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The Switch 2 is in many ways a more premium and powerful version of the original Switch, but its sleek design seems to have come at a cost. Not only is the console itself difficult to repair, but a new iFixit teardown video shows that the Switch 2 Pro Controller isn't any easier.
iFixit has shared a full teardown video of the Switch 2 Pro controller and is not impressed by how difficult it is to access the $85 accessory’s internal components, including its rechargeable battery that will inevitably lose its ability to hold a charge over time.
“This is a piss-poor excuse for a controller.” That’s how repair-focused YouTube channel iFixit starts its negative review of the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller. The repair and tech experts suggest the pricey controller is a “nightmare” to repair and contains hardware that will likely fail one day. And all of this for the low price of $85. Yikes.
According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the next Vision Pro could launch later this year, but it's unclear whether Apple will retain the $3,500 MSRP of its
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ExtremeTech on MSNApple May Launch Vision Pro 2 This YearRecent reports suggested that Apple might stop working on the Vision Pro 2 in favor of the lighter (possibly cheaper) model. With the Vision Pro 2 now expected (though not confirmed by Apple) to appear this year,
Five-star sound, $100 off: AirPods Pro 2 are now an absolute steal – but hurry, this deal ends soon!
There is no shortage of steep competition at this price point from Sony, Bose, and B&W, but the AirPods Pro 2 remain a friendly, feature-packed, and great-sounding pair of wireless earbuds, especially if you are ensconced in Apple's ecosystem.
Apple has released a new developer beta firmware for AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4, with support for camera controls, better CarPlay hand-off, and more.