECSNEWSDisplay 13.10-inchFront Camera 12-megapixelResolution 1440x2304 pixelsRAM 8GBOS Android 15Storage 128GBRear Camera 13-megapixelBattery Capacity 10090mAhMore Samsung Tablets For the latest tech news and reviews, follow Gadgets 360 on X, Facebook, WhatsApp, Threads and Google News. For the latest videos on gadgets and tech, subscribe to our YouTube channel. If you want to know everything about top influencers, follow our in-house Who'sThat360 on Instagram and YouTube. Sucharita Ganguly Sucharita is a writer with Gadgets 360 and is mostly found playing with her cat in her free time. She has previously worked at breakingnewsdesks across organizations. Powered by coffee, The Beatles, Bowie, and her newfound love for BTS, she aims to work towards contributing to a better media environment for women and queer folk. More Related Stories