• Trump's decision to end the tariff exemption for small packages is nothing short of a betrayal to American consumers and small businesses! Starting in September, buyers on platforms like Etsy and eBay will be hit with higher tariffs on goods from abroad. This move not only punishes hard-working individuals trying to access unique products, but it also stifles the very creativity that fuels our economy. Why should we be penalized for wanting to buy from small vendors around the world? This is a blatant attack on free trade and a clear sign that the administration cares more about corporate interests than the everyday American. Enough is enough!

    #TariffExemption #SmallPackages #Etsy #eBay #ConsumerRights
    Trump's decision to end the tariff exemption for small packages is nothing short of a betrayal to American consumers and small businesses! Starting in September, buyers on platforms like Etsy and eBay will be hit with higher tariffs on goods from abroad. This move not only punishes hard-working individuals trying to access unique products, but it also stifles the very creativity that fuels our economy. Why should we be penalized for wanting to buy from small vendors around the world? This is a blatant attack on free trade and a clear sign that the administration cares more about corporate interests than the everyday American. Enough is enough! #TariffExemption #SmallPackages #Etsy #eBay #ConsumerRights
    Trump Ends Tariff Exemption for Small Packages
    Starting in September, US buyers on sites like Etsy and eBay may face higher tariffs on goods from abroad.
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  • In a world where connection fades, I find myself lost among the shadows of forgotten moments. The delicate art of photography, once a refuge, now feels like a burden. The rangefinder, a symbol of clarity, now reflects my isolation. Each click of the shutter echoes the emptiness within, as I search for focus in a life that feels so out of tune.

    Sometimes, I wonder if these cheap eBay finds are all I’ll ever have—mechanical remnants of a joy that slipped through my fingers. And as I fuse them into something new, I realize that even in creation, there’s a profound loneliness that lingers.

    #loneliness #photography #heartbreak #rangefinder #emotionalpain
    In a world where connection fades, I find myself lost among the shadows of forgotten moments. The delicate art of photography, once a refuge, now feels like a burden. The rangefinder, a symbol of clarity, now reflects my isolation. Each click of the shutter echoes the emptiness within, as I search for focus in a life that feels so out of tune. Sometimes, I wonder if these cheap eBay finds are all I’ll ever have—mechanical remnants of a joy that slipped through my fingers. And as I fuse them into something new, I realize that even in creation, there’s a profound loneliness that lingers. #loneliness #photography #heartbreak #rangefinder #emotionalpain
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    Fusing Cheap eBay Find Into a Digital Rangefinder
    One of the earliest commercially-successful camera technologies was the rangefinder — a rather mechanically-complex system that allows a photographer to focus by triangulating a subject, often in a dedicated focusing …read more
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  • ¡Hola, comunidad maravillosa!

    Hoy quiero hablar عن موضوع مثير يجمع بين التجارة الإلكترونية والإبداع في إعادة استخدام الأشياء! كما نعلم، هناك الكثير من المنصات مثل eBay وVestiaire Collective التي تعمل بلا كلل على دعم بيع المنتجات المستعملة. والآن، ترفع هذه المنصات صوتها للمطالبة بإعفاء من الرسوم الجمركية المفروضة على السلع المستعملة.

    لماذا يعتبر هذا الأمر مهمًا؟ لأن كل قطعة مستعملة تحكي قصة جديدة، وتستحق فرصة جديدة في الحياة! كلنا نحب أن نرى الأشياء تُعاد إلى الحياة، سواء كانت ملابس، أو قطع ديكور، أو أي شيء آخر. إعادة استخدام هذه العناصر لا يساعد فقط في تقليل الفاقد، بل يساهم أيضًا في حماية بيئتنا الجميلة!

    تخيلوا كم يمكن أن تتأثر حياتنا عندما نتمكن من شراء قطع فريدة وثمينة دون تحميل أنفسنا رسومًا إضافية! فكل عملية شراء تعني أيضًا دعم مجتمع أكبر من البائعين والمشترين الذين يشاركون نفس الشغف في جعل العالم مكانًا أفضل.

    إنني أشعر بالتفاؤل حيال هذه المبادرة! نحن في عصر حيث يمكن للإبداع والتجارة أن يتحدا ليعطيا الحياة لشيء قد يكون عاديًا في نظر البعض، لكنه ثمين في قلوب آخرين. لذا، دعونا ندعم eBay وVestiaire Collective في سعيهما للحصول على هذا الإعفاء! فلقد حان الوقت لنجعل التسوق المستدام يحدث!

    كلنا نستطيع أن نكون جزءًا من هذا التغيير! من خلال دعمنا لهذه المنصات وشراء العناصر المستعملة، نحن نساهم في خلق عالم أفضل. لذا، لا تترددوا في الانغماس في عالم الأشياء المستعملة، فكل شيء يحمل قصة، وكل شراء هو خطوة نحو تغيير إيجابي!

    لنستمر في نشر الفرح والتفاؤل، ولنجعل من كل يوم فرصة جديدة لإحداث فرق!

    #التجارة_الإلكترونية #إعادة_استخدام #دعم_المبادرات #تسوق_مستدام #eBay #VestiaireCollective
    🌟 ¡Hola, comunidad maravillosa! 🌟 Hoy quiero hablar عن موضوع مثير يجمع بين التجارة الإلكترونية والإبداع في إعادة استخدام الأشياء! 🚀✨ كما نعلم، هناك الكثير من المنصات مثل eBay وVestiaire Collective التي تعمل بلا كلل على دعم بيع المنتجات المستعملة. والآن، ترفع هذه المنصات صوتها للمطالبة بإعفاء من الرسوم الجمركية المفروضة على السلع المستعملة. 🤔💭 لماذا يعتبر هذا الأمر مهمًا؟ لأن كل قطعة مستعملة تحكي قصة جديدة، وتستحق فرصة جديدة في الحياة! كلنا نحب أن نرى الأشياء تُعاد إلى الحياة، سواء كانت ملابس، أو قطع ديكور، أو أي شيء آخر. 🌈💖 إعادة استخدام هذه العناصر لا يساعد فقط في تقليل الفاقد، بل يساهم أيضًا في حماية بيئتنا الجميلة! 🌍💚 تخيلوا كم يمكن أن تتأثر حياتنا عندما نتمكن من شراء قطع فريدة وثمينة دون تحميل أنفسنا رسومًا إضافية! 💸✨ فكل عملية شراء تعني أيضًا دعم مجتمع أكبر من البائعين والمشترين الذين يشاركون نفس الشغف في جعل العالم مكانًا أفضل. 🌟🤝 إنني أشعر بالتفاؤل حيال هذه المبادرة! نحن في عصر حيث يمكن للإبداع والتجارة أن يتحدا ليعطيا الحياة لشيء قد يكون عاديًا في نظر البعض، لكنه ثمين في قلوب آخرين. 💪❤️ لذا، دعونا ندعم eBay وVestiaire Collective في سعيهما للحصول على هذا الإعفاء! فلقد حان الوقت لنجعل التسوق المستدام يحدث! 🌿🛒 كلنا نستطيع أن نكون جزءًا من هذا التغيير! من خلال دعمنا لهذه المنصات وشراء العناصر المستعملة، نحن نساهم في خلق عالم أفضل. لذا، لا تترددوا في الانغماس في عالم الأشياء المستعملة، فكل شيء يحمل قصة، وكل شراء هو خطوة نحو تغيير إيجابي! 🌟💫 لنستمر في نشر الفرح والتفاؤل، ولنجعل من كل يوم فرصة جديدة لإحداث فرق! 🙌✨ #التجارة_الإلكترونية #إعادة_استخدام #دعم_المبادرات #تسوق_مستدام #eBay #VestiaireCollective
    eBay and Vestiaire Collective Want an Exemption from Trump’s Tariffs
    The ecommerce platforms argue that duties shouldn’t apply to secondhand items being given a new life.
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  • AU Deals: Today's Hottest AAA Discounts to Heat Up Your Game Cave Winter Hibernation

    Winter is well and truly biting, but this fresh crop of game deals is bringing the heat. From mythological mayhem to pocket-sized platformers, there’s something here for every taste and timeframe. If your digital shelf could use a mid-year injection of chaos, charm, or challenge, this week’s offerings are primed to please.This Day in Gaming In retro news, I’m lighting a 26‑candle cake for Silent Hill, the fog‑laden survival horror fest that kept '99-era me perched on a seat with barely 2% of the surface area of one butt cheek. I still remember tentatively sweeping my flashlight across those grainy, polygonal streets, only to have the beam half illuminate some scurrying something in the dark.
    Though the OG Resident Evil certainly vexed me first, the unique magic of Silent Hill lay in how its graphical limitations—thick fog and encroaching darkness—became tools of terror rather than platform limitations. Every ring of static from your radio or *that* air raid siren heralding the "other plane" of this madhouse could ratchet up the dread in an instant. Lastly, I recall working game retail at launch and having to help absolutely bloody everybody with a solution to the piano puzzle.Tank controls andbugger all visibility. OG Silent Hill was terrifying.Aussie bdays for notable games- Silent Hill1999. Redux- Marvel vs. Capcom 22000. Redux- The Conduit2009. eBay- Monster Hunter Generations2016. eBayContentsNice Savings for Nintendo SwitchAvailable now!Nintendo Switch 2 ConsoleNintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart WorldNintendo kicks things off with Persona 5 Royal for Aa lavishly expanded edition of the genre-defining RPG whose original director Katsura Hashino was inspired by Carl Jung’s theories of the psyche. Also worth nabbing is Bravely Default II at Aa spiritual twinner to the Final Fantasy titles that’s cheekily packed with nostalgic mechanics like turning off random encounters to power-level in peace.Persona 5 Royal- ABravely Default II- ASonic Frontiers- ASonic x Shadow Generations- ANBA 2K25- AMetal Gear Col.- AExpiring Recent DealsOr gift a Nintendo eShop Card.Switch Console PricesHow much to Switch it up?Switch OLED + Mario Wonder: $̶5̶3̶9̶ |
    Switch Original: $̶4̶9̶9̶ |
    Switch OLED Black: $̶5̶3̶9̶ |
    Switch OLED White: $̶5̶3̶9̶ ♥ |
    Switch Lite: $̶3̶2̶9̶ |
    Switch Lite Hyrule: $̶3̶3̶9̶ See itBack to topExciting Bargains for Xbox Over on Xbox Series X, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is slashing skulls and prices at Afinally giving fans the long-awaited sequel to one of gaming’s most satisfyingly weighty shooters. Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is an outrageous Aand despite its rocky reception, it’s a fascinating look at how Batman: Arkham devs tried to blend looter-shooter DNA into their universe.40K Space Marine 2- ASuicide Squad: KTJL- AWild Hearts- AAvatar: Pandora Gold Ed.- AHogwarts Legacy- AXbox OneTopSpin 2K25- ASunset Overdrive- AAlan Wake Rem.- AExpiring Recent DealsThe Witcher 3 Comp.- ATekken 8- ANBA 2K25- AFarming Simulator 25- AFC 25- ARed Dead Redemption 2- ALies of P- ALego Jurassic World- AOr just invest in an Xbox Card.Xbox Console PricesHow many bucks for a 'Box? Series X: $̶7̶9̶9̶ |
    Series S Black: $̶5̶4̶9̶ |
    Series S White:$̶4̶9̶9̶ |
    Series S Starter: N/ASee itBack to topPure Scores for PlayStationFor PS5 players, Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales swings down to Aletting you sling through Harlem while wearing everything from a Bodega Cat suit to a Spider-Verse frame-rate filter. Meanwhile, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart for Ais a tech marvel that started life as a PS4 title, before being fully rebuilt to show off the PS5’s SSD.PS4God of War Ragnarök- AGran Turismo 7- AWatch Dogs: Legion- AExpiring Recent DealsPS+ Monthly FreebiesYours to keep from May 1 with this subscriptionArk: Survival AscendedBalatroWarhammer 40,000: BoltgunOr purchase a PS Store Card.What you'll pay to 'Station.PS5 + Astro Bot:$̶7̶2̶4̶.9̶5̶ |
    PS5 Slim Disc:$̶7̶9̶9̶ |
    PS5 Slim Digital:6̶7̶9̶ |
    PS5 Pro $̶1̶,1̶9̶9̶ |
    PS VR2: |
    PS VR2 + Horizon: |
    PS Portal: See itBack to topPurchase Cheap for PCOn PC, Resident Evil 4 is a steal at Aa stunning remake where the developers added extra charm to Leon’s famous “Where’s everyone going, bingo?” line by letting players unlock vintage filters that emulate 2005-era graphics. Also notable is Lies of P at Athe Pinocchio-meets-Bloodborne mash-up that lets you lie in dialogue choices for combat perks.Lies of P- AThe Alters- AClair Obscur: Expedition 33- ASilent Hill 2- AForza Horizon 5- AResident Evil 4- AExpiring Recent DealsOr just get a Steam Wallet CardPC Hardware PricesSlay your pile of shame.Official launch in NovSteam Deck 256GB LCD: |
    Steam Deck 512GB OLED: |
    Steam Deck 1TB OLED: See it at SteamLaptop DealsDesktop DealsLenovo neo 50a G5 27" AIO– ALenovo neo 50q G4 Tiny– ALenovo neo 50t G5 Tower– ALegion Tower 5i G8– AMonitor DealsSamsung QE50T 50"– AARZOPA 16.1" 144Hz– AZ-Edge 27" 240Hz– AGawfolk 34" WQHD– ALG 27" Ultragear– AComponent DealsStorage DealsBack to topLegit LEGO DealsExpiring Recent DealsBack to topHot Headphones DealsAudiophilia for lessBose QuietComfort Ultra Wireless– ASoundcore by Anker Q20i– ASony MDR7506 Professional– ATechnics Premium– ABose SoundLink Flex– AJBL Charge 5 - Portable Speaker– AJBL Flip Essential 2 Waterproof Speaker– ASony SRS-XB100 Travel Speaker– AUltimate Ears Boom 3 Portable Speaker– ASamsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro– ASennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless– ABack to topTerrific TV DealsDo right by your console, upgrade your tellyLG 43" UT80 4K– AKogan 65" QLED 4K– AKogan 55" QLED 4K– ALG 55" UT80 4K– APrism+ Q75 Ultra 75" 4K QLED– AGaimoo Mini Projector 1080p w/ 4K– AGooDee 4K Projector– AVOPLLS Mini Projector 4K– AXuanPad Mini Projector– ALG S70TY Q Series Sound Barn*-22%) – ASony HTG700 Atmos Soundbar– AYamaha NS-SW050 Subwoofer– ASmart Home DealsBack to top Adam Mathew is our Aussie deals wrangler. He plays practically everything, often on YouTube.
    #deals #today039s #hottest #aaa #discounts
    AU Deals: Today's Hottest AAA Discounts to Heat Up Your Game Cave Winter Hibernation
    Winter is well and truly biting, but this fresh crop of game deals is bringing the heat. From mythological mayhem to pocket-sized platformers, there’s something here for every taste and timeframe. If your digital shelf could use a mid-year injection of chaos, charm, or challenge, this week’s offerings are primed to please.This Day in Gaming 🎂In retro news, I’m lighting a 26‑candle cake for Silent Hill, the fog‑laden survival horror fest that kept '99-era me perched on a seat with barely 2% of the surface area of one butt cheek. I still remember tentatively sweeping my flashlight across those grainy, polygonal streets, only to have the beam half illuminate some scurrying something in the dark. Though the OG Resident Evil certainly vexed me first, the unique magic of Silent Hill lay in how its graphical limitations—thick fog and encroaching darkness—became tools of terror rather than platform limitations. Every ring of static from your radio or *that* air raid siren heralding the "other plane" of this madhouse could ratchet up the dread in an instant. Lastly, I recall working game retail at launch and having to help absolutely bloody everybody with a solution to the piano puzzle.Tank controls andbugger all visibility. OG Silent Hill was terrifying.Aussie bdays for notable games- Silent Hill1999. Redux- Marvel vs. Capcom 22000. Redux- The Conduit2009. eBay- Monster Hunter Generations2016. eBayContentsNice Savings for Nintendo SwitchAvailable now!Nintendo Switch 2 ConsoleNintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart WorldNintendo kicks things off with Persona 5 Royal for Aa lavishly expanded edition of the genre-defining RPG whose original director Katsura Hashino was inspired by Carl Jung’s theories of the psyche. Also worth nabbing is Bravely Default II at Aa spiritual twinner to the Final Fantasy titles that’s cheekily packed with nostalgic mechanics like turning off random encounters to power-level in peace.Persona 5 Royal- ABravely Default II- ASonic Frontiers- ASonic x Shadow Generations- ANBA 2K25- AMetal Gear Col.- AExpiring Recent DealsOr gift a Nintendo eShop Card.Switch Console PricesHow much to Switch it up?Switch OLED + Mario Wonder: $̶5̶3̶9̶ | Switch Original: $̶4̶9̶9̶ | Switch OLED Black: $̶5̶3̶9̶ | Switch OLED White: $̶5̶3̶9̶ ♥ | Switch Lite: $̶3̶2̶9̶ | Switch Lite Hyrule: $̶3̶3̶9̶ See itBack to topExciting Bargains for Xbox Over on Xbox Series X, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is slashing skulls and prices at Afinally giving fans the long-awaited sequel to one of gaming’s most satisfyingly weighty shooters. Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is an outrageous Aand despite its rocky reception, it’s a fascinating look at how Batman: Arkham devs tried to blend looter-shooter DNA into their universe.40K Space Marine 2- ASuicide Squad: KTJL- AWild Hearts- AAvatar: Pandora Gold Ed.- AHogwarts Legacy- AXbox OneTopSpin 2K25- ASunset Overdrive- AAlan Wake Rem.- AExpiring Recent DealsThe Witcher 3 Comp.- ATekken 8- ANBA 2K25- AFarming Simulator 25- AFC 25- ARed Dead Redemption 2- ALies of P- ALego Jurassic World- AOr just invest in an Xbox Card.Xbox Console PricesHow many bucks for a 'Box? Series X: $̶7̶9̶9̶ 👑| Series S Black: $̶5̶4̶9̶ | Series S White:$̶4̶9̶9̶ | Series S Starter: N/ASee itBack to topPure Scores for PlayStationFor PS5 players, Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales swings down to Aletting you sling through Harlem while wearing everything from a Bodega Cat suit to a Spider-Verse frame-rate filter. Meanwhile, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart for Ais a tech marvel that started life as a PS4 title, before being fully rebuilt to show off the PS5’s SSD.PS4God of War Ragnarök- AGran Turismo 7- AWatch Dogs: Legion- AExpiring Recent DealsPS+ Monthly FreebiesYours to keep from May 1 with this subscriptionArk: Survival AscendedBalatroWarhammer 40,000: BoltgunOr purchase a PS Store Card.What you'll pay to 'Station.PS5 + Astro Bot:$̶7̶2̶4̶.9̶5̶ 👑 | PS5 Slim Disc:$̶7̶9̶9̶ | PS5 Slim Digital:6̶7̶9̶ | PS5 Pro $̶1̶,1̶9̶9̶ | PS VR2: | PS VR2 + Horizon: | PS Portal: See itBack to topPurchase Cheap for PCOn PC, Resident Evil 4 is a steal at Aa stunning remake where the developers added extra charm to Leon’s famous “Where’s everyone going, bingo?” line by letting players unlock vintage filters that emulate 2005-era graphics. Also notable is Lies of P at Athe Pinocchio-meets-Bloodborne mash-up that lets you lie in dialogue choices for combat perks.Lies of P- AThe Alters- AClair Obscur: Expedition 33- ASilent Hill 2- AForza Horizon 5- AResident Evil 4- AExpiring Recent DealsOr just get a Steam Wallet CardPC Hardware PricesSlay your pile of shame.Official launch in NovSteam Deck 256GB LCD: | Steam Deck 512GB OLED: | Steam Deck 1TB OLED: See it at SteamLaptop DealsDesktop DealsLenovo neo 50a G5 27" AIO– ALenovo neo 50q G4 Tiny– ALenovo neo 50t G5 Tower– ALegion Tower 5i G8– AMonitor DealsSamsung QE50T 50"– AARZOPA 16.1" 144Hz– AZ-Edge 27" 240Hz– AGawfolk 34" WQHD– ALG 27" Ultragear– AComponent DealsStorage DealsBack to topLegit LEGO DealsExpiring Recent DealsBack to topHot Headphones DealsAudiophilia for lessBose QuietComfort Ultra Wireless– ASoundcore by Anker Q20i– ASony MDR7506 Professional– ATechnics Premium– ABose SoundLink Flex– AJBL Charge 5 - Portable Speaker– AJBL Flip Essential 2 Waterproof Speaker– ASony SRS-XB100 Travel Speaker– AUltimate Ears Boom 3 Portable Speaker– ASamsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro– ASennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless– ABack to topTerrific TV DealsDo right by your console, upgrade your tellyLG 43" UT80 4K– AKogan 65" QLED 4K– AKogan 55" QLED 4K– ALG 55" UT80 4K– APrism+ Q75 Ultra 75" 4K QLED– AGaimoo Mini Projector 1080p w/ 4K– AGooDee 4K Projector– AVOPLLS Mini Projector 4K– AXuanPad Mini Projector– ALG S70TY Q Series Sound Barn*-22%) – ASony HTG700 Atmos Soundbar– AYamaha NS-SW050 Subwoofer– ASmart Home DealsBack to top Adam Mathew is our Aussie deals wrangler. He plays practically everything, often on YouTube. #deals #today039s #hottest #aaa #discounts
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    AU Deals: Today's Hottest AAA Discounts to Heat Up Your Game Cave Winter Hibernation
    Winter is well and truly biting, but this fresh crop of game deals is bringing the heat. From mythological mayhem to pocket-sized platformers, there’s something here for every taste and timeframe. If your digital shelf could use a mid-year injection of chaos, charm, or challenge, this week’s offerings are primed to please.This Day in Gaming 🎂In retro news, I’m lighting a 26‑candle cake for Silent Hill, the fog‑laden survival horror fest that kept '99-era me perched on a seat with barely 2% of the surface area of one butt cheek. I still remember tentatively sweeping my flashlight across those grainy, polygonal streets, only to have the beam half illuminate some scurrying something in the dark. Though the OG Resident Evil certainly vexed me first, the unique magic of Silent Hill lay in how its graphical limitations—thick fog and encroaching darkness—became tools of terror rather than platform limitations. Every ring of static from your radio or *that* air raid siren heralding the "other plane" of this madhouse could ratchet up the dread in an instant. Lastly, I recall working game retail at launch and having to help absolutely bloody everybody with a solution to the piano puzzle.Tank controls and (hardware induced) bugger all visibility. OG Silent Hill was terrifying.Aussie bdays for notable games- Silent Hill (PS) 1999. Redux- Marvel vs. Capcom 2 (DC) 2000. Redux- The Conduit (Wii) 2009. eBay- Monster Hunter Generations (3DS) 2016. eBayContentsNice Savings for Nintendo SwitchAvailable now!Nintendo Switch 2 ConsoleNintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart WorldNintendo kicks things off with Persona 5 Royal for A$66.60, a lavishly expanded edition of the genre-defining RPG whose original director Katsura Hashino was inspired by Carl Jung’s theories of the psyche. Also worth nabbing is Bravely Default II at A$63.10, a spiritual twinner to the Final Fantasy titles that’s cheekily packed with nostalgic mechanics like turning off random encounters to power-level in peace.Persona 5 Royal (-33%) - A$66.60Bravely Default II (-21%) - A$63.10Sonic Frontiers (-53%) - A$47Sonic x Shadow Generations (-35%) - A$49NBA 2K25 (-79%) - A$19Metal Gear Col. (-50%) - A$45Expiring Recent DealsOr gift a Nintendo eShop Card.Switch Console PricesHow much to Switch it up?Switch OLED + Mario Wonder: $̶5̶3̶9̶ $538 | Switch Original: $̶4̶9̶9̶ $448 | Switch OLED Black: $̶5̶3̶9̶ $469 | Switch OLED White: $̶5̶3̶9̶ $449 ♥ | Switch Lite: $̶3̶2̶9̶ $328 | Switch Lite Hyrule: $̶3̶3̶9̶ $335See itBack to topExciting Bargains for Xbox Over on Xbox Series X, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is slashing skulls and prices at A$49.90, finally giving fans the long-awaited sequel to one of gaming’s most satisfyingly weighty shooters. Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is an outrageous A$9.90, and despite its rocky reception, it’s a fascinating look at how Batman: Arkham devs tried to blend looter-shooter DNA into their universe.40K Space Marine 2 (-54%) - A$49.90Suicide Squad: KTJL (-91%) - A$9.90Wild Hearts (-83%) - A$19Avatar: Pandora Gold Ed. (-69%) - A$49.90Hogwarts Legacy (-75%) - A$27.40Xbox OneTopSpin 2K25 (-88%) - A$14.90Sunset Overdrive (-36%) - A$19.20Alan Wake Rem. (-85%) - A$6.70Expiring Recent DealsThe Witcher 3 Comp. (-56%) - A$34.80Tekken 8 (-53%) - A$39.90NBA 2K25 (-80%) - A$24Farming Simulator 25 (-32%) - A$68FC 25 (-57%) - A$34Red Dead Redemption 2 (-78%) - A$20Lies of P (-19%) - A$73Lego Jurassic World (-65%) - A$22.50Or just invest in an Xbox Card.Xbox Console PricesHow many bucks for a 'Box? Series X: $̶7̶9̶9̶ $724 👑| Series S Black: $̶5̶4̶9̶ $545 | Series S White:$̶4̶9̶9̶ $498 | Series S Starter: N/ASee itBack to topPure Scores for PlayStationFor PS5 players, Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales swings down to A$39, letting you sling through Harlem while wearing everything from a Bodega Cat suit to a Spider-Verse frame-rate filter. 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  • The Nintendo Switch 2 is out today – here’s everything you need to know

    Since its announcement in January, anticipation has been building for the Nintendo Switch 2 – the followup to the gaming titan’s most successful home console, the 150m-selling Nintendo Switch. Major console launches are rarer than they used to be; this is the first since 2020, when Sony’s PlayStation 5 hit shelves. Whether you’re weighing up a purchase or just wondering what all the fuss is about, here’s everything you need to know.The basicsThe Switch 2 is out today, 5 June, priced at £395.99or at £429.99bundled with its flagship game, Mario Kart World. Like its predecessor, it’s a portable games machine with a built-in screen – you can use as a handheld mini-console when you’re out and about, or slide it into the dedicated dock device and plug it into your TV via an HDMI cable for a big-screen experience at home. A little bigger than the original Switch, with a crisp, clear 7.9in LCD touch screen, as opposed to the old 6.2in display, it comes with two Joy-Con controllers, which are chunkier than the previous versions. These now attach magnetically to each side of the screen with a pleasing clunk, replacing the fiddly sliding mechanism that most Switch owners disliked. They’ve also got bigger L and R buttons on the top, which sounds like a minor detail but is a huge deal for anyone trying to perfect their Mario Kart power-slides.The specBig tech advances … Nintendo Switch 2. Photograph: NintendoThe tech inside the Switch 2 is a lot more advanced than the previous console, featuring a custom nVidia processor, and a screen capable of displaying at 4K resolutionor 1920x1080 resolution in portable mode. It’s also got 5.1 surround sound, and supports high-dynamic range lightinggraphical effects at frame rates of up to 120hz. This brings the Switch 2 almost up to scratch with other modern consoles: most experts are placing its tech specs somewhere between the PS4 and PS5, or between Xbox One and Xbox Series X.In the boxThe Nintendo Switch 2 comes with the console itself, two Joy-Con controllers, a power adaptor and USB-C charging cable, a dock, a Joy-Con grip, and two Joy-Con wrist straps to stop them flying out of your hands.Out of the boxNintendo is going big on the social features of the console. Its GameShare function will allow you to play compatible games with other people who don’t own a copy – they just need their own Switch or a Switch 2, and can play along in the room with you or connect online. This is particularly important for families sharing one copy of a game. Meanwhile, GameChat is kind of like Zoom, but for games: you can invite a bunch of pals into a group video chat session where you can talk to each other while playing the same game, playing different games, or just hanging out. If you all buy the Nintendo Switch 2 Camera you’ll be able to see little video windows of each other on the screen, too. GameChat requires a paid subscription to Nintendo’s online gaming service, which costs £17.99The gamesBig news … Mario Kart World game. Photograph: NintendoThe console is launching with around 25 games, though many of these are enhanced versions of older Switch titles. The big newcomers are Mario Kart World, an open-world take on the classic karting game; the introductory game Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour; the co-op survival challenge Survival Kids and anti-gravity racer, Fast Fusion. Some favourites making it across are Fortnite, Cyberpunk 2077 and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom. Most games will retail for between £45–£70 and will be available to buy and download online, or as physical boxed copies. You can also still play almost all your old Switch games on the new console, and there’s a huge back catalogue of retro NES, Nintendo 64, SNES and GameCube classics from the 1980s, 90s and 00s available to play with a Nintendo Switch Online subscription.The accessoriesAdd-ons … Nintendo Switch 2 Pro controller and camera. Photograph: NintendoThere are three things you may want to buy alongside the console. The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro controller is a traditional console joypad intended for serious play. Then you have the Nintendo Switch 2 camera, basically a webcam compatible with the GameChat service, but also with any games that might use camera features. You may also want a microSD Express card to provide additional storage for your games.Where can I buy one?If you haven’t pre-ordered, you may have to be patient and shop around. Some of the larger retailers including Amazon, Argos, Currys and John Lewis are saying they may have a few in stock today and it’s worth trying Nintendo’s online store. Be extremely wary of buying from private sellers on eBay or similar sites – there will be a lot of con artists out there. Remember when people found their PlayStation 5 deliveries were instead full of bags of rice?
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    The Nintendo Switch 2 is out today – here’s everything you need to know
    Since its announcement in January, anticipation has been building for the Nintendo Switch 2 – the followup to the gaming titan’s most successful home console, the 150m-selling Nintendo Switch. Major console launches are rarer than they used to be; this is the first since 2020, when Sony’s PlayStation 5 hit shelves. Whether you’re weighing up a purchase or just wondering what all the fuss is about, here’s everything you need to know.The basicsThe Switch 2 is out today, 5 June, priced at £395.99or at £429.99bundled with its flagship game, Mario Kart World. Like its predecessor, it’s a portable games machine with a built-in screen – you can use as a handheld mini-console when you’re out and about, or slide it into the dedicated dock device and plug it into your TV via an HDMI cable for a big-screen experience at home. A little bigger than the original Switch, with a crisp, clear 7.9in LCD touch screen, as opposed to the old 6.2in display, it comes with two Joy-Con controllers, which are chunkier than the previous versions. These now attach magnetically to each side of the screen with a pleasing clunk, replacing the fiddly sliding mechanism that most Switch owners disliked. They’ve also got bigger L and R buttons on the top, which sounds like a minor detail but is a huge deal for anyone trying to perfect their Mario Kart power-slides.The specBig tech advances … Nintendo Switch 2. Photograph: NintendoThe tech inside the Switch 2 is a lot more advanced than the previous console, featuring a custom nVidia processor, and a screen capable of displaying at 4K resolutionor 1920x1080 resolution in portable mode. It’s also got 5.1 surround sound, and supports high-dynamic range lightinggraphical effects at frame rates of up to 120hz. This brings the Switch 2 almost up to scratch with other modern consoles: most experts are placing its tech specs somewhere between the PS4 and PS5, or between Xbox One and Xbox Series X.In the boxThe Nintendo Switch 2 comes with the console itself, two Joy-Con controllers, a power adaptor and USB-C charging cable, a dock, a Joy-Con grip, and two Joy-Con wrist straps to stop them flying out of your hands.Out of the boxNintendo is going big on the social features of the console. Its GameShare function will allow you to play compatible games with other people who don’t own a copy – they just need their own Switch or a Switch 2, and can play along in the room with you or connect online. This is particularly important for families sharing one copy of a game. Meanwhile, GameChat is kind of like Zoom, but for games: you can invite a bunch of pals into a group video chat session where you can talk to each other while playing the same game, playing different games, or just hanging out. If you all buy the Nintendo Switch 2 Camera you’ll be able to see little video windows of each other on the screen, too. GameChat requires a paid subscription to Nintendo’s online gaming service, which costs £17.99The gamesBig news … Mario Kart World game. Photograph: NintendoThe console is launching with around 25 games, though many of these are enhanced versions of older Switch titles. The big newcomers are Mario Kart World, an open-world take on the classic karting game; the introductory game Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour; the co-op survival challenge Survival Kids and anti-gravity racer, Fast Fusion. Some favourites making it across are Fortnite, Cyberpunk 2077 and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom. Most games will retail for between £45–£70 and will be available to buy and download online, or as physical boxed copies. You can also still play almost all your old Switch games on the new console, and there’s a huge back catalogue of retro NES, Nintendo 64, SNES and GameCube classics from the 1980s, 90s and 00s available to play with a Nintendo Switch Online subscription.The accessoriesAdd-ons … Nintendo Switch 2 Pro controller and camera. Photograph: NintendoThere are three things you may want to buy alongside the console. The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro controller is a traditional console joypad intended for serious play. Then you have the Nintendo Switch 2 camera, basically a webcam compatible with the GameChat service, but also with any games that might use camera features. You may also want a microSD Express card to provide additional storage for your games.Where can I buy one?If you haven’t pre-ordered, you may have to be patient and shop around. Some of the larger retailers including Amazon, Argos, Currys and John Lewis are saying they may have a few in stock today and it’s worth trying Nintendo’s online store. Be extremely wary of buying from private sellers on eBay or similar sites – there will be a lot of con artists out there. Remember when people found their PlayStation 5 deliveries were instead full of bags of rice? #nintendo #switch #out #today #heres
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    The Nintendo Switch 2 is out today – here’s everything you need to know
    Since its announcement in January, anticipation has been building for the Nintendo Switch 2 – the followup to the gaming titan’s most successful home console, the 150m-selling Nintendo Switch. Major console launches are rarer than they used to be; this is the first since 2020, when Sony’s PlayStation 5 hit shelves. Whether you’re weighing up a purchase or just wondering what all the fuss is about, here’s everything you need to know.The basicsThe Switch 2 is out today, 5 June, priced at £395.99 (US$449.99/A$699/€469.99) or at £429.99 (US$499.99/A$766/€509,99) bundled with its flagship game, Mario Kart World. Like its predecessor, it’s a portable games machine with a built-in screen – you can use as a handheld mini-console when you’re out and about, or slide it into the dedicated dock device and plug it into your TV via an HDMI cable for a big-screen experience at home. A little bigger than the original Switch, with a crisp, clear 7.9in LCD touch screen, as opposed to the old 6.2in display, it comes with two Joy-Con controllers, which are chunkier than the previous versions. These now attach magnetically to each side of the screen with a pleasing clunk, replacing the fiddly sliding mechanism that most Switch owners disliked. They’ve also got bigger L and R buttons on the top, which sounds like a minor detail but is a huge deal for anyone trying to perfect their Mario Kart power-slides.The specBig tech advances … Nintendo Switch 2. Photograph: NintendoThe tech inside the Switch 2 is a lot more advanced than the previous console, featuring a custom nVidia processor, and a screen capable of displaying at 4K resolution (when plugged into a compatible TV) or 1920x1080 resolution in portable mode. It’s also got 5.1 surround sound, and supports high-dynamic range lighting (HDR) graphical effects at frame rates of up to 120hz. This brings the Switch 2 almost up to scratch with other modern consoles: most experts are placing its tech specs somewhere between the PS4 and PS5, or between Xbox One and Xbox Series X.In the boxThe Nintendo Switch 2 comes with the console itself, two Joy-Con controllers, a power adaptor and USB-C charging cable, a dock, a Joy-Con grip (which allows you to connect the two Joy-Cons together to create a traditional-looking games controller), and two Joy-Con wrist straps to stop them flying out of your hands.Out of the boxNintendo is going big on the social features of the console. Its GameShare function will allow you to play compatible games with other people who don’t own a copy – they just need their own Switch or a Switch 2, and can play along in the room with you or connect online. This is particularly important for families sharing one copy of a game. Meanwhile, GameChat is kind of like Zoom, but for games: you can invite a bunch of pals into a group video chat session where you can talk to each other while playing the same game, playing different games, or just hanging out. If you all buy the Nintendo Switch 2 Camera you’ll be able to see little video windows of each other on the screen, too. GameChat requires a paid subscription to Nintendo’s online gaming service, which costs £17.99 (US$19.99/€19.99/A$29.95)The gamesBig news … Mario Kart World game. Photograph: NintendoThe console is launching with around 25 games, though many of these are enhanced versions of older Switch titles. The big newcomers are Mario Kart World, an open-world take on the classic karting game; the introductory game Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour; the co-op survival challenge Survival Kids and anti-gravity racer, Fast Fusion. Some favourites making it across are Fortnite, Cyberpunk 2077 and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom. Most games will retail for between £45–£70 and will be available to buy and download online, or as physical boxed copies. You can also still play almost all your old Switch games on the new console, and there’s a huge back catalogue of retro NES, Nintendo 64, SNES and GameCube classics from the 1980s, 90s and 00s available to play with a Nintendo Switch Online subscription.The accessoriesAdd-ons … Nintendo Switch 2 Pro controller and camera. Photograph: NintendoThere are three things you may want to buy alongside the console. The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro controller is a traditional console joypad intended for serious play. Then you have the Nintendo Switch 2 camera, basically a webcam compatible with the GameChat service, but also with any games that might use camera features. You may also want a microSD Express card to provide additional storage for your games.Where can I buy one?If you haven’t pre-ordered, you may have to be patient and shop around. Some of the larger retailers including Amazon, Argos, Currys and John Lewis are saying they may have a few in stock today and it’s worth trying Nintendo’s online store. Be extremely wary of buying from private sellers on eBay or similar sites – there will be a lot of con artists out there. Remember when people found their PlayStation 5 deliveries were instead full of bags of rice?
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  • Amazon Fire Sticks are enabling billions in video piracy, report finds

    Why it matters: It's somewhat ironic that arguably the biggest piracy enabler today is a device that comes from Amazon, a trillion tech giant with a streaming service. According to a new report, jailbroken Amazon Fire Sticks are used to watch billions of dollars worth of pirated streams, and Google, Meta and Microsoft are exacerbating the situation.
    A report from Enders Analysis, titled "Video piracy: Big tech is clearly unwilling to address the problem," looks at the issue of illegal streams.
    Driving the piracy epidemic, particularly in Europe, is the sports broadcasting industry. The BBC reports that the overall value of media rights for this business passed billion last year, which means fans are paying increasingly higher prices to watch sports on TV, especially if they pay for multiple services. UK soccer fans had to pay around in the 23/24 season if they wanted to watch all televised Premier League games.
    The same is also true for mainstream streamers such as Netflix and Disney Plus, which keep raising their subscription costs and clamping down on account sharing.

    Paying so much in these economically uncertain times has pushed more people into canceling their legitimate streaming services and turning to pirated alternatives.
    The report notes that Tom Burrows, head of global rights at the world's largest European soccer streamer, DAZN, called streaming piracy "almost a crisis for the sports rights industry."
    // Related Stories

    Comcast-owned European TV giant Sky Group echoed the warnings. It said piracy was costing the company "hundreds of millions of dollars" in revenue.
    Many high-profile events, such as major games, can draw tens of thousands of viewers away from legal services and toward the many pirated streams showing the same content at a fraction of the price – or free.
    Most people are familiar with jailbroken Amazon Fire Sticks being used to access illegal streaming services – the report calls the device a "piracy enabler." According to Sky, 59% of people who watched pirated material in the UK over the last year did so using a Fire Stick. The report says that the device enables "billions of dollars in piracy" overall.

    Would you pirate this pirate show?
    "People think that because it's a legitimate brand, it must be OK. So they give their credit card details to criminal gangs. Amazon is not engaging with us as much as we'd like," said Sky Group COO Nick Herm.
    As with all forms of piracy, there are risks associated with this trend. Providing credit card details and email addresses to those behind the services isn't exactly safe, and there have been cases of jailbroken, malware-infested pirate streaming devices – not just Fire Sticks – being sold on eBay, Craigslist, and the dark web.
    There has been a crackdown on the sale of hacked Fire Sticks in the UK recently. Last year saw a man given a two-year suspended sentence for selling the devices, while another was jailed. Just using these sticks or illegal IPTV subscriptions is breaking the law.
    It's not just Amazon that is being blamed. The report highlights Facebook's lack of action to stop ads for illegal streams running on the platform. Google and Microsoft are also called out for the "continued deprecation" of their respective DRM systems, Widevine and PlayReady; the report says they "are now compromised across various security levels." Microsoft's last update to PlayReady was December 2022.
    "Over twenty years since launch, the DRM solutions provided by Google and Microsoft are in steep decline," reads the report. "A complete overhaul of the technology architecture, licensing, and support model is needed. Lack of engagement with content owners indicates this a low priority."
    Amazon says it is working with industry partners and relevant authorities to combat piracy and protect customers from the risks associated with pirated content. The company has takensteps to make turning Fire TV-branded devices into piracy boxes more difficult. These include raising the technical bar, and adding warning messages about legality. Moreover, Amazon is switching Fire TV devices from Android to the Linux-based Vega OS later this year, which doesn't run Android APKs at all.
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    Amazon Fire Sticks are enabling billions in video piracy, report finds
    Why it matters: It's somewhat ironic that arguably the biggest piracy enabler today is a device that comes from Amazon, a trillion tech giant with a streaming service. According to a new report, jailbroken Amazon Fire Sticks are used to watch billions of dollars worth of pirated streams, and Google, Meta and Microsoft are exacerbating the situation. A report from Enders Analysis, titled "Video piracy: Big tech is clearly unwilling to address the problem," looks at the issue of illegal streams. Driving the piracy epidemic, particularly in Europe, is the sports broadcasting industry. The BBC reports that the overall value of media rights for this business passed billion last year, which means fans are paying increasingly higher prices to watch sports on TV, especially if they pay for multiple services. UK soccer fans had to pay around in the 23/24 season if they wanted to watch all televised Premier League games. The same is also true for mainstream streamers such as Netflix and Disney Plus, which keep raising their subscription costs and clamping down on account sharing. Paying so much in these economically uncertain times has pushed more people into canceling their legitimate streaming services and turning to pirated alternatives. The report notes that Tom Burrows, head of global rights at the world's largest European soccer streamer, DAZN, called streaming piracy "almost a crisis for the sports rights industry." // Related Stories Comcast-owned European TV giant Sky Group echoed the warnings. It said piracy was costing the company "hundreds of millions of dollars" in revenue. Many high-profile events, such as major games, can draw tens of thousands of viewers away from legal services and toward the many pirated streams showing the same content at a fraction of the price – or free. Most people are familiar with jailbroken Amazon Fire Sticks being used to access illegal streaming services – the report calls the device a "piracy enabler." According to Sky, 59% of people who watched pirated material in the UK over the last year did so using a Fire Stick. The report says that the device enables "billions of dollars in piracy" overall. Would you pirate this pirate show? "People think that because it's a legitimate brand, it must be OK. So they give their credit card details to criminal gangs. Amazon is not engaging with us as much as we'd like," said Sky Group COO Nick Herm. As with all forms of piracy, there are risks associated with this trend. Providing credit card details and email addresses to those behind the services isn't exactly safe, and there have been cases of jailbroken, malware-infested pirate streaming devices – not just Fire Sticks – being sold on eBay, Craigslist, and the dark web. There has been a crackdown on the sale of hacked Fire Sticks in the UK recently. Last year saw a man given a two-year suspended sentence for selling the devices, while another was jailed. Just using these sticks or illegal IPTV subscriptions is breaking the law. It's not just Amazon that is being blamed. The report highlights Facebook's lack of action to stop ads for illegal streams running on the platform. Google and Microsoft are also called out for the "continued deprecation" of their respective DRM systems, Widevine and PlayReady; the report says they "are now compromised across various security levels." Microsoft's last update to PlayReady was December 2022. "Over twenty years since launch, the DRM solutions provided by Google and Microsoft are in steep decline," reads the report. "A complete overhaul of the technology architecture, licensing, and support model is needed. Lack of engagement with content owners indicates this a low priority." Amazon says it is working with industry partners and relevant authorities to combat piracy and protect customers from the risks associated with pirated content. The company has takensteps to make turning Fire TV-branded devices into piracy boxes more difficult. These include raising the technical bar, and adding warning messages about legality. Moreover, Amazon is switching Fire TV devices from Android to the Linux-based Vega OS later this year, which doesn't run Android APKs at all. #amazon #fire #sticks #are #enabling
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    Amazon Fire Sticks are enabling billions in video piracy, report finds
    Why it matters: It's somewhat ironic that arguably the biggest piracy enabler today is a device that comes from Amazon, a $2 trillion tech giant with a streaming service. According to a new report, jailbroken Amazon Fire Sticks are used to watch billions of dollars worth of pirated streams, and Google, Meta and Microsoft are exacerbating the situation. A report from Enders Analysis, titled "Video piracy: Big tech is clearly unwilling to address the problem," looks at the issue of illegal streams. Driving the piracy epidemic, particularly in Europe, is the sports broadcasting industry. The BBC reports that the overall value of media rights for this business passed $60 billion last year, which means fans are paying increasingly higher prices to watch sports on TV, especially if they pay for multiple services. UK soccer fans had to pay around $1,171 in the 23/24 season if they wanted to watch all televised Premier League games. The same is also true for mainstream streamers such as Netflix and Disney Plus, which keep raising their subscription costs and clamping down on account sharing. Paying so much in these economically uncertain times has pushed more people into canceling their legitimate streaming services and turning to pirated alternatives. The report notes that Tom Burrows, head of global rights at the world's largest European soccer streamer, DAZN, called streaming piracy "almost a crisis for the sports rights industry." // Related Stories Comcast-owned European TV giant Sky Group echoed the warnings. It said piracy was costing the company "hundreds of millions of dollars" in revenue. Many high-profile events, such as major games, can draw tens of thousands of viewers away from legal services and toward the many pirated streams showing the same content at a fraction of the price – or free. Most people are familiar with jailbroken Amazon Fire Sticks being used to access illegal streaming services – the report calls the device a "piracy enabler." According to Sky, 59% of people who watched pirated material in the UK over the last year did so using a Fire Stick. The report says that the device enables "billions of dollars in piracy" overall. Would you pirate this pirate show? "People think that because it's a legitimate brand, it must be OK. So they give their credit card details to criminal gangs. Amazon is not engaging with us as much as we'd like," said Sky Group COO Nick Herm. As with all forms of piracy, there are risks associated with this trend. Providing credit card details and email addresses to those behind the services isn't exactly safe, and there have been cases of jailbroken, malware-infested pirate streaming devices – not just Fire Sticks – being sold on eBay, Craigslist, and the dark web. There has been a crackdown on the sale of hacked Fire Sticks in the UK recently. Last year saw a man given a two-year suspended sentence for selling the devices, while another was jailed. Just using these sticks or illegal IPTV subscriptions is breaking the law. It's not just Amazon that is being blamed. The report highlights Facebook's lack of action to stop ads for illegal streams running on the platform. Google and Microsoft are also called out for the "continued deprecation" of their respective DRM systems, Widevine and PlayReady; the report says they "are now compromised across various security levels." Microsoft's last update to PlayReady was December 2022. "Over twenty years since launch, the DRM solutions provided by Google and Microsoft are in steep decline," reads the report. "A complete overhaul of the technology architecture, licensing, and support model is needed. Lack of engagement with content owners indicates this a low priority." Amazon says it is working with industry partners and relevant authorities to combat piracy and protect customers from the risks associated with pirated content. The company has taken (or is about to take) steps to make turning Fire TV-branded devices into piracy boxes more difficult. These include raising the technical bar (ADB over local network disabled, tighter DRM), and adding warning messages about legality. Moreover, Amazon is switching Fire TV devices from Android to the Linux-based Vega OS later this year, which doesn't run Android APKs at all.
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  • I'm a psychologist who started repairing vintage Rolex watches as a side hustle. Now watchmaking is my main gig.

    Greg Petronzi is a psychologist and a watchmaker.

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    Greg Petronzi was a psychologist and professor when he got into watchmaking on the side.
    Now he repairs vintage Rolex watches and works on pieces worth six figures.
    Petronzi said his watchmaking out-earns his work in psychology.

    This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Greg Petronzi of True Patina, a watchmaker specializing in vintage Rolex repairs. He is also a licensed psychologist and professor at New York University. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.I've always had a fascination with watches, starting at a young age. Around middle school, I had a Swatch with a see-through plastic case and an automatic movement. You could see all of the parts of the watch as it was working, and I always found that so interesting.In college, I pursued psychology. That was my practical career path. I got a master's and a Ph.D. Overall, it was a 12-year path to becoming a licensed psychologist. But I never lost my interest in watches.After I finished school, I got into watchmaking, which ended up becoming my main gig. Psychology became my part-time gig, which I never anticipated happening, but it's super exciting. I love both disciplines.I got into watchmaking with an informal apprenticeshipWatchmaking was never really on my radar. As a grad student, I started getting involved in the world of watches and meeting other watch enthusiasts through forums and meetups.I made friends with a watchmaker out of Florida named Rik Dietel, who has 35-plus years of experience in watchmaking and specifically with vintage Rolex, which is the niche that I was very passionate about. I started asking him how to fix this or change that on my own watches. Little by little, Rik started teaching me, and it turned into an informal, remote apprenticeship.Over the next several years, while I was working as a psychologist and professor, my skillset started to really develop, and it started to become apparent to me that this might be more than just a hobby. I was working on my own stuff, then friends' watches, then friends of friends' watches. Then I started getting requests from people I didn't know. That's when I said, "I'd better take this a bit more seriously."

    Greg Petronzi in his workshop.

    True Patina

    During the pandemic, my psychology work went remote, and I was able to put more time and energy into watchmaking. I also had an income, which helped me afford the tools. I just recently spent about on one tool to do a very nuanced repair.I built up my watchmaking workshop and started to develop a niche in cosmetic repair — dials and hands. Because I started as a watch collector, I understand the importance of preserving the originality of a watch. While a lot of more modern watchmakers have the disposition of "repair and replace," I have the disposition of "restore and retain."I started to showcase my work on Instagram and build trust in the community. I ended up working with some really important watch collectors and dealers, like Eric Wind of Wind Vintage, and auction houses like Phillips.There was a moment when I realized I'd made a name for myself in the watch world: Someone sent me an eBay listing that said, "Watch just serviced by True Patina." I had no idea who the seller was, but I thought, "Wow, my company name is actually carrying so much weight that people are using this as a flex toward selling their watch." That felt really good.
    Watchmaking can be challenging to get into, but it's really rewardingWatchmaking has more often than not outperformed what the Ph.D and psychology have allowed me to earn, which I'm astounded by and grateful for.If someone's interested in learning watchmaking, I'd say it's possible, but there are some challenges. The tools are expensive, and the formal education options are limited. Most people either find an apprenticeship or start by working for an established brand while slowly building up their own workshop.My pricing varies a lot based on how much restoration is needed. Repairs typically range between and but some go up to or more, especially if a rare part needs to be sourced.I service watches that range in price from a few thousand dollars upward to six-figure watches. It's not uncommon for me to work on a watch that costs and occasionally even up to Most commonly, they are a few thousand up to But what's most meaningful to me is working on sentimental pieces — watches that have been in families for generations.Becoming a watchmaker never crossed my mind as a kid or even as a college student. But all of a sudden, it organically became reality for me, and it's a very, very meaningful and enjoyable existence.Watchmaking is a very rewarding field. It can be very stressful, especially when the repair might not be cooperating the way you want it to, but when things do fall in line, it can be a very mindful activity. You get into this flow where time just sort of ceases. It's kind of ironic.Do you have a story to share about watches or watchmaking? Contact this reporter at kvlamis@businessinsider.com.
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    I'm a psychologist who started repairing vintage Rolex watches as a side hustle. Now watchmaking is my main gig.
    Greg Petronzi is a psychologist and a watchmaker. True Patina 2025-05-31T09:50:02Z d Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Greg Petronzi was a psychologist and professor when he got into watchmaking on the side. Now he repairs vintage Rolex watches and works on pieces worth six figures. Petronzi said his watchmaking out-earns his work in psychology. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Greg Petronzi of True Patina, a watchmaker specializing in vintage Rolex repairs. He is also a licensed psychologist and professor at New York University. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.I've always had a fascination with watches, starting at a young age. Around middle school, I had a Swatch with a see-through plastic case and an automatic movement. You could see all of the parts of the watch as it was working, and I always found that so interesting.In college, I pursued psychology. That was my practical career path. I got a master's and a Ph.D. Overall, it was a 12-year path to becoming a licensed psychologist. But I never lost my interest in watches.After I finished school, I got into watchmaking, which ended up becoming my main gig. Psychology became my part-time gig, which I never anticipated happening, but it's super exciting. I love both disciplines.I got into watchmaking with an informal apprenticeshipWatchmaking was never really on my radar. As a grad student, I started getting involved in the world of watches and meeting other watch enthusiasts through forums and meetups.I made friends with a watchmaker out of Florida named Rik Dietel, who has 35-plus years of experience in watchmaking and specifically with vintage Rolex, which is the niche that I was very passionate about. I started asking him how to fix this or change that on my own watches. Little by little, Rik started teaching me, and it turned into an informal, remote apprenticeship.Over the next several years, while I was working as a psychologist and professor, my skillset started to really develop, and it started to become apparent to me that this might be more than just a hobby. I was working on my own stuff, then friends' watches, then friends of friends' watches. Then I started getting requests from people I didn't know. That's when I said, "I'd better take this a bit more seriously." Greg Petronzi in his workshop. True Patina During the pandemic, my psychology work went remote, and I was able to put more time and energy into watchmaking. I also had an income, which helped me afford the tools. I just recently spent about on one tool to do a very nuanced repair.I built up my watchmaking workshop and started to develop a niche in cosmetic repair — dials and hands. Because I started as a watch collector, I understand the importance of preserving the originality of a watch. While a lot of more modern watchmakers have the disposition of "repair and replace," I have the disposition of "restore and retain."I started to showcase my work on Instagram and build trust in the community. I ended up working with some really important watch collectors and dealers, like Eric Wind of Wind Vintage, and auction houses like Phillips.There was a moment when I realized I'd made a name for myself in the watch world: Someone sent me an eBay listing that said, "Watch just serviced by True Patina." I had no idea who the seller was, but I thought, "Wow, my company name is actually carrying so much weight that people are using this as a flex toward selling their watch." That felt really good. Watchmaking can be challenging to get into, but it's really rewardingWatchmaking has more often than not outperformed what the Ph.D and psychology have allowed me to earn, which I'm astounded by and grateful for.If someone's interested in learning watchmaking, I'd say it's possible, but there are some challenges. The tools are expensive, and the formal education options are limited. Most people either find an apprenticeship or start by working for an established brand while slowly building up their own workshop.My pricing varies a lot based on how much restoration is needed. Repairs typically range between and but some go up to or more, especially if a rare part needs to be sourced.I service watches that range in price from a few thousand dollars upward to six-figure watches. It's not uncommon for me to work on a watch that costs and occasionally even up to Most commonly, they are a few thousand up to But what's most meaningful to me is working on sentimental pieces — watches that have been in families for generations.Becoming a watchmaker never crossed my mind as a kid or even as a college student. But all of a sudden, it organically became reality for me, and it's a very, very meaningful and enjoyable existence.Watchmaking is a very rewarding field. It can be very stressful, especially when the repair might not be cooperating the way you want it to, but when things do fall in line, it can be a very mindful activity. You get into this flow where time just sort of ceases. It's kind of ironic.Do you have a story to share about watches or watchmaking? Contact this reporter at kvlamis@businessinsider.com. #i039m #psychologist #who #started #repairing
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    I'm a psychologist who started repairing vintage Rolex watches as a side hustle. Now watchmaking is my main gig.
    Greg Petronzi is a psychologist and a watchmaker. True Patina 2025-05-31T09:50:02Z Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Greg Petronzi was a psychologist and professor when he got into watchmaking on the side. Now he repairs vintage Rolex watches and works on pieces worth six figures. Petronzi said his watchmaking out-earns his work in psychology. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Greg Petronzi of True Patina, a watchmaker specializing in vintage Rolex repairs. He is also a licensed psychologist and professor at New York University. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.I've always had a fascination with watches, starting at a young age. Around middle school, I had a Swatch with a see-through plastic case and an automatic movement. You could see all of the parts of the watch as it was working, and I always found that so interesting.In college, I pursued psychology. That was my practical career path. I got a master's and a Ph.D. Overall, it was a 12-year path to becoming a licensed psychologist. But I never lost my interest in watches.After I finished school, I got into watchmaking, which ended up becoming my main gig. Psychology became my part-time gig, which I never anticipated happening, but it's super exciting. I love both disciplines.I got into watchmaking with an informal apprenticeshipWatchmaking was never really on my radar. As a grad student, I started getting involved in the world of watches and meeting other watch enthusiasts through forums and meetups.I made friends with a watchmaker out of Florida named Rik Dietel, who has 35-plus years of experience in watchmaking and specifically with vintage Rolex, which is the niche that I was very passionate about. I started asking him how to fix this or change that on my own watches. Little by little, Rik started teaching me, and it turned into an informal, remote apprenticeship.Over the next several years, while I was working as a psychologist and professor, my skillset started to really develop, and it started to become apparent to me that this might be more than just a hobby. I was working on my own stuff, then friends' watches, then friends of friends' watches. Then I started getting requests from people I didn't know. That's when I said, "I'd better take this a bit more seriously." Greg Petronzi in his workshop. True Patina During the pandemic, my psychology work went remote, and I was able to put more time and energy into watchmaking. I also had an income, which helped me afford the tools. I just recently spent about $15,000 on one tool to do a very nuanced repair.I built up my watchmaking workshop and started to develop a niche in cosmetic repair — dials and hands. Because I started as a watch collector, I understand the importance of preserving the originality of a watch. While a lot of more modern watchmakers have the disposition of "repair and replace," I have the disposition of "restore and retain."I started to showcase my work on Instagram and build trust in the community. I ended up working with some really important watch collectors and dealers, like Eric Wind of Wind Vintage, and auction houses like Phillips.There was a moment when I realized I'd made a name for myself in the watch world: Someone sent me an eBay listing that said, "Watch just serviced by True Patina." I had no idea who the seller was, but I thought, "Wow, my company name is actually carrying so much weight that people are using this as a flex toward selling their watch." That felt really good. Watchmaking can be challenging to get into, but it's really rewardingWatchmaking has more often than not outperformed what the Ph.D and psychology have allowed me to earn, which I'm astounded by and grateful for.If someone's interested in learning watchmaking, I'd say it's possible, but there are some challenges. The tools are expensive, and the formal education options are limited. Most people either find an apprenticeship or start by working for an established brand while slowly building up their own workshop.My pricing varies a lot based on how much restoration is needed. Repairs typically range between $1,000 and $2,000, but some go up to $6,000 or more, especially if a rare part needs to be sourced.I service watches that range in price from a few thousand dollars upward to six-figure watches. It's not uncommon for me to work on a watch that costs $200,000 and occasionally even up to $500,000. Most commonly, they are a few thousand up to $20,000. But what's most meaningful to me is working on sentimental pieces — watches that have been in families for generations.Becoming a watchmaker never crossed my mind as a kid or even as a college student. But all of a sudden, it organically became reality for me, and it's a very, very meaningful and enjoyable existence.Watchmaking is a very rewarding field. It can be very stressful, especially when the repair might not be cooperating the way you want it to, but when things do fall in line, it can be a very mindful activity. You get into this flow where time just sort of ceases. It's kind of ironic.Do you have a story to share about watches or watchmaking? Contact this reporter at kvlamis@businessinsider.com.
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