Where there's freedom, there's also punishment for those who push the limits. In the open-world genre, functional police systems are a common feature (when the time period permits), designed to monitor players' actions and act as a countermeasure for wreaking havoc. Law enforcement can also add extra challenges during missions where players must commit crimes as part of the story.

Dynamax Articuno is the first Legendary were seeing in Max BattlesforPokmon Go. Its making its debut during Max Monday on Jan. 20 from 6-7 p.m. and will be available afterwards until Jan. 27 when Dynamax Zapdos will debut.While its likely that Dynamax Articuno wont be as difficult as Gigantamax Battles, it still will likely put up a fight, so were here to help you out.Below, we list out some general Max Battle tips and counters for Dynamax Articuno inPokmon Go.Dynamax Articuno weaknessArticuno is ice- and flying-type, so it has a plethora of weaknesses to take advantage of. Its weak against rock-, steel-, fire-, and electric-type moves. Under normal circumstances, the best move type to use would be rock-type, since itll do even more damage since its strong against both ice- and flying-type, but theres not any Dynamax Pokmon that have rock-type Dynamax moves (as of writing this).On the other hand, Articuno will resist bug- and grass-type moves, so stay away from those.Dynamax Articuno best countersWith the above in mind, theres a few counters to bring to Articuno. We recommend the following to focus onoffensivemoves:Gigantamax/Dynamax Charizard with Dragon BreathGigantamax/Dynamax Toxtricity with SparkDynamax Cinderace with Fire SpinNote that Dynamax Articuno can have Ancient Power, which will dish out some serious damage against Charizard. Keep your Charizard in your wings and consider only bringing it out to Dynamax, while other tankier Pokmon absorb the damage.As for defense, you should bring the following with Max Guard:Gigantamax/Dynamax Blastoise with Water GunGigantamax Lapras with Water GunDynamax Metagross with Bullet PunchThere still arent too many ideal Pokmon to use ashealers, since Max Spirit wants you to use high-HP Pokmon.If you have a Blastoise or Lapras built out, you can teach them healing moves in the meantime to help out.Even if you dont have these powered up, consider just bringing thestrongestDynamax Pokmon you have. If you have a maxed out Dynamax Gengar and your Dynamax Charizard isnt leveled (and you dont have the means to power it up), just bring your Gengar.General Max Battle tipsIf youve been struggling in Max Battles, heres some general tips to survive and make sure youre an asset to your team. While Gigantamax Battles are tough, a Legendary Max Battle shouldnt be as tough as that. You can slack a little, but you should still heed our advice:Make sure you have enough players.High-efficiency groups with maxed out investments can take down the Articuno with fewer people, but practically, if you dont have hundreds of spare candy and even more Stardust laying around, this isnt going to be an option for you. Make sure you have as many people as possible to ensure that you get your musically inclined cruise ship-shell creature.Dont sleep on Max Spirit and Max Guard. Teams work best when theres a variety of moves, not just maxed-out attacks. Each player should bring Pokmon with the defensive and healing moves unlocked as well. Max Guard will focus single-target damage towards you and reduce the damage taken and Max Spirit will heal the whole party, so these moves are really important to make sure your damage-dealers can keep dishing.Remember to swap to super effective moves when its time to Dynamax. ForDynamax Pokmon, their max moves will be whatever type their fast move is. This means if you have a Metagross with Meteor Mash, it will know Max Steelspike. A Gengar with Shadow Claw will know Max Phantasm. Take advantage of this and make sure to swap to a Pokmon that will deal super effective damage to your target before Dynamaxing, if you can.Focus on your fast moves. You want to spam your fast moves to build up that Dynamax meter and often times, using your charge move is actually a DPS loss when compared to the damage you could be doing with your max move will be. Spam those attacks!Level up a few mons, but you dont have to go too hard. Depending on your group size, you absolutely do not need to max out all your Dynamax Pokmon to level 40-50. While this will make it easier on the rest of your group, if this isnt an investment you can make, you dont have to stress about it. Power things up as high as you can afford to, but dont fret if you dont have a maxed out Pokmon.That all being said,make sure to come as prepared as you can be. This is a team effort and theres a reason why groups of 30-40 people can still fail. Do not just bring your unleveledDynamax Woolooexpecting a free ride to a powerful Pokmon. (After all, ifeveryonedoes that, then you certainly wont clear the battle.) Again, you dont have to completely max out your Pokmon, but it will be better for everyone involved if you bring something helpful to the table.Keep your eye out for a shiny Articuno!If you clear the raid, there is a chance that the Lapras you catch will be shiny which also means itll be a guaranteed catch. Use a Pinap Berry to score extra candy if you get lucky enough to find a sparkly Articuno.

Retro game emulators are finally on the App Store, and they're thriving. Apps like Delta and RetroArch let users play old retro Nintendo and console games with ease. The software side of retro gaming is surprisingly mature; the hardware side, however, has some catching up to do. Playing retro games using touchscreen controls leaves a lot to be desired, and you can't always carry a game controller with you everywhere you go. This is where Bitmo Lab's new Gamebaby controller case comes in.It's an iPhone case that's split in two. The bottom part is a game controller with support for Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance and NES games. According to Gamebaby, the layout supports more than 7000 games that use the Game Boy button layout. (This only works when you're playing games in the vertical orientation.) The case features a D-pad, A/B buttons, Start, Select, and shoulder buttons for more advanced games. Credit: Gamebaby You first mount it as a regular iPhone case. The bottom part, which emulates the Game Boy controller, slides off with ease. It can then be flipped and mounted to the front of the iPhone, and is secured with a satisfying snap.This is purely a mechanical case: There is no Bluetooth support, no wifi, no charging cable. On the back of the buttons you'll find those squishy silicone pads that will press the touchscreen buttons for you. All the magic happens via Delta's custom skins for Game Boy controllers. The touchscreen button placement is taken care of automatically.Because these aren't real, electronic buttons, don't expect super-fast response times or huge tactical feedback. (When you're playing old Pokmon games, that's not really the feel you're going for, anyway.) Currently, the case is available only in one color, and is designed only for the iPhone 15 Pro Max, and iPhone 16 Pro Max (hopefully other smaller iPhones will be supported soon). Gamebaby is available to pre-order at an early bird price of $24.99; when it officially launches, it will retail for $39.99. You can order Gamebaby directly from their website, and they plan to release the product in the first half of 2025.Gamebaby isn't the only exciting game controller coming out this year. At CES 2025, Lifehacker's Michelle Ehrhardt got to play around with MCON, a MagSafe-compatible slide-out controller case for iPhone and other smartphones. MCON will be the first case available in this slim form factor, and a full controller, along with D-pad and joysticks.

Some significant changes are coming to Apple Intelligence notification summaries. With the latest slate of developer previews for iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3 and macOS Sequoia 15.3, Apple has suspended the system's aggregated notifications, specifically from news and entertainment apps, while it works on improvements to the alerts.The company has also added a new disclosure that appears when users first enable notification summaries. It states that the notifications are a beta feature and that they may produce unexpected results. Separately, the betas add a new option that allows users to decide from the lock screen whether they want notifications from an app summarized. Lastly, the AI-generated alerts use italicized text to further distinguish them from their non-summarized counterparts.Last week, Apple told Engadget it was working on an update to notification summaries. "Apple Intelligence features are in beta and we are continuously making improvements with the help of user feedback," Apple said. "A software update in the coming weeks will further clarify when the text being displayed is summarization provided by Apple Intelligence. We encourage users to report a concern if they view an unexpected notification summary.Notification summaries are one of the features that arrived alongside the initial release of Apple Intelligence with iOS 18.1 and macOS Sequoia 15.1. Shortly after rolling out to regular users, they quickly led to bad press for Apple. Notably, the BBC published multiple reports accusing the blurbs of spreading misinformation. One especially unflattering example saw a summary claim that Luigi Mangione, the alleged murderer of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, had shot himself.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/ai/apple-pauses-ai-notification-summaries-of-news-alerts-in-latest-ios-beta-195900023.html?src=rss

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Industrial design duo SF-SO has developed a range of modular bent-metal storage that is only 1.6 millimetres thick but can support the equivalent of a baby elephant in weight.The Thin furniture series is the first direct-to-consumer collection created by SF-SO founders Jae-hoon Jung and Ho-young Joo, designed with consideration for manufacturing and distribution.SF-SO has developed a range of modular shelving from mild steel sheetsThe collection includes a storage unit and wall shelf, made from mild steel sheets with a thickness of just 1.6 millimetres that are bent at right angles and interlocked to form a robust and stable structure with a slimline appearance."The designs emphasise minimalism and precision, achieving a paper-like aesthetic while maintaining functionality and strength," Jung told Dezeen. "From a distance, the storage unit appears almost weightless."The metal sheets have a thickness of just 1.6 millimetresDespite its lightweight look, the folding technique used to construct the storage unit enables it to support over 100 kilograms of weight on its shelves without requiring additional reinforcement. That's around as much as an elephant calf weights at birth.SF-SO's construction also conceals the fixings used to join the pieces beneath the shelves, so they are hidden when the unit is viewed from most angles.The simple connecting system comprises screws that slot through pre-drilled holes in the folded sections, ensuring users can easily build the furniture themselves.The Thin series comes in a range of different colours and finishesThe duo's decision to use sheet metal as their main material for the Thin collection was driven by a desire to create simple products that can be produced affordably."Not only is sheet metal bending a straightforward manufacturing method, but the resulting product can be easily assembled and disassembled using simple hardware," Jung said."This allows the product to be packed as compactly as possible, enabling efficient global shipping."Read: Josmo opens Mumbai store with "just the right amount of drama"The modular shelving panels are available in standardised lengths of 50 and 80 centimetres, with two heights of either 50 and 80 centimetres allowing for four different configurations.Various units can be arranged side-by-side to create systems of varying lengths, while a range of different colours and finishes allows customers to personalise the finished product.The storage unit is able to support over 100 kilograms of weightThe Thin Wall Shelf applies the same principles as the storage unit although it doesn't support quite as much weight combining two 45-degree-folded metal panels to create a shelf with a minimal profile.The product appears to touch the wall at a single point where the two folded metal sheets meet, enhancing its weightless aesthetic. A gap between the wall and the vertical part of the shelf provides additional space for placing items such as letters or books.The Thin Wall Shelf is designed to appear as if it is floatingThe products are straightforward to ship due to the use of uniform panels that can be stacked and flat packed, helping to reduce costs and lower emissions during transportation.The collection is manufactured by Heungbu Industries in Incheon, South Korea, using laser cutting machinery along with automated bending machines and precision robotic welding.The Thin furniture series will be made available through the studio's SFSO-MFG online retail platform, set to launch in February 2025 to allow the designers to sell their pieces directly to consumers.A gap between the wall and the shelf provides additional space for placing itemsJung told Dezeen that SF-SO plans to introduce new items to the Thin series, including stools, tables and chairs that share the same design language.Since joining forces in 2019, the design duo has worked on a range of projects applying their minimalist approach to objects ranging from furniture to lighting and electronics.Previously, the studio has created a series of digital products with analogue interfaces, including a conical Bluetooth speaker that is turned on by flipping it on its side.The photography is courtesy of SF-SO.The post SF-SO folds steel sheets to create "paper-like" shelving system appeared first on Dezeen.

Tiny homes were designed to be economical and affordable housing options. But in todays world, theyre getting bigger and more expensive by the minute. However, Dragon Tiny Homes is paying tribute to the original tiny tiny home by designing a compact and humble model that is priced at US$50,000. Named the Aria, the home is based on a double-axle trailer and is finished in engineered wood. It features a length of 20 feet, and the interior has been beautifully clad in shiplap.Designer: Dragon Tiny HomesAs you enter the home, you are welcomed by the kitchen. The kitchen is basic and simple, equipped with a sink, an electric stove, and a fridge/freezer. It also includes space for an oven or dishwasher. The kitchen is equipped with loads of cabinetry and plenty of shelving as well. There is a cozy breakfast bar/work area that can comfortably seat two people. The kitchen may be simple and not too elaborate, but it includes all the essential amenities you would need, making it functional.On the opposite side of the tiny house from the living room, youll find the thoughtfully designed bathroom. Although the vanity sink isnt pictured, it forms a key part of this compact yet functional space. The bathroom is equipped with a standard flushing toilet, offering the convenience and comfort of a traditional home. Adjacent to the toilet is a shower, designed to maximize the limited space while providing a refreshing and efficient bathing experience.The Aria features a single bedroom, accessed via a staircase that cleverly integrates storage solutions into its design. This staircase not only serves as a functional means to reach the sleeping area but also offers valuable storage options, making efficient use of the available space. The bedroom itself is a classic tiny house loft, marked by a low ceiling and a cozy atmosphere. It houses a double bed, providing a comfortable sleeping area that makes the most of the compact loft space. The design ensures that every inch is utilized effectively, creating a snug retreat within the tiny house.Dragon Tiny Homes has established a strong reputation in the tiny house market by focusing on producing affordable and high-quality homes. The company offers a diverse range of models designed to cater to various needs and budgets, with several options available for $50,000 or less. This commitment to affordability ensures that more people can access the benefits of tiny house living without a significant financial burden. The Aria is one such tiny home that can comfortable accommodate two people. It is ideal for a couple or solo residents, although it isnt suited for larger families in the least.The post This Compact Tiny Home Is A Back To Basics Residence Priced At US$50,000 first appeared on Yanko Design.

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Between naval combat, swash-buckling, and summons, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio is having fun with the premise of Like a Dragon: Pirate Yazuka in Hawaii. Its wholly intentional, as chief producer Hiroyuki Sakamoto noted in a recent preview event for the title (attended by TheGamer).After the events of Infinite Wealth, we were thinking What did Majima do after that? Its Majima, hes in Hawaii, its this tropical island. What is the weirdest, silliest, funnest thing that we could ever do that people would enjoy doing? And we were like, That sounds like a pirate to me. It wasnt like wed been thinking about this for a long time. It was more, Lets use the pieces weve got and stick it all together.Sakamoto advised players to not think too much about it all, citing Rich Island, where Majima first awakens with memory loss, as a good example. Its a fishing island, but there are a bunch of people there who are pirates from the Age of Discovery. Dont ask, it just is.The same goes for Mad Dog Style, which allows Majima to create shadow clones. Youre probably asking yourself, When did Majima learn to do ninja split-off duplicates? Well, its Majima, dont ask. You can do whatever you want.Of course, those who play Like a Dragon for the more dramatic and serious side will find plenty to like. Weve still made a lot of these character drama stories about people having serious conversations. There is more of that in this game than you might expect from the visuals. At the very start of the game, you have Majima, who has amnesia, so its not like hes starting like the normal Majima. Hes starting from a different point.We hope that the silliness of the idea helps draw people in, but then we also want to show people what a Like a Dragon tale can be by telling stories of people with strong beliefs, strong things that they feel, creeds and ways of life, and then emotional connections between these people and having these dramatic stories.Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii launches on February 21st for Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PS4, PS5, and PC. Its hyped as much larger than Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, RGG Studios last spin-off in the franchise. On top of exploring various islands, players can also explore Honolulu from Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth in its entirety. Head here for more details.