The reason Nintendo is downplaying, or practically outright hiding the Switch’s touchscreen is an interesting marketing phenomenon. It seems Nintendo really does not want to go toe to toe with Apple, Google or Microsoft by positioning the Switch as true tablet.

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George Basch’s not-for-profit Himalayan Stove Project also improves quality of life for Nepal’s most needy.

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Nostalgic for a cyberpunk dystopia that never came to pass? Grab the updated Razer BlackWidow Chroma V2 keyboard, and you can live out your childhood dreams (and frag enemies faster than ever).

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The “internet of things” (IoT) is on the verge of exploding. As more things become connected, the possibilities for commerce will be endless. Opportunities await those forward-looking commerce players that are ready to embrace the impending IoT era.

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As the economy becomes more sustainable and energy efficient, a new market for clean energy and sustainability jobs is created. This market is large, growing and intrinsically local.

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When something falls into a black hole, its information might survive. But black holes decay, destroying it. Is there a resolution, or is this a true paradox?

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Some recent stories repeat the claim that “85% of biomedical research is a waste of time.” This turns out to be underwhelming, but does raise the difficult question of how to define “waste” in science.

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Read these words of advice before taking advantage of the new Regulation A+ fundraising rules.

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In1979, Pittsburgh almost went bankrupt. The steel industry nearly died, and the city experienced unemployment of nearly 20 percent. During that same time, progressive business and city leaders planted the seeds that would lead to the city’s renaissance. Mayor Bill Peduto tells the remarkable story.

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