During todays Pokmon Presents, the company showed off Pokmon Champions, a new battle-focused game for Switch and mobile.

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The Democratic Republic of Congo has reportedly lost its case over Apple suppliers using conflict materials in the iPhone, at least as far as one court has decided.France appears to have dismissed a complaint that Apple has been using "conflict minerals" in the iPhoneFor months in 2024, Apple was accused of allowing its suppliers to allegedly use the so-called 3T Materials tin, tungsten and tantalum from the Congo, and thereby funding violent groups. Lawyers representing the Republic first asked Tim Cook and Apple's French subsidiary for a response, then in December 2024 they took the matter to court.According to a first and very brief report by Reuters, it appears that French authorities have dismissed the case. Specifically, a report seen by the news agency says that the Paris prosecutor has closed the case against Apple. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Hackers have worked out how to exploit Apple's Find My network, by abusing Bluetooth on a device to effectively turn anything into a trackable AirTag.AirTagThe Find My network is considered to be an extremely useful service, allowing users to track down a mislaid iPhone, lost luggage, or even a stolen car adorned with an AirTag. However, while Apple has done what it can to make the network as secure and as trustworthy as possible, security researchers have apparently managed to work around the protections.George Mason University researchers, associate professors Qiang Zeng and Lannan Luo and PhD students Chen and Xiaoyue Ma, created "nRootTag" as an attack that takes advantage of Bluetooth addresses. It does so by tricking the Find My network into thinking a device is a missing AirTag. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

The American Institute of Architects and over 400 architects have visited Capitol Hill to push for legislation affecting the architecture profession. According to the AIA, the visit centred on five key legislative goals, which were pressed for through direct engagement with policymakers.The first goal, Design Freedom for Federal Architecture, centers on an effort to codify the Guiding Principles through the Democracy in Design Act. AIA is strongly opposed to legislation that seeks to remove control from local communities; mandate official federal design preferences, or otherwise hinder design freedom; and add bureaucratic hurdles for approval of federal building designs, the AIA notes.The second goal, Update Fee Limitations for Federal Contracts, centres on reform for fee caps, and an update to the 6% fee limitation that applies to cost-plus-fixed-fee contracts. Fee caps which limit fees in a broad, inconsistent manner hurts competition, particularly among small and mid-si...

Homebuilding company PulteGroup has completed a pilot project using robotic-assisted construction technology. Located at the companys DiVosta community in Babcock Ranch, Florida, the project involved building a homes structural walls using an AI-guided construction robot named Hadrian X, developed by the Australian company FBR.The Hadrian X system uses a robotic arm to place concrete blocks, securing them with an adhesive that is reportedly twice as strong as traditional mortar. The system constructed the walls in a single day, and according to the company is one of 10 homes in the U.S. built using the technology.Our industry faces challenges when it comes to labor availability and the need to build more efficiently and sustainably, said Matt Koart, EVP and COO of PulteGroup, about the project. We see opportunities to integrate technologies that can improve construction quality and safety, while creating exceptional homes for our customers.

While celebrating Pokmon Day, CEO of the Pokmon Company Tsunekazu Ishihara revealed in an interview with the BBC that he believes that the franchise will have to keep evolving, and that the company cant afford to become complacent and go with the flow.According to Ishihara, this drive to not get complacent comes from the fact that the Pokmon Company doesnt do much aside from working on various things in the Pokmon franchise.Pokemon is the only thing we do at the Pokemon Company, said Ishihara to the BBC. Whatever profit we make from Pokemon gets reinvested in Pokemon.He also brings up the fact that, considering the history and legacy of the Pokmon franchise, the Pokmon Company would go bust if the franchise wasnt popular anymore. On the other hand, continuing to focus on its mission would allow the company to celebrate longer-term anniversaries for the franchise.If we continue focusing on our mission, Pokemon can probably continue to its 50th or 100th anniversary [] Well go bust when Pokemon is no longer popular.If we become complacent and go with the flow, thats when Pokemon will go downhill, he continued.Ishihara brings up various Pokmon games and how they have helped the franchise remain fresh. An example he spoke about was Pokmon GO.This is what I think is the biggest strength of Pokmon, and its important for us to come up with this kind of idea, he said. So thats how I think of what we want to achieve next.The interview comes on the heels of a Pokmon Presents event, where the company made a couple of major announcements. One of these was the unveiling of Pokmon Champions a new title for Nintendo Switch, iOS and Android.Announced with a trailer, Pokmon Champions focuses on battles similar to what fans of the Pokmon franchise might expect. The trailer showcased some of the gameplay alongside live action footage of people playing Pokmon games across various console generations.Alongside featuring its own roster of Pokmon, Pokmon Champions will also allow players to bring in their own collection through Pokmon HOME. The game is also focused on multiplayer, and will feature crossplay between its release platforms.Alongside the new title, the event also gave us a new trailer for Pokmon Legends: Z-A, along with a late 2025 release window. The trailer gave us our first look at the games three starter Pokmon: the grass-based Chikorita, the water-based Totodile, and the fire-based Tepig.The trailer also gave us a look at the main setting for Pokmon Legends: Z-A: Lumiose City. Players will get to explore the city to quite an extent as they travel through its streets and make use of teleportation lifts to get access to building rooftops.The trailer also showcased the combat, which will be quite similar to what we last saw in Pokmon Legends: Arceus. A real-time combat system will allow players to make use of careful positioning and dodging. Players will also have to be careful about attacks that might affect targets in a large area.Pokmon Legends: Z-A will also feature the return of Mega Evolution as a mechanic.

Pokemon Legends: Z-A received its first gameplay trailer and details during the latest Pokemon Presents, but the company also announced another title. Its called Pokemon Champions and is coming to Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android. Check out the announcement trailer, though its primarily live-action footage and CG.Developed by The Pokemon Works with Game Freak handling the panning, Pokemon Champions focuses on battles (with the trailer depicting their evolution through the decades). It promises familiar mechanics like different Pokemon types and moves, which creates an environment conducive to rich and varied strategies for new and experienced Trainers alike. Interestingly, you dont have to lean on Pokemon from within the game. With Pokemon HOME, its possible to bring classic monsters into battle. It also includes cross-platform play between Nintendo Switch and mobile devices alongside various modes. One would think this means a Ranked experience (among other things), but time will tell.Pokemon Champions doesnt have a release date, so stay tuned for more details in the coming months. As for Pokemon Legends: Z-A, it launches in late 2025 for Nintendo Switch, with a Switch 2 release still unconfirmed.

On February 20, 2025, winners of the Canadian Architect Awards of Excellence gathered at Massey College at the University of Toronto to celebrate. In the congenial setting of Ron Thoms 1963 masterwork, we raised a glass to the winners of our awards program from 2024.Special thanks to event sponsorsBlackwellandBulthaup Toronto.Photos byHarry Choi PhotographyCanadian Architect Awards, Massey College. Photo credit: Harry Choi PhotographyCanadian Architect Awards, Massey College. Photo credit: Harry Choi PhotographyCanadian Architect Awards, Massey College. Photo credit: Harry Choi PhotographyCanadian Architect Awards, Massey College. Photo credit: Harry Choi PhotographyCanadian Architect Awards, Massey College. Photo credit: Harry Choi PhotographyCanadian Architect Awards, Massey College. Photo credit: Harry Choi PhotographyCanadian Architect Awards, Massey College. Photo credit: Harry Choi PhotographyCanadian Architect Awards, Massey College. Photo credit: Harry Choi PhotographyCanadian Architect Awards, Massey College. Photo credit: Harry Choi PhotographyCanadian Architect Awards, Massey College. Photo credit: Harry Choi PhotographyCanadian Architect Awards, Massey College. Photo credit: Harry Choi PhotographyCanadian Architect Awards, Massey College. Photo credit: Harry Choi PhotographyCanadian Architect Awards, Massey College. Photo credit: Harry Choi PhotographyCanadian Architect Awards, Massey College. Photo credit: Harry Choi PhotographyCanadian Architect Awards, Massey College. Photo credit: Harry Choi PhotographyCanadian Architect Awards, Massey College. Photo credit: Harry Choi PhotographyCanadian Architect Awards, Massey College. Photo credit: Harry Choi PhotographyCanadian Architect Awards, Massey College. Photo credit: Harry Choi PhotographyCanadian Architect Awards, Massey College. Photo credit: Harry Choi PhotographyCanadian Architect Awards, Massey College. Photo credit: Harry Choi PhotographyCanadian Architect Awards, Massey College. Photo credit: Harry Choi PhotographyCanadian Architect Awards, Massey College. Photo credit: Harry Choi PhotographyCanadian Architect Awards, Massey College. Photo credit: Harry Choi PhotographyCanadian Architect Awards, Massey College. Photo credit: Harry Choi PhotographyCanadian Architect Awards, Massey College. Photo credit: Harry Choi PhotographyCanadian Architect Awards, Massey College. Photo credit: Harry Choi PhotographyCanadian Architect Awards, Massey College. Photo credit: Harry Choi PhotographyCanadian Architect Awards, Massey College. Photo credit: Harry Choi PhotographyCanadian Architect Awards, Massey College. Photo credit: Harry Choi PhotographyCanadian Architect Awards, Massey College. Photo credit: Harry Choi PhotographyCanadian Architect Awards, Massey College. Photo credit: Harry Choi PhotographyCanadian Architect Awards, Massey College. Photo credit: Harry Choi PhotographyThe post Scene: Canadian Architect Awards Celebration, February 20, 2025 appeared first on Canadian Architect.