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A Windows Central writer’s Xbox ROG Ally X dies after about five months, prompting an ASUS RMA via Currys; she describes frustrating retailer support, notes ASUS’s claim of high repair volume, and questions whether her premium handheld was the right purchase given the short lifespan and repair delays.
Currys is offering the Apple Watch SE 2 at a reduced price of £179, down from its original launch price of £259, making it an attractive Christmas gift option. This model, released in September 2022, features a 40mm silver aluminium case with a winter blue sport loop, swim-proofing, heart rate tracking, built-in GPS, and improved sleep tracking. It also includes the Car Crash detection feature. The watch is praised for its fitness tracking capabilities and is recommended as an excellent first smartwatch, though those seeking more advanced features might consider the Apple Watch Series 8 or later.
Apple faces a possible €500m fine from the EU over alleged breaches of competition law related to its App Store rules; Ethereum's price hits over $2,900 as co-founder Vitalik Buterin hints at AI integration and the upcoming Dencun upgrade; Santander plans to pay shareholders €5.5bn after posting record profits in 2023; Chinese online shopping giant JD.com explores a takeover of Currys, potentially sparking a bidding war after the electricals retailer rejected a private equity approach.
US investment firm Elliott has made a £700m takeover approach to electrical goods retailer Currys, which has been rejected by the company as significantly undervaluing its business and future prospects. Elliott, known for its activist investor approach, is now considering whether to make a formal offer for Currys by 16 March. Despite struggling with falling sales, Currys increased its profit forecast for the year through cost-cutting measures, but its shares have fallen by more than a third over the past year.
Currys is offering Super Mario Bros. Wonder for £37.49, a discount from the £49.99 RRP, when applying the 'WONDER25' code during checkout. This upcoming Mario game marks a return to the 2D realm and will be the first without the voice work of Charles Martinet.