Nintendo Switch 2 FCC filings suggest Amiibos are here to stay

SpaceX's ambitious plans for 2025 have been marred by the failure of its Starship rocket, which exploded twice during test flights this year. These setbacks have raised concerns about the company's engineering capabilities and its ability to meet key milestones, such as launching astronauts to the moon for NASA. The failures have also delayed crucial tests needed to demonstrate the Starship's capabilities, including propellant transfer in orbit, which is essential for future missions to the...

Broadcom's acquisition of VMware has led to impressive financial results, with Q1 2025 revenue reaching $14.92 billion, a 25% increase year-over-year, and net income rising to $5.5 billion, up 315% from the previous year. The integration of VMware into Broadcom's software business unit has been a key driver of this growth, as shown by the unit's revenue rising to $6.7 billion in the quarter. Despite the financial success, customer dissatisfaction over significant price hikes raises...

IBM has launched the FlashSystem C200, a high-capacity flash storage system aimed at replacing traditional HDDs in enterprises. With 1.1PB raw capacity, 2.3PB effective capacity, and 200,000 IOPS performance, it is optimized for archives, backups, and sequential workloads. The system integrates with IBM's Storage Virtualize and offers high density, endurance, and lower operational costs, signaling the end of spinning disks and accelerating the shift towards flash storage in the industry. Full Article

Motorola's Moto G, priced at $200 on their website, features a long-lasting battery, booming speakers, and a solid camera setup, but falls short in terms of screen quality. Positioned as a mid-range alternative to pricier flagship models, the Moto G offers a "pocket-sized theater" experience with a 6.7-inch HD+ display and Dolby Atmos speakers, while excelling in battery life but facing limitations in gaming performance with its MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset. Full Article

In the English Premier League, Nottingham Forest will face Manchester City in a crucial match for Champions League qualification. The game will be broadcast on USA Network in the US, available on Sling TV's Blue plan for $40 a month. VPNs can be used to stream the game from anywhere. In the UK, TNT Sports will air the match, while Fubo Canada offers live streaming in Canada for CA$30 a month. Full Article

In response to concerns over content moderation, Rep. Jim Jordan subpoenaed Alphabet, Google's parent company, to investigate whether YouTube removed content at the request of the Biden-Harris administration. Republican party members have accused Big Tech companies of censoring conservative content, with Jordan leading efforts to uncover evidence of bias. While Meta admitted to yielding to government pressure and pledged to restore free speech, Alphabet has not disavowed similar censorship attempts, prompting scrutiny from lawmakers. Full...