Tech Brew Ride Home Wed. 04/02 – The Nintendo Switch 2
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Apr 2, 2025 The latest reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2 sent shockwaves across the gaming community, even crashing a YouTube stream. It boasts exciting features like innovative Joy-Con controllers and a new Mario Kart World game. Meanwhile, Wikimedia is grappling with a 50% cost hike due to AI bots demanding more bandwidth. In a twist, North Korean IT workers continue to exploit remote job opportunities to fund their regime. Plus, Meta is gearing up to launch new smart glasses that promise to reshape tech experiences.
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Amazon's TikTok Bid
- Amazon bid for TikTok, focusing on TikTok's e-commerce potential and influencer marketing.
- The bid is reportedly not being taken seriously by some parties involved.
Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal
- Nintendo Switch 2 details revealed, including bigger display, 4K HDR, and magnetic Joy-Con controllers.
- Pricing and pre-order details were initially withheld, causing speculation.
AI Bots Impact on Wikimedia
- AI bots increase Wikimedia Commons' bandwidth costs by 50% due to their access patterns.
- Bots access less popular content stored further away, increasing costs for Wikimedia.