The Nintendo Switch console comes on March 3 for $400

Nintendo's new Switch console, an evolution of their 3DS and their Wii U products rolled into one, will begin shipping on March 3. The console is being offered in the US for $299, a reasonably price for what is a mobile gaming device which can convert into a console for use in the home. Canadians will need to pay $399 plus tax for the Switch and already we can expect this product to be scarce and in demand on launch day.

The Nintendo Switch will not be region locked, so games will be playable all over the world. There's a Switch Online subscription services (like Xbox Live). As a mobile device, the Switch should run on 2.5-6 hours on a full charge, it can be charged via USB Type-C, 80 games are currently in development for this new platform and the Zelda: Breath of the Wild title they've been demoing with this console is expected to be ready on launch day. Nintendo's Switch is different enough to attract some attention, it straddles the line between mobile gaming and console fun, but availability will be a factor on whether user interest can be sustained or not.

Opera's new concept browser is like a mini OS for your desktop

I can fondly remember the time when innovative new browsers would come and offer a new perspective on the web and related services. Granted, mobile has become the primary way most people snack on the Internet, it's great to see Opera experimenting on new concepts and sharing them. The Neon Concept browser is like a mini desktop OS and offer a truly fresh way to surf the web and share various photos. You can download it here for Windows to try it out.

Nokia is ressurected in China with the Android powered Nokia 6

Nokia is back in a big way but only in China. The Nokia 6 smartphone, which is likely to be unveiled at Mobile World  runs on Android 7 and has a 5.5-inch full-HD (1080x1920 pixels) 2.5D curved display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3.

The smartphone is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor coupled with 4GB of LPDDR3 RAM. Nokia 6 packs 64GB storage which supports expendable storage via microSD card (up to 128GB).

The smartphone runs on Android 7.0 Nougat and supports dual-SIM. Nokia 6 sports a 16-megapixel rear camera with dual-tone LED flaash and is powered by a 3000mAh battery. This handset, created by HMD Global with permission from Nokia.

HTC wants it to be all about U with U Ultra and U Play

HTC is hoping to capture the hearts and wallets of consumers with two of its new smartphones—the U Ultra and the U Play. The U Ultra is the flagship of the two and as leaked earlier has a secondary display reminiscent of the LG V10/V20. HTC drops the metallic look for a super glossy, all-glass exterior, which the company calls “Liquid Surface.” The more budget-friendly U Play doesn’t get the secondary screen but has that glossy exterior, too.

The “U” part in the name signifies a new artificial intelligence enhancement HTC calls HTC Sense companion. It merges built-in voice assistants from the company and Google’s own services. Like other AI features, it’s said to learn your habits and the like to predict what you’ll need from the device.

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