Yes, it’s true that the Nintendo Switch system update version 20.0.0 was released today, and includes features to prepare the first-generation console for the Nintendo Switch 2, which is set to launch on June 5, 2025.
Joby Aviation has been in the news a lot lately, especially since they just hit a significant milestone with their S4 electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. On April 22, 2025, they successfully completed their first crewed transition flights, moving from vertical takeoff to forward cruise flight and back to vertical landing, using their tilt-propeller eVTOL prototype at their test facility in Marina, California.
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Amazon successfully launched 27 satellites today for its Project Kuiper, a plan to rival SpaceX’s Starlink. This event happened in Cape Canaveral, Florida, using a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket, previously delayed from April 9 due to inclement weather.
Apple’s new MacBook Air M4 in Sky Blue has dropped to its lowest price this year, and you can get one for $849 shipped today, originally $999. This color is describes as a “metallic light blue” with a dynamic gradient that shifts in different lighting. Product page.
For those who don’t already know, Tesla’s Megapacks are being produced at dedicated Megafactories, with the primary one located in Lathrop, California. Now what is a Megapack exactly? It’s essentially a large-scale, rechargeable lithium-ion battery system designed for utility-scale energy storage, capable of storing over 3.9 MWh of energy per unit—enough to power about 3,600 homes for an hour.
The GAC Pickup 01 concept, shown at the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show, clearly takes some ideas from the Tesla Cybertruck with its sharp, futuristic look, but it’s not just a copy. Both have bold lines, simple surfaces, and a sci-fi feel, but the GAC has slightly softer curves and unique touches, like split-level headlights and a less steep wedge shape.