'Pokémon Go' is now playable at higher frame rates on iOS

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Niantic has rolled out new updates to the Pokémon Go app, and for iOS users, you now have the option to play the game at higher frame rates. There's a new option that lets you "unlock your device's native refresh rate for higher FPS." The developer didn't mention the feature specifically in the changelog, so it might fall under the "various quality-of-life improvements" section. You can enable the functionality in the game's advanced settings. It'll show "native refresh rate unlocked" when it's enabled.

The feature is disabled by default, so you'll need to dig in the settings to access it. Before this update, players needed to use workarounds to get Pokémon Go running at 60 frames per second instead of 30fps. With this development, iPhone 13 Pro users can enjoy the game at 120fps. It'll work with older iPhones, but the hardware might not be able to handle it. 

Source: Engadget

You can rent the 'Home Alone' house on Airbnb this month

If you want to find out what it's like to live in Kevin McCallister, you can do just that this month. The original Home Alone is available for a one-night stay through Airbnb. Those interested in staying can request to book this stay starting Tuesday, December 7 at 1 PM CT at this link. The house will be available on December 12. 

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Google might finally launch an in-house smartwatch in 2022

Next year might be the year we see Google release a smartwatch it's built. The claim comes from an unidentified person familiar with the matter and an Insider report. Google has its wearable platform since 2014, but this marks the first time the company is venturing into making hardware for the space.

The watch is codenamed Rohan and reportedly developed by Google's Pixel hardware team separate from Fitbit. It is unclear if the wearable will be called the Pixel Watch, but it will serve a similar purpose to the Pixel phones: showing an example to consumers and hardware partners what Google's software can do with the right hardware. It's expected to cost more than a Fitbit and will compete more directly with the Apple Watch, according to The Verge's source.

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Samsung opens regional office in Regina to support 5G deployment in Saskatchewan

Don Morgan, Minister responsible for SaskTel; Jeff Jo, President and CEO of Samsung Electronics Canada; Stephen Wiktorski, head of networks for Samsung Canada; Doug Burnett, President and CEO of SaskTel; and Daryl Godfrey, CTO of SaskTel, from left, pose for a photo before a press conference at the SaskTel Collaboration Centre in Regina, Sask. on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021

Samsung Electronics Canada has announced its plans to open a new regional office in Regina, Saskatchewan, to support its collaboration with SaskTel and its commitment to offer 5G wireless services and solutions in the province. The new office will be based in downtown Regina. 

In March, Samsung announced that it would supply all hardware, software, and associated expertise to help SaskTel's 5G solutions deployment. SaskTel intends to deploy its 5G network on a limited basis by the end of the year, with broader deployment plans for 2022 in Regina and Saskatoon.

Source: Samsung