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.

NAIAS 2017: First look at the 2018 GMC Terrain

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Detroit - GMC unveiled its all-new 2018 GMC Terrain sports utility vehicle at a private event last night ahead of the North American International Auto Show, which kicks off today. 

Focusing in the design, luxury and choice of materials and finishes, the event turned the Museum of Contemporary Art into an exhibit of everything GMC. The 2018  Terrain shares a platform and many components from the Chevy Equinox. GMC is aiming for the Terrain to be a more luxurious option.

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CES 2017: Cortana coming to BMW cars

Las Vegas - BMW has selected Microsoft's Cortana assistant to be part of their infotainment future. BMW says that its “connected driving experience will also be enhanced by intelligent voice control”, powered by a “personal digital assistant that customers are familiar with in other areas of their daily lives.”Cortana will be the voice asssitant component of BMW vehicles allowing a hands-free, yet interactive, way to access information, set reminders, check sports scores and integrate with other devices and services.

Instagram now supports wide colour capture on iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus

Apple's latest iPhones can shoot brighter, more detailed and wider colour gamut photos. Instagram has responded in kind by enabling wide colour capture support which brings all that detail, depth and colour on Instagram snap. 

Even better, Live Photos now import seamlessly and automagically into Instagram in the form of Boomerang videos which have recently gained renewed popularity for some reason. Best of all these new iPhone 7 features have been trickling out automatically so users don't need to do anything, if you have supported iPhones, they are most likely running the latest features already.

Source: Engadget