Sony Acquires Demon’s Souls Remastered Developer Bluepoint

Sony Acquires Demon’s Souls Remastered Developer Bluepoint

Sony has finally acquired Bluepoint Studios, the standout developer that’s worked closely with the company for years now. Rumors of an acquisition were first leaked by Sony Japan earlier this year after the media giant purchased Housemarque. Bluepoint is already hard at work on a new, original game. Bluepoint’s acquisition should come as no surprise….

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Pixel owners in an emergency can send for help faster with this app update

Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority TL; DR The Personal Safety app, which is preinstalled on all Google Pixel smartphones, has just received an update. It adds a new feature, Emergency SOS, which activates when a person quickly presses the Pixel’s power button five times. When enabled, this action can automatically call emergency services, record a…

Haxson AirFan Blasts Cool Air and Music From Your Headboard

Haxson AirFan Blasts Cool Air and Music From Your Headboard

A Kickstarter campaign has just launched for a smart fan that bundles in a clock, a Bluetooth speaker, a light, and a charging port. The bladeless Haxson AirFan includes a heating mode, a formaldehyde sensor, and a purifier while maintaining a rather svelte profile. The HEPA filter should be able to stop contaminants like dust,…

These two former corporate VCs just raised $110 million for their own fund – ProWellTech

These two former corporate VCs just raised $110 million for their own fund – ProWellTech

All kinds of teams are raising venture funds these days, so don’t be surprised to see more investors from corporate venture firms decide to create their own outfits, too. They might look to Counterpart Ventures for inspiration. Founded by Patrick Eggen and Joe Saijo, the three-year-old, San Francisco-based outfit just closed a $110 million fund…

Dear Nintendo, Please Bring Back Translucent Controllers

Dear Nintendo, Please Bring Back Translucent Controllers

When Nintendo announced that it was bringing classic Nintendo 64 games to Switch Online, I was ecstatic. Then it announced that the original controllers would return, too — and my joy soared even higher. Sure, I’ve tried to recreate boyhood Super Smash Bros. bouts in the modern Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and begged my MacBook not…

Stadia offers free Chromecast Ultra & controller w/ $60 game

Stadia offers free Chromecast Ultra & controller w/ $60 game

The latest promotion from Google Stadia offers a free Chromecast Ultra and Stadia Controller with the purchase of any $59.99 game from the streaming service. To celebrate Stadia hitting the milestone of over 200 games available in the store, Google has launched a new promotion to give away Stadia Premiere Edition bundles. Available since Stadia’s…

Google hosting ‘Smart Home Developer Summit’ next month

Google hosting ‘Smart Home Developer Summit’ next month

In addition to upcoming Android, Chrome, and Firebase virtual events, Google is hosting a “Smart Home Developer Summit.” Taking place in October, it will be a follow-up to an identical event last year, as well as announcements at I/O 2021 in May. The company prefaces with how “users have never been more comfortable bringing home…