Touchscreens may hide secrets about how we make decisions

Nintendo's financial year began strongly, driven by the successful launch of its Switch 2 console, which sold 5.82 million units in its first month, surpassing the original Switch's sales. Despite facing supply challenges and a new 20% tariff on goods from Vietnam, Nintendo forecasts reaching 15 million Switch 2 sales by the end of its 2026 financial year, alongside a 132% revenue increase to ¥572.3 billion ($3.8 billion). Want More Context? 🔎

Intuit is transforming business operations with an upgrade to QuickBooks, introducing AI agents for U.S. customers starting July 1. These agents, integrated into redesigned web and mobile interfaces, aim to significantly reduce the time spent on manual tasks by up to 12 hours. Want More Context? 🔎

Apple has shipped its three billionth iPhone, reaching this milestone just four years after hitting two billion, with CEO Tim Cook reporting a 10% revenue increase to $94 billion in Q3. The upcoming iPhone 17 Air, featuring a basic A19 chip and expected to cost around $900, is set to be announced in September as Apple also plans to expand its investments in artificial intelligence. Want More Context? 🔎

AI tools have become integral to the workflows of software developers, with 80% utilizing them in 2025, as revealed by a StackOverflow survey of 49,000 developers. However, trust in AI accuracy has notably declined from 40% to 29%, indicating ongoing challenges in effectively integrating these technologies into development processes. Want More Context? 🔎

Reddit is enhancing its search capabilities and has partnered with AI companies like OpenAI and Google to share its valuable user data. CEO Steve Huffman emphasized the importance of making Reddit a go-to search engine, with 70 million weekly users on its core search and plans to expand its AI tool, Reddit Answers, globally to retain traffic amidst changing internet dynamics. Want More Context? 🔎

Aaron Sorkin is set to write and direct a sequel to The Social Network, with Jeremy Strong as the leading candidate to portray Mark Zuckerberg, though no formal offer has been made. The film, titled The Social Network Part II, will explore the revelations from The Wall Street Journal's The Facebook Files series, focusing on the impacts of Meta's platforms based on leaked documents. Want More Context? 🔎