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You can soon top up the battery of a Volvo electric vehicle at more than 17,800 Tesla Supercharger stations across the US and Canada. That should make it much easier for Volvo drivers to find a place to charge, even though they already had access to tens of thousands of fast charge points. Starting November 18, drivers can locate Tesla Superchargers via the Volvo Cars app or built-in Google Maps. It's possible to pay for charging sessions via the Volvo Cars app as well. There's one teensy catch, however, especially if you have had a Volvo EV for a while: to access Tesla Superchargers and other North American Charging Standard (NACS) chargers, you'll need an adapter. This costs $230 ($310 CAD) and can be ordered from authorized Volvo retailers. The automaker will start shipping them to retailers on November 18, but adapters for the EX30 will be available at a later date. That said, Volvo is including the adapter with purchases of the new EX90 flagship SUV, EX40 or EC40 starting with model year 2025. Volvo announced in June 2023 that it would support Tesla Superchargers and the NCAS. It's one of many automakers that have backed a more standardized approach to EV charging in North America.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/transportation/evs/volvo-ev-drivers-can-start-using-teslas-supercharger-network-this-month-165541360.html?src=rss
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Nintendo and the Pokémon Company are seeking approximately $65,700 in compensation from their lawsuit against Palworld developer Pocketpair. In a press release the studio issued on Friday, it said Nintendo and the Pokémon Company want 5 million each (plus late fees), for a total of 10 million or $65,700 in damages. At first glance, that's a paltry amount of money to demand for copying one of the most successful gaming properties ever, particularly when you consider Tropic Haze, the creator of the now defunct Yuzu Switch emulator, agreed to pay $2.4 million to settle its recent case with Nintendo. While Nintendo and the Pokémon Company may have well wanted to sue for more, their legal approach may have limited their options somewhat. Report on Patent Infringement Lawsuithttps://t.co/iS4Uk2tjWg Palworld (@Palworld_EN) November 8, 2024 As you might recall, when the two sued Pocketpair in September, they didnt accuse it of copyright infringement. Instead, they went for patent infringement. On Friday, Pocketpair listed the three patents Nintendo and the Pokémon Company are accusing the studio of infringing. Per Bloomberg, they relate to gameplay elements found in most Pokémon games. For example, one covers the franchises signature battling mechanics, while another relates to how players can ride monsters. Pokémon games have featured those mechanics since the start, but heres the thing: all three patents were filed and granted to Nintendo and the Pokémon Company after Pocketpair released Palworld to early access on January 19, 2024. The earliest patent, for instance, was granted to Nintendo and the Pokémon Company on May 22, 2024, or nearly four months after Palworld first hit Steam and Xbox Game Pass. According to Pocketpair, the two companies seek compensation for a portion of the damages incurred between the date of registration of the patents and the date of filing of this lawsuit. Put another way, it's a small window of time the suit targets. Im not a lawyer, so I wont comment on Nintendos strategy of attempting to enforce patents that were issued after Palworld was already on the market. However, I think its worth mentioning that Pocketpair CEO Takuro Mizobe had said before the game's release that Palworld had cleared legal reviews, suggesting the studio had looked at Nintendo's patent portfolio for possible points of conflict. In any case, the Tokyo District Court is scheduled to hear opening remarks from each side next week.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/nintendo/nintendo-palworld-lawsuit-seeks-65700-in-damages-163051523.html?src=rss
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The 9th-gen iPad is on sale via Amazon for only $200. Thats a fairly substantial discount of 39 percent, as the regular price for this model is $330. The deal applies to both the dark gray and silver colorways. This is a tablet Apple first released back in 2021, so its getting a bit long in the tooth. However, its still a fantastic machine, particularly for the price. We called it a nice upgrade in our official review. The battery life is on point, the screen is crisp and the performance is snappy. Its an iPad. This is a relatively ancient tablet with an equally ancient A13 Bionic chip. This isnt the best iPad to buy for those looking for raw power. However, its the perfect tablet for those who want a media consumption machine on the cheap. Netflix in bed? Sign me up. This sale is for the 64GB model and doesnt apply to the 256GB version. The 9th-gen tablet is being discontinued, so its highly likely this is the last chance to pick one up at this price. Once the stock is gone, its all over. Check out all of the latest Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals here.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/deals/black-friday-deals-include-the-9th-gen-ipad-for-a-record-low-of-200-161404147.html?src=rss
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