The most popular AR video game ever is set to be sold for $3.5 billion

Niantic Labs has agreed to sell its video-game unit — which includes the mobile hit Pokémon Go — to Saudi Arabia-owned Scopely for $3.5 billion. The deal boosts Saudi Arabia’s hope of becoming the "ultimate global hub" for gaming. 404 Media noted that it’s not currently clear what the deal means for the location data of Pokémon Go’s 100 million players, as well has how such data will be collected and handled under the new owner ...

It has to launch eventually ... doesn't it? — Microsoft and Asus could make the Xbox handheld a reality
Brilliant photos of amusing moments — 18 hilarious photos from the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards
Are your Windows 10 and 11 machines up to date? — Microsoft patches ‘extraordinary’ number of zero-day security vulnerabilities
It's a creative way of steering clear of anti-Musk protesters — Tesla owners are disguising their cars with fake badges

Sonos reportedly cancels its streaming video player

Sonos has abandoned its plan to launch a streaming video player, according to The Verge. It means that the audio company, which made a major misstep last year with a disastrous app launch, is unlikely to unveil a major device in a new product category in 2025. The decision to scrap the streaming box comes a couple of months after Sonos' longtime boss vacated his post ...

U.S. tech firms feel the pinch from China tariffs

Since returning to office in January, President Trump has put tariffs of 20% on all goods imported from China. Trump’s tariffs with China and many other countries are designed to tackle what the American president sees as unfair trade imbalances. But it means that items like smartphones, PCs, and tablets imported to the U.S. are now incurring these extra fees for the first time, potentially pushing up retail prices ...

Robot sits in passenger seat and keeps its eye on the road ahead — 'Robohon' acts as an extra pair of eyes for elderly drivers
Google's app has been a headache for some users when it comes to sharing photos and videos — Google fixes annoying Messages issue
When will the tech giant get back on track? — Apple's AI strategy is showing troubling cracks
There was a clear winner here — I tested the cameras on the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and Galaxy S25 Ultra smartphones
Worrying times for iRobot — Roomba maker raises doubts about its survival
Here's an early preview of a much-anticipated event — Everything you can expect to see at Google I/O 2025

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