Games & Commerce

Switch 2 edges Steam Deck on docked performance as OLED screen lifts Valve device

Nintendo\'s Switch 2 delivers graphics performance similar to Valve\'s Steam Deck in handheld mode but pulls ahead when docked, a comparison found. Switch 2\'s GPU rises to up to 3.7 TFLOPS when docked and supports features such as DLSS and some 4K output. Steam Deck does not gain performance when docked but has a stronger OLED display and relatively higher CPU clocks. Switch 2 costs $499, while Steam Deck models sell for $789 and $949.

Telecommunications & Media

Slow smartphone: repair or replace? If the repair costs this much, replacement may be better

A guideline suggests it can be more rational to repair a broken smartphone and keep using it rather than automatically replacing it. The key measure is repair cost as a share of the device’s current value. If repairs cost 30 percent or less of market value and the user plans to keep the phone for at least another year, repair may be worthwhile. Longer software support also supports repair, while severe performance slowdown or extensive damage can favor replacement.