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Jun 18 2025TECHNOLOGY

Nintendo Switch 2: The Mig Cartridge Ban Explained

The Nintendo Switch 2 is facing a major issue. Some owners are getting an error code 2134-4508. This code shuts down their console's access to online services forever. It is not about being bad at Mario Kart. This ban is aimed at those who use a Mig cartridge. A Mig cartridge is a microSD card that can hold game copies. Users download games from others or dump their ...

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Feb 14 2025CRIME

Smelling Clues: Tracking Down Gun Handlers Through Scent

Picture this: a crime scene with a shooting. Police find empty cartridges. What can they do? Fingerprints might be there, but they are often messed up and not always helpful. So, what else can they use? How about the scent left behind? Let's dive into a unique experiment. Scientists set up a fake crime scene. They had volunteers handle a gun and fire it. The...

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Sep 17 2024CRIME

Retro Gaming's Dark Side: The Billion-Dollar Counterfeit Consoles Scam

Italy's financial police made headlines recently by busting a massive counterfeit retro-console ring that had been operating in the country. But this isn't just a local issue - the counterfeit gaming market is a global phenomenon that's estimated to be worth billions of dollars. So, how do these fake consoles end up on the market, and what can be done to stop them? ...

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