Today the folks at the Pokemon Company released Pokemon Home for real. This system allows users to store and transfer and trade Pokemon across multiple platforms, from game to game. Users can find the app available for iOS, Android, and Nintendo Switch now. There’s a free version of the service as well asa PREMIUM tier – that’ll cost you some … Continue reading
Stardew Valley dev working on two new games – but don’t get too excited yet
Posted in: Today's ChiliStardew Valley has become one of the most popular indie games of the generation, so naturally, people are wondering what’s next for the game’s creator, Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone. As it turns out, in addition to continuing work on Stardew Valley, Barone has been working on two other games, one of which is set in the Stardew Valley universe. While that’s … Continue reading
Sony has introduced a new remote control for TVs in Japan, and you most likely won’t be losing it in your sofa. The device, spotted by The Verge, isn’t just a remote control, you see — it’s also a wireless speaker that you can bring with you around…
Spotify hasn’t been very proactive about crediting the artists and personnel behind the music it hosts. The streaming platform didn’t display credits at all until 2018, and even then, the information was often incomplete. This can be frustrating for…
The Instant Pot Air Fryer Lid works as promised, but only for small batches
Posted in: Today's ChiliThe Instant Pot has garnered a huge fan base in recent years, and for good reason. Yes, it replaces your slow cooker and you can make yogurt in it (in some models anyway) but its real claim to fame is as an electric pressure cooker that can significa…
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The BBC Responds to Backlash Over Doctor Who's Approach to Social Awkwardness and Mental Health
Posted in: Today's ChiliThe latest episode of Doctor Who tackled mental health struggles through the lens of a fight against eternal, godlike beings who fed off the traumatic fears of the mortal realm. But it ended with a scene between the Doctor and one of her companions that has left some fans deeply disappointed—and the BBC has had to…
Anker's Nebula Capsule II Projector Takes the Show on the Road for 35% Less
Posted in: Today's ChiliSamsung believes deeply in the future of foldable phones, but its first attempt, last year’s Galaxy Fold, was a complete shitshow. Devices provided to reviewers ahead of launch were plagued with problems: debris that caught in the hinge, a plastic overlay that turned out to be part of the screen but was easily peeled…
Someone Built a Distraction-Free Cellphone With a Working Old-School Rotary Dial
Posted in: Today's ChiliThe smartphone changed the world, but it wasn’t all for the better. Mobile devices are packed full of endless productivity-killing distractions, and the ability to actually make a phone call almost seems like an afterthought now. A frustrated Justine Haupt came up with an unorthodox solution: she designed and built a …