Samsung's Ultra-Slim Galaxy S25 Edge, Nintendo Switch 2, and Disney's Abu Dhabi Park

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Unveiled

• 📱 Samsung has announced a virtual event for May 12th to officially reveal the new Galaxy S25 Edge.
• 📏 The device is rumored to be an ultra-slim 5.85 mm thin smartphone with a 6.7-inch 1440p display.
• ⚙️ Key specs include a Snapdragon 8 Elite, 12GB RAM, 256/512GB storage, two rear cameras, and a 3900 mAh battery.
• 💰 A reservation now offers a $50 credit, with potential release dates in China and Korea on May 23rd, and a slight delay in the US and Europe.

Nintendo Switch 2 Sales Projections

• 🎮 Nintendo is forecasting 15 million Switch 2 console sales by March 2026, which is below analyst expectations.
• ⚠️ This conservative outlook is influenced by potential US tariffs and a desire to manage supply and pricing uncertainty.
• 🚀 Despite conservative projections, if achieved, these sales numbers would still make the Switch 2 one of the fastest-selling consoles historically.

Disney's Tech-Centric Abu Dhabi Park

• 🏰 Disney plans to build a new theme park on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, aiming to be its most tech-centric park yet.
• 🤝 Unlike most Disney parks, Disney will license the design but not own the park, similar to the arrangement with Tokyo DisneySea.
• 🤖 The park is expected to heavily feature robotics, trackless ride technology, and potentially immersive experiences like the holotile product.
• 🌟 The advantage of a new build is the ability to incorporate the latest Disney innovations without the constraints of existing infrastructure, potentially rivaling Tokyo DisneySea as the best Disney park.

Other Tech Briefs

• 💻 Microsoft has increased prices on its Surface Laptop and Pro lines by approximately 20%, with older models potentially available at lower prices on Best Buy and Amazon.
• ⚖️ A US federal appeals court upheld Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, rejecting the FTC's antitrust concerns.
• 🚀 OpenAI has appointed Fiji Simo, CEO of Instacart, as its new CEO of applications, reporting directly to Sam Altman.
• 🌐 Anthropic launched a web search API for its Claude AI models, enabling developers to integrate real-time web information into their applications.
• 🇺🇸 The US administration plans to rescind a Biden-era rule restricting advanced AI chip exports, aiming for a more flexible approach while maintaining strict measures against China.
• 📱 Google released a dedicated Gemini app for iPad, offering a full-screen optimized experience with features like split-view multitasking and image generation.
• 🎮 Lenovo announced the new Legion 9i gaming laptop, an 18-inch device with high-end specs and an optional glasses-free 3D display.