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Blizzard cancels survival game following layoffsBlizzard cancels survival game following layoffs
Microsoft lays off 1,900 Activision Blizzard and Xbox employeesMicrosoft lays off 1,900 Activision Blizzard and Xbox employees
Emma Roth
Emma Roth
Here’s why Netflix is holding off on a Vision Pro app.

In an interview with Stratechery, Netflix co-CEO Greg Peters says the company wants to “see where things go with the Vision Pro:”

We have to be careful about making sure that we’re not investing in places that are not really yielding a return... Certainly we’re always in discussions with Apple to try and figure that out but right now, the device is so subscale that it’s not really particularly relevant to most of our members.

Netflix’s iPad app won’t work with the Vision Pro, either, which means users will have to access it in a web browser.

An Interview with Netflix co-CEO Greg Peters About Strategy and Execution

[Stratechery by Ben Thompson]

GM and Honda join forces to make hydrogen fuel cells for ‘various products’GM and Honda join forces to make hydrogen fuel cells for ‘various products’
Emma Roth
Emma Roth
Peacock subscribers are going up.

The streaming service gained 3 million subscribers over the past few months, bringing its total number to 31 million, according to Comcast’s latest earnings report.

Peacock subscribers have grown steadily over the past year as the service continues to experiment with live sports. Its most recent AFC Wild Card game became the “most-streamed event ever in the US.”

Peacock Quarterly Loss Narrows to $825M As Streamer Hits 31M Subscribers

[The Hollywood Reporter]

How supernovae are helping uncover the mysteries of dark energy

Dark energy, a force responsible for the expansion of the universe, is mostly unknown. But this month, researchers released a new survey meant to unpack its mysteries.

Georgina Torbet
Instagram and Facebook will now prevent strangers from messaging minors by defaultInstagram and Facebook will now prevent strangers from messaging minors by default
Jess Weatherbed
Jess Weatherbed
These iconic Mars rovers bounced into action 20 years ago.

In 2004, NASA’s solar-powered Spirit and Opportunity rovers landed on the Red Planet’s surface on January 3rd and January 24th, respectively, with their touchdown softened by multiple bounces on giant airbags. Both rovers easily surpassed their three-month lifespan: Spirit lost contact in 2010, while Opportunity made it to 2019 — traveling 28 miles during its almost 15 years in operation.

Here’s NASA’s tribute to those very ambitious missions.

Tesla warns of sales growth slowdown as it prepares for next-gen launch in late 2025Tesla warns of sales growth slowdown as it prepares for next-gen launch in late 2025
Richard Lawler
Richard Lawler
Yes, The Pokémon Company is aware of Palworld.

Palworld, the survival game described by some as “Pokémon with guns” because of its familiar-looking designs, has sold millions of copies in under a week, with more simultaneous players on Steam than any other game outside of peak PUBG.

And now, after one modder already received a takedown notice, we have The Pokémon Company’s first official response:

Inquiries Regarding Other Companies’ Games

We have received many inquiries regarding another company’s game released in January 2024. We have not granted any permission for the use of Pokémon intellectual property or assets in that game. We intend to investigate and take appropriate measures to address any acts that infringe on intellectual property rights related to the Pokémon. We will continue to cherish and nurture each and every Pokémon and its world, and work to bring the world together through Pokémon in the future.

The Pokémon Company

他社ゲームに関するお問い合わせについて｜株式会社ポケモン

[株式会社ポケモン｜The Pokémon Company]

Google’s latest Pixel feature drop adds Circle to Search, Magic Compose, and moreGoogle’s latest Pixel feature drop adds Circle to Search, Magic Compose, and more
Google’s Pixel 8 phones now come in a new mint colorGoogle’s Pixel 8 phones now come in a new mint color
PlayStation 5 update blocks Cronus Zen cheat devicesPlayStation 5 update blocks Cronus Zen cheat devices
Rivian’s R2 vehicle launch date appears to leak in town council minutesRivian’s R2 vehicle launch date appears to leak in town council minutes
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