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It seems there might be at least some level of truth to rumours that Nintendo is working on a new version of the Switch. According to a recent report from Bloomberg, the company plans to release a new version of the Switch with a larger display in time for the 2021 holiday season. This time around the console’s 7-inch, 720p display will be OLED and manufactured by Samsung … [Read more...] about Nintendo reportedly plans to release new Switch with larger Samsung OLED display

over the past weekend, Pokémon celebrated its 25th birthday with a virtual Post Malone concert. The day before, The Pokémon Company also unveiled new upcoming games, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl and Pokémon Legends: Arceus.  MobileSyrup will have coverage on these upcoming Pocket Monster games including New Pokemon Snap soon, but we’re asking one very simple … [Read more...] about What’s your favourite Pokémon?

Staples’ ‘Clearance Event‘ is open with an extra 25 percent off on products with already reduced prices. There are over 1500 items on clearance, including over 50 Apple devices like the Pad Pro (2018) and the 13-inch MacBook Pro. When checking out any clearance items, make sure to add the promo code ‘81161’ to apply the 25 percent discount. Below are some of the best … [Read more...] about Staples ‘Clearance Event’ offers an extra 25 percent discount on already reduced items

Apple has quietly released a tool that makes it really easy for users to transfers their photos and videos to Google Photos. This new tool has been placed on the Apple Data and Privacy website under the subheading ‘Transfer a copy of your data.’ Once you open the tool, you’ll see how many photos and videos are associated with your Apple account and a drop-down menu that lets … [Read more...] about Apple quietly launches tool to upload iCloud photos to Android

Amazon Canada has currently discounted Apple’s AirPods Pro, Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones, Powerbeats and more. The AirPods Pro are currently available for $262, which is $67 or 20 percent off the original $329 price tag. As far as discounts go on Apple’s high-end wireless earbuds, this is one of the steepest we’ve seen. The Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones are … [Read more...] about Amazon discounts Apple’s Airpods Pro and select Beats headphones

No, the above headline isn’t a typo-filled mess. Sony Interactive Entertainment has filed a patent application outlining technology that allows a banana to be used as a PlayStation controller. Before delving into detail, this instantly conjures images of the ill-fated PlayStation 3 ‘Boomberang‘ controller. Just sit back for a moment and imagine the alternative timeline where … [Read more...] about Sony files patent for banana PlayStation controller

Amazon has revealed that a new Alexa for Xbox app is soon rolling out to Xbox One consoles, the Xbox Series X and the Series S in Canada and the United States in the “coming days.” This seems to be an easier way for Xbox owners to access the Alexa ‘Skill’ that allows Echo devices to perform simple tasks tired the console through voice commands. As expected, an Echo smart … [Read more...] about Amazon reveals new Xbox Alexa app

Neftlix is rolling out a new TikTok-like mobile feature called ‘Fast Laughs’ that displays short funny videos from TV shows and movies. The streaming giant started testing the feature late last year, and has announced that it’s rolling out now on iOS. Users can watch and share the short clips on WhatsApp, Instagram, Snapchat and Twitter. You can choose to add series or shows to … [Read more...] about Netflix rolls out TikTok-like ‘Fast Laughs’ feature on iOS

Google has stopped selling its iconic cardboard virtual reality (VR) goggles after seven years. The cardboard headset launched all the way back in 2014 as a cheap way for people to test out simple VR experiences. It allowed anyone to get a glimpse of what VR offers. The project was later officially launched in Canada in 2016 and was followed up by Google’s DayDream View … [Read more...] about Google no longer selling Cardboard VR goggles

PlayStation’s ‘Essential Picks’ offer includes a variety of games on sale. The sale features discounts of up to 75 percent off on games like NBA 2K21, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, Middle-earth: Shadow of War, L.A. Noire and more. Below are some of the best deals: The promotion is available until March 18th. You can check out the complete list of deals in the PlayStation Store.  … [Read more...] about PlayStation Essential Picks sale offers games up to 75 percent off