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The Nintendo Direct livestream on Thursday brought some unexpected news for Tamagotchi fans: the Tamagotchi Connection: Corner Shop game series of the early 2000s is being resurrected with a new entry, Tamagotchi Plaza. But it seems the announcement trailer left out the best part. As spotted by Tama-Palace, Bandai Namco says on the game’s official website that Tamagotchi Plaza will be compatible with the Tamagotchi Uni. Players will be able to link their Uni devices to the game to access special perks — kind of like how the beloved, defunct TamaTown worked. Tamagotchi Plaza comes out on June 27.

In Tamagotchi Plaza, players will act as shopkeepers and help get the town ready for the big Tamagotchi festival. Some shops will include the option for local two-player. As for connecting your Uni, Bandai says:

Tamagotchi Plaza features a linkage function with the Tamagotchi Uni. For the first time, players can connect with the latest toy model, the Tamagotchi Uni. By linking the Tamagotchi Uni, they will gain access to exclusive items, special events, and unique conversations not available in the base game, while supplies last.

Considering the Tamagotchi Uni is nearing two years old now, anything that will inject some newness into the experience is welcome. For anyone who grew bored of the Uni and has been neglecting it, Tamagotchi Plaza seems like a pretty compelling reason to dust it off and get playing again. Of course, you don’t need a Uni device to play; it has enough appeal on its own as a super cozy game that’ll tug at franchise fans’ nostalgia. 

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Bill Gates has been vocal about the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on various industries, predicting that AI will eventually replace humans in most tasks. While acknowledging that some roles will remain essential, he believes AI advancements will significantly disrupt professions such as healthcare and education.

In a recent interview on NBC’s The Tonight Show, Gates stated that AI could replace doctors and teachers within the next ten years. He emphasized that while AI is not yet advanced enough to fully substitute professionals, rapid progress in the field suggests that high-quality medical advice and tutoring will soon become widely accessible and potentially free. He refers to this transformation as the dawn of a “free intelligence” era, where AI-powered tools will revolutionize key sectors, making expert-level services available to more people than ever before.

Gates envisions AI improving healthcare by providing faster and more accurate diagnoses, potentially reducing reliance on human doctors. AI-powered virtual assistants could analyze symptoms, recommend treatments, and even monitor chronic conditions with greater efficiency. Similarly, AI tutors could enhance education by offering personalized learning experiences, adapting to students’ needs, and making high-quality teaching universally accessible.

AI could replace doctors and teachers within the next ten years, says Bill Gates.

Despite these predictions, Gates acknowledges that some professions will resist full automation. He believes that energy experts, biologists, and coders will continue to play essential roles, as their fields involve complexities that AI cannot easily navigate. While AI can assist in coding, human programmers remain crucial for debugging and understanding the broader context of software development.

Gates’ claims have sparked intense debate about the future of work. Critics argue that AI will primarily serve as an assistant rather than fully replacing professionals. For example, experienced software engineers point out that AI lacks the deep contextual understanding required for complex problem-solving. Similarly, many believe that while AI can enhance medical diagnostics, human doctors are irreplaceable for critical decision-making, empathy, and patient interactions.

Ultimately, Gates’ predictions highlight both the opportunities and challenges posed by AI. While automation could make expert services more accessible, the question remains: will AI replace professionals entirely, or will it simply change the way they work? As AI technology evolves, industries must find a balance between leveraging AI’s capabilities and preserving the irreplaceable value of human expertise.

Bill Gates Predicts: AI Will Replace Doctors And Tutors Within A Decade

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Bill Gates has been vocal about the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on various industries, predicting that AI will eventually replace humans in most tasks. While acknowledging that some roles will remain essential, he believes AI advancements will significantly disrupt professions such as healthcare and education.

In a recent interview on NBC’s The Tonight Show, Gates stated that AI could replace doctors and teachers within the next ten years. He emphasized that while AI is not yet advanced enough to fully substitute professionals, rapid progress in the field suggests that high-quality medical advice and tutoring will soon become widely accessible and potentially free. He refers to this transformation as the dawn of a “free intelligence” era, where AI-powered tools will revolutionize key sectors, making expert-level services available to more people than ever before.

Gates envisions AI improving healthcare by providing faster and more accurate diagnoses, potentially reducing reliance on human doctors. AI-powered virtual assistants could analyze symptoms, recommend treatments, and even monitor chronic conditions with greater efficiency. Similarly, AI tutors could enhance education by offering personalized learning experiences, adapting to students’ needs, and making high-quality teaching universally accessible.

AI could replace doctors and teachers within the next ten years, says Bill Gates.

Despite these predictions, Gates acknowledges that some professions will resist full automation. He believes that energy experts, biologists, and coders will continue to play essential roles, as their fields involve complexities that AI cannot easily navigate. While AI can assist in coding, human programmers remain crucial for debugging and understanding the broader context of software development.

Gates’ claims have sparked intense debate about the future of work. Critics argue that AI will primarily serve as an assistant rather than fully replacing professionals. For example, experienced software engineers point out that AI lacks the deep contextual understanding required for complex problem-solving. Similarly, many believe that while AI can enhance medical diagnostics, human doctors are irreplaceable for critical decision-making, empathy, and patient interactions.

Ultimately, Gates’ predictions highlight both the opportunities and challenges posed by AI. While automation could make expert services more accessible, the question remains: will AI replace professionals entirely, or will it simply change the way they work? As AI technology evolves, industries must find a balance between leveraging AI’s capabilities and preserving the irreplaceable value of human expertise.

Bill Gates Predicts: AI Will Replace Doctors And Tutors Within A Decade

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The reviews train rolls on at Engadget. We’ve had another busy couple of weeks, and more new devices are arriving for testing every day. For now, catch up on our in-depth analysis of the new base-model iPad, Nothing Phone 3a duo, some incredible sounding headphones and more. 

iPad (2025) with A16

Apple has been busy updating several devices over the past few weeks, including the “regular” iPad. The company’s entry-level tablet now has an A16 chip that offers plenty of power for most people. The iPad Air is still a better option if you can afford to spend more, according to buying advice senior reporter Jeff Dunn. “But for $250 less than the latest Air, the iPad (A16) does well to meet most iPad users where they live,” he writes. “It’s not the most delightful iPad, but it’s good enough for the masses.” 

Nothing Phone 3a and 3a Pro

The Nothing Phone 3a is much more than an update to the 2a when you consider the company opted to debut a new Pro model alongside it. There are concerns about a limited warranty in the US, but the 3a is a great budget device and the Pro has better-than-midrange cameras. “It’s really hard to criticize Nothing for any of the component choices, and if you’re willing to take a risk on the company’s limited US warranty and want something unique, these are the phones to buy,” senior reporter Igor Bonifacic explains.

Noble Audio FoKus Apollo

$649 is a lot to pay for a pair of wireless headphones. But if you’re searching for the absolute best available sound quality, perhaps money is no object. Noble Audio’s FoKus Apollo has a unique driver setup that offers a more expansive and detailed soundstage than the competition and long battery life, but that’s about it. “For me, to pay $649 I expect more in terms of features,” I argue. “The first item would be better ANC performance, but I don’t feel like spatial audio support and wear detection are too much to ask.”

Assassin’s Creed Shadows and a cheap tablet battle

Contributing reporter Kris Holt spent some time with the new Assassin’s Creed title and came away with some mixed feelings on the game. “Assassin’s Creed Shadows has impressive technical work, great performances and an expansive, well-drawn story but it’s unfortunately weighed down by some frustrating decisions and antiquated gameplay systems,” he writes. “Still, I’m eager to keep exploring.”

In addition to reviewing the latest iPad, Jeff also pit the Amazon Fire HD 8 against Walmart Onn 8 in a battle of the sub-$100 tablets. After a few weeks with the matchup, his biggest takeaway is you should probably just try to spend a little more on a new tablet. “Get an iPad, buy an older refurbished one if you have to, pay even a little bit extra for a more powerful tablet from Samsung, Lenovo or another name brand — it shouldn’t really matter,” he says. “It’ll run better, both today and into the future.”

Upcoming reviews

The busy reviews season continues for the team at Engadget. Coming up next, we’ve got the Pixel 9a, ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and AMD Ryzen 9950X3D. I’ll also be taking a look at the Weber Smoque smart grill and Audio-Technica’s ATH-CKS50TW2 earbuds. Spring is also the time we typically see a lot of the devices that were announced at CES go on sale, especially home theater gear, so look for some of those items to appear soon as well. 

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The Disney+ Hulu Duo Basic plan usually costs $11 a month, but the companies are giving a big discount this spring. You can secure four months of the joint Disney+ and Hulu streaming subscription for just $3 a month. That comes out to just $12 in total and a savings of $32 for the whole offer period. The deal is for new and returning subscribers and is only for the basic tier, which includes advertisements on both Disney+ and Hulu content. The offer expires on March 30, so you have just a little while longer to grab it.

At a time when it feels like every streaming service, audio and video, is pushing their subscription costs ever-higher, it’s a treat to get any amount of entertainment access for a discount. That’s why we’re big fans of the Disney+ Hulu Duo plans; even at the normal rate, it unites two of our favorite standalone content libraries in a single package that’s a solid deal at its normal rates. 

Snagging the basic tier for an even lower cost feels like a no-brainer, especially if you’re invested in any facet of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, if you’re counting the days until the second season of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives or if you just like to hum along with Encanto in the background while you work. 

Keep in mind that the ad-free Duo Premium plan isn’t covered in this promotion, nor is the option that also bundles ESPN into the package. Access to Duo Premium will still run you $20 a month, while the Trio bundles begin at $17 a month.

Check out our coverage of the best streaming deals for more discounts, and follow @EngadgetDeals on X for the latest tech deals and buying advice.

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