Currently, many high-end webcams do not work with the Nintendo Switch 2, while some older models do. This compatibility mystery, lingering since the device's launch nearly three weeks ago, has now been addressed by two companies. They discovered that the Switch 2 selects unsupported modes from webcams, which advertise multiple operating modes via USB. Elgato, one of the affected brands, plans to release firmware updates for its Facecam MK.2 and Facecam Neo by introducing a low-resolution 480p mode. This change is based on the hypothesis that the Switch 2 supports only very low-resolution cameras to enable the display of multiple facecams. However, resolution alone does not explain the issue entirely, since Nintendo's official Switch 2 camera streams in 1080p and other high-resolution cameras are compatible as well. More details are available in the full story at The Verge.

Riley Testut, the developer of the popular Delta emulator for iOS, has introduced Delta Camera, a new app for iPhone that emulates the iconic Game Boy Camera's low-res, monochromatic photo style. The app is currently in beta for Patreon subscribers and will be released fully later this year. Delta Camera mimics the original 1998 Game Boy Camera's 128x128-pixel sensor with four shades of gray while adding modern features such as brightness and contrast adjustments, multi-shot panoramas, manual exposure, zoom controls, front and back camera support, and compatibility with the iPhone 16's Camera Control button. This app offers a nostalgic yet convenient way for users to capture and share retro-style images on social media without needing the physical Game Boy Camera accessory, which still works with devices like the Analogue Pocket.

Google is preparing to replace Google Assistant with Gemini on Android devices, introducing an update that enhances privacy while allowing more device control. Starting July 7th, Gemini users can grant the AI assistant permission to control Phone, Messages, WhatsApp, and other utilities regardless of Gemini Apps Activity being on or off. Disabling Gemini Apps Activity will stop conversation data from being used for AI training and product improvement while still enabling Gemini to perform tasks such as sending messages, making calls, and setting timers. This update aims to offer seamless personal assistant functionality without compromising user data privacy, with conversations saved only for up to 72 hours for security reasons. The change marks a step toward Gemini fully replacing Google Assistant on Android later this year.

Comcast is simplifying its Xfinity internet offerings nationwide by introducing four straightforward plans: 300 Mbps, 500 Mbps, 1 Gbps, and 2 Gbps. These come with three pricing options—a standard monthly rate without price guarantees, a discounted rate with a one-year price lock, and a slightly higher rate with a five-year price lock. All plans feature truly unlimited data, dropping previous data caps, and include an Xfinity WiFi Gateway and a complimentary year of Xfinity Mobile service. Current customers on other plans may keep their existing service until they choose to repackage. This update aligns with Comcast’s recent enhancements such as the five-year price lock and deployment of "ultra-low lag" technology to reduce latency in select cities, enhancing experiences with services like FaceTime and Nvidia GeForce Now.

Microsoft has recently updated the Xbox 360 dashboard, fixing a bug with distorted game thumbnails while adding advertisements for the Xbox Series X and Series S consoles. Despite being nearly 20 years old, the Xbox 360 remains highly popular, with around 84 million units sold. The new ads include images of the latest consoles and a QR code encouraging users to explore next-gen performance on the Xbox website. This update follows the closure of the Xbox 360 online store in July 2024 and signifies Microsoft's ongoing support for the classic console.

Microsoft recently began testing an aggregated gaming library within the Xbox app for Windows. The new feature automatically detects games installed from various launchers including Steam, Battle.net, Ubisoft, Epic Games Store, and Riot Games, and displays them in one consolidated library. Users can see thumbnails, launcher names, and options to launch the games directly or view them in their respective stores. Although the current beta has some thumbnail issues, it offers a unified view similar to GOG Galaxy. Note that Xbox achievements or additional features are not available for these titles, as the integration currently serves only to list games from multiple launchers. This initiative aims to make the Xbox app the central hub for PC gaming and enhance the handheld Windows gaming experience.

Tired of your coffee cooling down before you finish it? The Ember Mug 2, a self-heating smart mug, maintains your drink's ideal temperature so you can keep your focus. Available in select colors, it's now priced at a record low of $89.99 at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart, discounted by $60 from the usual $149.95. The smart mug lets you set your preferred temperature between 125°F and 145°F through the Ember app, which is compatible with both Android and iOS. Its built-in battery keeps your beverage warm for up to 80 minutes, and the included charging coaster can keep it hot all day. The mug features smart sleep mode to save battery life, an LED light indicator for charging and temperature status, and a customizable color option. Durable, scratch-resistant, and water-resistant (IPX7), this mug is easy to hand wash but not dishwasher safe.

Apple has implemented new changes to the App Store's fee structure in the European Union to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and avoid further penalties. The company introduced a tiered Store Services fee system: Tier 1 offers basic App Store features for a 5% commission on in-app purchases, excluding some benefits like automatic updates; Tier 2 provides full App Store features with a 13% commission and applies by default. Additionally, Apple launched a 5% Core Technology Commission applicable to purchases outside the apps. These changes follow a €500 million fine imposed by the EU for Apple's App Store practices violating DMA rules. Apple intends to appeal the decision while the European Commission evaluates the newly proposed adjustments.

Apple Sports, Apple's dedicated sports app for iPhone, now features live tennis scores for major tournaments, including Grand Slam and 1000-level events, starting with Wimbledon. Users can track every point in both men's and women's singles matches. Additionally, the app has a revamped home screen that organizes events by league, allowing fans to customize the order to prioritize their favorite leagues and teams. Since its launch in February 2024, the app has received several updates such as Live Activities support, football enhancements, and national broadcast information in the US. This reflects Apple's growing engagement in sports, highlighted by its soccer streaming partnership with MLS.

Almagul Menlibayeva's latest installation, Posthuman Matter: The Map of Nomadizing Reimaginings #3, displayed at the VRHAM! Digital & Immersive Art Biennale in Hamburg, Germany, combines handwoven textile maps and AI-augmented video to reconstruct censored stories of Central Asia. The installation features a large textile map of Kazakhstan and surrounding regions, paired with looping video screens showing salt lakes, villages, and nuclear test sites. These videos blend real documentary footage with AI enhancements to revive erased histories, feminist rituals, nomadic storytelling, and endangered languages, creating an alternative vision for the region's future through a unique mix of craft and digital media.