Universal Studios Japan will get a Pokémon theme park

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If there's one place we'd want to visit in the coming years, it'll be this new theme park Universal Studios Japan and The Pokémon Company are developing. The two companies are joining forces to create a Pokémon theme park at USJ. The two will begin work on the "revolutionary" theme park next year. Details are scarce on what to expect, but Tsunekazu Ishihara, president and CEO of The Pokémon Company, said the attraction will feature "world-class theme park technology."

"The globally popular Pokémon characters combined with Universal's innovative approach to creating authentic and one-of-a-kind theme park entertainment promise excitement for the entire family," Universal Studios Japan's president and CEO J.L. Bonnier said. "Our efforts to develop new guest experiences will continue to help reinvigorate the tourism market."

Source: HypeBae

Microsoft offers 20th Anniversary Special Xbox accessories

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We know Microsoft and adidas are working together on a unique pair of sneakers commemorating the Xbox's 20th anniversary. But Microsoft also has new Xbox gaming accessories you can with your console. 

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Google rumoured to bundle Pixel 6 in Pixel Pass subscription service

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If this leak from M. Brandon Lee is accurate, Google might be exploring offering a subscription package of its own. But it won't just be for its services. The rumour says Google might be bundling in its upcoming Pixel 6, too. The package will reportedly include Google One, Play Pass, Google Fi, YouTube Premium, and an extended warranty. It does seem like the Apple One subscription bundle, but that offer is just for Apple's digital services.

The Pixel Pass will reportedly offer regular upgrades to subscribers, but it isn't clear how frequent the upgrades will be. Ideally, they will provide a new phone every time they release a new device. Potential subscribers need to apply for the plan before being allowed to subscribe. But it will offer a way to cut down costs by trading in old phones. We aren't sure how true this rumour is, but it would make it compelling to get a Pixel device through this option. Perhaps we'll learn more during the October 19 event.

Source: GadgetMatch

Instagram plans to introduce a 'take a break' feature for teens

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Instagram's reputation had taken another dive recently when whistleblower Frances Haugen shared during a hearing at the US Congress that Facebook was aware its algorithms are destructive, leading children to harmful content and only taking out a fraction of the hate speech. In response to these issues, Facebook Global Affairs VP Nick Clegg promised Instagram would get a "take a break" feature to encourage teens to stop using the social network for a while. Clegg didn't say when the option would be ready, though. 

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