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Pokémon GO's newest event is celebrating the Autumn Equinox with bonuses for all players
It's the Autumn Equinox today, which means the days are about to get shorter than the nights. It also means that Pokémon GO is going to be rewarding you for catching Pokémon and hatching eggs for a few days. The event is starting later today, on September 22, running until October 2.<p>So, what can …
PokémonMewtwo and Pokemon GO’s newest secret weapon
As we wait for Halloween to roll up in Pokemon GO, Niantic’s sprung a Solstice Event on us – and a new item. This item allows the user to attain the …
PokémonFrom Pokemon to Harry Potter: The strangest things banned in Saudi Arabia
People have been arrested for dancing, listening to music and celebrating St Valentine's Day.<p>Saudi Arabia has lifted a ban on internet phone calls as …
Harry PotterVerizon is giving out iPhone 8s to winners of its Snapchat scavenger hunt
Verizon has unveiled an augmented reality scavenger hunt on Snapchat that’s giving participants the chance to win an iPhone 8.<p>The scavenger hunt …
PokémonPokemon GO event update: Equinox, time to start over!
Starting soon is the next Pokemon GO event, set right on top of the Summer Equinox. This event will allow users to jump in and start their game over …
PokémonPokemon Go Will Celebrate the September Equinox With an In-Game Event
Niantic announced that a new event is coming to Pokemon Go in celebration of the September equinox.<p>The event will take place from 1 p.m. PT Sept. 22 …
PokémonOculus drops a feature-length VR movie from Funny or Die
Remember when you thought first-person roller coaster rides were revolutionary? Well, get ready for Oculus' first full length virtual reality movie, …
Virtual RealityPokemon Go celebrates the Equinox with double Stardust, special eggs and OOOOOH *Super Incubators*
If all it takes is just a little celebration event to push you screaming back into the world of constantly charging your battery and taking detours …
PokémonJunkertown won’t be part of Overwatch Competitive Play for another week
Although Junkertown is now available on live Overwatch servers, the Competitive Play release will take longer.<p>The newest Overwatch map came out …
PokémonAmazon is working on a pair of Google Glass-style smart glasses powered by Alexa
Amazon is rumoured to be working on a pair of Google Glass-style smart glasses powered by its artificially intelligent voice assistant Alexa.<p>The …
Augmented RealityNiantic's Next Augmented Reality Game May Call You
Niantic CTO Phil Keslin hints at audio playing a part in Niantic's next AR game after Pokemon Go.<p>PCMag reviews products independently, but we may …
Augmented RealityiOS 11 is coming. These new features rock
MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. — You don't have to buy a new iPhone or iPad to get new features. On Tuesday, Apple updates its iOS mobile operating …
iOSPokemon GO! craze draws extra 700,000 visitors to Kings Park
Kings Park experienced an unexpected surge in visitor numbers in 2016-17 thanks to the Pokemon GO! Craze drawing an extra 700,000 people to the …
PokémonThink Pokemon Go is dead and gone? Think again
If you thought Pokemon Go is a thing of the past, you might want to see what took place at Elizabeth Drive recently.<p>Netizen Yauhan Chandra posted a …
PokémonPokemon Go Gen 3: Dragon-Types Revealed
A whole new set of Pokemon are coming to <i>Pokemon Go</i>. While we're still probably a few months away from the release of "Gen 3" Pokemon, it's never too …
PokémonPokémon Go creator’s next game will incorporate audio into the AR experience
Niantic, makers of the hugely popular mobile game Pokémon Go, is developing a new AR title that will incorporate audio cues into the gaming experience, according to company CTO Phil Keslin. The executive had just exited the stage at TechCrunch Disrupt San Francisco, where he had spoken on a panel …
TechnologyPeople will soon be doing graffiti in augmented reality, and no one knows how to police it
In the 20th century, only the brave would make bold political or social statements in public places. Whether sprayed with an aersol can, wheatpasted with a bucket and a broom, or stencilled with a piece of cardboard, graffiti became the ultimate form of artistic anarchy. Despite being illegal, the …
Augmented RealityMoving Beyond E-books... and Into the Virtual
In 1979, a mysterious book appeared in bookstores. Written and illustrated by Kit Williams and published by Schocken in the U.S., <i>Masquerade</i> presented …
PokémonSpying on the enemy, delivering your shopping and making great photographs: the rise of the drone
Hong Kong photographer Andy Yeung dug into his bag of technological tricks when he won second prize in a National Geographic travel photography …
DronesPokemon Go craze drives extra 790,000 visitors to Kings Park in Perth
A big jump in annual attendance at Perth's Kings Park was likely due to augmented reality critters which infested the tourist spot and attracted …
PokémonPokemon GO just committed a cardinal sin, so I quit
Niantic just initiated a feature in Pokemon GO which has made me feel like it’s time to quit the game. I’ve played since before day one – I was an …
PokémonThe coolest augmented reality apps you didn’t see at Apple’s iPhone X keynote
During its much-hyped September keynote on Tuesday, Apple introduced the iPhone X — the new premium device meant to commemorate the iPhone’s 10-year …
Augmented RealityCramer: Why analysts are wrong about the new iPhone
CNBC's Jim Cramer is convinced that analysts who weren't thrilled about Apple's new iPhone release are missing something, and it may have something …
Jim CramerHow Chocolate Fries and Pikachu Helped Turn Around McDonald's Japan
McDonald’s Japan took a series of hits starting in 2014 that threatened to crack its Golden Arches: a supplier was selling expired chicken, a human …
McDonald'sWith 2.1 billion cards sold last year, the Pokémon Trading Card Game is still going strong
In 1996, <i>Pokémon</i> launched in Japan for the first time on the Nintendo Game Boy. A year on, it had already sold 10.4 million copies and was well on its …
PokémonCurioPets is ’90s Nostalgia Wrapped in Modern AR
CurioPets combines the modern abilities of Pokemon Go with the retro fun of Tamagotchi (via CurioPets)<p>Everything old is new again—especially when you …
Geek12 Tasty Memes That'll Make You Feel Full Of Delight
These memes aren't too hot, aren't too cold...they're juuust right.1. Fuckin hate when that happens.nootnoot_pingu_noot2. So THAT'S how it …
HumorSee how a countertop fits in your kitchen before you buy it with Cambria AR app
Why it matters to you<p>The Cambria AR app lets you see how a design idea, such as a new countertop, fits into your existing environment before you …
Gear & GadgetsApple iPhone X: The network of suppliers set to benefit
<b>As consumers consider whether to spend big on the new $999 iPhone X, Apple isn't the only company hoping for a sales boost.</b><p>A global chain of components and technology suppliers are used to build Apple's smartphones.<p>The tech giant has designed certain parts of the X's internal components.<p>But new …
Augmented RealityApple blends pioneering tech with pleasing the crowd
Apple’s iPhone launch began with a moving tribute to the company’s late founder Steve Jobs — and ended with a talking poop emoji.<p>The two hours in …
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