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UPDATE: April 4, 2025, 11:35 a.m. EDT Nintendo has announced that Switch 2 preorders in the U.S. have be postponed. This story has been updated accordingly.

President Donald Trump's tariffs have thrown a wrench in the Nintendo Switch 2 preorder process.

After pulling back the curtain on its new console during an April 2 Direct, Nintendo originally announced that Switch 2 preorders would open at select retailers on April 9. But that's no longer the case: The company said in a press statement Friday that U.S. preorders have been temporarily delayed due to the Trump administration's new tariff policies.

"Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 in the U.S. will not start April 9, 2025 in order to assess the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions," the statement reads. "Nintendo will update timing at a later date. The launch date of June 5, 2025 is unchanged."

SEE ALSO: Nintendo Switch 2 hands-on: 3 things that make it a must-buy

As Mashable's Alex Perry points out, Nintendo hasn't specified whether this means a price hike is coming. The company previously said the Switch 2 would retail $449.99, making it $150 pricier than the original Switch from 2017 and $100 more expensive than the 2021 OLED model. It's also slated to be sold as part of a limited-time $499.99 bundle with a download code for Mario Kart World, one of two exclusive launch titles.

At the time of writing, those with a Nintendo Account could still register their interest in reserving a Switch 2 through the My Nintendo Store, which hasn't yet changed its plans to send out preorder invites in waves starting Thursday, May 8. Priority invites are set to go to "registrants who have purchased a Nintendo Switch Online membership with a minimum of 12 months of paid membership and a minimum of 50 total gameplay hours, as of April 2, 2024." Shoppers will be notified via email when it's their turn to place a Switch 2 preorder and have 72 hours to do so. Preorders will be limited to one system per Nintendo Account.

Among third-party retailers, Switch 2 listings at GameStop, Target, and Walmart were still displaying its original April 9 preorder date. Best Buy's listing did not specify a start date. (Amazon's page isn't up yet.) Best Buy previously announced its plans to open certain stores for in-person preorder pick at midnight ET on launch day, while Walmart is still vowing to deliver preordered Switch 2s for free by 9 a.m. or sooner that day.

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The Switch 2 console will ship with the following accessories:

• Joy-Con 2 controllers (L+R)

• Joy-Con 2 Grip

• Joy-Con 2 Straps

• Nintendo Switch 2 Dock

• Ultra High-Speed HDMI Cable

• Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter

• USB-C Charging Cable

Nintendo will sell several Switch 2 accessories separately, including a Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller ($79.99), a Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip ($34.99), a set of two Joy-Con 2 Wheels ($19.99), a Nintendo Switch 2 Camera ($49.99), a Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case & Screen Protector ($34.99), and a Nintendo Switch 2 All-In-One Carrying Case ($79.99). They'll go up for preorder the same day as the console itself.

Looking to buy a Switch 2 but dreading having to buy a load of accessories again? Good news! Many of your old accessories will work just fine with Nintendo’s new console.

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One of the many tools that sets TikTok apart from its competitors is how easy it is to edit videos both in the app and by using its sister app, CapCut. However, other short-form social media apps are working to catch up. First, we heard news that Instagram is working on a CapCut-like video editing app. Now, YouTube is adding features to Shorts to make it easier to edit short-form videos within the app.

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YouTube announced the new video editing tool in a blog post on Thursday. The tool will allow users to "make precise adjustments and edits" within the app, including the ability to rearrange clips, delete clips, add music, add timed text, zoom in and out, and preview Shorts before posting.

It looks like templates on Shorts will also resemble CapCut and Instagram Reels, allowing users to pull photos to use in templates automatically and crediting the original creator.

"These are the first of more improvements planned to streamline in-app editing for Shorts," YouTube wrote.

Among those planned improvements are an edit tool that will sync videos to the beat of a song, template effects, image stickers, and AI stickers users can add by responding to a text prompt.

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For the last 48 hours, the Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order date in the United States was planned for April 9. That is no longer the case.

In a shocking turn of events, Nintendo sent out a statement to press on Friday morning confirming that the April 9 pre-order date has been scuttled indefinitely due to the Trump administration's tariff policies. The full statement is as follows:

Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 in the U.S. will not start April 9, 2025 in order to assess the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions. Nintendo will update timing at a later date. The launch date of June 5, 2025 is unchanged.

SEE ALSO: Nintendo Switch 2 hands-on: First impressions of 'Mario Kart World' and 'Donkey Kong Bananza'

We do not know when pre-orders for Switch 2 in the U.S. will open up now. We also don't know if this means a price hike or any other similar measures are coming. What we do know is that Trump announced severe tariffs on basically every country in the world on Wednesday afternoon, not long after Nintendo confirmed the April 9 pre-order date and the $450 starting price tag for Switch 2. Countries affected notably include Vietnam, which is where Nintendo moved much of its Switch production a few years ago in order to avoid tariffs on China.

We'll keep you posted when we find out more about when pre-orders will be available in the States, and what this might mean for the price of the console itself going forward.

SAVE $50: As of April 4, you can get the Beats Pill for just $99.95 at Amazon. That's a $50 discount and the lowest price we've seen since last December.

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Summer’s right around the corner, which means bonfires, beach days, pool parties, and a good time with friends. But no summer day (or any day, really) is complete without a killer playlist and a portable Bluetooth speaker that can pump out the jams.

If you’re looking for a speaker to set the tone of your summer, the Beats Pill is on sale for $99.95 at Amazon. That’s the lowest price we’ve seen for this speaker since last December, and it’s $50 off its usual price of $149.95.

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The Beats Pill comes in multiple colors, weighs practically nothing, and offers 100 watts of power with a frequency response of 1 MHz. And, with a 24-hour battery life, you can keep the party going all day and night.

It’s also IP67-rated for dust and water resistance, so you can take it to the beach or pool without freaking out if it gets splashed or sandy.

SAVE $90: As of April 4, you can get the Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer for $259.95 at Amazon. That's a massive $90 discount and the lowest price we've seen.

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The Amazon Big Spring Sale may be over, but we’re still seeing new deals pop up on appliances, tech, and home goods. If you’ve been eyeing a new air fryer, now might be the time to buy.

As of April 4, you can snag the Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer for just $259.95 at Amazon. That’s a 26% discount and $90 off the list price. It’s also the lowest price we’ve seen on this air fryer at Amazon.

The Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer is a Mashable favorite for its versatility, even cooking, and aesthetically pleasing design. It has 11 cooking functions, and the super convection reduces cooking time by up to 30%. In our review, former Shopping Editor Jae Thomas says it’s the “Ferrari of both air fryers and convection ovens.”

SEE ALSO: I'd gladly ditch all my small appliances for the Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer

It’s not just for whipping up quick snacks, either. During testing, we found that it could bake a cake 20 minutes faster than a traditional oven. “That golden crust is a testament to how well the convection settings work in this oven,” Thomas wrote in their review.

If you're looking for an air fryer that can do it all, the Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer is a solid choice — especially while it's on sale.

Metroid Prime 4, a game that was announced just a few months after the first Switch came out, is finally coming out sometime this year.

Frustratingly, we don't know the precise date yet, which makes me think it's closer to the holiday season than we all would like. But I got to play a quick demo of it at a Nintendo event on Wednesday and came away impressed for multiple reasons.

SEE ALSO: Every Switch 2 game revealed in the Nintendo Direct livestream

For starters, it's just nice to step into Samus's power suit again, for the first time in a Prime-style game since 2007. Beyond that, however, this demo was almost more of a tech demo for the Switch 2 than anything to do with Metroid. Not only does it look incredible running on Switch 2 hardware, but it acted as a pretty convincing use case for the new Joy-Con mouse controls. Here's how my time with it went.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond hands-on: It's all about the frame rate and the mouse

The demo Nintendo had at the event I went to was very brief and very un-Metroid; it started with Samus landing in the middle of a warzone, and played more like a traditional combat-focused FPS game with a big boss fight at the end.

There was no exploration or puzzle-solving involved, which makes me think this is the opening sequence and tutorial for the game. The actual game will assuredly have all of the things you want from Metroid in it, don't worry.

SEE ALSO: Nintendo Switch 2 preorders will start on April 9: Everything you need to know ahead of time

As such, I didn't get a great sense for what sets Prime 4 apart from the others in the series, but I did get a sense for what the Switch 2 can do to enhance a game like this.

For starters, Nintendo had it displayed at 1080p and 120 frames per second. I didn't have a precise frame-counter on screen or anything like that, but to my eyes, it looked silky smooth and totally stable.

I couldn't detect any frame drops whatsoever. It was one of the most "oh wow" moments I had looking at any Switch 2 game.

SEE ALSO: Nintendo Switch 2 vs Switch 1: I played the new console and these are the differences

This demo was mostly a proof-of-concept for the mouse functionality in the new Joy-Con controllers. The way this worked is that, at any time, I could place the right Joy-Con down on a flat surface in front of me (surface provided by Nintendo and not included with the game) and it would automatically turn on mouse controls.

If I wanted to go back to playing with regular dual-analog stick controls, all I had to do was lift up the Joy-Con. It was shockingly easy and seamless.

Purely as a tech demo, Prime 4 was one of the most impressive things at the show, and convinced me the Switch 2 is the real deal under the hood.

Microsoft turns the big 5-0 today (April 4), and the company is kicking off the celebration with a live Copilot event, rumored to include a suite of new announcements for the AI tool, as well as a nostalgic look back on the tech giant's storied history.

SEE ALSO: Has the Trump administration used AI to calculate tariffs?

Windows fans can expect an appearance from Copilot CEO Mustafa Suleyman — and select deals on Microsoft products — but the real star of the show is the iconic Windows 95 logo, back in all its glory to honor Microsoft's more humble beginnings.

Head over to Microsoft's X page for a another festive birthday surprise.

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The live event will start at 12:30pm ET (9:30am PT).

This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. How can I stream the Copilot event?

The Copilot event will stream live on the Microsoft Copilot YouTube page and the Microsoft website. Viewers can also catch birthday content, stories, and updates on Microsoft's 50th anniversary landing page.

If you're an Android user looking for premium earbuds that rival the AirPods, you'll want to check out the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2. Google's second-gen earbuds pack a big punch and fancy features, and right now, they're down to an all-time low price.

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently announced it has launched an investigation into 2,209,466 Honda and Acura vans, trucks, and SUVs. The affected models include popular ones like the Honda Pilot and Acura MDX.

It’s easy to let work bleed into other aspects of your life if you work from home, especially if you use your own personal computer like I do. Juggling multiple log-ins, extensions, and tabs for two separate purposes can get messy. Simply using two different browsers has been a game-changer for me.

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