Nintendo Switch 2 set for gaming’s biggest ever launch, even at a price of $400 or more. Investors are optimistic about the console’s potential, predicting rapid sales despite its higher price point compared to its predecessor. The Kyoto-based company is under pressure to deliver, with Tokyo-traded shares reaching an all-time high despite slow Switch sales. … Read more
NASA has launched the Crew-10 mission to reboost the International Space Station, clearing the way for Boeing Starliner astronauts Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Sunita Williams to be ferried home next week. The mission successfully lifted off from Kennedy Space Center’s Pad 39 at 7:03 p.m. EDT, with Commander Anne McClain, Pilot Nichole Ayers, Japanese astronaut … Read more
Taiwan’s new president, Lai Ching-te, has taken a tough stance on national security, labeling China as a “foreign hostile force” and announcing measures to counter the country’s growing threats. The proposal includes restoring a military court system, which was abolished in 2014 after widespread protests over its handling of a hazing-related death. The move comes … Read more
Syria’s interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has hailed the start of a “new history” for his country after signing a constitutional declaration regulating its five-year transitional period. The document outlines rights for women and freedom of expression, but critics have warned that it does not represent the aspirations of Syria’s diverse population. The declaration, which was … Read more
Gamers eagerly await two major gaming events in the coming months. The official Nintendo Switch 2 launch event and Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) release, both expected to happen later this year. While an official announcement from Rockstar is still pending, some stores have started selling preorders for GTA 6, including Swiss retailer … Read more
China’s criticism over a $23 billion sale of its majority stake in the Panama Canal’s ports has put pressure on the Li Ka-shing family. The deal does not require Chinese or Hong Kong approval, as all disposal targets are outside China and Hong Kong. However, CK Hutchison, which is involved in the transaction, must still … Read more
SpaceX successfully launched its first batch of Starlink satellites on Wednesday night, overcoming a series of delays and setbacks. The Falcon 9 rocket, carrying 21 Starlink V2 Mini satellites, lifted off from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 10:35 p.m. EDT. The launch came after a fuel leak in an unrelated Falcon … Read more
Thousands of students and citizens gathered in Serbia’s capital Belgrade on Friday for a major rally that tests the populist government of President Aleksandar Vucic. The protesters, who came from across the country, were welcomed with open arms by local residents, creating a joyful atmosphere. The rally is seen as a culmination of months of … Read more
Apple’s latest refresh of the iPad Air brings minimal changes to the design, but a faster M3 chip provides some notable upgrades. The main differences between this model and its predecessor are the M3 chip upgrade from M2 and a redesigned Magic Keyboard peripheral. While the M3 chip offers a 16-core CPU with improved performance, … Read more
The day after Donald Trump took office, many of the world’s wealthiest investors saw a surge in their fortunes. However, not everyone was so lucky. Elon Musk, CEO of both SpaceX and Tesla, suffered the biggest drop, with his net worth plummeting $148 billion. Musk had used nearly $300 million of his fortune to support … Read more