Switch 2 Arrives to Strong Early Impressions

Gander, a startup backed by Y Combinator (YC F24), is looking to bring on founding engineers and interns to help build out their team. The job post is generating discussion on Hacker News, where tech talent and startup enthusiasts often weigh in on early-stage opportunities.

Editor’s Note: For anyone itching to get in on the ground floor of a YC-backed company, this could be a big opportunity—founding roles at startups like this often come with outsized impact (and risk). The Hacker News thread might also give insight into what Gander’s working on, since commenters love to dissect new ventures. If you're job-hunting in tech, it’s worth a look.

If you're in the market for a new phone, the Pixel 9 is a solid pick—especially with its current $250 discount. While the Pro version usually steals the spotlight, the standard Pixel 9 holds its own with a stylish design, an excellent camera, and smart AI tools that make everyday use a breeze.

Editor’s Note: Phone upgrades can be overwhelming, but this deal makes the Pixel 9 a standout choice for anyone who wants premium features without the Pro price tag. It’s a rare sweet spot between affordability and high-end performance.

China is making big moves in the battery game by shifting focus from lithium to sodium-ion technology, using something as simple as sea salt to power electric scooters and more. This isn’t just about transport—it could shake up energy storage across the board.

Editor’s Note: Lithium batteries have dominated for years, but they’re expensive and come with supply chain headaches. Sodium-ion batteries could be cheaper, more sustainable, and easier to source—especially for a country like China, which is pushing hard on green tech. If this takes off, it might not just change scooters; it could redefine how we store energy globally.

A frustrated Nintendo fan vents about the rumored Switch 2 lacking a Pokémon game at launch, saying it’s a dealbreaker—until they admit there’s one hypothetical title that could change their mind (though they don’t name it). Basically, Nintendo’s console hype feels hollow without their favorite franchise.

Editor’s Note: This taps into a real tension between console makers and fans—hardware upgrades often feel underwhelming without must-have games. For many, Pokémon is the system-seller, and skipping it at launch could hurt Nintendo’s momentum. It’s a reminder that for gamers, software (not specs) usually decides whether a new console is worth it.

Google's experimental AI tool, NotebookLM, is stepping out of the lab and into your pocket—it just launched as a dedicated Android app, with an iOS version on the way. Think of it as a research sidekick that can summarize your notes, fact-check on the fly, and even brainstorm ideas based on the documents you feed it.

Editor’s Note: NotebookLM isn’t just another chatbot—it’s designed to work with your data, making it a potential game-changer for students, writers, or anyone drowning in research. By giving it its own app, Google’s signaling this tool is more than a gimmick—it’s a practical assistant that could reshape how we organize and interact with information. And with mobile access, that help is now literally at your fingertips.