This week, after much anticipation for a follow-up to the Nintendo Switch, we were surprised with brand new Nintendo hardware in the form of a clock called Alarmo. Alongside this, major AI developments for Gemini were unveiled, and the leaked price of the RTX 5090 was revealed (spoiler: it’s not cheap).
To catch up on all the latest news, including these stories and more, check out our roundup of the week’s biggest news.
In other news, Apple faced leaks for the rumored M4 MacBook Pro, with several people in Russia claiming to be selling the unannounced laptop on a classified ads site. Toyota also made headlines with its concept portable hydrogen cartridges, offering a potential future fuel source for cars and homes.
Nintendo also made waves with the launch of their new hardware, the Alarmo sound clock. This smart alarm clock features a motion sensor to track movements and interact with users. While currently only available to Nintendo Switch Online members, it is set to launch to the general public in January 2025.
Google introduced Imagen 3 for its Gemini AI chatbot, allowing users to generate images using text prompts. Additionally, Panasonic revealed the world’s smallest zoom lens for full-frame cameras, the Lumix S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3, offering a compact and lightweight option for content creators.
Lastly, Nvidia faced backlash over rumors of high pricing for their next-gen GPUs, with the flagship RTX 5090 potentially costing between $1,999 and $2,499. The company also hinted at price increases for other models in the RTX 5000 series. Despite the controversy, Nvidia may be testing reactions to these prices before an official announcement.