What you need to know

• Almost a month after first announcing the Pocket DS, AYANEO has revealed pricing and some additional features.
• These features include three-finger gestures to move content between the two screens, along with a new launcher experience.
• Pre-orders are now available through Indiegogo starting at $399, and topping out at $640.

During a livestream, pricing for the AYANEO Pocket DS was officially revealed, along with launch of the Indiegogo campaign. It’s been a couple of weeks since the Pocket DS was first announced, but in true AYANEO fashion, we didn’t know the price until today.

So without further delay, here’s what the Pocket DS will set you back, depending on the configuration:

Shortly after the price was announced, the Pocket DS Indiegogo campaign went live, meaning you can get your pre-orders in now. According to AYANEO, shipping is set to commence sometime in October, provided there aren’t any delays or issues in production.

Speaking of which, AYANEO also shared a bit more in regards to how it plans to ship the Pocket DS. Essentially, the company is going from “high to low,” shipping the 16GB/1TB models first, before making their way to the lower tier configurations. This doesn’t come as much of a surprise, but at least we have a better explanation as opposed to being kept in the dark.

Welcome software changes

Seeing as the Pocket DS is the first dual-screen gaming handheld, AYANEO is taking the opportunity to try and get things right from top to bottom. During the livestream, the company detailed a few software tweaks and changes that are in development in order to fully maximize having a dual-screened device.

The first of which is utilizing a three-finger gesture to move content from one screen to the other. This should remove a lot of potential headaches when you’re trying to get your screen layout setup just the way you want. Helping with this, the Pocket DS will have three “Dual-Screen Modes” baked into the software; Independent Display, Main Screen Only, and Second Screen Only.

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Beyond that, there’s a new AYANEO DS Launcher that’s also in development. Current AYANEO handhelds have the “AYASpace” launcher, which mostly works fine, but obviously isn’t optimized for a dual-screen handheld.

That said, the new DS Launcher has some obvious features like an App Drawer and Card-Style multitasking. But AYANEO is also adding the ability to quickly control the second screen with a bar similar to what you’ll find on foldable phones. Plus, the Quick Control Center and Quick Settings are both being revamped with relevant settings and feature options.

“One More Thing”

That wasn’t everything that AYANEO shared during the livestream, as the company had “One More Thing” to show off, and that’s a third color option. Initially, the Pocket DS was slated to come in “Shadow Black” and “Starry Yellow,” but there’s also now a limited edition “Retro Gray” added to the mix.

The Retro Gray is inspired by the likes of the NES and Game Boy with its matte gray finish and DMG-colored buttons. Besides that (and a higher price tag), it’s exactly the same as the other models, but with a catch.

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As is the case with the Starry Yellow, the Retro Gray is only available in the 16GB/1TB configuration. AYANEO has a tendency of paywalling its retro-inspired color options, as we’ve seen with the AYANEO Pocket DMG, Pocket EVO, and other gaming handhelds.

A US-based non-profit is launching a new guaranteed income pilot program that will give thousands of dollars to people to use as they wish.

The Georgia Resilience & Opportunity (GRO) Fund says the Freedom Futures guaranteed income pilot program will provide a no-strings-attached monthly income of $500 for 48 months, or $24,000 for the entire period, to selected participants in the state.

Applicants for the program must be 18 to 25 years of age and must either be enrolled in high school or in a tertiary institution of learning partnering with the nonprofit. The applicant’s household income must be at or below double the federal poverty level.

Participants in the guaranteed income pilot program will also be eligible to receive investment capital on top of the $500 monthly income.

“Freedom Futures provides an investable sum of over $20,000, which can be used towards the following wealth-building purposes: homeownership, entrepreneurship, higher education, or investing in a retirement account.”

To receive the investment capital, participants will have to undertake financial education to enable them to make informed decisions. The investable sum will be handed out starting in the third year of the Freedom Futures guaranteed income pilot program.

Applications must be submitted by the end of the day on August 27th. Applicants will be required to provide various documents, including proof of identity and income. Successful applicants will be notified within weeks of the application deadline passing.

“If you are selected, you can expect to receive your first income supplement payment in September 2025.”

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One of the biggest concerns with healthcare giant Merck (MRK 1.23%) is its dependence on top-selling cancer drug Keytruda. While it has been a beast for the business over the years, generating billions in revenue, investors are always concerned about what else is ahead for the business in the long run and how strong the company’s growth prospects will be, especially as patents run out.

Recently, Merck announced an important acquisition, which may alleviate some of those concerns around its future growth. For the price of $10 billion, it’s acquiring Verona Pharma (VRNA -0.01%). Here’s what that might mean for Merck’s operations, and whether it makes the stock a no-brainer buy right now.

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What Merck gets with the Verona Pharma deal

For $10 billion, Merck is acquiring a promising healthcare company which is in the early stages of its growth. Key to its potential is Ohtuvayre, a blockbuster drug that regulators approved last year as a treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Analysts estimate that it could generate $1 billion in annual revenue by 2029.

Verona has already been generating strong results of late. Sales through the first three months of the year for Ohtuvayre totaled $71.3 million, which was nearly double what it generated in the previous period. The product’s growth has been exciting, and that’s ultimately the big hope for Merck — that Ohtuvayre becomes a key pillar for its overall growth.

Verona’s CEO, David Zaccardelli, believes that with the help of Merck, Ohtuvayre could take off. He said: “We believe Merck’s commercial footprint and industry-leading clinical capabilities will help accelerate the potential of Ohtuvayre to reach more patients living with COPD.”

There is hope that Ohtuvayre may be a possible treatment option for other indications as well, with Verona involved in multiple other trials for the drug, including as a treatment for cystic fibrosis and asthma.

Merck expects the deal to close before the end of the year.

Merck could use another growth catalyst

A key problem for Merck is that its business simply hasn’t been generating strong growth in recent years. In its most recent quarter (ended in March), sales were down by nearly 2% year over year.

MRK Operating Revenue (Quarterly YoY Growth) data by YCharts.

The good news is that with Winrevair, which is approved for pulmonary arterial hypertension, still in its early stages and now with potentially Ohtuvayre in the mix, Merck’s top line may receive a boost on multiple fronts in the near future. A new injectable version of Keytruda may soon become available as well (Keytruda is currently administered intravenously).

While Merck may not have been an exciting growth stock to own of late, its future does appear to be getting brighter, especially as it diversifies its operations.

Has Merck become a no-brainer buy?

Merck’s business is stronger with the acquisition of Verona, and with the stock trading at only 12 times its trailing earnings, it’s one of the best healthcare stocks you can buy right now. Not only is it cheap, but with underrated growth prospects and a dividend that yields more than 4%, it may be a steal of a deal.

The stock was arguably a good buy even before the Verona acquisition news, and it’s an even better-looking buy right now. Although shares of Merck are down 16% this year and there are headwinds facing drugmakers today due to tariffs and trade wars, if you’re in it for the long haul, buying and holding Merck stock could pay off significantly in the years ahead.

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In the 4-hour time frame, you can see the current range in which the SUI is bound. There is a reset in the RSI. Next, we would like to see the MAS recovered successfully in this time frame. This ensures the start of the next move. So be careful about this.

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Bitcoin price dropped sharply after China announced a 34% tariff targeting all goods imported from the United States.

In addition, the Asian country government added 11 American firms to its unreliable entity list, targeting drone manufacturers and other key players.

Further tightening the screws, China reportedly placed export controls on seven rare-earth minerals critical to US manufacturing. These include samarium, gadolinium, and terbium — elements widely used in defense systems, electronics, and renewable energy equipment.

The decision, set to take effect on April 10, rattled global markets and sent risk assets into a downturn.

According to data from CryptoSlate, the flagship digital asset fell nearly 3% within an hour. After peaking above $84,000 earlier today, Bitcoin tumbled to $81,745 before recovering slightly to trade at $82,530 at press time.

The price drop triggered widespread liquidations across the crypto market. Coinglass reported that over $86 million of leveraged positions were wiped out within four hours as traders scrambled to react to the sudden move.

However, the sell-off wasn’t limited to crypto, as traditional markets also faced pressure. According to an analysis from The Kobeissi Letter, the S&P 500 shed a staggering $3.5 trillion market value over two days.