Technology News for Saturday 4th June 2022

1. Universal Studios' Nintendo World will feature augmented reality 'Mario Kart' ride

The new ride, dubbed “Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge,” is being pegged as the “one of the world's largest, most interactive rides,” according to a news release from Universal Studios.

2. Werewolves are finally returning to The Sims 4

EA has finally confirmed that the Werewolf expansion is coming to The Sims 4. The Sims 4 Werewolves Game Pack - which releases on Steam, Origin, and Xbox on 16th June - brings "unique temperaments and abilities, be affected by the phase of the moon, ...

3. Pokémon Go Fest 2022 research steps Battle, Catch, Explore, best Choose Path choice and rewards

The Pokémon Go Fest 2022 special research quest is part of Go Fest 2022 in Pokémon Go and offers you the chance to add Land Forme Shaymin to your Pokédex. Pokémon Go Fest 2022 is also a branching quest, with three different paths for you to choose from ...

4. Glasses or no glasses, this year's WWDC is all about AR

Even as the company has spread its focus among more platforms than ever — macOS and iOS and iPadOS and tvOS and watchOS and whatever software Apple's building for its maybe-possibly-coming-someday car and its almost-certainly-coming-soon AR / VR headset — ...

5. Google is bringing Gboard's custom text stickers to more Android users

Sound Amplifier, which is designed to amplify specific sounds for people who have hearing difficulties, is getting a redesigned user interface, improved background noise reduction, and “faster and more accurate” sound. For Lookout ...

6. How to change Google Pay language to Hinglish, Hindi or others

Google has expanded the language support for its UPI-based payments app -- GPay -- by introducing Hinglish language support. The language support comes as a part of Google's announcement at the India event, where the company announced several ...

7. Apple's mixed reality headset will reportedly feature content created by Hollywood directors

Apple is reportedly teaming up with Hollywood directors to create video content for its upcoming augmented reality (AR) / virtual reality (VR) headset, according to a report from The New York Times. Sources familiar with the matter told the Times that ...

8. Fourmaux crash red flags final Saturday stage

Adrien Fourmaux has crashed on Monte Lerno, the final stage of Rally Italy's Saturday itinerary, blocking the stage and triggering a red flag. A battle had emerged between Fourmaux and Kalle Rovanperä for fifth place, with the championship leader ...