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Looks like Nintendo is switching things up. The gaming giant is slashing Switch 2 production by 33% this quarter, cutting output from 6 million units to 4 million in response to weakening demand in the U.S., according to Bloomberg. The production cuts are surprising given that the Switch 2 had the fastest-selling console launch in Nintendo’s history, moving 3.5 million units in its first four days last June. But Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa said last month that “overseas sales were somewhat weaker than expected.” The reduced production is expected to continue through April, but Nintendo is confident it will hit…

Losing weight doesn’t necessarily make you fitter, a new study finds. (Photo: Oleg Breslavtsev / Getty)Published March 25, 2026 12:36PMIs exercise obsolete in the age of Ozempic? Now that the initial hype has settled down, nobody makes that claim with a straight face. In fact, one of the big fears among people taking GLP-1 agonists (the class of drug to which Ozempic belongs) is that they’ll lose too much muscle along with all the fat, leaving them weaker and less healthy. But at this point, there’s very little data on what happens when you combine these drugs with an exercise…

Few sectors of the economy show the growing divide between the haves and have-nots more than the airline industry, which is increasingly catering to high-income fliers in an effort to squeeze as much revenue per available seat mile as possible. United Airlines, which just announced newly designed economy seats you can lie flat and sleep on, found a clever way to appeal to everyone by bringing the couch to coach.This week, the airline announced what it calls “United Relax Row,” a row of three seats that transform into a single lie-flat space. The seats will begin appearing on United aircrafts…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Persistence outlasts resistance and gives ideas time to become undeniable proof. Industry-changing ideas often face rejection before becoming mainstream cultural and economic shifts. Every entrepreneur hears “no.”No from investors.No from institutions.No from people who say, “That’s not how it’s done.”The difference between those who change industries and those who quietly disappear often comes down to one trait:They stay. Not loudly. Not emotionally. Not recklessly. They simply refuse to stop.Dr. Michael Roizen’s career offers a powerful example of what that kind of persistence can do. As the first Chief Wellness Officer…

In an era where “chaos is inevitable,” how do the world’s biggest brands maintain trust? PagerDuty CEO Jennifer Tejada joins host Maggie McGrath to discuss the evolution of digital operations and the critical intersection of AI and enterprise resilience. Source link

Key Takeaways Recent college graduates are entering the toughest labor market since the pandemic. Unemployment for 22- to 27-year-old bachelor’s degree holders has risen to about 5.6%. The slowdown in hiring is due to a “low-hire, low-fire” environment. New college graduates this year are facing the bleakest hiring landscape since the pandemic. Demand for degree-bearing roles has stalled just as a wave of young workers enters the market, according to a recent report from The New York Times.  Employers have become more cautious about hiring, automating more tasks and favoring experienced candidates over entry-level hires, according to the Times. The…

Plane comfort is important yet notoriously hard to achieve. But now one airline is set to offer a cozier way to fly that won’t break the bank: extendable couches for economy passengers.On Tuesday, United Airlines announced the new, more comfortable seating arrangement — a set of economy seats that transform into a couch during long-haul flights. The offer is the first of its kind for any North American airline. The new seating arrangement, which was built from a patent held by Air New Zealand, a United partner, will be called United Relax Row.The seats will be located between United Economy…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways A presidential executive order opened the door for alternative investments such as private equity, cryptocurrency and real estate within 401(k) retirement plans. Inclusion of alternative assets could potentially increase wealth by 15% over a career span, but risks such as higher fees and liquidity constraints require careful consideration. Entrepreneurs should evaluate potential investments with a focus on timeline, fees and allocation size to safely navigate the expanded investment landscape of 401(k) plans. If you have been managing your own 401(k) for years, you have probably noticed something frustrating. Your investment…

When we say “technology” there’s a lot more than just artificial intelligence. Yet when talking about tech trends, AI is what most executives will point to. This year, leaders are seeing many trends around AI, from coding to handling multiple steps without human intervention to regulation. And a few executives will steer away from that conversation completely. We asked our Fast Company Impact Council members what technology trends they see gaining steam this year, and received an onslaught of ideas. We share 24 of those here.In the music space, AI platforms will start incorporating more tools that protect copyright and…

Something stinks in San Gabriel, California. A restaurant called Golden Leaf lost its most popular dish and 20% of its revenue after the city ordered it to stop selling stinky tofu following complaints from neighbors, according to the LA Times. The fermented Taiwanese street food had been on the menu since the family opened the restaurant in 2014. But nearby residents complained about the pungent odor. One woman called so often she blocked the restaurant’s phone line, preventing customers from ordering. The city issued multiple violation notices and over $1,000 in fines, forcing the restaurant to remove the dish from…