Crypto for Advisors: 2025 Outlook The outlook for crypto adoption in 2025 is overwhelmingly positive, but not without challenges. Regulatory clarity, institutional participation, and technological innovation will be the pillars of growth.

How Microsoft can turn Windows PCs into an Xbox Illustration: The VergeLenovo’s mysterious “future of gaming handhelds” event at CES delivered confirmation this week that Microsoft is combining “the best of Xbox and Windows together” for handhelds. Microsoft’s VP of Next Generation, Jason Ronald, spoke to my colleague Sean Hollister after the event to reveal that not only are big changes comi…

You’ll finally be able to buy the Super Retro Champ that plays SNES and Genesis carts The Super Retro Champ plays classic 16-bit titles from the Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis. | Image: My ArcadeFirst announced at CES four years ago, My Arcade’s Super Retro Champ was a chunky handheld that could play classic 16-bit titles using original Sega Genesis and Super Nintendo cartridges. The console didn’t end up launching, but at CES 2…

What it will take for TikTok to survive in the US Illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photo from Getty ImagesThe Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the case against the TikTok divest-or-ban bill on Friday, which will determine the future of the app in the US.  Read the full story at The Verge.

Ubisoft delays Assassin’s Creed Shadows again Image: UbisoftUbisoft announced a “strategic update” today, and the changes include a delay for Assassin’s Creed Shadows, the upcoming entry in the franchise that takes place in feudal Japan, from February 14th to March 20th. “As part of the renewed focus on gameplay quality and engaging Day-1 experiences, it has been decided to provide an addit…

Nintendo’s next Lego console will be a Game Boy Image: Nintendo / LegoWhile we’re all waiting for official news about the Switch 2, Nintendo has gone ahead and announced a very different kind of console. The company is teasing a collaboration with Lego that will see the original grey brick known as a Game Boy rendered in Lego blocks. There are no details yet, aside from the fact that it’ll be…

The best chargers at CES 2025 Image: UgreenIf there were some common themes among the chargers and portable power solutions announced at CES this year, it would be more power and more convenience through built-in cables. It’s not a new idea, but with most devices now being USB-C-compatible, it’s easier for companies to integrate charging cables without having to accommodate …

Amazon is selling the tech behind its $50 billion ad business to other retailers Illustration by Alex Castro / The VergeAmazon’s massive advertising business, which is only surpassed in the US by Google and Meta, is about to get bigger. In addition to selling ads on its sprawling marketplace, it will now let other retailers use the technology powering its $50 billion business on their own websites, as reported earlier by Adw…

Seeking interesting cases / best practice examples I’m looking for interesting cases of B2B companies that traditionally sold their products or services through channel partners (distributors, resellers, etc.) but are now shifting towards having more direct contact with their customers but without completely bypassing their channel partners. Specifically, I’m curious about how these companies ar…

Are Most E-Commerce Success Stories Real, or Just a Way to Sell You Get-Rich-Quick Scam? Hey everyone, I’m a startup entrepreneur working across various platforms and many of my clients have been e-commences. Lately, I’ve been intrigued—and honestly, a bit skeptical—by the alleged revenues I’ve seen thrown around in the e-commerce/drop-shipping world. Many claim it’s incredibly easy to rake in six or seven figures so I started to wo…

Freewrite’s latest keyboard has a mechanical word-counter to track your writing The Astrohaus Wordrunner keyboard will be available through a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign in February. | Image: AstrohausAstrohaus has announced a new addition to its distraction-reducing Freewrite line of writing tools at CES. Unlike its previous all-in-one devices that pair a keyboard with basic monochromatic screens, its new Freewrite W…

The Switch 2 is almost here — but PC handhelds are giving it big competition Photo by Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The VergeThe first Nintendo Switch basically had the road to itself, and Nintendo instantly proved just how awesome a hybrid console and handheld could be, leading to massive success. The next Switch is imminent, but it will launch into a world that’s packed with very capable handheld gaming PCs that could pres…

The touchless smart locks are here Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty ImagesSmart lock companies have spent 2024 crafting nifty ways for you to gain entry into your home, including iPhone-tapping Home Key options from Aqara, a palm scanner from Philips, keypad and fingerprint smart locks from August, and even a Face ID-style one from Lockly. These all sound pretty futuristic…

Netflix’s Sakamoto Days turns a hitman into a small business owner in new trailer Netflix / TMS EntertainmentThough Yuto Suzuki’s manga Sakamoto Days hasn’t been publishing for all that long, an animated adaptation of the series is already making its way to Netflix in just a few days. Set in a world where it’s not uncommon for people to have superhuman abilities, Sakamoto Days tells the story of Taro Sakamoto (Tomokazu Sugita…

Apple to Donate Towards Los Angeles Wildfire Recovery Efforts In response to devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles, California area this week, Apple said it will be donating towards recovery efforts on the ground. “The devastation caused by the fires in Los Angeles is heartbreaking,” said Apple CEO Tim Cook, in a social media post on Wednesday. “Thank you to the incredible firefighters, first responder…

Apple’s Student Offer With Free AirPods Returns in These Four Countries Apple’s annual “Back to School” or “Back to Uni” promotion has returned this week in Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, and South Korea. From January 8 through March 13, qualifying higher-education students and staff in these countries can receive free AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation with the purchase of any new MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, …

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: RNDR Falls 5.1% as Nearly All Assets Trade Lower Litecoin (LTC) was the lone gainer, rising 1.9% from Wednesday.

Automatic Clearance Section? I am currently researching different eCommerce platforms to possibly move away from WooCommerce. Right now, the majority of our products are set up as variable products with 100s of different variations for each. The problem is, sometimes we want to have a specific variant go on “clearance” due to us having it overstocked and we want to get rid …

How to set up a product trade-in system for my online store? Hello, Basically i have been selling car parts for years now and want to start selling online but the only problem is that my supplier asks me back the old parts of the customer. Its easy to apply these in a physical shop where I ask them to bring the old part but I want to apply all these online. Any tips or maybe an e commerce consultant that …

iPhone 17 Pro Launching Later This Year With These 8 New Features While the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max are not expected to launch until September, there are already plenty of rumors about the devices. iPhone 17 Pro concept based on rumors Below, we recap key changes rumored for the iPhone 17 Pro models as of January 2025: More aluminum: iPhone 17 Pro models are rumored to have an aluminum frame, …