Tech Bytes: Apple develops specialized chips for future devices
In today’s Tech Bytes, we look at the brains behind Apple’s future devices. According to Bloomberg, Apple is working on new chips to power its first smart glasses. The company has been ramping up efforts to compete with Meta’s Ray-Ban glasses. The report states that Apple hopes to begin mass production of the chips in 2027.
Next, there’s huge demand for the Nintendo Switch 2, as pre-orders are now underway. Nintendo expects to sell 15 million consoles in the first year of its release. While this is slightly lower than earlier predictions, experts say uncertainty around tariffs likely played a role. The Switch 2 will hit store shelves in June for $450.
Finally, Microsoft founder Bill Gates has announced plans to give away 99% of his massive fortune to the Gates Foundation, which is dedicated to global health, fighting poverty, and saving lives. Gates says he will distribute $200 billion over the next 20 years before closing the charitable organization.