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Following Nintendo’s much-anticipated live-stream unveiling this week, excitement around the Switch 2, the successor to the enormously popular original, has reached fever pitch. After an immersive four-hour hands-on session at the Grand Palais in Paris, I got a detailed look at the future of Nintendo gaming—and it promises intriguing enhancements, thrilling gameplay, and notable upgrades.

Anzu Robotics, a US-based company licensing technology from DJI, has launched the new Raptor series—drones designed to fill a critical niche for affordable, fully capable survey drones. Sporting a distinctive green finish and backed by master distributor C.R. Kennedy in Australasia, these drones offer both RGB and thermal IR imaging capabilities, catering to users who require secure, high-performance aerial survey tools.

A Melbourne-based biotechnology start-up has unveiled the world’s first commercial biological computer, integrating human brain cells into a functioning system that could revolutionize artificial intelligence research.

Lenovo is once again pushing the boundaries of laptop design with a new prototype unveiled at MWC 2025. The company’s latest experiment, Codename Flip, reimagines the concept of flexible-screen laptops by remixing components from its earlier ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable. This innovation might represent a breakthrough, but as is typical with such concepts, it faces significant design challenges.

Recent research by University College London and the Francis Crick Institute reveals crucial insights into immune cell dynamics in cancer patients. Understanding these dynamics is pivotal for improving prognosis and treatment strategies. Whole genome sequencing (WGS) offers a comprehensive view of immune cell functionality, revealing correlations between T cell counts and survival rates. Emerging tools like Immunelens enhance our ability to analyze immune cell populations, fostering the identification of biomarkers for disease progression. The implications extend beyond oncology, paving paths for advancements in various medical fields. This research highlights the critical nature of immune cell behavior and its role in developing personalized cancer therapies that could improve patient outcomes.

Explore the transformative role of automation in Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) workflows. This blog highlights the critical importance of precise liquid handling for reliable sequencing results, showcasing innovative solutions from Integra Biosciences that improve accuracy and efficiency. Learn how advanced pipetting systems like Assist Plus, Voyager, and Viaflo pipettes streamline NGS library preparation while minimizing human error and enhancing throughput. Discover the advantages of integrating Miro Canvas microfluidics platform with magnetic modules for automated library preparation, ensuring consistent outcomes in genomic research. Understand how automation can facilitate final steps like normalization and pooling in sample processing, ultimately accelerating scientific discovery and clinical applications.