Razer might be looking to get into the smartphone business

Is a Razer smartphone in the works? Apparently, it is. A new report from Bloomberg claims the company is working on one. And it’s targeting an IPO in Hong Kong around October that could value the business at US$5 billion. According to the report, some of the funds will be used to build this gaming-centric smartphone. It’s not an unlikely move for the company, even with its current focus on gaming laptops and peripherals. Razer bought smartphone company Nextbit earlier this year. They have said it’ll operate as an independent company but they haven’t really spoken about plans for Nextbit since then.

We won’t know at the moment if the phone will be sold under Nextbit or Razer and when it could be released—if it does hit the market. But with the IPO scheduled later in the year, we’re sure we’d have to wait until next year for this rumoured smartphone to come out (if it ever does, that is).

Legendary Pokemon getting unlocked in Pokemon GO this weekend

To celebrate its first year of success, Pokemon GO is going to bring some legendary Pokemon to the game via Raid battles starting with special events then around the world.

On July 22, thousands of Trainers in Grant Park for Pokémon GO Fest and the millions of others around the world will be working together to unlock in-game bonuses for the entire Pokémon GO community. If they manage to catch enough Pokémon during the Pokémon GO Fest Challenge Windows, the first Legendary Pokémon will be revealed in Grant Park. If the Trainers in Chicago succeed in defeating the Legendary Pokémon, that Pokémon will start appearing in Raid Battles around the world, after Pokémon GO Fest. The video above teases some of the epic and rare Pokemon that will be making an appearance via special eggs during specific raid battls. We see you Mew!

Apple promotes Deidre O' Brien to VP of People

On the heels of announcing Isabel Ge Mahe's promotion to general manager and managing director of Greater China, the company has announced that Deidre O' Brien will move to VP of People for the Apple.

O' Brien was previously vice president of Worldwide Sales and Operations. She has been named vice president of People, reporting to CEO Tim Cook. A nearly 30-year Apple veteran, Deirdre will lead all HR functions including talent development, recruiting, benefits, compensation and business support, as well as overseeing Apple University.

“As long as I’ve been at Apple, Deirdre has been the glue that bonds our operations, sales, marketing and finance teams to deliver products to our customers,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “Deirdre deeply understands Apple’s unique culture and that people join Apple to do the best work of their lives.  She is a superb leader and I’m thrilled she will be bringing her experience and talent to this critical role.”

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The ‘Pacific Rim’ sequel wants you to join the uprising

It’s been four years since the first Pacific Rim movie came out and now we’re less than a year away from its sequel. Pacific Rim: Uprising gets a new teaser trailer that shows tons of Jaegers, a.k.a. the giant humanoid robots that beat up on kaiju, a.k.a. the giant monsters. We also see Jaeger pilot Jake Pentecost (played by John Boyega of Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ fame). Jake is the son of Stacker Pentecost (played by Idris Elba) in the first film. The other actors making a comeback for the sequel include Charlie Day, Burn Gorman, and Rinko Kikuchi. Pacific Rim: Uprising is set to come out in February 2018.