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After years of rumors, months of hype and weeks of anticipation, the Nintendo Switch 2 has finally been released into the world. If you successfully pre-ordered a model, then well done, and if you haven’t snagged one yet, fear not. We’ve got literally tens of pages giving you all of the important info, so you can prepare and / or glower covetously at your screen. That includes Sam Rutherford’s detailed preview filling you in on all the details, plus answering if you really need to buy one so soon after launch. The team has also cranked out this list of key questions about all the hardware and software changes in a console they do not call Le Switch Deux in France. If, after reading all of that, you decide to throw your money at the screen, we’ve also got a rundown of which retailers are selling.

I’ll be honest, I nearly joined the pre-order scrum the moment it was announced but opted not to for a couple of reasons. First, I don’t have the time or opportunity to game enough to need to get a console on day one. Second, I don’t think I’ve yet wrestled all the entertainment out of the first-generation Switch. And third, the pain of buying a new console is always in the two- or three-year wait before its games library is muscular enough for it to be worth your while. Which is why I’ll be joining many of you in glowering covetously at the screen, at least for the next year.

— Dan Cooper

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Apple WWDC 2025 preview: iOS updates, macOS, AI and other news we expect next week You can peruse this over the weekend to get ready for Monday.

Out-of-warranty Switch 2 repairs are a lot more expensive than the original console’sShocker: Things cost more than they used to.

Tesla is trying to stop certain self-driving crash data becoming publicWho needs transparency these days anyway? Come on!

Reddit is suing Anthropic for allegedly scraping its data without permissionInteresting to see who wins.

AMC Networks is teaming up with AI company Runway It’ll be used for marketing and pre-viz to help cut costs.

Pick up the Sonos Era 300 for 20 percent off in this home speaker sale

It rarely goes on sale too.

Nathan Ingraham for Engadget

Sonos is discounting a number of its speakers through June 15, including its Era 300 smart speaker. You can pick it up for just $359, $90 less than you’d normally spend, and it comes with the usual suite of Sonos tricks in its back pocket. Like its automatic tuning feature, Trueplay, integration with Siri and Alexa and (admittedly) hit-and-miss spatial audio.

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AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB review: Finally, a powerful $350 GPU

It’s got more RAM than the equivalent 5060 Ti and still costs less.

Devindra Hardawar for Engadget

Devindra Hardawar has played with AMD’s new Radeon RX 9060 XT for long enough and now he’s ready to share the details. The GPU is AMD’s cheaper alternative to NVIDIA’s RTX 5060 Ti, available for $300 with 8GB RAM and $350 if you opt for 16GB. There are compromises, like slower RAM and limited support for FSR AI upscaling, but they’re tolerable. Especially when the majority of gamers are playing in 1440p and don’t need to break the bank for a 4K card.

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Samsung teases a Galaxy Z Fold Ultra

Naturally, AI is the big selling point.

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Samsung is teasing a new Ultra model, sharing little beyond an animation suggesting it’ll sit in the body of a Galaxy Z Fold. In a terse blog post, the company said the handset will use AI for all sorts of tasks in your life, optimized to suit the foldable form factor. Given the Z Fold is already the company’s most ultra premium of ultra-premium devices, it’ll be interesting to see just how much cash you’ll have to spend to own one of these yourself.

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X tests... centrism

‘Centrism.’

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X is testing a feature that will ask users what they think of specific posts and how it makes them feel. The hope is to use that information to train an algorithm to surface content liked by users from all parts of the political spectrum. It’s an interesting idea, but given X has been forcing folks with perspectives different from its new owner to leave for blueier or threadier pastures, it might not be as effective as it would have been two years ago.

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It's almost that time of year again: WWDC time. Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference is an annual event, where it reveals to developers and the rest of us what's coming in terms of software updates. That covers iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS, so it's always a packed show.When it comes to official WWDC 2025 news, all we really know is when it's happening. Unofficially, there have been a ton of leaks and rumors hinting at what's to come – and we've collected them all here so you can prepare yourself for the big day.If Apple sticks to its usual schedule, we'll get beta versions of some of these updates shortly after WWDC 2025 has ended, followed by full launches later in the year. When it comes to iOS 19 (or iOS 26) for example, the software should start rolling out to iPhones in September to coincide with the launch of the iPhone 17.Cut to the chaseWhat is it? Apple's big annual software showWhen is it? Monday, June 9, 2025WWDC 2025: when is it?This year's WWDC is happening on Monday, June 9, as announced by Apple.There are meetings and presentations all week, but most of the main announcements will be made by Tim Cook and his colleagues in a keynote speech that kicks off the event: that's scheduled to get underway at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm UK (that's 3am AEST on June 10, for those of you in Australia).As usual, the keynote will be livestreamed over the web, and here's how to watch it.WWDC 2025: what can we expect?It looks as though WWDC 2025 is going to be particularly busy, based on the rumors and speculation we've come across in the run up to the event. Bear in mind that none of this is official yet, but here's what we're expecting.A major software rebrandWe were expecting iOS 19 to follow iOS 18, as you would, but a reliable source says Apple plans to name the next iPhone operating system update iOS 26 – to match the year 2026, even though it's launching in the third quarter of 2025.Not only that, but the rumor is that every Apple software platform will be renamed to match. This would fix the rather confusing situation we have now, where macOS, tvOS, watchOS, and visionOS are all on different version numbers.That would be quite a jump in some cases – from visionOS 2 to visionOS 26 – but it would make everything more consistent. It's also going to be interesting to see which devices will be eligible for the upcoming updates.Revamped interfaces(Image credit: Apple)Another leak that's emerged ahead of time suggests most of Apple's software platforms are going to get a modern visual refresh – one that actually matches the least widely used of those platforms, visionOS.From what we've heard, it sounds like the new look will be more consistent, more straightforward, and with more use of translucent, glass-like elements. We've actually seen hints of this in the official invite to WWDC 2025.What's more, the tagline of the event is "sleek peek" – pointing towards something that involves a visual overhaul. It could be the biggest update to the aesthetics of Apple's software and apps since iOS 7, all the way back in 2014.Big app upgradesAs well as refreshing the underlying operating systems, Apple tends to save all its individual app update announcements for WWDC 2025 too. This year it's been rumored that Messages will get automatic translation and support for polls, for example.The same leak predicts animated album art on the lock screen when you're listening to your tunes in Apple Music, as well as the ability to export Notes in markdown format. An overhaul to the CarPlay interface has also been predicted.Apparently, a dedicated gaming app is on the way for Apple devices too, a central hub where all your games, chats, leaderboards, and other game-related information can live and sync across your various gadgets.Not much Apple IntelligenceApple Intelligence hasn't had the best of starts (Image credit: Apple)Apple has gone big on AI recently, like just about every other tech company in business – but after several delays to the rollout of Apple Intelligence, it seems we won't get much in the way of new AI announcements at WWDC 2025.That's according to Mark Gurman at Bloomberg, who is usually reliable when it comes to Apple predictions. Apparently it's going to be pretty quiet on the Siri front, while Apple engineers regroup and make sure the next update is a polished one.We may still see a few Apple Intelligence tweaks, such as battery optimizations, but don't expect too much in terms of AI – even if there's a possibility that Apple could open up its platforms to more third-party AI voice assistants.More leaks and rumorsThat's not quite the end of the leaks and rumors when it comes to WWDC 2025. Software updates for the Apple AirPods are rumored to be adding features such as camera control, support for more gestures, and a new mic mode.Then there's the Apple Watch: we won't see new hardware at WWDC 2025, but we suspect Apple may well introduce some new tracking features in watchOS, as well as perhaps a smattering of Apple Intelligence features.No doubt Apple will have some surprises in store, so join us on June 9 for the full story: we'll be running a live blog alongside speedy updates from Apple, as we hear all about its software plans for the rest of the year.You might also likemacOS Tahoe rumored to follow Sequoia at WWDC 2025The iPadOS 19 features I want to see from WWDC 2025Why a lack of AI at WWDC 2025 wouldn't be catastrophic

The Switch 2 has finally launched, and we've got our systems in-hand to show them off. This week, Devindra, Sam Rutherford and Nathan Ingraham will dive into their first impressions of Nintendo's new console and Mario Kart World. And of course, we'll discuss the chaotic launch experience. Also, we chat about what to expect from Apple's WWDC 2025, where we'll likely see a new naming scheme and facelift for Apple operating systems, as well as more details about their AI plans with Apple Intelligence.

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The Switch 2 is finally out! Here’s our first thoughts – 1:05

Switch 2 display: bigger, brighter, and has HDR! – 8:53

Switch 2 games: Mario Kart world is the king of the castle for now – 12:11

WWDC 2025 preview: what to look forward to after last year’s botched AI Siri announcement – 26:02

Working on: how to stop worrying and love the Dad EV – 39:01

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Hosts: Devindra HardawarGuests: Sam Rutherford and Nathan IngrahamProducer: Ben EllmanMusic: Dale North and Terrence O'Brien

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Spotify and United Airlines have announced a new partnership that enhances in-flight entertainment for passengers Now you can access over 450 hours of in-flight Spotify content, including curated playlists, audiobooks, and video podcasts – the first for any airline As of 2026, passengers will be able to log into their own Spotify account on seatback screens to pick up where they left off with their favorite music and podcasts Spotify has announced a new partnership with United Airlines that aims to enhance your in-flight experience by giving you access to free content while onboard. Now, passengers will be able to stream over 450 hours of Spotify-curated playlists, podcasts, and audiobooks for free on over 130,000+ seatback screens.Spotify is already available on the in-flight entertainment systems of several other airlines, including Emirates, Delta Airlines, and Virgin America – though they don’t offer video podcasts.In Spotify’s blog post, the streaming platform said that this collaboration ‘marks the first time [we’ve] offered audiobooks and video podcasts onboard an airline’. Passengers will have access to a selection of titles including popular shows Good Hang with Amy Poehler, The Dave Chang Show, and The Comment Section with Drew Afualo.Recently, Spotify has been improving the way users keep track of their favorite shows, adding a podcast recommendations in the Home page. (Image credit: Spotify)But that’s not all. This new partnership will also let travelers on Starlink-equipped aircraft stream Spotify on their personal devices between gates – without interruptions, and free of charge.The only requirement is that you log into your MileagePlus account, United’s frequent-flyer program, and accept the terms and conditions. From there, you’ll be able to stream content in Spotify as normal on the Starlink network.Following these announcements, CEO of MileagePlus, Richard Nunn, provided a comment on the collaboration: “Spotify has a huge audience and people love their content. And now our customers can enjoy it all in a simple and easy way, at 35,000 feet”.There’s more to come… When it comes to United’s new collaboration with one of the best music streaming services, this is just the beginning of their growing relationship and as of 2026, users will be able to have more freedom with the in-flight Spotify content they choose to stream.Next year, passengers will be able to use their personal devices to log into the Spotify app in United’s in-flight entertainment system to display their account on the seatback screen. The aim of this is to allow United passengers with a Spotify Premium to access and enjoy their own personal content beyond what’s already available for free on United’s system.Having this freedom will allow you to pick up where you left off with your favorite albums, audiobooks, and podcasts, and give you wider access to Spotify content as you fly. Though we don’t know if United’s in-flight Spotify content is ad-supported, we’ll bring you updates as soon as more details are announced.You might also like Spotify has quietly released more useful updates – these are the 3 latest features for you to try outSpotify has secretly added a new way to disable one of its most disliked features, and I’m fully on boardSpotify’s DJ feature has just got a much-needed upgrade, and it could totally change my mind on the AI music tool

OpenAI has appealed a court ruling from last month that forces it to retain ChatGPT data indefinitely as part of a copyright violation case brought by The New York Times in 2023. CEO Sam Altman said in a tweet on X that the judge's decision "compromises our users' privacy" and "sets a bad precedent."

In May, federal judge Ona T. Wang ordered OpenAI to preserve and segregate all ChatGPT output log data that would otherwise be deleted due to a user request. She said that the ruling was justified because the volume of deleted conversations is "significant." The directive notes that the judge asked OpenAI if there was a way to anonymize the data to address users' privacy concerns.

The New York Times sought the order so that it can accurately track how often OpenAI violates its IP, including instances when users requested deletion of chats. A federal judge allowed the original case to proceed, agreeing with the NYT's argument that OpenAI and Microsoft's tech had induced users to plagiarize its materials.

In a FAQ on its site, OpenAI painted the order as a privacy issue without addressing the millions of alleged copyright violations. "This fundamentally conflicts with the privacy commitments we have made to our users," the company wrote. "It abandons long-standing privacy norms and weakens privacy protections." OpenAI noted that the order "does not impact ChatGPT Enterprise or ChatGPT Edu customers."

The NYT and other AI copyright cases are still ongoing, as courts have not yet decided whether OpenAI, Google and other companies infringed copyrights on a massive scale by scraping material from the internet. The tech companies have argued that training is protected by "fair use" copyright law and that the lawsuits threaten the AI industry. Creators of that content, in turn, argue that AI harms their own livelihoods by stealing and reproducing works with little to no compensation. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/ai/openai-appeals-court-order-forcing-it-to-preserve-all-chatgpt-data-120032364.html?src=rss