Thank Nintendo's failed Wii U for the Switch's wild success

In the video game industry, it's largely believed that you should never count Nintendo out. The legacy home console company usually has a method behind its madness.

Wednesday morning, Nintendo revealed that its newest console has outsold its last one in just 10 months. The Wii U came out in 2012, and managed to sell 13.56 million units during its five-year lifespan, compared to the 14.86 million that the Switch has now sold.

If you look at where the company was before the Switch's launch, you might be tempted to think the half-portable, half-home console was merely a flash of inspiration that saved the company.  Read more...

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This Xbox One X deal at Dell is too big to miss

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If you've noticed all your gamer friends are obsessed with a little game called Monster Hunter: World, then you might want to jump on the bandwagon with a new system of your own. And you're just in luck, because Dell has a sweet deal on a new Xbox One X today. 

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When you pick up an Xbox One X for $499.98, you'll also receive a $100 Dell eGift card via email within 20 days of your purchase. That could go towards anything on Dell's site, from a VR headset to laptops to a new gaming headset to complement that new Xbox.  Read more...

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Amazon's Alexa is rooting for the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl

We're just a few days away from the Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patriots facing off in Super Bowl LII, and one of tech's most famous gadgets has apparently already picked a side.

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According to a little video making the rounds, Amazon's Alexa, like most of America, wants the Eagles to dethrone Tom Brady and the Patriots. 

Indeed, we confirmed the message on our own Alexa and her hot take on the defense — "I'm flying with the Eagles on this one because their relentless defense and the momentum they've been riding off their underdog status" — isn't a bad one considering how the Jacksonville Jaguars managed to keep the Patriots in check for most of the AFC Championship game.  Read more...

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Welcome to Future Shift

If you like to follow Mashable Tech on social media, you might notice that things are looking a little different than they used to. That's because we're now calling our Facebook and Twitter accounts Future Shift, and we're launching a nifty new newsletter, too. Why? Read on.

It'd be hard to name an aspect of our lives today that isn't just touched by tech, but fully intertwined with it. Our jobs, our vehicles, our social lives, and everything else are utterly immersed in technology. At the same time, the drumbeat of innovation, with its epicenter in Silicon Valley, seems never-ending, with new products and services every day that purport to improve things even more, and maybe take us to the "next level," whatever that is. Read more...

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This wheelchair allows people with limited mobility to expand their horizons

The ‘HexHog’ is a battery-powered off-road wheelchair that allows people with limited mobility traverse water, mud, snow, and sand. Designed for ease-of-use, the wheelchair allows the adventurous wheelchair users to tackle any terrain. Read more...

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A bunch of movies from your childhood are now half-price on iTunes

A bunch of movies from your childhood are for sale on iTunes, and they're now half their usual price.

This week, iTunes has added a number of older titles to its "Under $8" collection, as spotted by 9to5Toys.  

Yeah, we know, it's probably been ages since you actually paid money for a full-length movie, but shush! It's nostalgia time. 

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There are some real gems on this list, all of which bring back beautiful (and sometimes cringey) thoughts of Bionicle, AIM, Backyard Baseball, Neopets, Rescue Heroes, Arthur, Tamagotchi, and other glorious memories from the 90s.  Read more...

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Glamorous wireless headphones would make a great Valentine's Day gift (hint, hint)

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If you're going to invest in any single tech accessory, it might as well be a pair of headphones. From catching up on your favorite podcasts during your morning commute to jamming out at the gym, you'll probably use then almost as much as you use your phone. And if you're already hooked up with a solid pair, some snazzy-looking headphones may be the perfect choice for your Valentine.

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