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Game Freak is hinting at a major shift for Pokémon's core battle system, potentially moving away from its 30-year turn-based tradition. *Pokémon Champions* has been established as a dedicated space to preserve classic competitive play, freeing up future mainline games to experiment with real-time or hybrid mechanics, following the divisive debut of real-time battles in *Legends: Z-A*.
Starbucks has cut an additional 224 jobs at its Seattle headquarters, impacting tech and store development roles, as its corporate restructuring nears completion. These cuts bring the total Seattle reductions to 537 this year, part of CEO Brian Niccol's broader turnaround strategy aiming for $2 billion in cost savings.
Activate seven essential emergency features on your Google Pixel to enhance your safety and preparedness in various critical situations.
An in-depth look at the proposed class action lawsuit against Logitech, demanding the company refund customers for tariff-driven price increases after receiving government refunds, highlighting consumer impact and corporate responsibility.
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Google's new Pixel 11 introduces "Camera Looks" to embrace the 'digicam trend,' offering users softer, less-processed photos reminiscent of older digital cameras. This strategic shift in computational photography was a key topic on The Vergecast, alongside discussions on Apple's camera AirPods, Fairphone's US launch, and YouTube policy changes.
Key leadership changes sweep the Pacific Northwest tech and healthcare scenes. Mehul Shah, a former AWS data leader, joins Oracle's OCI, while Dr. Natalie Pageler is named CIO of Seattle Children's. Zillow Group appoints its first Chief Legal and Policy Officer, Sandi Knight, amidst a major antitrust trial.
Florida is suing OpenAI and Sam Altman, seeking to classify ChatGPT as a 'public nuisance' due to alleged COPPA violations and data collection from minors. OpenAI wants the case in federal court, while Florida pushes for a state jury, highlighting a critical battle over AI regulation and consumer protection.
Walmart is finally embracing tap-to-pay, including Google Pay, across its stores and Sam's Club by end of 2026. This long-overdue move is a victory for consumer convenience, ending years of proprietary payment resistance.
The rise of AI agents is dramatically changing the landscape of software development. With code generation becoming increasingly inexpensive and fast, a common temptation emerges: simply give a model a high-level goal,
OpenAI's ChatGPT for Teens aims to offer a safer, educational AI experience, but child safety experts express significant skepticism over its age-gating, content moderation, and parental notification reliability.
Chronoscript: The Endless End, a visually stunning Metroidvania with hand-drawn art and a score by Yasunori Mitsuda, has released a free demo on Steam. Hailed as a potential Silksong competitor, its unique premise traps players as an editor in a vampire's thousand-year-old manuscript. Fans of exploration and action-adventure should dive in now.
Learn to utilize advanced Windows 11 Phone Link features like Cross-Device Resume, quick Start menu access, and expanded app views to create a seamless, integrated experience between your Android phone and PC, boosting your productivity.
California is poised to ban 'addictive' social media features for users under 16. This legislation aims to protect teens and force companies to redesign platforms. The move, part of a national trend, faces legal challenges but could set a key precedent.
The U.S. Army is offering a unique incentive: a four-day pass for *Grand Theft Auto 6* launch week if soldiers reenlist for at least two years. This localized initiative by a Georgia-based battalion aims to attract soldiers by tapping into the immense hype surrounding the long-awaited game.
Verdict The European Ariane 6 rocket, while demonstrating commendable operational reliability and a smooth debut compared to some competitors, faces a significant challenge: its exorbitant cost. The recent cancellation
For years, Garmin has set the gold standard for GPS accuracy in smartwatches, a benchmark against which all others were measured. But a new challenger has emerged, and it's making a bold claim: Google's Pixel Watch 5
Google has launched a "Preferred Sources" button, allowing readers to designate favorite publishers to receive more prominence in Search, Discover, and Google News. This initiative aims to help publishers counter traffic losses caused by AI-powered search features. Google studies show favored sources see double the click-through rates.
Fortnite players are on high alert for a Five Nights at Freddy's crossover, fueled by a new in-game building resembling Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria. This speculation is boosted by Fortnite's current 'Override' season, which focuses on video game franchises, and a cryptic tweet from the official FNAF account. While not official, the evidence points to a potential spooky collaboration.
Australia's eSafety regulator asserts Roblox has failed to fix child predator issues, citing tests showing children are still at risk. Roblox has committed to implementing new measures, including default private settings and parental consent for adult contact, amid increasing global scrutiny over its platform safety.
Learn to diagnose and solve common Windows network problems in four essential steps using PowerShell commands.
Meta smart glasses are facing widespread bans from UK cinemas, US schools, and federal agencies like ICE. The core issue is the inability to easily detect when the camera-enabled eyewear is recording, raising privacy, piracy, and harassment concerns, despite the glasses offering crucial accessibility benefits.
A GTA 6 leaker, known as Cyberleek, has reportedly provided proof of possessing a playable build of the game, not just internal videos. A video, since removed, allegedly showed in-game actions like spelling 'leek' with bullet holes and flying a biplane over Vice City. The leaker claims to be protesting Rockstar's digital-only release decision.
Meet 4Divinity, a publisher you've probably never heard of, making an unprecedented multi-million dollar splash at Gamescom. They're betting big on new, mid-tier single-player games from Chinese developers to fill a perceived void in the Western market.
Google Messages' advanced RCS features are failing for some Android users, primarily on new Samsung phones, but a surprisingly effective VPN trick offers a temporary workaround, making it the most recommended fix for this frustrating bug.
