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As we sidestep the chaos of April 1, our focus shifts to the upcoming Nintendo Direct broadcast, which is expected to confirm rumors and dispel others.
The recent unveiling of the last few Switch 1 games means that tomorrow’s Nintendo Direct: Switch 2 presentation, starting at 9AM ET / 6AM PT, will be solely focused on the new console — without any distractions. (Although, a Silksong release date announcement would be welcome, finally.)
We already know that the Switch 2 will boast a larger console, complete with a bigger screen and Joy-Cons. The controllers might also feature some sort of mouse functionality, but Nintendo’s emphasis is on the tech specs and games. What surprises does the company have in store for us?
— Mat Smith
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$599 if you pre-order.
The company behind several minimalist handsets has released the Light Phone III, potentially the perfect device for those looking to simplify their smartphone experience. The phone features a crisp B&W OLED display, podcasts, and a simple camera with a physical button. There’s also a Maps app powered by Here, which prioritizes user privacy. However, this comes at a cost: $799, or $599 for pre-orders, with an estimated delivery date in July.
Confused? You should be.
According to a post from Musk, xAI has acquired X, a move that might not be entirely surprising given the companies’ existing connections. The biggest surprise might be X’s valuation of $33 billion, considering Musk acquired the company in 2022 for $43 billion. xAI has been actively raising funds, and combining the two companies could help alleviate some of the debt Musk took on.
As Musk puts it, the companies’ futures are now “intertwined,” financially speaking.
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It adds new emoji, Apple News+ Food, and priority notifications.
The latest updates, including iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, and macOS 15.4, introduce a new Apple News+ Food section, featuring recipes and food-oriented articles, including exclusive content for Apple News+ subscribers. The updates also bring new emoji, AI-sorted Priority Notifications, and an Ambient Music tool in the Control Center.
After a brief delay, Apple Intelligence is now available in the European Union for the first time on iPhone and iPad, supporting several new languages, including French, German, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish, Japanese,! Korean, and Chinese (simplified), as well as localized English for Singapore and India.
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