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Preorders for the Nintendo Switch 2 will begin in the U.S. and Canada at 12:00 a.m. ET on April 24, with GameStop's preorders starting at 11 a.m. ET the same day. The console will launch on June 5, priced at $450 for the base model and $500 for the Mario Kart World bundle. Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa noted a high volume of applications for the lottery sale in Japan. Preorders will be available at Target, Best Buy, GameStop, and Walmart. Delays in Nintendo's plans were caused by U.S. government import tariffs.
More details: Tech News, Tech News, Android Authority
Meta's social network Threads has transitioned from Threads.net to Threads.com, which is now its default domain. The company acquired the Threads.com domain in September 2024, following the initial launch of Threads in July 2023. Additionally, the Threads web app has been updated to enhance user experience with features like custom feeds and saved posts. Meanwhile, Meta has laid off an unspecified number of employees in its Reality Labs division, affecting teams in Oculus Studios and hardware efforts, including the VR fitness game Supernatural, which Meta acquired for over $400 million.
More details: Apps | Read the latest app news on TechCrunch, Tech – The Verge, MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - All Stories
As the Justice Department conducts a remedies trial regarding Google's search monopoly, various companies have expressed interest in acquiring the Chrome browser if Google is forced to sell. Perplexity's Chief Business Officer Dmitry Shevelenko prefers that Google retains ownership rather than selling to OpenAI, while Yahoo has also shown interest. DuckDuckGo CEO Gabriel Weinberg estimates Chrome's value at $50 billion, based on its user base, although he notes that this price exceeds DuckDuckGo's financial capabilities.
More details: Tech – The Verge, Tech – The Verge, TechSpot
Perplexity's AI voice assistant is now available on both iOS and Android devices, allowing users to perform tasks such as writing emails, setting reminders, and making dinner reservations. The assistant can be activated within the app and continues to respond while users navigate away. It is compatible with older devices, including the iPhone 13 mini. Recently, Perplexity updated its iPhone app with a new Voice Mode for media search, calendar management, and ride booking. However, screen sharing is not yet supported on iOS, unlike on Android.