Every day we wake up, drink a cup of coffee, and get ready for work. Following are a handful of stories from around the tech world condensed to fit into one single cup of coffee. These are the things you need to know before you step foot out of your door (or in front of a webcam) and into the real world this morning.
So sit back, grab a cup, and start your morning off right with a few “Quick Bytes” from Innovation & Tech Today.
Microsoft is Trying to Buy Discord
Microsoft is making a play to buy out gaming chat app Discord for $10 billion. During the pandemic, Discord exploded in popularity to 140 million users. The company is reportedly in discussions with several other undisclosed companies.
Apple Butterfly Keyboard Suit Certified as Class Action
Consumers are getting their day in court against Apple over the company’s much-loathed butterfly keyboard. The lawsuit alleges Apple knew of the keyboard’s flaws and kept producing and selling it for five years. The case has been ongoing since 2018, but the new class action status opens it up to seven states.
Next Nintendo Switch will Have 4K Powered by NVidia
It’s looking more like a new Nintendo Switch model will come with an NVdia powered GPU. The GPU would give the Switch full 4K capability through a system-on-a-chip system. The current version supports up to 1080p.
Former Intelligence Director Discusses Unexplained UFO Sightings
Former Trump intelligence director John Ratcliffe told FoxNews this weekend that a report is coming that will detail numerous UFO / UAP sightings from around the world. He said many of the reports are previously unknown. The report, due out by June, will detail things spotted by satellite or military pilots that are largely unexplainable.