“Angry Birds” Developer Acquired by SEGA
This acquisition will essentially allow SEGA to make use of Rovio's mobile game development efforts, which in turn will allow for increased development of titles based on SEGA's many video game franchises. Video game giant SEGA recently ann.....»»
Indie App Spotlight: ‘Pyxis’ is a location-based note taking app
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. Pyxis is an interesting and new location base.....»»
"Pirate birds" force other seabirds to regurgitate fish meals. Their thieving ways could spread lethal avian flu
It's not easy finding food at sea. Seabirds often stay aloft, scanning the churning waters for elusive prey. Most seabirds take fish, squid, or other prey from the first few meters of seawater. Scavenging is common......»»
Analyst believes Nintendo can succeed in Palworld lawsuit
An analyst believes that Nintendo is trying to "financially damage" Palworld developer Pocketpair as much as it can in the announced lawsuit......»»
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is the series’ most absurd game yet
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is the next entry in RGG Studios and Sega's long-running series, and it's as absurd as it sounds......»»
Greylag geese with similar personalities have higher hatching success, study suggests
Birds of a feather flock together but strong pairing in geese has been shown to produce better breeding results, according to a new study......»»
Nintendo sues Palworld developer: here’s what we know so far
Nintendo is suing Pocketpair, the developers of Palworld. Here's everything we know about that impending lawsuit......»»
This Robot Is Controlled by Hand Gestures Over the Internet
Coming this year to Maker Faire Rome (October 25–27), Sofia, Bulgaria-based Vladimir Glukhov is an engineer-designer turned Senior Software Developer who’s passionate about robotics and DIY projects. With over seven years mastering 3D projection.....»»
Security leaders consider banning AI coding due to security risks
92% of security leaders have concerns about the use of AI-generated code within their organization, according to Venafi. Tension between security and developer teams 83% of security leaders say their developers currently use AI to generate code, with.....»»
Apple Watch Series 10 review: Ultra inspired, mainstream desired, equilibrium acquired
For the last week, I’ve been testing the new Apple Watch — mostly by sleeping. That’s because Apple Watch Series 10 is capable of detecting signs of sleep apnea. I’ll need a few more weeks of sleep before possible sleep apnea can be flagge.....»»
iOS 18.1 beta 4 now rolling out for all iPhones
Following the release of iOS 18 to everyone this week, Apple is continuing iOS 18.1 beta testing. The company is now rolling out iOS 18.1 beta 4 to developer testers ahead of its expected release in October. iOS 18.1 beta 4 is the first beta to b.....»»
Apple releases beta 1 for watchOS 11.1, visionOS 2.1, and tvOS 18.1
Apple launched major updates to its software platforms just yesterday. iOS 18, visionOS 2, iPadOS 18, and more were released to the public. But today, developer betas for the next big releases are already here. Beta 1 for watchOS 11.1, visionOS 2.1,.....»»
Snap charges $99/month to develop for its new AR Spectacles and Snap OS
Today alongside big updates to the Snapchat app, Snap unveiled its newest AR Spectacles and launched the Snap OS software platform. These product announcements sought to excite the development community. Joining Snap’s developer program is going to.....»»
Scientists quantify energetic costs of the migratory lifestyle in a free flying songbird
Millions of birds migrate every year to escape winter, but spending time in a warmer climate does not save them energy, according to research by the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior (MPI-AB). Using miniaturized loggers implanted in wild blackb.....»»
Dead by Daylight publisher cancels Project T spinoff, shuts down developer
Behaviour Interactive announced that it canceled its upcoming Dead by Daylight spinoff Project T and shut down the development studio behind it......»»
How crypto bros wrested Flappy Bird from its creator
Decadelong trademark fight culminates in new game hinting at "Web3 innovation." Enlarge / Imagine owning one of those funky birds as an NFT! (credit: Flappy Bird Twitter/X) Fans of ultra-viral mobile gaming hit Flappy Bi.....»»
Halide gets Camera Control support; also available from Lock Screen
With the Camera Control button one of the headline features of the iPhone 16 line-up, developer Lux has announced that the Halide app will be able to take advantage of it. You’ll be able to set the button to open Halide instead of the default ca.....»»
Flappy Bird is returning to the iPhone soon after 10-year absence [Update]
Flappy Bird, the beloved but short-lived App Store hit from 2013-2014, is coming back to the iPhone soon. Over 10 years after its developer pulled the game and disappointed a host of fans, the original game and its trademark have been turned over to.....»»
Indie App Spotlight: ‘CardPointers’ latest update makes tracking credit card rewards easier than ever
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. CardPointers helps users maximize their credi.....»»
Holand Automotive Group buys Ferrari store in California
Holand Automotive Group has acquired Ferrari of Rancho Mirage, adding a second California dealership to its growing U.S. footprint. .....»»
Remembering where your meals came from key for a small bird’s survival
For small birds, remembering where the food is beats forgetting when it's gone. Enlarge (credit: BirdImages) It seems like common sense that being smart should increase the chances of survival in wild animals. Yet for a.....»»