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Disney apps spying on children, lawsuit claims

September 26, 2017

Disney apps spying on children, lawsuit claims

The Walt Disney Company has been slapped with a lawsuit claiming that more than 40 of its smartphone apps are illegally spying on children.

Mobile games’ most valuable tool: Access to you

September 26, 2017

Mobile games’ most valuable tool: Access to you

The mobile videogame “Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes” frequently sends smartphone notifications to players, in some cases multiple times daily, persuading them to open the app to outfit Han Solo, Rey and other famous characters for battle.

Elon Musk's OpenAI bot beats pro Dota 2 player

September 26, 2017

Elon Musk's OpenAI bot beats pro Dota 2 player

OpenAI has been hard at work on a bot capable of beating top professional players at Dota 1v1, and on Friday, it succeeded.

Mewtwo is coming soon to Exclusive Raid Battles in 'Pokemon Go'

September 26, 2017

Mewtwo is coming soon to Exclusive Raid Battles in 'Pokemon Go'

Nearly two years ago, The Pokemon Company shared the first trailer for Pokemon Go on YouTube.

Nintendo Switch consoles are still warping while sitting in the dock

September 25, 2017

Nintendo Switch consoles are still warping while sitting in the dock

All things considered, the launch of the Nintendo Switch was relatively smooth.

September 25, 2017

Nintendo puts out SNES Classic for pre-order, sells out in half-hour

Nintendo put its SNES Classic up for pre-order Monday night at midnight, but like its predecessor it sold out in record time.

Microsoft has stopped selling the original Xbox One

September 25, 2017

Microsoft has stopped selling the original Xbox One

If you want a new Xbox direct from Microsoft, the choice is now between an Xbox One S and Xbox One X.

US Navy will use Xbox controllers to operate submarine periscopes

September 20, 2017

US Navy will use Xbox controllers to operate submarine periscopes

The next time you hear "down periscope," the command may be carried out via an Xbox controller.

'Pokemon Go' gets three new Legendary Pokemon: Raikou, Entei, and Suicune

September 19, 2017

'Pokemon Go' gets three new Legendary Pokemon: Raikou, Entei, and Suicune

Just as Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres and Lugia cycle out of Pokemon Go this week, three new Legendary Pokemon will take their place.

September 19, 2017

Nintendo fans freak out after Nintendo says Mario isn't a plumber any more

People tend not to like change and gamers are no different it seems.