The top 3 tech stories of June 2025

Hello everyone. As we do every month, EITT brings you a summary of the three key technology stories making headlines. In this June 2025 edition, we look back at the highly anticipated launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, the VivaTech 2025 trade show, and the nationwide outage that affected SFR customers.

Top Story – The Nintendo Switch 2 is finally available

Nearly ten years after the launch of the original Nintendo Switch in 2017, Nintendo officially released the Nintendo Switch 2 in June 2025. Highly anticipated by gamers worldwide, this new console brings several improvements—including increased power, an enhanced screen, and new features—aimed at building on the success of the previous generation.

Its launch price was set at €499. This release marks a major event in the video game industry for 2025 and reaffirms Nintendo's commitment to maintaining its position among market leaders.

2nd Update – VivaTech 2025: Innovation Takes Center Stage

From June 11 to 14, 2025, the VivaTech trade show took place in Paris, bringing together companies, startups, investors, and tech enthusiasts from around the globe. This 2025 edition highlighted several key themes:

Artificial intelligence

Cybersecurity

Sustainable innovation

Digital health

Mobility of the future

As it does every year, VivaTech established itself as one of Europe's premier technology events, offering a glimpse into the innovations that will shape the coming years. Did you attend this edition ?

3rd UPDATE – Nationwide outage affects SFR customers

On June 17, 2025, numerous SFR subscribers reported significant issues with the operator's network. Mobile customers experienced difficulties making calls, sending text messages, and accessing the internet.

Some subscribers using fixed-line services and internet boxes were also affected. At the time of the initial reports, the exact cause of the outage remained unknown.

Many users turned to social media and outage-reporting platforms to flag the incidents. This outage highlighted just how essential telecommunications networks have become to our daily lives, for both work and personal communication.

EITT Conclusion: June 2025 was marked by :

The highly anticipated arrival of the Nintendo Switch 2; the return of VivaTech, a premier showcase for technological innovation; and a major network outage at SFR that affected many subscribers.

The digital landscape continues to evolve rapidly, shaped by both major innovations and technical incidents that highlight our growing reliance on technology. Find more news and information on IT topics at the EITT website.

Sources: Nintendo, Viva Technology 2025, user reports, and communications from SFR.