Dyson has unveiled its latest creation: the Dyson WashG1, the company's first dedicated wet floor cleaner. Engineered for hygienic cleaning and maintenance, the WashG1 tackles wet and dry debris in one go, promising a barefoot clean feel.
07.05.2024 - 13:11 / tech.hindustantimes.com / Shuntaro Furukawa / Nintendo
Nintendo has announced plans to unveil a new flagship Switch console within this fiscal year, aiming to keep its momentum in the gaming market. The company, led by President Shuntaro Furukawa, confirmed the successor to the ageing Switch will be revealed by March 2025. However, there won't be any specifics shared during the upcoming Nintendo Direct event in June.
With the current Switch console surpassing seven years, investors and gamers alike have been eagerly awaiting news of its successor. Analysts had anticipated a Switch 2 launch in 2024, but Nintendo remained tight-lipped until now, reported cnbc.
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Nintendo's recent financial results revealed robust sales for the Switch, driven by hits like "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom" and "Super Mario Bros. Wonder." Yet, the company's forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2025 signals a decline, with projected net sales of 1.35 trillion yen and net profit of 300 billion yen, representing a 39% year-on-year profit drop.
Despite a slight revenue decrease in the fiscal fourth quarter compared to analyst estimates, Nintendo's full-year performance exceeded expectations. Sales for the fiscal year ended March 2024 reached 1.7 trillion yen, with net profit at 490.6 billion yen.
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The announcement of a new Switch console comes at a critical time for Nintendo, as it seeks to maintain consumer interest in its hardware business. By leveraging its iconic characters and innovative gaming experiences, Nintendo aims to revitalise hardware sales in the face of evolving market demands.
Nintendo's decision to introduce a new flagship Switch underscores its commitment to innovation and staying relevant in the competitive gaming industry. As fans eagerly await further details, the gaming giant prepares to embark on a new chapter in its console legacy.
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Nintendo confirms that the highly-anticipated Switch successor will use the existing Nintendo Account system. The Big N has previously stated that the accounts would be part of the plans for the follow-up to the Nintendo Switch. Still, as things tend to change quite quickly in the gaming industry, it's nice to get confirmation that this desired feature is still part of the bigger picture.
The Apple ‘Let Loose' event finally commenced after months of speculation and rumours. The event was live-streamed online with pre-recorded video like the October MacBook launch event. Now, after a wait of more than one year, Apple has finally unveiled the 2024 Apple iPad Pro models with much-needed upgrades. While there were several anticipations about the product display, the company stunned the viewers with a new M4 chipset. For people waiting for the new generation of iPad Pro, check out the announced specifications and features of the device.
Nintendo has given the strongest indication yet that its next-generation console won’t stray too far from the existing Switch hardware.
A newly filed patent highlights an interesting detail about how the Nintendo Switch charges its three controller components to ensure that they all have an equal amount of power. The Nintendo Switch is truly unique among modern gaming hardware in how it combines the power of a traditional console with the portability of Nintendo’s old handhelds. This is done through the Joy-Con controller, which can be attached to the Switch’s included to be used as a handheld, connected to a special holder to emulate a traditional controller, or held as two separate pieces for motion control gameplay.
Nintendo has confirmed it will announce its next-generation console during its current fiscal year, ending March 2025.
In today's digital landscape, the security of personal information stored on smartphones has become a paramount concern. Recognising this, Apple has rolled out a new security feature called Stolen Device Protection, aimed at fortifying the defences of iPhones against theft or unauthorised access, particularly when they are outside familiar environments.