Pokemon Go's Halloween 2022 Event Adds New Shiny Pokemon and More

Halloween is just around the corner, and Pokemon Go is celebrating with its annual Halloween event. The first part of the event runs from Oct. 20 to Oct. 27. During that time, Mega Banette will make its debut in Mega raids. Each time you defeat the Pokemon, you’ll earn energy to Mega Evolve your own Banette. The former will appear in one-star raids, while the latter may hatch from 7 km eggs....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 118 words · Joseph Garcia

Pokemon Legends: Arceus extended trailer shows off missions, crafting and more

The 13-minute video, embedded below, provides an in-depth overview of Legends' gameplay loop and new features. Unlike most traditional Pokemon games, wild Pokemon can be seen roaming about the environment in Pokemon Legends. The battle system also has a few new wrinkles in Pokemon Legends. Players can initiate a battle by sending their own Pokemon out near a wild monster. The gameplay video also offers another look at alpha Pokemon and Noble Pokemon....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 133 words · Bradley White

Pokemon Legends: Arceus patches up Cherrim bug and other issues

Nintendo Switch’snew Pokemon game, Pokemon Legends: Arceus, has received its first post-launch update. The version 1.0.2 patch resolves a handful of gameplay bugs, including one related to Cherrim. The Pokemon would previously become uncatchable if it transformed during a battle. That issue has now been resolved, as has an exploit that let you duplicate certain Pokemon. it’s possible for you to read the full patch notes below. Pokemon Legends: Arceus launched for Nintendo Switch on Jan....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 101 words · Brian Ellis

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Rolls Out New Pokemon, Fidough

A new puppyPokemonnamed Fidough may be the ingredient your Scarlet and Violet party needs. “IDC WHAT YALL SAY I AM GETTING A FIDOUGH,“wrote another. There are plenty of doglike Pokemon out there, fromHoundourtoSnubbull. But none of them has ever been quite this doughy. A canine croissant, a pastry puppy. You just have to love him. Guess it’s possible for you to say it’s… Here’severy new Pokemonwe know of so far, including our new food-themed friend, Fidough....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 127 words · Robyn Lewis

Pokemon Sword and Shield players can catch Shiny Eevee this week

A new event is underway in Pokemon Sword and Shield. The Eevee evolution event runs until 3:59 p.m. PT / 6:59 p.m. ET on Nov. 28. Eevee isn’t the only Shiny Pokemon that players can get right now. Retail chain GameStop is giving awayfree codes for a Shiny Zamazentauntil Nov. 26. These codes can only be redeemed in Pokemon Sword. Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl have also just launched for Nintendo Switch....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 108 words · Mitchell Stark

Pokemon Sword and Shield Players Can Get a Shiny Grimmsnarl [Last Chance]

A new Max Raid event is going on now in Pokemon Sword and Shield. In addition, players have a chance to encounter a shiny Grimmsnarl in five-star Max Raids. The Max Raid event runs until 4:59 p.m. PT on Aug. 21. Grimmsnarl isn’t the only special Pokemon that players can get right now. Those who attend the event in-person can also pick up a special Sinistea. Pokemon Sword and Shield first launched forNintendo Switchback in November 2019....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 136 words · Robert Farmer

Pokemon Unite Halloween event now live, adds a new Pokemon, outfits and more

Pokemon Unite is hosting its first Halloween Festival this week. The new playable Pokemon is Greedent, a melee defender that’s able to drop restorative berries. These can be exchanged in the in-game shops for the Greedent license and other new Halloween items. A spooky Halloween event is on its way to#PokemonUNITE! Pokemon Unite is a free-to-play Pokemon spinoff for Nintendo Switch and mobile devices. The game pits two teams of five against each other in a contest to score the most points....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 105 words · Laura Craig

Polar Vortex Wintry Blast Will Chill Much of US. Here's What You Should Know

It’s about to get very, very cold for lots of Americans. Here’s what you should know about the polar vortex storms. What’s a polar vortex? It’s happened before, most recentlyin 2019andin 2014, affecting hundreds of millions of people across the country. What areas will be affected? For northern states, temperatures could drop to below -20 degrees as early as Jan. 4. How long will this storm last? How will my gadgets survive the great polar vortex of 2025?...

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 102 words · Nicole Campos

Polio in New York: 'We Simply Cannot Roll the Dice'

For every reported case of polio, hundreds more people may be infected, health officials said. “I urge New Yorkers to not accept any risk at all,” said Bassett. Polio is a viral disease thatdisabled more than 35,000 people each yearin the 1940s before there was a vaccine. It was declared eliminated from the US in 1979. Most peoplewho contract polio have only mild or no symptoms, but others can become paralyzed or die....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 98 words · Alexandra Meyers

Portable Sonos Roam Speakers Are 25% Off Right Now

TheSonos Roamis one ofour favorite portable mini Bluetooth speakers. It weighs less than a pound and has an ultracompact design for portability, plus it comes equipped withWi-FiandBluetoothconnectivity. It’s also rated IP67 water- and dust-proof and delivers a good sound for its size. A full charge will deliver up to 10 hours of playback. Both companies are sweetening the deal with some freebies when you buy a Roam or Roam SL....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 116 words · Melissa Malone

Post-July 4th Deal Slashes Apple's M1 iPad Air to Just $399

Right now it’s just$399 at Walmartthanks to the ongoing Fourth of July festivities. It’s a price that’s beingmatched within $1 at Best Buy, too. The iPad Air still has a lot going for it in 2024. It has an edge-to-edge, 11-inch Liquid Retina display and support for Touch ID via the power button. All-day battery life ensures you won’t be reaching for this tablet’s USB-C charging cable all that often....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 129 words · Ian Higgins Jr.

Power All Your Devices With Anker’s 165W Laptop Power Bank for a Record-Low $88

This power bank has three 100W USB-C ports, which can each deliver enough power to fast-charge aMacBook Pro. With a 25,000-mAh capacity, it can fully recharge most laptops at least once or your phone multiple times. The powerbank only launchedearlier this year at CES 2025. At this price, it’s one of thebest Anker dealscurrently available. Hey, did you know?CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money. Add the freeCNET Shopping extensionto your online window for real-time price comparisons and cash-back offers....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 99 words · Andrew Smith

Power Up All Your Devices With This 4-Pack of Linkind Matter Smart Plugs for $22

you could set up complex automations, too. This brings each plug to barely over $5, making this deal a good one not to miss. Since a single plug retails for $11, this truly is a steal. Setup is super easy and can be connected through a single app on your mobile phone. Hey, did you know?CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money. The chance to pick up four for just $22 is too good to ignore....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 113 words · James Frey