Donkey Kong Bonanza, Ethical AI Video, and Zelda Movie Casting - DTNS 5061

Zelda Movie Casting News

• 🎬 Link and Zelda have been cast for the upcoming Legend of Zelda movie, directed by Wes Ball.
• 🎭 Bo Braggason will play Princess Zelda, and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth will play Link.
• 🗓️ The movie is scheduled for release on May 7th, 2027.

Donkey Kong Bonanza Reviews

• 🍌 Nintendo's new Switch 2 title, Donkey Kong Bonanza, has received positive reviews.
• 🌟 Critics have called it a spiritual successor to Super Mario Odyssey and one of Donkey Kong's best entries.
• 💥 The game features extensive environmental destruction and introduces lore and skill trees to the Donkey Kong franchise.
• 🎮 Concerns about frame rate on the Switch 2 are noted, but generally, the game is performing well.

Ethical AI Video Startup: Moon Valley

• 💡 A new startup, Moon Valley, is launching an AI video model named Mary with a focus on ethical sourcing and provenance.
• 💰 The company has raised $84 million in new funding, with backing from Comcast Ventures and CAA.
• ✅ This ethical approach aims to address concerns from the studio industry regarding copyright and usage rights.
• 🚀 Moon Valley faces the challenge of staying competitive with other AI video models in terms of features and production quality.

Other Tech Briefs

• 🔌 OnePlus announced the Super VO cable, a two-in-one charging solution for phones and watches.
• ⚡ The Wireless Power Consortium has certified eight Qi 2.2 products, increasing charging speeds to 25 watts.
• 🚢 A UK company, Seaborne, is developing technology to convert CO2 emissions from cargo ships into limestone for cement production.
• 🇺🇸 The US House of Representatives faced a delay in passing the Genius Act for stablecoins due to political maneuvering.
• 💻 Nvidia expects approval for licenses to sell its H20 chips to Chinese companies, linked to a rare earth minerals deal.
• 💾 Razer announced the Core XV2 external GPU enclosure, supporting Thunderbolt 5 and high-end GPUs.
• 📈 Seagate is now selling 30 terabyte drives using heat-assisted magnetic recording.
• 🔬 Researchers published a paper calling for more investigation into monitoring AI reasoning for safety and transparency.
• 📱 Apple is reportedly partnering with Samsung Display for screens on a potential foldable iPhone or iPad, aiming for a 2026 launch.
• 💬 Skype for Business received a six-month support extension, ending April 14th, 2026.