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Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, passed in 1996 as part of the Telecommunications Act, has become a political lightning rod in recent years. The law shields online platforms from liability for user-generated content while allowing moderation in good faith. Lawmakers including Sens. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and Dick Durbin, D-Ill., now seek to sunset Section 230 by 2027 in order to spur a renegotiation of its provisions. The senators are expected to hold a press event before April 11 about a bill to start a timer on reforming or replacing Section 230, according to reports. If no agreement is reached by the deadline Section 230 would cease to be law. The debate over the law centers on balancing accountability for harmful content with the risks of censorship and stifled innovation. As a legal scholar, I see dramatic potential effects if Section 230 were to be repealed, with some platforms and websites blocking any potentially controversial content. Imagine Reddit with no critical comments or TikTok stripped of political satire. The law that built the internet Section 230, often described as “the 26 words that created the internet,” arose in response to a 1995 ruling penalizing platforms for moderating content. The key provision of the law, (c)(1), states that “no provider or user of an interactive computer service shall be treated as the publisher or speaker of any information provided by another information content provider.” This immunizes platforms such as Facebook and Yelp from liability for content posted by users. Importantly, Section 230 does not offer blanket immunity. It does not shield platforms from liability related to federal criminal law, intellectual property infringement, sex trafficking or where platforms codevelop unlawful content. At the same time, Section 230 allows platform companies to moderate content as they see fit, letting them block harmful or offensive content that is permitted by the First Amendment. Some critics argue that the algorithms social media platforms use to feed content to users are a form of content creation and should be outside the scope of Section 230 immunity. In addition, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr has signaled a more aggressive stance toward Big Tech, advocating for a rollback of Section 230’s protections to address what he perceives as biased content moderation and censorship. Censorship and the moderation dilemma Opponents warn that repealing Section 230 could lead to increased censorship, a flood of litigation and a chilling effect on innovation and free expression. Section 230 grants complete immunity to platforms for third-party activities regardless of whether the challenged speech is unlawful, according to a February 2024 report from the Congressional Research Service. In contrast, immunity via the First Amendment requires an inquiry into whether the challenged speech is constitutionally protected. Without immunity, platforms could be treated as publishers and held liable for defamatory, harmful or illegal content their users post. Platforms could adopt a more cautious approach, removing legally questionable material to avoid litigation. They could also block potentially controversial content, which could leave less space for voices of marginalized people. MIT management professor Sinan Aral warned, “If you repeal Section 230, one of two things will happen. Either platforms will decide they don’t want to moderate anything, or platforms will moderate everything.” The overcautious approach, sometimes called “collateral censorship,” could lead platforms to remove a broader swath of speech, including lawful but controversial content, to protect against potential lawsuits. Yelp’s general counsel noted that without Section 230, platforms may feel forced to remove legitimate negative reviews, depriving users of critical information. Corbin Barthold, a lawyer with the nonprofit advocacy organization TechFreedom, warned that some platforms might abandon content moderation to avoid liability for selective enforcement. This would result in more online spaces for misinformation and hate speech, he wrote. However, large platforms would likely not choose this route to avoid backlash from users and advertisers. A legal minefield Section 230(e) currently preempts most state laws that would hold platforms liable for user content. This preemption maintains a uniform legal standard at the federal level. Without it, the balance of power would shift, allowing states to regulate online platforms more aggressively. Some states could pass laws imposing stricter content moderation standards, requiring platforms to remove certain types of content within defined time frames or mandating transparency in content moderation decisions. Conversely, some states may seek to limit moderation efforts to preserve free speech, creating conflicting obligations for platforms that operate nationally. Litigation outcomes could also become inconsistent as courts across different jurisdictions apply varying standards to determine platform liability. The lack of uniformity would make it difficult for platforms to establish consistent content moderation practices, further complicating compliance efforts. The chilling effect on expression and innovation would be especially pronounced for new market entrants. While major players such as Facebook and YouTube might be able to absorb the legal pressure, smaller competitors could be forced out of the market or rendered ineffective. Small or midsize businesses with a website could be targeted by frivolous lawsuits. The high cost of compliance could deter many from entering the market. Reform without ruin The nonprofit advocacy group Electronic Frontier Foundation warned, “The free and open internet as we know it couldn’t exist without Section 230.” The law has been instrumental in fostering the growth of the internet by enabling platforms to operate without the constant threat of lawsuits over user-generated content. Section 230 also lets platforms organize and tailor user-generated content. The potential repeal of Section 230 would fundamentally alter this legal landscape, reshaping how platforms operate, increasing their exposure to litigation and redefining the relationship between the government and online intermediaries. Daryl Lim is a professor of law and associate dean for research and innovation at Penn State. This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article.

Studio NiCHE in Malta has unveiled its newest project, converting a historic karrejja—a narrow, often vaulted passageway characteristic of 16th-century Maltese architecture—into an amazing 28-square-meter (301-square-foot) studio that blends history with innovation. Named The Blue Room, this compact apartment is a component of a newly finished luxury guesthouse. Designed by Martina Fenech Adami, it cleverly showcases how micro-living can be both chic and sustainable. The studio apartment is located within a 16th-century building, preserving its original limestone exterior while adopting a bold and modern identity. Instead of rebuilding entirely, Studio NiCHE opted to conserve the existing structure, thereby significantly reducing the project’s overall carbon footprint, which is commendable. “Sustainability starts with what’s already there,” said Fenech Adami. Designer: Studio NiCHE Within the apartment, a deliberate diagonal floor pattern guides the eye, creating the illusion of a larger space. This diagonal design also enhances the flow and functionality of the compact area. Space-efficient custom joinery was implemented, enabling the integration of a modern kitchen, a hidden sleeping nook, and concealed storage into a seamless design. “It’s about opening up perceived volume, not adding square meters,” said Fenech Adami. The sleeping area is slightly elevated above the living space and concealed by a draw curtain, creating a clear separation between the two connected zones. While, a foldable futon-style bed allows the area to be easily transformed for various activities, such as entertaining, yoga, or home workouts. The kitchen features a sleek breakfast bar that overlooks the terrace, enhancing the home’s sense of space, light, and volume. The space is adorned with mirrors, including a mirrored backsplash in the kitchen, that reflect light throughout the interior, making the compact living space feel open and bright. The small bathroom is decorated with a red glass mosaic, transforming it into a playful and light-filled chamber. The interior features a colorful palette with minimalist themes, using blue and limestone beige to echo Malta’s coastal hues and vibrant red accents for contrast. The exposed concrete ceiling, though raw and textural, contrasts with the interior’s refined elegance. The 10-square-meter (107-square-foot) outdoor terrace features a custom limestone planter replacing a traditional balustrade, merging greenery with architecture and creating a buffer from urban surroundings. Completed in under three months, The Blue Room focused on precise fabrication of bespoke furnishings. This unique micro-apartment, designed for short stays, offers a compact and contemplative living space, blending minimalist design with functional elegance in a quietly radical manner. “The Blue Room is a celebration of possibility within constraint,” concluded Fenech Adami. This beautiful home is proof of how thoughtfully designed living spaces can enhance and elevate our lifestyle, improving our standard of living. The post A 16th Century Maltese Passageway Was Revived & Transformed Into A Chic Sustainable Micro Apartment first appeared on Yanko Design.

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Macworld After a week of fears, uncertainty, and doubt, President Trump dropped a surprise on Saturday that will be music to Tim Cook’s ears: All of Apple’s products are exempt from the 125 percent tariffs placed this week on China imports. That follows a 90-day pause on tariffs on all other countries. The exemption covers a wide variety of tech products, including smartphones, laptops, hard drives, and, processors, as well as headphones and smart speakers. That’s basically everything Apple sells, with the possible exception of some accessories such as Apple Pencil and Magic Mouse. For now, it seems that it will be business as usual at Apple Park, with no immediate concern of rising prices. However, the situation could change at any moment. Just this week, Trump raised tariffs, paused tariffs, threatened more tariffs, took aim at TSMC by threatening a 100 percent tax, and exempted basically anything with a microchip. So Apple’s reprieve may be temporary. Trump’s moves have been unpredictable—including Saturday’s exemption—so it’s unclear what could happen next. For example, a 20 percent “fentanyl” tariff seemingly remains on China’s imports for all products, and U.S. commerce secretary Howard Lutnick said smartphones and other consumer electronics may still be hit with separate tariffs. So, Trump could decide to levy further tariffs or alter the list of exempted products. But for now, the fears around price hikes, especially with the iPhone 17 just months away, have calmed.

The fabled Apple Glass continues to be in development, with augmented reality glasses still a top priority for CEO Tim Cook to produce.Optimistic renders of what Apple Glass could look like - Image Credit: AppleInsiderHeadset initiatives like the Apple Vision Pro are a gradual step towards smaller, lighter smart glasses that provide augmented reality experiences to the user. This future concept is rumored to be in development at Apple, under the name of Apple Glass.While the Apple Vision Pro has had a relatively shaky start, CEO Tim Cook is still very much interested in producing Apple Glass. He's wanted the product to be created for over a decade. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Kojima Productions’ Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is a lot of things, incorporating elements of walking sims, stealth, open-world exploration, crafting, and more. However, combat is also a core aspect, which extends to the boss fights. Based on gameplay footage thus far, players will have their hands full with the more challenging B.T. If that’s what they’re after, of course. Those who want to focus on the narrative or aren’t as skilled at combat can select an option to “clear” the fight without actually beating the boss, as revealed on the latest Koji10 radio broadcast (translation via Genki on Twitter). It’s available in the Game Over screen below “Continue.” When selected, players can view “image and text descriptions” of the battle before continuing on their merry way. Whether this is only on Easy difficulty or available throughout remains to be seen, alongside the impact on unlocking Trophies (assuming any require defeating bosses). Death Stranding 2: On the Beach launches on June 26th for PS5. Director Hideo Kojima recently announced that development is 95 percent complete, so expect more details and a “gone gold” announcement in the coming days. Hideo Kojima says Death Stranding 2 will have a new special feature to help players who are not so experienced at action games clear boss fights!For boss battles in DS2 (presumably in easy mode) there will be an extra option on the game over screen below the “continue” option.… pic.twitter.com/qHOLfSBofx— Genki✨ (@Genki_JPN) April 11, 2025

html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd" A promo for Howler, showing the range of other features in the digital painting app. Howler 2023 is now free, and developer Dan Ritchie is raising money to make the current version freeware. The creator of versatile digital digital painting, animation and video processing tool Howler has made Howler 2023 free to download.Developer Dan Ritchie now aims to raise $3,000 to release the current version as freeware. An idiosyncratic natural media paint package with a lot of unexpected features Originally released over 20 years ago, Howler – originally Project Dogwaffle – is an idiosyncratic, inexpensive digital painting and content creation tool.Its core strength is natural media painting, but it also features basic 3D rendering capabilities, primarily for landscapes and foliage, and animation features including a timeline, onion skinning, frame repair, retiming, and an exposure sheet for lip sync animation. Developer Dan Ritchie himself comes from a 3D background, having worked at pioneering broadcast VFX firm Foundation Imaging on Star Trek: Voyager. He later began developing plugins for LightWave, some of which were integrated into Howler. Ritchie comments that “throughout its life, Howler has been more than just software — it’s been a canvas for natural media painting, a robust toolset for animation with features like onion skinning and keyframing, and a powerhouse for image editing and performance optimization. “Many of these technologies were ahead of their time, reshaping the creative world.” Howler 2023 now free, but you can donate to get the current version released as freeware Although Ritchie continues to release updates to Howler – the latest, Howler 2025.5 – adds a new text crawl system for animated titles – development has recently been hampered by health problems and the recent theft of his main development laptop.“As I face health challenges and personal hardships, it has become clear that I can no longer sustain this journey on my own,” he wrote in a post on Patreon. “To preserve Howler’s legacy, I hope to make it freely accessible to the wider community. This is my goal — but it comes with exit costs.” To give new users a taste of what the software can do, Ritchie has just released Howler 2023 for free, but now aims to raise $3,000 to release the latest version as freeware. The money will be used to cover back taxes and web hosting for the freeware release. Anyone who wants to support the effort can back Ritchie on Patreon, or simply buy the software: at the time of writing, you can buy the latest version for just $12.99. Read Dan Ritchie’s Patreon post on raising $3,000 to release Howler as freeware Buy the current version of the software from the Howler website Download Howler 2023 for free Have your say on this story by following CG Channel on Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). As well as being able to comment on stories, followers of our social media accounts can see videos we don’t post on the site itself, including making-ofs for the latest VFX movies, animations, games cinematics and motion graphics projects.

The Nintendo Switch 2 has entered the ring, possibly complicating your decision of which handheld to buy this year. While Nintendo’s new console, which comes out on June 5th, may seem similar to handheld gaming PCs like the Steam Deck and Asus ROG Ally, there’s a lot that sets them apart. Everything like how you buy and play games, their control methods, how powerful they are, and how you can expand their storage makes them different. Unique doesn’t always mean “good,” by the way.While tech-savvy folks likely understand the key differences between each of the major handhelds, possibly enough to establish a preference, some could use a hand breaking things down. That’s exactly what I’m going to do here, specifically comparing the Switch 2 to the Asus ROG Ally and the Ally X, two of the most popular handheld gaming PCs that aren’t a Steam Deck (in small part because they’re easy to buy at Best Buy). I’ve already compared the Switch 2 to Valve’s console, so my focus here is exclusively on Asus’ consoles that have a dedicated fanbase and some great specs.Pricing and availabilityAs mentioned, the Switch 2 will launch on June 5th. Preorders were initially set to begin on April 9th, but were pushed due to the Trump administration’s global tariffs. While that situation remains in flux, it’s possible that preorders will have begun (or will soon), depending on when you read this. Assuming no changes from tariffs, the Switch 2 will be available in two pricing configurations, each with 256GB of internal storage; the $449.99 base console and a $499.99 bundle that also includes Mario Kart World. The Asus ROG Ally is available in multiple configurations, most of which are discounted regularly (sometimes steeply, but for the purposes of this post, I’m going to share original retail prices). It starts at $499.99 and features the AMD Ryzen Z1 processor, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage, while electing for the more powerful version with the Z1 Extreme APU (and no other spec improvements) bumps the price up to $649.99.Image: Vjeran Pavic / The VergeThe ROG Ally X has so many improvements that it might as well be the ROG Ally 2 — and you’ll pay a premium for them. We’ll go into more detail below, but pricing starts at $799.99 for the Z1 Extreme model with 24GB of RAM, 1TB of storage, and a bigger battery. Doubling the storage to 2TB adds $100, totaling $899.99.Display technologyThe Switch 2 and all Asus ROG Ally models (even the Ally X) have some specs in common. They each have 1080p LCD touchscreens with a 120Hz refresh rate. However, Nintendo’s handheld has a larger screen (7.9 inches to 7 inches, respectively). The Switch 2’s screen goes toe-to-toe with the Ally X with variable refresh rate (VRR), which is a great feature to have — and quite the shock to have it in the sub-$500 Switch 2 — as it prevents the screen from displaying choppiness as the frame rate fluctuates. While the Ally and Ally X feature AMD’s FreeSync Premium, the Switch 2 has a G-Sync display and HDR.Nintendo hasn’t shared the peak brightness for the Switch 2’s screen yet, but the ROG Ally models go up to 500 nits.Performance and battery lifeThe ROG Ally — and especially the ROG Ally X — offer some of the best performance of any handheld gaming PCs on the market. While one might think its Z1 Extreme processor is getting long in the tooth, it debuted in 2023, it’s faster than the Steam Deck, and more capable than the Z2 Go that failed to impress us in its 2025 debut device, the Lenovo Legion Go S. You’ll get the best performance in the pricey ROG Ally X (let The Verge’s Sean Hollister show you some game-by-game frames per second breakdowns in his review), thanks to its faster memory and more efficient cooling compared to the standard ROG Ally. But even the more affordable models offer a more-than-acceptable baseline, running many popular games at over 60 frames per second at 720p, and in some cases, at 1080p. Several titles can run above 100 frames per second.The ROG Ally runs at higher power levels than the Steam Deck, yet it’s unclear whether that’s the case for the Nintendo Switch 2 as well. Nintendo is promising up to 120 frames per second with some Switch 2-exclusive titles that offer performance modes, but we’ll have to wait and see what kinds of visual compromises were made to achieve such a rare feat for a handheld. The Switch 2 differs drastically from the ROG Ally models because of its custom Nvidia processor. While exact spec details about this Nvidia processor are slim, Nvidia has confirmed that the Switch 2 supports DLSS (Nvidia’s graphics upscaling tech), which will likely be leaned on to achieve fast frame rates in games at 1080p resolution in handheld mode and at up to 4K while the console is docked. We’re curious how DLSS looks in a low-powered device (the also-Nvidia-powered Switch from 2017 predated DLSS’ existence). For comparison, the ROG Ally supports AMD’s comparable FSR upscaling tech, though the integration sometimes results in a fuzzy-looking image.The 80Wh battery from the ROG Ally X delivers, you guessed it, a significantly improved lifespan over the ROG Ally. Image: Sean Hollister / The VergeIn terms of battery life, Sean Hollister was left wanting more out of the ROG Ally consoles. While its 40Wh capacity matches the Steam Deck, it spends its battery reserve faster, even in low power modes. Hollister said in his ROG Ally review that four hours of battery life was the best case scenario compared to the Steam Deck’s seven. A lot was improved on in the ROG Ally X, beyond its impressively large 80Wh internal battery. Hollister reports that the Ally X is less power-hungry than the original, letting you game for longer.Nintendo is currently being cagey about battery specs in the Switch 2, only sharing that it contains a 5,220mAh lithium-ion battery. It advertises battery life ranging from two to six and a half hours, depending on the game.It’s a little strange to talk about joysticks in the performance section, but the ROG Ally models feature Hall effect joysticks, while the Switch 2 does not. Those operate with magnetized mechanisms instead of potentiometers, allowing the sticks to not wear down over time, leading to worsening performance and inaccurate inputs. Given the controversy surrounding Nintendo’s Joy-Con drift, we’re surprised and disappointed that Nintendo opted not to go with Hall-effect sticks.Storage and dockingBoth the Switch 2 and ROG Ally models use fast internal storage, albeit different types. The Switch 2 features 256GB of UFS storage (non-upgradeable), and can be expanded with microSD Express cards, which are classified as PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSDs but have the same microSD card form factor many of us are accustomed to. The standard ROG Ally includes an M.2-2230 SSD (user-replaceable), but you’ll need to open it up to replace it. This maneuver won’t void your warranty, but it’s not as simple as you might hope. For something simpler, the ROG Ally supports microSD cards, including UHS-II versions with faster read and write speeds. The latter can be expensive and tough to find in stock, so I recommend going the SSD upgrade route if you really want more storage.Image: Cath Virginia / The VergeOne of the many improvements in the ROG Ally X is the support for M.2-2280 SSDs, full-size M.2 SSDs that aren’t shrunk down to fit into tiny gadgets. Those SSDs are much easier to find in large storage capacities (and are often discounted), so it’s a bonus that the ROG Ally X supports them as well as microSD cards.Moving on to docking, the Switch 2 and the ROG Ally were both designed as hybrid consoles that can be enjoyed as a handheld, or by linking up to an external screen. Docking is more core to the Switch 2 experience, just as it was with the original Switch, since Nintendo includes a TV dock with the console. With it, you can game at up to 4K resolution, capped at 60 frames per second over HDMI. The dock is low-frills, containing an Ethernet port, a USB-C power plug, an HDMI port, and two USB-A 2.0 ports.None of the ROG Ally consoles include a dock (only a 65W USB-C power adapter), though Asus makes one that’s similar in execution to the Genki Covert Dock. It’s a 65W power brick with an HDMI 2.0 port to connect to a display, and one USB-A 2.0 port for connecting an accessory. It costs $64.99 through Best Buy, but you’re better off getting something cheaper on Amazon from JSAUX or Anker, both of which make docks that rival the official Steam Deck docking station in terms of ports.The Asus XG Mobile plugged into the Flow Z13 gaming tablet. The XG Mobile can plug into the white ROG Ally (but not the Ally X) the same way to boost its graphical capabilities. Image: Amelia Holowaty-Krales / The VergeOf course, if you’re rolling in it, feel free to buy the ROG XG Mobile external GPU that doubles as a docking station. It plugs into the ROG Ally’s proprietary port on the top, and it’s the cost of a high-end gaming laptop. I don’t recommend it because it’s super expensive, and yet, you’ll be bottlenecked by the speed of the ROG Ally’s Ryzen Z1 APU. The ROG Ally X dropped support for the XG Mobile.Games and softwareThe Switch 2 and ROG Ally have some games in common. Many games coming to the Switch 2 in 2025 are already out on PC, including Cyberpunk 2077, Split Fiction, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, and more (and are sometimes discounted, no less). But how you buy games on them is different, and that comes down to the software. While the Switch 2 is limited to titles on the eShop, the ROG Ally runs Windows 11. As such, you’re free to install any game platform available on that OS. That includes Steam, the Epic Games Store, Ubisoft Connect, and others. Games are more affordable on PCs (the ROG Ally is a PC, despite its handheld form factor).While the ability to run any game from any platform is one of Windows’ biggest advantages against the Switch 2 (and compared to the Steam Deck, as well), there are downsides. Namely, Windows 11 isn’t a great experience for handhelds, as the OS doesn’t adapt well to the built-in controls and touchscreen. On the other hand, connecting a mouse and keyboard? That’s another story. The Asus ROG Ally will be among the first handhelds not made by Valve to be supported by official SteamOS in an update coming soon.The Switch 2 has a special mouse mode, for which developers are creating control schemes. Games that support it will allow you to play with standard controls, then seamlessly switch to mouse-based controls when the player turns the Joy-Con 2 so that its sensor faces a hard surface. It’s intriguing, but ROG Ally players aren’t missing out on much because they can connect a wireless mouse to play their favorite games.RelatedI’m not sold on the Switch 2’s mouse-like controlsBy the numbersSpecificationNintendo Switch 2Asus ROG Ally XAsus ROG AllySteam Deck LCDProcessorCustom Nvidia chipset (details TBD)AMD Ryzen Z1 ExtremeAMD Ryzen Z1 ExtremeCustom AMD APUScreen type7.9-inch LCD7-inch LCD7-inch LCD7-inch LCDResolution (handheld)1,920 x 1080, up to 120Hz, VRR, HDR1,920 x 1,080, up to 120Hz, VRR1,920 x 1,080, up to 120Hz1,280 x 800, up to 60HzResolution (docked)3,840 x 2,160 at 60Hz, or 1440p/1080p at up to 120Hz3,840 x 2,160 at 60Hz3,840 x 2,160 at 60Hz3,840 x 2,160 at 60Hz, or 1440p at 120HzHDR10 support?YesNoNoNoInternal storage256GB (UFS, non-upgradable)1TB or 2TB (PCIe 4 M2-2280, user-replaceable)512GB (PCIe 4 M2-2230, user-replaceable)256GB (M2-2230, user-replaceable)Expandable storagemicroSD Express (up to 2TB)microSD UHS-IImicroSD UHS-IImicroSD (up to 2TB)SensorsAccelerometer / gyroscope, mouse / ambient light sensor (in console)Fingerprint / gyroscope / ambient light sensorFingerprint / gyroscope / ambient light sensorAccelerometer / gyroscope / ambient light sensorPorts (handheld)2x USB-C / 3.5mm2x USB-C / 3.5mm1x USB-C / 3.5mm / XG Mobile portUSB-C / 3.5mmPorts (dock)2x USB-C / HDMI / ethernetUSB 2.0 / USB-C (power adapter) / HDMI 2.0 (dock not included)USB 2.0 / USB-C (power adapter) / HDMI 2.0 (dock not included)3x USB-A 3.1 / USB-C (power adapter) / HDMI 2.0 / DisplayPort 1.4 / Ethernet (dock not included)Wireless connectivityWi-Fi 6 / Bluetooth / NFCWi-Fi 6E / Bluetooth 5.2Wi-Fi 6E / Bluetooth 5.2Dual-band Wi-Fi / Bluetooth 5Wired connectivityEthernet (docked mode)Ethernet via optional dockEthernet via optional dockEthernet via optional dockBuilt-in mic?YesYesYesYesSpeakersStereo speakersStereo speakersStereo speakersStereo speakersBattery capacity5,220mAh lithium-ion80Wh battery40Wh battery40Wh batteryBattery life (est.)2 to 6.5 hours2 to 10 hours2 to 4 hours2 to 8 hoursCharging timeAbout 3 hours 30 minutesNot advertisedNot advertisedNot advertisedGame card slotSwitch 2 and Switch cartridgesN/A, uses microSD card (plus internal SSD)N/A, uses microSD card (plus internal SSD)N/A, uses microSD card (plus internal SSD)Weight (grams)399.16g (or 535.24g with Joy-Con 2 controllers attached)678 grams608 grams669 gramsDimensions4.5 x 10.7 x .55 inches4.37 x 11.02 x 0.97-1.45 inches4.37 x 11.02 x 0.83-1.28 inches4.6 x 11.7 x 1.92 inchesStarting price$449.99$799.99$499.99$399.99AvailableJune 5th, 2025NowNowNowSee More: