Nintendo"s Mario theme park zone opening delayed again due to Covid-19
According to The Japan Times, officials in the region recently expanded the country’s state of emergency to seven additional prefectures including Osaka, where Universal Studios Japan is located. The order, meant to slow the spread of Covid-19, is.....»»
Author granted copyright over book with AI-generated text—with a twist
Copyright Office changed course after initially denying request. (credit: Getty Images) Last October, I received an email with a hell of an opening line: “I fired a nuke at the US Copyright Office this morning.” The.....»»
The Nintendo Switch just got 2 surprise games — and they’re both worth grabbing
Two great cozy games surprise launched on Nintendo Switch this week -- and both are worth picking up......»»
Arboviruses, mosquitoes and potential hosts tracked in real time in São Paulo city
The technology used to sequence SARS-CoV-2 at record speed early in the COVID-19 pandemic has been successfully tested as a technique to monitor arboviruses and diseases transmitted mainly by mosquitoes......»»
A new spin on materials analysis: Benefits of probing electron spin states at much higher resolution and efficiency
Electron spin states can now be probed at much higher resolution and more efficiently, opening new opportunities in materials analysis and data processing technologies......»»
After decades of Mario, how do developers bridge a widening generation gap?
Tezuka: "The secret to having a long-tenured staff is that people don't quit." Enlarge / A prototype wonder effect—featuring Mario's head turned into blocks that could be eaten by enemies—didn't make it into the final game. (.....»»
Tesla asks shareholders to approve Texas move and restore Elon Musk’s $56B pay
Tesla board calls June 13 shareholder vote on Musk's pay and move to Texas. Enlarge / Tesla CEO Elon Musk at an opening event for Tesla's Gigafactory on March 22, 2022, in Gruenheide, southeast of Berlin. (credit: Getty Images |.....»»
SteamWorld Heist 2 headlines Nintendo’s loaded Indie World Showcase
Thunderful unveiled SteamWorld Heist 2, a pirate themed sequel to a fantastic strategy game, at Nintendo's April 2024 Indie World showcase......»»
Nissan juggles reduced ICE volumes on path to U.S. EV future
EV production in Canton. Miss., is twice delayed. Output not expected to begin until November 2026, according to a supplier memo......»»
Tim Cook promises Indonesia that Apple will consider manufacturing there
Apple CEO Tim Cook has told Indonesia's President that the company will look at the feasibility of opening manufacturing in the country, though he hasn't said whether that means the iPhone.Tim Cook (right) with photographer Sofyan Pratama in Indonesi.....»»
Fear of Nintendo"s wrath is keeping emulators off of the App Store
Despite Apple's recent rule change, it has been a bumpy few days for emulators on the App Store as small developers fear the wrath of Nintendo and others.Nintendo may be waiting in the shadows to smash any emulator out of existenceSoftware emulation.....»»
Nintendo Indie World 2024: How to watch and what to expect
Nintendo will host an Indie World showcase that could shine a light on some long-anticipated games......»»
Nintendo Indie World Showcase April 2024: How to watch and what to expect
It’s time for some indie games! We’re about two months out from Nintendo’s last Direct event, which the company hosted on February 21st, so it’s … The post Nintendo Indie World Showcase April 2024: How to watch and what.....»»
Bimmy NES Emulator is the latest game emulation app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Bimmy NES Emulator is one of the latest game emulation apps to officially land on the App Store. NES may or may not refer to the Nintendo Entertainment Console. more….....»»
Every rumored video game console: Nintendo Switch 2, PS5 Pro and more
From the Nintendo Switch 2 to the PlayStation 5 Pro, you can expect a surprising amount of video game consoles to launch in the next year......»»
How to keep Earth from being cooked by the ever-hotter Sun
Here are two options for future humans to keep us in the habitable zone. I’d wager a guess that we are, as a species, rather fond of our home planet (our wanton carbon emissions notwithstanding). But the ugly truth is that the Eart.....»»
Lessons from South Australia"s business recovery amidst bushfires and pandemic
New research has given insight into the resilience and recovery of businesses in two South Australian regions following a major bushfire event and disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic......»»
Out on dry land: Water shortage threatens species in Ruaha National Park in Tanzania
Climate change is not the only cause of arid landscapes. A research team led by the Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research (Leibniz-IZW) has investigated the consequences of increased water abstraction for agriculture and livestock farming f.....»»
Sonic Dream Team’s next free update adds a new zone and ranking system
Sonic Dream Team is getting a free major update this week as developer Sega Hardlight continues its support for the mobile title following layoffs......»»
"The Sympathizer" review: Park Chan-wook"s Vietnam War spy thriller is TV magic
The HBO adaptation of Viet Thanh Nguyen's "The Sympathizer" stars Hoa Xuande, Sandra Oh, and Robert Downey Jr. in four different roles. Review. HBO's The Sympathizer, based on Viet Thanh Nguyen's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name, g.....»»
Try this compact dock charger brick for the Nintendo Switch for $36
The Portable 36W Switch Dock Charger Brick has ports for 4K HDMI, USB-C PD, and USB 2.0, is compatible with the Nintendo Switch or tablets and phones, and it's on sale for $35.99. TL;DR: Through April 16, the Portable 36W Switch Dock Charger Br.....»»