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Nintendo Invited 10,000 Players to Test New Secret Feature
- Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert
- Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor
In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts!
- Nintendo opened applications for a test related to a new secret feature for Nintendo Switch Online this Thursday
- 10,000 fast players got a spot, and the limit of participants was reached within just a few minutes.
- The video game company also launched a new alarm clock called Alarmo
Nintendo opened this Thursday applications for players interested in testing a new secret feature coming to Nintendo Switch Online.
“We will recruit people to participate in this test from customers who have an active Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership,” states the information published on the website.
The company didn’t provide details on what the feature is about, only that participants must have Nintendo Accounts registered in The United States of America, The United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, or Japan—those in Asia will be selected via raffle and players from other countries on a first-come-first-serve basis.
The video game company clarified that the limit for the testing will be 10,000 participants and, according to recent posts on social media, the limit has already been reached.
“Nintendo Play test applications opened and closed within 5 seconds. My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined,” wrote one user on X . Others celebrated they got in.
Registration for this test is now full. Thank you for your interest and participation! — Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) October 10, 2024
Nintendo also launched yesterday an interactive alarm clock called “Alarmo” with sound effects adapted to body movements and music from video games.
“Wake up! Nintendo Sound Clock: #Alarmo is available for early access for Nintendo Switch Online members in the US and Canada!” wrote Nintendo America on X. “This interactive alarm clock lets you set a time and select from 35 scenes from across 5 Nintendo titles. More titles to be added later!”
Wake up! Nintendo Sound Clock: #Alarmo is available for early access for Nintendo Switch Online members in the US and Canada! This interactive alarm clock lets you set a time and select from 35 scenes from across 5 Nintendo titles. More titles to be added later! pic.twitter.com/PzwoYn1xy3 — Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) October 9, 2024
Nintendo announced the official opening of its museum in Kyoto a few days ago.
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Robinhood Co-Founder Launches Space-Based Solar Power Startup Called Aetherflux
- Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert
- Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor
In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts!
- Baiju Bhatt launched this Wednesday his new startup Aetherflux
- The company’s mission is to “commercialize space solar power,” with a revolutionary approach
- The billionaire was inspired by Isaac Asimov’s short story “Reason”
Robinhood’s co-founder Baiju Bhatt announced this Wednesday that he is launching a new startup called Aetherflux. The company’s mission is to “commercialize space solar power.”
According to the article shared on Medium , Bhatt wants to develop innovative and revolutionary space-based solar technology to reach even remote places with a sustainable approach.
“Our mission is to commercialize space solar power. If we succeed, we unlock a renewable energy source for humanity that can be delivered virtually anywhere,” wrote the billionaire entrepreneur.
Bhatt shared his personal journey in building the investing platform Robinhood, where he served as CEO until 2020. He also mentioned that he stepped away from the startup in March to focus on his new project.
The “audacious” idea to build this company comes from literature. Bhatt explained that he was inspired by Isaac Asimov’s short story “Reason” written in 1941. However, Aetherflux will go for a modern approach applying different techniques to the ones already developed.
“We’re building a constellation of small satellites in Low Earth Orbit, working together to transmit power to many small ground stations,” explained Bhatt. “Instead of transmitting power through microwaves, we’ll use infrared lasers, allowing for higher power output and smaller footprints on Earth. This isn’t your grandfather’s space solar power concept.”
Bhatt expressed his optimism regarding the current space technologies and energy developments and how it’s now cheaper and more advanced, allowing his idea to have more viability. He also noted that with the AI boom, this project could be a potential solution for the growing energy needs. The entrepreneur also shared a link with open positions for those who want to join the project.
According to Forbes , Bhatt’s net worth is around $1.7 billion, and, as reported by TechCrunch , he has invested millions of his own capital in building Aetherflux.
