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A new computer is a big purchase, no matter how you slice it. But if you can get your next machine at a discount, all the better. Those looking for a new desktop have a solid deal to consider right now on Apple's M4 Mac mini, which is down to a record-low price of $469.

That price will get you the base model, which has 16GB of RAM and 256GB of SSD storage. If you're willing to pay a bit more, you can get the 16GB/512GB model for $689, down from $799. The top-of-the-line configuration will set you back $849, $150 less than usual, and it gives you 24GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD.

We gave the newest Apple Mac mini a 90 in our review thanks to perks like the impressive speed of its chip (though we did test the M4 Pro). It also offers front USB-C and headphone ports for easy use, along with an overall smaller design. Plus, it's great that even the base version starts at 16GB of RAM. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/deals/apples-mac-mini-m4-drops-to-a-new-record-low-price-141523239.html?src=rss

Looking for a different day?A new NYT Connections puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Friday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Friday, June 20 (game #740).Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need Connections hints.What should you do once you've finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I've also got daily Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers articles if you need help for those too, while Marc's Wordle today page covers the original viral word game.SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Connections today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.NYT Connections today (game #741) - today's words(Image credit: New York Times)Today's NYT Connections words are…BRANDYMALTFIRMBUTTERSTOUTCIDERPORTHOUSELUXEOUTFITTHICKSAUCESQUATGERMCONCERNSOLIDNYT Connections today (game #741) - hint #1 - group hintsWhat are some clues for today's NYT Connections groups?YELLOW: SturdyGREEN: BusinessBLUE: Could be an iPhone?PURPLE: Roman could be anotherNeed more clues?We're firmly in spoiler territory now, but read on if you want to know what the four theme answers are for today's NYT Connections puzzles…NYT Connections today (game #741) - hint #2 - group answersWhat are the answers for today's NYT Connections groups?YELLOW: STOCKYGREEN: COMPANYBLUE: APPLE PRODUCTSPURPLE: STARTS OF EUROPEAN COUNTRIESRight, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.NYT Connections today (game #741) - the answers(Image credit: New York Times)The answers to today's Connections, game #741, are…YELLOW: STOCKY SOLID, SQUAT, STOUT, THICKGREEN: COMPANY CONCERN, FIRM, HOUSE, OUTFITBLUE: APPLE PRODUCTS BRANDY, BUTTER, CIDER, SAUCEPURPLE: STARTS OF EUROPEAN COUNTRIES GERM, LUXE, MALT, PORTMy rating: EasyMy score: 1 mistakeI made harder work of this than I probably needed to, but in fairness the NYT did throw in some classic misdirection today, with FIRM seemingly going with SOLID, SQUAT and STOUT, in my head at least, when really it was THICK that I was looking for to complete the yellow STOCKY group.Surprisingly, I got purple first. This was a clever one, with GERM, LUXE, MALT and PORT all forming the starts of European nations – Germany, Luxembourg, Malta and Portugal, obviously.I should really have got blue, Apple products, given that I spend my life writing about them. But rather than iPads and MacBooks, it was BRANDY, BUTTER, CIDER and SAUCE that I needed here.How did you do today? Let me know in the comments below.Yesterday's NYT Connections answers (Friday, June 20, game #740)YELLOW: ITEMS IN A SEWING KIT BUTTON, NEEDLE, SCISSORS, THREADGREEN: CAPTURE ON VIDEO FILM, RECORD, SHOOT, TAPEBLUE: PRO WRESTLING ICONS, WITH “THE” HITMAN, ROCK, SNAKE, UNDERTAKERPURPLE: WAX ___ MUSEUM, PAPER, POETIC, SEALWhat is NYT Connections?NYT Connections is one of several increasingly popular word games made by the New York Times. It challenges you to find groups of four items that share something in common, and each group has a different difficulty level: green is easy, yellow a little harder, blue often quite tough and purple usually very difficult.On the plus side, you don't technically need to solve the final one, as you'll be able to answer that one by a process of elimination. What's more, you can make up to four mistakes, which gives you a little bit of breathing room.It's a little more involved than something like Wordle, however, and there are plenty of opportunities for the game to trip you up with tricks. For instance, watch out for homophones and other word games that could disguise the answers.It's playable for free via the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile.

Looking for a different day?A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Friday's puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Friday, June 20 (game #1243).Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than 1,100 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers.Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those puzzles, while Marc's Wordle today column covers the original viral word game.SPOILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.Quordle today (game #1244) - hint #1 - VowelsHow many different vowels are in Quordle today?• The number of different vowels in Quordle today is 5*.* Note that by vowel we mean the five standard vowels (A, E, I, O, U), not Y (which is sometimes counted as a vowel too). Quordle today (game #1244) - hint #2 - repeated lettersDo any of today's Quordle answers contain repeated letters?• The number of Quordle answers containing a repeated letter today is 2.Quordle today (game #1244) - hint #3 - uncommon lettersDo the letters Q, Z, X or J appear in Quordle today?• No. None of Q, Z, X or J appears among today's Quordle answers.Quordle today (game #1244) - hint #4 - starting letters (1)Do any of today's Quordle puzzles start with the same letter?• The number of today's Quordle answers starting with the same letter is 2.If you just want to know the answers at this stage, simply scroll down. If you're not ready yet then here's one more clue to make things a lot easier:Quordle today (game #1244) - hint #5 - starting letters (2)What letters do today's Quordle answers start with?• B• G• B• MRight, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.Quordle today (game #1244) - the answers(Image credit: Merriam-Webster)The answers to today's Quordle, game #1244, are…BUDDYGROUTBEGINMADAMA bit of a harder Quordle for me today, not least because my three set start words – STARE, DOILY and PUNCH – didn't give me nearly as many letters as I'd had in previous games.A couple of the words were tricky, too: BUDDY with its repeated Ds and with the alternative word MUDDY, and MADAM with its repeated Ms and As. I got there in the end, but it was a challenge.How did you do today? Let me know in the comments below.Daily Sequence today (game #1244) - the answers(Image credit: Merriam-Webster)The answers to today's Quordle Daily Sequence, game #1244, are…TEACHPENALTWEEDLIMITQuordle answers: The past 20Quordle #1243, Friday, 20 June: BRAID, DULLY, HASTE, LURIDQuordle #1242, Thursday, 19 June: BRUSH, ISLET, FRUIT, PRIVYQuordle #1241, Wednesday, 18 June: MEDIA, SHARK, GUPPY, MOURNQuordle #1240, Tuesday, 17 June: LEAPT, PRISM, ADMIN, WHINEQuordle #1239, Monday, 16 June: RETRY, SCALD, DINGO, FEIGNQuordle #1238, Sunday, 15 June: SHOCK, STEIN, BROIL, COVENQuordle #1237, Saturday, 14 June: STICK, FERRY, THESE, IONICQuordle #1236, Friday, 13 June: REPEL, LARGE, SNIDE, CARRYQuordle #1235, Thursday, 12 June: SCANT, BATCH, UNDER, PARSEQuordle #1234, Wednesday, 11 June: CRAVE, ROOST, ANGLE, FLOODQuordle #1233, Tuesday, 10 June: DECRY, CHEEK, FILET, EASELQuordle #1232, Monday, 9 June: DERBY, LEMON, WRITE, HOVELQuordle #1231, Sunday, 8 June: REBAR, ALERT, PAYEE, FLUMEQuordle #1230, Saturday, 7 June: FLUNK, ESTER, SPITE, CHEAPQuordle #1229, Friday, 6 June: ELUDE, KHAKI, VISTA, SMOKYQuordle #1228, Thursday, 5 June: CHIDE, RABBI, GUSTY, LANCEQuordle #1227, Wednesday, 4 June: BANAL, STOUT, SEDAN, HIPPOQuordle #1226, Tuesday, 3 June: FUGUE, SYRUP, FLACK, WORSTQuordle #1225, Monday, 2 June: THINK, BELLE, CRONE, BOULEQuordle #1224, Sunday, 1 June: POINT, MERIT, WHOOP, APHID

Looking for a different day?A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Friday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Friday, June 20 (game #474).Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it's great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints.Want more word-based fun? Then check out my NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games, and Marc's Wordle today page for the original viral word game.SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.NYT Strands today (game #475) - hint #1 - today's themeWhat is the theme of today's NYT Strands?• Today's NYT Strands theme is… Goose eggsNYT Strands today (game #475) - hint #2 - clue wordsPlay any of these words to unlock the in-game hints system.TANGSTAGDARNDAREHATINGTHINGNYT Strands today (game #475) - hint #3 - spangram lettersHow many letters are in today's spangram?• Spangram has 11 lettersNYT Strands today (game #475) - hint #4 - spangram positionWhat are two sides of the board that today's spangram touches?First side: top, 3rd columnLast side: bottom, 4th columnRight, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.NYT Strands today (game #475) - the answers(Image credit: New York Times)The answers to today's Strands, game #475, are…NADAZERONOTHINGZILCHZIPPONAUGHTBUPKISSPANGRAM: DIDDLY SQUAT My rating: HardMy score: 2 hintsI spent a fair bit of today's Strands thoroughly baffled by what I was needing to do. For starters, I've never heard the phrase 'Goose eggs' – which apparently means 'nothing', but which I think might mainly be an American sports term, and therefore of no use as a hint to people like me, who don't have any interest whatsoever in US sports. That said, it seemingly comes from the British term 'duck's egg', which then found its way into cricket – a sport I love. So maybe I should have guessed.Anyway, my first hint gave me NADA, and with no idea at this stage what the hint meant I was still in the dark. A second hint gave me ZERO, at which point I realized what the objective was.Finding the answers was not that easy though, particularly BUPKIS – another word that was entirely alien to me until today.How did you do today? Let me know in the comments below.Yesterday's NYT Strands answers (Friday, June 20, game #474)BABYCOCOABLASTINGBAKINGCHILITALCUMITCHINGSPANGRAM: POWDERSWhat is NYT Strands?Strands is the NYT's not-so-new-any-more word game, following Wordle and Connections. It's now a fully fledged member of the NYT's games stable that has been running for a year and which can be played on the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile.I've got a full guide to how to play NYT Strands, complete with tips for solving it, so check that out if you're struggling to beat it each day.

It's the end of another working week and you definitely deserve a well-earned rest in front of the TV.Thankfully, there are plenty of exciting new movies and shows to watch at home, too. From the return of fan-favorite series to the official streaming debut of one of the most memorable films of 2025, there's lots to check out on the world's best streaming services before Monday rolls around. So, read on to learn more about the seven biggest new things you should stream this weekend. – Tom Power, senior entertainment reporterA Minecraft Movie (Max)I don't think anyone expected A Minecraft Movie to be one of the biggest movie hits of the year. As evidenced by my two-star review of A Minecraft Movie, I certainly didn't – and I even took Mojang's best-selling video game namesake's worldwide fanbase into account, too.And yet, whether it was down to the game series' enduring popularity, its starry cast, or those viral TikTok videos of chaotic screenings – you must have seen those 'Chicken Jockey!' memes by now – A Minecraft Movie has become one of the highest-grossing films of 2025. Not only does that mean it deserves a spot on our best Max movies list, but also that it's worth checking out on Max this weekend. You'll be pleasantly surprised by what's on offer or, like me, wonder what all of the fuss is about, and I say that as someone who's enjoyed the odd Minecraft gaming marathon! – TPWatch A Minecraft Movie on MaxThe Waterfront (Netflix)If you're in the mood for a twisty drama, Netflix's latest TV Originals might hit the spot.Inspired by true events and set in coastal North Carolina, The Waterfront explores family dynamics and the lengths people will go to when their legacy is on the line. The series follows the Buckley family, who has ruled Havenport, dominating everything from the local fishing industry to the town’s restaurant scene. But, all that has started to crumble as patriarch Harlan recovers from two heart attacks.It's giving similar vibes to Succession in a way, but will this be as popular as that hit series and carve out a space as one of the best Netflix shows? – Lucy Buglass, senior entertainment writerWatch The Waterfront on NetflixThe Buccaneers season 2 (Apple TV+)Dust off your bustles and bowler hats, because it's finally time to step back into the Gilded Age for season 2 of one of the best Apple TV+ shows: The Buccaneers. The last time we saw sisters Nan and Jinny St George alongside sisters Lizzy and Mabel Elmsworth in this Apple TV Original, the group were only just starting to settle into London high society after traveling to England for the wedding of Conchita Closson. Now, the American heiresses are practically running the place, which is precisely where the first episode of this Apple TV+ show's sophomore season starts off.Expect the remaining eight episodes of this Bridgerton and My Lady Jane rival to be released weekly until the finale premieres on August 6. – Amelia Schwanke, senior entertainment editorWatch The Buccaneers season 2 on Apple TV+We Were Liars (Prime Video)We Are Liars is an interesting one. It's got a positive 75% Rotten Tomatoes critics score (at the time of publication), but it remains to be seen if the Prime Video young adult drama will similarly appeal to general viewers.If you love a psychological thriller, you may be keen to see which side of the debate you fall on this weekend. This eight-part Amazon TV series follows a 17 year old girl from a wealthy family, who spends summers on a private island.However, when she suffers a terrible accident, she struggles to remember events that happened in her past, and it goes from there. Expect lies, deception and shocking truths with this one, which could yet join our best Prime Video shows list. – LBWatch We Were Liars on Prime VideoThe Gilded Age season 3 (Max)It's a big weekend for period drama fans, because there's also the return of HBO's hit historical drama The Gilded Age gracing our screens.Following the end of the Opera War at the end of season 2, New York high society has never been more in flux. Will the Russells be the new top dog in town? Can Agnes come to terms with Ada's new position as the lady of the house? There's a lot at stake.This season's first episode debuts this Sunday (June 22), with new episodes of one of the best Max shows scheduled to be released weekly through August 10. – ASWatch The Gilded Age season 3 on MaxKpop Demon Hunters (Netflix)I love movie soundtracks. They're among my most listened to albums, purely because they always have a way of transporting me back to the film. So, it's exciting to see Netflix put this front and centre in KPop Demon Hunters. One of June's new Netflix movies features music from K-pop icons, including Danny Chung, IDO, Vince, KUSH, EJAE, Jenna Andrews, Stephen Kirk, Lindgren, Mark Sonnenblick and Daniel Rojas, as well as original songs from Jeongyeon, Jihyo and Chaeyoung of TWICE, giving it all the star power to make it one of the best Netflix movies.K-pop superstars by day, demon hunters by night, the film follows a famous ensemble that fights off supernatural forces, including a new rival boy band of demons that's out to steal the limelight. – ASWatch Kpop Demon Hunters on NetflixUnderdogs (Hulu/Disney+)I love a good nature documentary. I enjoyed Secrets of the Penguins narrated by Blake Lively, and now her husband Ryan Reynolds is following in her footsteps with Underdogs.In this five-part Hulu and Disney+ docuseries, we examine the weird and unsung heroes of the animal kingdom. You can expect to see questionable parenting strategies, nature's con artists, and how these animals use various tactics to get by.Each episode is around 40 minutes and is packed with witty commentary and up close footage that's perfect for any nature lover this weekend One for our best Hulu shows and best Disney+ shows guides, perhaps?. – LBWatch Underdogs on Hulu (US) and Disney+ (internationally)For more stellar streaming suggestions, read our guides on the best Hulu movies, best Prime Video shows, best Paramount+ movies, and best Disney+ movies.

Over 160,000 people had their data leaked from Krispy KremeThe victims are mainly employees and their family membersThe perpetrator is still unknown Krispy Kreme has revealed exactly what details were exposed in the breach that hit the donut company in November 2024.161,676 people were affected by the breach, with most being staff and their family members, the company has said in a filing with Maine's Office of the Attorney General.The breach saw a very wide range of sensitive information stolen, putting many of the victims at risk of credit fraud, identity theft, and more.A hole lot of dataThe full list of data stolen in the breach includes:NamesSocial Security numbersDates of birthDriver's license or state ID numbersFinancial account informationFinancial account access informationCredit or debit card informationCredit or debit card information in combination with a security code, username, and password to a financial accountPassport numbersDigital signaturesUsernames and passwordsEmail addresses and passwordsBiometric dataUSCIS or Alien Registration NumbersUS military ID numbersMedical or health informationHealth insurance informationWhile not everyone involved will have had all of the above data leaked, it does illustrate just how important it is to properly protect sensitive information, especially when it comes to credit card and payment details.It appears that all of the data may have been lumped into a single database, making it far easier for the attackers to steal such a trove of information.The victims were offered 12 months of credit monitoring and identity theft protection, which has become tradition for large companies hit by sensitive data breaches.Krispy Kreme now shows a statement laying out the details of the data breach, “On November 29, 2024, Krispy Kreme became aware of unauthorized activity on a portion of its information technology systems. Upon learning of the unauthorized activity, we immediately began taking steps to investigate, contain, and remediate the incident with the assistance of leading cybersecurity experts.”“On May 22, 2025, our investigation into the incident determined that certain personal information was affected. There is no evidence that the information has been misused, and we are not aware of any reports of identity theft or fraud as a direct result of this incident. This notification has not been delayed as the result of a law enforcement investigation,” the statement says.There is no confirmation on who was behind the breach, but immediately following Krispy Kreme’s disclosure, the Play ransomware gang claimed responsibility.BleepingComputer claims the Play gang claimed the allegedly stolen files contain "private and personal confidential data, client documents, budget, payroll, accounting, contracts, taxes, IDs, finance information," and more - but did not provide any proof of its activity.You might also likeHere are my picks for the best antivirus softwareKrispy Kreme orders across the US disrupted after cyberattackThese are the best password managers I could find

Meta is expanding beyond its popular Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses with a new lineup of frames created in collaboration with Oakley. The Oakley Meta HSTN smart glasses (pronounced HOW-stuhn, apparently) will be available in several variants, not unlike Meta's other smart glasses. Meta first teased that it had a new partnership on the way earlier in June, and rumors that the company was expanding beyond its current frames were reported by Bloomberg back in January.

Despite rumors that the Oakley glasses would feature a camera embedded in the bridge of the frame, these first models keep the lens on one side and an LED privacy light on the other. The ultra-wide 12MP camera can capture footage in 3K, compared with the 1080p video that the Meta Ray-Bans are capable of recording. Along with taking POV video calls, shooting photos and livestreaming what you see, the camera can be used to answer questions about what you're seeing with the help of Meta AI.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said on Threads that these frames, which are based on Oakley's HSTN style, are "built for action." So they're perhaps designed to be more durable than Meta's older models, though they have the same IPX4 water resistance rating. They feature Prizm and Prizm Polarized lens tech from Oakley, which are designed to protect wearers' eyes from ultraviolet light.

The battery is rated for eight hours of typical use on a single charge (which would be double that of the Meta Ray-Bans) and up to 19 hours on standby. With the included charging case, you should be able to juice up Oakley Meta HSTN glasses from zero to 50 percent of battery capacity in 22 minutes, and to 85 percent in 45 minutes. The case, which is not water-resistant, is said to deliver up to 40 additional hours of on-the-go charging.

The new frames have open-ear Bluetooth speakers, five onboard microphones and speakers for talking to Meta AI and the ability to take calls, send messages and play music from your phone. There are touch controls on the side of the frames where you can adjust volume and so on.

Meta has also been rolling out live translation features for its smart glasses. The company says the Oakley Meta HSTN glasses can help with accessibility too. You'll be able to send messages and take photos hands-free. Meta notes that its AI will be able to describe what the camera is seeing. In addition, wearers will be able to connect to the Be My Eyes network and receive assistance from sighted volunteers.

Meta/Oakley

Meta and Oakley say these are "Performance AI glasses." You'll be able to ask Meta AI for contextual information that might help in the moment, such as the wind speed so you can try to adjust for that while you're playing golf.

Meta working with Oakley shouldn't come as too much of a surprise. Oakley is owned by EssilorLuxottica, the same fashion conglomerate that owns Ray-Bans. The companies extended their partnership with a new long-term agreement in September 2024 so that they could "collaborate into the next decade to develop multi-generational smart eyewear products."

The first, limited-edition Oakley Meta HSTN have gold accents and 24K Prizm Polar lenses. They cost $499 and will be available to preorder starting on July 11 in the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Australia, Germany, Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark. Meta and Oakley plan to bring the lineup to Mexico, India and the United Arab Emirates later this year.

Other models will arrive later in the summer and start at $399. They'll be available in the following frame and lens colors:

Oakley Meta HSTN Desert with Prizm Ruby Lenses

Oakley Meta HSTN Black with PrizmPolar Black Lenses

Oakley Meta HSTN Shiny Brown with Prizm Polar Deep-Water Lenses

Oakley Meta HSTN Black with Transitions Amethyst Lenses

Oakley Meta HSTN Clear with Transitions Grey Lenses

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/wearables/meta-and-oakley-announce-new-perfomance-ai-smart-glasses-for-athletes-140312796.html?src=rss

Tech giants are locked in an arms race to dominate AI-powered ecommerce. At Google I/O, we saw a preview of AI Mode in Search – a search experience where agents recommend products, populate visual panels, and complete purchases.Next up is Apple’s WWDC, where the company is expected to provide an update on Apple Intelligence, but is believed to be taking a more incremental approach to AI in contrast to the rapid-fire rollouts from other companies racing to define the future of ecommerce.These developer conferences, previously intended for insiders and engineers, are now mainstream moments because they’re shaping the future of shopping in real time.Beneath the product demos and flashy interfaces, there’s a problem: today’s internet was counterintuitively built for humans, not machines.AI Search Is Running on Outdated InfrastructureThe web we use today is a patchwork of skimmable layouts and visual cues meant to guide people, not machines, through a shopping experience. AI agents don’t browse like people do, and they need structured metadata with real-time pricing, inventory and clear product attributes.When the data is inconsistent, unstructured, or breadcrumbed across interactions, AI agents struggle to extract meaning or skip over it entirely. This means that for brands and shoppers products could become harder to find with AI, even if they are the best choice.As AI-driven search platforms increasingly mediate product discovery, brands are losing visibility, traffic, and the ability to influence how they show up in the customer journey. The internet isn’t being rebuilt for AI, it’s being retrofitted. Many new interfaces look advanced on the surface but are layered over brittle, outdated infrastructure that machines struggle to understand.Discovery Is DisappearingWe’re already seeing the early signals. Traffic from generative AI sources increased by 1,200% between July 2024 and February 2025, reflecting increased interest from consumers turning to AI tools for product discovery. The wave is arriving, but most brands aren’t yet positioned to take advantage of it because their websites aren’t designed to continue the AI user journey. Interfaces and product data often aren’t structured for agent interactions or optimized for LLM workflows.Google’s AI Overviews can siphon off up to 64% of organic traffic, depending on the industry. It’s a dramatic shift in how discovery happens. For brands, it means fewer clicks, fewer opportunities for engagement, and far less control over how they're presented in the shopping journey.As consumers increasingly use AI agents for shopping and product recommendations, they’ll discover a narrower range of brands and products. Those that are optimized will be more easily found because AI models prefer sources that provide clean, well-structured, commerce-ready data like real-time pricing, inventory, and agentic checkout capabilities.Without that data, AI agents may surface outdated or absent production information, forcing shoppers back into traditional, clunky checkout processes. The brands that proactively become AI-friendly will significantly benefit, making the path forward clear for their shoppers.Some platforms are starting to recognize the problem. Shopify’s new Catalog API gives agents access to structured product data, making it easier to surface listings in agent-led environments like Perplexity. The API improves visibility, but not interactivity. One way infrastructure allows agents to access existing product data like descriptions and pricing, but the interaction ends there.Two-way systems enable brands to proactively influence the experience, maybe by offering a discount, surfacing related products or offering free shipping depending on the customer interaction. Without two-way systems, brands will lose out on the control and context they’re accustomed to having.What Brands Stand to LoseAI innovation moves too quickly for brands to rely on incremental website updates. New model capabilities and consumer expectations emerge weekly, and without a flexible foundation built for constant adaptation, brands risk permanently falling behind.Brands depend on search as the backbone of their visibility strategy to reach shoppers. Organic and paid search drove up to 80% of website traffic until Google’s AI overviews launched a year ago. Now, with AI Mode, agents are changing how information is retrieved and displayed, threatening not just traffic but the entire infrastructure of how brands reach, understand, and convert consumers.This amounts to more than a visibility problem. As AI agents handle more of the customer journey, brands are losing the direct connections they’ve spent years building and the rich data that comes along with it: No more behavioral signals, preference data, or owned loyalty loops. When agents become the interface, the relationship gets rewritten.Without traffic to their own websites, they forfeit first-party analytics, personalized engagement, and long-term insight into customer behavior. Without clear data connections, they can't optimize experiences, measure ROI, or retain relevance. And without direct visibility, even brand affinity is at risk of erosion. In an AI-mediated internet, consumer choice gets collapsed into a single output. Unless a brand is structurally positioned to appear in that output, it might as well not exist.A Programmatic Commerce LayerThis demands intelligent infrastructure. Brands should already be thinking about how they present their product information to make it legible to two important audiences: people and machines. Structured, real-time data is not optimization. It’s the baseline requirement for visibility, participation, and growth in an AI-first ecosystem.In the AI internet, new subdomains like ai.brandname.com serve as intelligent storefronts that can serve both human customers and AI agents in one unified experience. Unlike traditional websites, which are updated piecemeal and built for human browsing, AI storefronts are built for speed, natural language, and agent-friendly architecture.It’s time to rebuild nowBrands know they’re losing clicks, but the big picture is that they’re losing the ability to participate in the next era of commerce. AI agents are rewriting the script for how discovery and conversion happen; brands that aren’t structurally visible won’t be outcompeted, they’ll be invisible. In the AI internet, visibility is engineered. This starts with rebuilding digital storefronts for humans and machines.We list the best website monitoring software.This article was produced as part of TechRadarPro's Expert Insights channel where we feature the best and brightest minds in the technology industry today. The views expressed here are those of the author and are not necessarily those of TechRadarPro or Future plc. If you are interested in contributing find out more here: https://www.techradar.com/news/submit-your-story-to-techradar-pro

The Nintendo Switch 2 has been available in the US for more than two weeks — but good luck finding one. The $450 console officially went up for sale on June 5, and several retailers have offered it both online and in-store in the days since. While millions of people have been able to snag the device, online inventory dried up fairly quickly at most stores soon after launch and remains difficult to find today. Target and Best Buy restocked shortly after launch, but those didn't last long, and the latter required in-store pickup. You may also be able to grab a bundle at Costco if you’re a member there. Otherwise, it's slim pickings as of our latest sweep.

Broadly speaking, people had a bit more luck on launch week by venturing to a physical retail store. We can’t guarantee you’ll still be able to snag a Switch 2 the old-fashioned way, but it’s worth checking if a local Target, Best Buy, Walmart or GameStop — the four official retailers Nintendo lists on its store page — still has consoles in stock. Either way, if you're still on the hunt, we’ve rounded up all of the latest information we could find on how to buy the Nintendo Switch 2 and where you can pick one up.

Where to buy the Nintendo Switch 2

Walmart also began online purchases at midnight ET on June 5. Currently, both the Mario Kart World bundle and the standalone console are "available" via third-party retailers, but listed for much higher than their standard $500 and $450 price tags — with limited quantities available. We wouldn't recommend buying these; instead, wait for the console to be listed at its regular MSRP. Naturally, the world's largest retailer is also selling the console at its brick-and-mortar locations, though the company has noted that quantities are limited and inventory will vary by location.

Best Buy began selling the Switch 2 at its retail locations on June 5. It previously said it wouldn't sell the handheld at its online store during launch week, but it made additional consoles available on June 11 around 12PM ET. That restock lasted for the better part of an hour and required in-store pickup, but the device is now sold out again.

Target had the Switch 2 in stores on June 5 and restocked its online inventory for at least a couple of hours starting around 3:30AM ET on June 6. It then had another restock on June 12 around 2:30PM ET, but that appears to have died out in less than an hour. It still looks to be fully sold out as we write this, but you should see if there's any stock at the stores closest to you just to be safe.

GameStop has advertised in-store availability, though exactly how much stock your local store may have will vary by location. Online, the device has been unavailable for the past week, with the listings for the base console and Mario Kart bundle now pointing to a "Find a Store" page. We saw a $625 bundle that includes Mario Kart World, a microSD Express card and a few other accessories pop up a bit more frequently than the standard SKUs, but it's no longer listed (and it was kind of a raw deal anyway).

You may still have some luck at certain membership-based retailers. A Mario Kart World bundle at Costco that includes a 12-month Switch Online subscription has gone in and out of stock since launch day. Sam's Club has had a bundle without the Switch Online sub as well, though it's out of stock now. We also saw the console at BJ's early on June 5, but it's no longer live there.

Verizon briefly had the Switch 2 available on launch day, but that's dried up, and only those with Verizon service were able to order.

Amazon hasn't had any form of Switch 2 listing on its website, nor has it listed Mario Kart World. The company didn't take pre-orders for the Switch 2 either, so it's unclear if and when it will sell the device. You can, however, find some Switch 2 games.

Newegg has listed the Switch 2 on its site for several weeks, but it's given no indication as to when it'll begin sales. It previous showed a couple listings from a third-party seller, but at massively inflated prices.

With all of these stores, we've seen the Mario Kart World bundle available in greater quantities online than the base console, which costs $50 less. But given that Mario Kart is the Switch 2's biggest launch game and retails for $80 on its own, that may not be the worst thing.

Nintendo, meanwhile, is only offering the Switch 2 via an invite system. This requires you to have been a Switch Online member for at least 12 months and logged at least 50 hours of Switch 1 playtime as of April 2. It can't hurt to sign up if you meet the criteria, but don't expect it to bear fruit immediately — it's taken weeks for many people who registered in April to receive their invite.

You can find a list of every Switch 2 retail listing we could find below. Just be aware that this is meant to be a reference, not a rundown of everywhere the device is available right this second.

Where to buy Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle:

Walmart

GameStop

Best Buy

Target

Costco (membership required)

Sam's Club (membership required)

Verizon (service required)

Where to buy Switch 2:

Walmart

GameStop

Best Buy

Target

BJ's (membership required)

Verizon (service required)

Where to buy Nintendo Switch 2 games and accessories

Nintendo is selling a number of Switch 2 accessories alongside the console, from its (pricey) Pro Controller to cases to cameras for the new GameChat feature. Most of these became available on June 5. The same goes for games like Mario Kart World and the Switch 2 version of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Another big Switch 2 release, Donkey Kong Bananza, won't be available until mid-July but is still up for pre-order now.

As of Friday afternoon, just about all Switch 2 games are broadly available. Stock for the accessories remains a little spottier, but most devices are still available at multiple retailers. Nintendo's official Switch 2 carrying cases have bee the main exceptions, so you may need to look to third-party alternatives if you want some protection for your console right away.

Mario Kart World ($80)

Nintendo

Walmart

GameStop

Best Buy

Target

Donkey Kong Bananza ($70)

Nintendo

Amazon

Walmart

GameStop

Best Buy

Target

Costco (membership required)

Additional Switch 2 games

Nintendo

Amazon

Walmart

GameStop

Best Buy

Target

Samsung microSD Express Card (256GB) for Nintendo Switch 2 ($60)

Nintendo

Walmart

GameStop

Best Buy

Target

Amazon

Joy-Con 2 bundle ($95)

Nintendo

Walmart

GameStop

Best Buy

Target

Switch 2 Pro Controller ($85)

Nintendo (invite required)

Walmart

GameStop

Best Buy

Target

Costco ($75, membership required)

Switch 2 Camera ($55)

Nintendo

Walmart

GameStop

Best Buy

Target

Hori Nintendo Switch 2 Piranha Plant Camera ($60)

Best Buy

Target

Amazon

Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip ($40)

Nintendo

Walmart

GameStop

Best Buy

Target

Joy-Con 2 Wheels (set of 2) ($25)

Nintendo

Walmart

GameStop

Best Buy

Target

Switch 2 All-in-One Carrying Case ($85)

Nintendo

Walmart

GameStop

Best Buy

Target

Switch 2 Carrying Case and Screen Protector ($40)

Nintendo (invite required)

Walmart

GameStop

Best Buy

Target

Nintendo Switch 2 Dock Set ($120)

Nintendo

Nintendo GameCube Controller for Switch 2 ($65)

Nintendo (Switch Online required)

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/nintendo/how-to-buy-the-nintendo-switch-2-latest-stock-updates-at-best-buy-walmart-target-and-more-120039154.html?src=rss