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Researcher DFC Intelligence cut its 2025 global forecast for sales of Nintendo’s upcoming Switch 2 video-game console, citing uncertainty over tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.

The gaming and digital media outfit now predicts sales of 15 million Switch 2 units this year, down from an earlier projection of 17 million.

The forecast would still make the Switch 2 the fastest-selling game console of all time, but it’s indicative of the widespread uncertainty that Trump’s tariffs have caused across industries.

Nintendo’s stock price slid 4.3 percent Wednesday morning in Tokyo. The benchmark Nikkei 225 Index fell four percent.

Last week, Nintendo announced an indefinite delay in taking preorders in the US due to Trump’s announcement, which includes a 46 percent tariff on goods from Vietnam, where many Switch consoles are produced.

“If prices increase substantially due to tariffs, a significant portion of prospective buyers are likely to hold back on a purchase until prices come down,” DFC Intelligence wrote.

Over the weekend, Vietnam offered to remove all tariffs against the US. Nintendo had moved production to Vietnam from China due to Trump’s trade war against Beijing during his first administration.

Nintendo unveiled the Switch 2 last week, saying it will go on sale June 5 for $450 (roughly Rs. 38,980). It is a bigger, more powerful version of the original Switch, with a year-one lineup of games including a new Mario Kart and Metroid.

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Sarah Wynn-Williams, a Meta Platforms executive turned whistleblower, plans to testify before Congress that the social media giant threatened US interests while cozying up to China — claims the company said are false. Wynn-Williams, who served as director of global public policy for the company, will tell the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism on Wednesday that she witnessed executives undermining US national security. The testimony will include allegations that Meta, formerly called Facebook, helped China advance in the artificial intelligence arms race.

“Meta started briefing the Chinese Communist Party as early as 2015,” Wynn-Williams, who recently published a best-selling memoir titled Careless People about her experience at Facebook, said in prepared remarks obtained by Bloomberg News. “These briefings focused on critical emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence. The explicit goal being to help China outcompete American companies.”

In her testimony, Wynn-Williams suggests that there’s a “straight line” to draw from these briefings to China’s current use of Meta’s AI tools to build out its military capabilities — a claim she doesn’t support with details or personal experience. Wynn-Williams left Facebook in 2017.

The prepared remarks were first reported by NBC News. A representative for Meta said that the testimony is “divorced from reality and riddled with false claims.”

Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg has been public about the company’s past interest in offering services in China “and details were widely reported beginning over a decade ago,” Meta spokesperson Andy Stone said. But “the fact is this: We do not operate our services in China today.”

Stone has also questioned a Reuters article alleging that Chinese researchers linked to the People’s Liberation Army developed an AI model for military use based on Meta’s AI technology, reporting that Wynn-Williams appears to be referencing.

Facebook never succeeded in launching in the country, and the social media platform is still banned there over censorship issues. But Wynn-Williams plans to highlight Meta’s ongoing business with the nation — pointing to corporate filings that reference revenue Meta gets from advertisers in China.

Wynn-Williams’ memoir vaulted to the top of best-seller lists after Meta succeeded in getting an emergency arbitrator to block her from repeating disparaging remarks about the company. Her book has drawn the interest of lawmakers, including Senator Josh Hawley, a Republican from Missouri who leads the Senate Judiciary subcommittee.

Hawley also joined a bipartisan cohort of lawmakers in early April to investigate Wynn-Williams’ claims that Meta provided AI tools, including surveillance software, to the Chinese Communist Party.

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Oppo K13 5G is confirmed to launch in India soon. Oppo, through a press release on Wednesday, announced the arrival of the new K series smartphone. It will go on sale in the country via Flipkart. The Oppo K13 5G is speculated to be equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 8400 chipset. It will debut as a successor to last year’s Oppo K12, which runs on the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC and has a 5,500mAh battery with support for 100W fast charging.

Oppo K13 5G Launch Teased

The Chinese tech brand will unveil the new Oppo K13 5G in India soon. While an exact launch date is still under wraps, it is confirmed to debut in the Indian market first. The new Oppo K series smartphone is claimed to offer a smooth gaming experience and long-lasting battery life with fast charging support.

Flipkart has created a dedicated microsite on its website to tease the arrival of the Oppo K13 5G. While official details remain scarce, it is rumoured to feature a MediaTek Dimensity 8400 chipset. 

Further, Oppo claims that last year’s Oppo K12x crossed the two million sales milestone in the country. It is said to have emerged as one of the highest-selling Android smartphones during Flipkart’s festive sale in 2024. It was unveiled in July last year with a price tag of Rs. 12,999 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage option.

The Oppo K12 was announced in the Chinese market in September 2024 with a 6.7-inch full-HD+ (2,412 x 1,080 pixels) AMOLED display, Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset, and a 50-megapixel dual rear camera setup. It comes with a 5,500mAh battery with support for 100W SuperVOOC charging. It boasts an in-display fingerprint sensor and has an IP54-rated build for dust and splash resistance.

Realme Narzo 80 Pro 5G and the Narzo 80x 5G were launched in India on Wednesday. The Pro variant is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 SoC, while the Narzo 80x runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 chipset. Both phones pack 6,000mAh batteries with the Pro offering 80W and the 80x supporting 45W wired fast charging. The Realme Narzo 80 Pro features a 6,050mm² VC cooling system and is claimed to offer 90fps (frames per second) support for BGMI.

Realme Narzo 80 Pro 5G, Narzo 80x 5G Price in India, Offers, Availability

Realme Narzo 80 Pro 5G price starts in India at Rs. 19,999 for the 8GB + 128GB option, while the 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 256GB variants are priced at Rs. 21,499 and Rs. 23,499, respectively. It is offered in Racing Green and Speed Silver finishes.

Meanwhile, the Realme Narzo 80x 5G is priced at Rs. 13,999 for the 6GB + 128GB version, while the 8GB + 128GB configuration is marked at Rs. 14,999. The handset comes in Deep Ocean and Sunlit Gold shades. 

Both Realme Narzo 80 series handsets will be available for purchase in the country via Amazon and the Realme India website. The early bird sale for the Pro variant will be open later today, that is on April 9 from 6pm to midnight. It will be available alongside the Narzo 80x 5G on April 11 from 6pm to midnight as well. The early bird buyers will get up to Rs. 2,000 discount.

The company has confirmed that students can get exclusive benefits worth Rs. 1,299 on the purchase of Realme Narzo 80 Pro 5G.

Realme Narzo 80 Pro 5G Features

The Realme Narzo 80 Pro 5G sports a 6.77-inch full-HD+ (1,080×2,392 pixels) curved AMOLED display with up to 120Hz refresh rate, up to 180Hz touch sampling rate, 800nits peak brightness level, 3,840Hz PWM dimming rate, and Eye Protection mode. The phone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 SoC paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 onboard storage. It runs on Android 15-based Realme UI 6.

For optics, the Realme Narzo 80 Pro 5G will have a dual rear camera unit including a 50-megapixel primary sensor with optical image stabilisation (OIS) support and a 2-megapixel secondary unit. The front camera will house a 16-megapixel sensor with electronic image stabilisation (EIS) support for selfies and video calls. The phone carries a 6,050mm² VC cooling system and 90fps (frames per second) support for BGMI.

The Realme Narzo 80 Pro 5G packs a 6,000mAh battery with 80W wired SuperVOOC as well as 65W reverse charging support. It is equipped with an in-display fingerprint sensor for biometric authentication. The handset is claimed to meet IP66, IP68 and IP69 dust and water resistance ratings and has a MIL-STD-810H military-grade durability certification. Connectivity options include 5G, 4G, Wi-Fi 6, GPS, Bluetooth 5.4 and a USB Type-C port. The phone measures 162.75×74.92×7.55mm in size and weighs about 179g.

Realme Narzo 80x 5G Features

The Realme Narzo 80x 5G has a 6.72-inch full-HD+ (1,080X2,400 pixels) flat LCD screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, up to 180Hz touch sampling rate, a 20:09 aspect ratio and up to 690nits high brightness level. It comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 6400 SoC paired with up to 8GB LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256GB inbuilt storage. Similar to the Pro variant, the Narzo 80x 5G will run on Realme UI 6 based on Android 15. 

In the camera department, the Realme Narzo 80x 5G has a 50-megapixel main rear sensor alongside a 2-megapixel sensor and an 8-megapixel selfie shooter. The handset is backed by a 6,000mAh battery with 45W SuperVOOC charging support. It has an IP69 dust and water-resistant rating. It shares connectivity options with the Pro variant. The phone measures 165.70×76.22×7.94mm in size and weighs 197g.

Bitcoin reflected losses alongside most cryptocurrencies on Wednesday, April 9. The asset dropped by four percent to trade at $76,538 (roughly Rs. 66.2 lakh) on global exchanges. On Indian exchanges as well, Bitcoin value slipped by nearly five percent, bringing its price between $78,494 (roughly Rs. 67.9 lakh) and $80,228 (roughly Rs. 69.4 lakh). The overall crypto market momentum has slowed down over the last few days owing to the heated trade tensions between the US and other nations.

“The US increased the tariff rates to 104 percent on China, which fueled the uncertainty among the market participants, as expected. Bitcoin price slumped hard and is about to drop below $75,000 (roughly Rs. 64.9 lakh) for the second time this week, raising alarms over the entire crypto market. Market sentiments become extremely fearful, hinting towards a potential bear market,” the CoinDCX research team told Gadgets 360.

Ether price tumbled by over eight percent in the last day and is trading at $1,455 (roughly Rs. 1.25 lakh) on global platforms. Ether also clocked notable losses of over nine percent on Indian exchanges to trade at around $1,509 (roughly Rs. 1.30 lakh).

“ETH has been trading in a downtrend over the past four months, plunging nearly 65 percent and making a recent low of $1,411 (roughly Rs. 1.22 lakh) and has formed a ‘Spinning Top’ candle, indicating indecision in the trend. The asset’s key support level is $1,500 (roughly Rs. 1.29 lakh),” said the ZebPay Trade Desk, predicting ETH’s price movement to be rangebound between $1,350 (roughly Rs. 1.16 lakh) and $2,150 (roughly Rs. 1.86 lakh).

The crypto price tracker by Gadgets 360 showed the majority of altcoins trading in losses on Wednesday. These include Ripple, Tether, Solana, Dogecoin, Cardano, and Tron.

Avalanche, Chainlink, Stellar, Polkadot, and Uniswap also succumbed to the market pressure and failed to see gains.

The overall crypto market cap dipped by five percent over the last 24 hours, showed CoinMarketCap. The sector valuation presently stands at $2.42 trillion (roughly Rs. 2,09,44,075 crore).

“Global trade tensions are now key drivers of digital asset volatility. With over $400 million (roughly Rs. 3,461 crore) in liquidations and shorts, making up 60 percent of open interest, investor sentiment has clearly turned cautious,” Riya Sehgal, Research Analyst, Delta Exchange told Gadgets 360.

Meanwhile, a small number of altcoins did manage to retain small gains. These include Tether, Leo, Iota, and Qtum.

Analysts have strongly advised investors to be alert and vigilant with their investment decisions as markets are expected to remain choppy for the next few days, or even weeks.

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Google Pixel 10 series is expected to succeed the company’s current Pixel 9 series of smartphones, and pricing for some models in the upcoming lineup has leaked online. According to a report, the Pixel 10 Pro XL price will be hiked this year, while Google could reduce the cost of the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. The company is also said to be planning to lower the prices of its foldable phones over the next three years. The impact of the recent US tariffs on China and other countries is yet to be assessed, and these claims should be taken with a grain of salt.

Google Pixel 10 Series Pricing (Expected)

Citing sources familiar with the company’s plans, Android Headlines reports that the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL will be priced at $1,200 (roughly Rs. 1,03,900). The current Pixel 9 Pro XL model started at $1,100 (roughly Rs. 95,300) in the US. The price of the standard Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro models could remain unchanged, as per the report.

On the other hand, Google could drop the Pixel 10 Pro Fold price to $1,600 (roughly Rs. 1,38,600), which is around $200 (roughly Rs. 17,300) cheaper than the latest Pixel 9 Pro Fold model. The report also claims that Google could lower the price of its future foldable models to $1,500 (roughly Rs. 1,29,900) by 2028.

Google will reportedly retain the Pixel “Pro” model alongside the larger “Pro XL” model until the Pixel 13, which is expected to arrive in 2028. The company will continue to launch four models in its lineup every fall, and a Pixel A-series model in the spring, as per the report.

The company also plans to offer the upcoming Pixel 10a, Pixel 11a, and Pixel 12a at the same $499 (roughly Rs. 43,207) price as the current Pixel 9a model, which was launched last month, according to the publication.

It’s worth noting that the US recently announced sweeping tariffs on several countries, including China, Vietnam, and India. Smartphone makers like Google produce their devices outside the US, which means that these tariffs could impact the company’s purported pricing plans for its handsets over the coming years. As a result, it’s best to take these claims with some scepticism — we can expect Google to announce the prices of the Pixel 10 series later this year.

Amazon introduced a new artificial intelligence (AI) model in its flagship Nova family of models on Tuesday. Dubbed Amazon Nova Sonic, it is a voice generation model capable of generating human-like speech. However, it is not a text-to-speech (TTS) tool; instead, it can process voice input in real time and respond to it. The Seattle-based tech giant says developers can use the model to build conversational AI chatbots and similar tools. Notably, the Amazon Nova Sonic AI model also supports functional calling and tool use, making it compatible with agentic application developments as well.

Amazon Nova Sonic Is Available As an API

In a blog post, the tech giant announced the release of the Amazon Nova Sonic. The company said traditional approaches to voice-enabled applications use a complex with multiple models such as text recognition, speech-to-text conversion, data processing, and TTS models. This often leads to an increase in latency, and failure in preserving linguistic context, the post added.

Amazon said its approach with the Nova Sonic model was to unify speech understanding and speech generation components. The AI model is said to be able to process data and generate speech in real time, giving it a conversation-like experience. This unified system also allows the model to better understand the pace and timbre of input speech to contextualise the intent of the user.

Additionally, the AI model can understand different speaking styles as well as separate masculine and feminine-sounding voices in different accents. It can also understand when a user misspeaks, mumbles, or pauses while speaking. Amazon says the model can pick up speech even in a noisy setting.

In response generation, the company claims the model can be more expressive and human-like, and can adjust its response style to match the context of the conversation. Currently, the AI model only supports the English language. Amazon said support for more languages will be added soon. The model supports a context window of 32,000 tokens for audio, with an additional window to handle longer conversations. It has a default session limit of eight minutes.

To use the Nova Sonic model, developers can head to Amazon Bedrock and find it under the model access option. It can also be accessed via a bidirectional streaming application programming interface (API) that can both process audio input and generate output.

Samsung on Wednesday launched the Odyssey 3D, Odyssey OLED G8, and Odyssey G9 gaming monitors in India. Leveraging eye-tracking technology and view mapping algorithms, the company claims the Odyssey 3D monitor can output 3D content without requiring dedicated viewing glasses, along with the ability to turn 2D footage into immersive 3D. Meanwhile, the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 comes with support for True Black 400, Nvidia G-SYNC, and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro technologies which contribute to improved gaming experience.

Samsung Odyssey 3D, Odyssey OLED G8, Odyssey G9 Price in India

Samsung Odyssey 3D (G90XF) price in India is set at Rs. 1,27,299. The Odyssey G8 (G81SF), available in 27-inch and 32-inch screen size options, is priced at Rs. 91,299 and Rs. 1,18,999, respectively. The South Korean technology conglomerate has priced the Odyssey G9 (G91F) at Rs. 94,099.

Customers can avail of launch offers with benefits of up to Rs. 10,000. They are available for purchase via the Samsung India website, leading online platforms, and retailers across the country.

Samsung Odyssey 3D, Odyssey OLED G8, Odyssey G9 Specifications

The Samsung Odyssey 3D (G90XF) offers with a 27-inch screen with 4K (3,840 x 2,160 pixels) resolution, 165Hz refresh rate, and 1 ms grey-to-grey (GTG) response time. It enables viewers to consume 3D content without wearing dedicated glasses owing to its eye tracking and View Mapping features. As per the company, the former tracks the user’s eye movement using an in-built stereo camera, while the latter adjusts the image to enhance the depth perception.

Light field display (LFD) technology powers its 3D capabilities and users can switch between 2D and 3D content based on their preference. The gaming monitor has AMD FreeSync Premium technology support, spatial audio using in-built stereo speakers, and DisplayPort 1.4 and two HDMI 2.1 ports for connectivity.

The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 (G81SF) is offered in two screen size options — 27-inch and 31-inch, with both having 4K (3,840 x 2,160 pixels) resolution, 240Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of 250 nits. The gaming monitors have a 0.03ms grey-to-grey (GTG) response time and come with AMD FreeSync Premium Pro support. Powered by Quantum Dot technology, the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 (G81SF) has VESA DisplayHDR TrueBlack 400 certification which, the company claims, helps it deliver vibrant contrast levels.

Samsung has equipped both models with its proprietary Safeguard+ and Dynamic Cooling System to ensure prolonged life of the OLED screen and mitigate screen burn-in issues.

The Samsung Odyssey G9 (G91F) is the largest monitor in the company’s new lineup. It sports a 49-inch DQHD (5,120 x 1,440 pixels) screen with a 144Hz refresh rate, VESA DisplayHDR 600 certification, and 350 nits peak brightness. Catering to gamers, the monitor also gets AMD FreeSync Premium and HDR10+ support.

Samsung claims it enables multitasking courtesy of its Picture-by-Picture and Picture-in-Picture modes which allow users to view content from multiple sources simultaneously. Meanwhile, its Auto Source Switch+ feature automatically detects and displays the connected devices. The connectivity options on the Samsung Odyssey G9 (G91F) include HDMI 2.1 ports, DisplayPort 1.4, USB Type-A ports, USB Type-B ports, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack.

iPhone 17 series is expected to launch in September. It is rumoured to include four models — iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air (or Slim), iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. The phones are likely to come with iOS 19, which Apple will showcase at the upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June. Recently, a leaked video had suggested the design changes expected to come to iOS 19. As per the video, iOS 19 is said to bring a new camera feature exclusive to the iPhone 17 Pro models.

iOS 19 Could Bring Dual Camera Recording Feature

In a video posted to the Front Page Tech YouTube channel, tipster Jon Prosser offers a detailed look at Apple’s upcoming iOS 19 update. Apart from talking about the design changes in iOS 19, the YouTuber states that a new camera app is coming to the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max models with the update. The new functionality will allow users to record video from the rear camera and front-facing camera at the same time.

This rumoured dual video recording feature is likely to benefit content creators. However, Samsung debuted this feature back in 2013 in its Galaxy S4 and it has been available in several Android phones since.

iOS 19’s new design is said to be inspired by Apple’s visionOS. The upcoming iPhone operating system could include rounded icons, new animations resembling the Dynamic Island animation, and a redesigned Tab View.

Apple is expected to preview iOS 19 in June during its annual WWDC, which is set to kick off on June 9 with free attendance for all developers. The event will conclude on June 13. Besides iOS 19, Apple is also expected to tease next-generation software updates for iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and the Vision Pro. The company could release the iOS 19 stable update in September with the launch of the iPhone 17 series.

Motorola Edge 60 Fusion sale in India begins today (Wednesday). The phone made its debut on April 2 as the successor to the Motorola Edge 50 Fusion and comes with an IP68 +IP69-rated dust and water-resistant build along with MIL-810H certification for durability. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 chipset, paired with up to 12GB of RAM. Motorola Edge 60 Fusion sports a 50-megapixel triple rear camera setup and a 32-megapixel front camera.

Motorola Edge 60 Fusion Price in India, Offers

Motorola Edge 60 Fusion price in India starts at Rs. 22,999 for the base 8GB + 256GB storage option while the 12GB + 256GB variant costs Rs. 24,999. It can be purchased starting today (Wednesday) at 12:00 pm IST on Flipkart and the Motorola India website.

It is offered in Pantone Amazonite, Pantone Slipstream, and Pantone Zephyr colour options.

Buyers can get an instant discount of Rs. 2,000 on transactions carried out with Axis Bank and IDFC First Bank Credit cards. Alternatively, they can opt for an additional Rs. 2,000 off on exchange. Flipkart also offers a 5 percent instant discount on Flipkart Axis Bank Credit card purchases.

Motorola Edge 60 Fusion Specifications

The Motorola Edge 60 Fusion sports a 6.7-inch 1.5K (1,220×2,712 pixels) quad curved pOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and 3,000 nits peak brightness. It has up to a 300Hz touch sampling rate, and comes with Water Touch 3.0 technology and HDR10+ support. The screen has Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protection on top.

It is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 SoC, paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB of UFS 2.2 onboard storage. Its graphics are handled by an Arm Mali-G615 MC2 GPU. Running on Android 15-based Hello UI, Motorola claims up to three years of OS and four years of security updates.

For optics, the Motorola Edge 60 Fusion is equipped with a triple rear camera unit, comprising a 50-megapixel Sony LYT700C primary sensor with an f/1.8 aperture and optical image stabilisation (OIS) support, a 13-megapixel ultra-wide angle lens with an f/2.2 aperture, and a dedicated 3-in-1 light sensor at the back. It also gets a 32-megapixel front camera with an f/2.2 aperture for selfies and video calls.

Connectivity options on the Motorola Edge 60 Fusion include 5G, 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS, AGPS, LTEPP, SUPL, GLONASS, Galileo, NFC, and a USB Type-C port. It packs a 5,500mAh battery in the Edge 60 Fusion with support for 68W wired charging.