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spacenews.comThe Guardian reported that historical location scans from the 2016 game were used to train Niantic’s AI models. The scans were collected before Niantic sold its gaming division in 2025.
The VergeLego will release 12 new Pokémon-themed sets on August 1 that use Smart Bricks for training and battle functions. Two sets include the required bricks and charger; the remaining ten require separate purchase of Smart Bricks.
ESPNSeveral Major League Baseball players have built large Pokémon card collections in recent years. The hobby includes pack opening in clubhouses and custom equipment featuring the cards.
nypost.comLuis Salazar discovered a fanny pack containing $30,023 in cash inside a Florida Wawa bathroom on May 3. He spent several days locating the owner, who had sold his Pokémon collection to pay for his sister’s medical procedure.
ABC NewsThe Pokémon Fossil Museum exhibition opened Friday at Chicago's Field Museum, marking the first time the show has been displayed outside Japan. It runs through April 11, 2027, and pairs real fossils with life-sized sculptures of fossil Pokémon.
ABC NewsAn exhibition at a Chicago museum combines Pokémon characters with actual fossils. The display is scheduled to open on May 22, 2026.
indiatoday.intoday.inThieves have targeted Pokémon cards in several recent heists across North America. Incidents include break-ins and robberies resulting in significant losses for stores and individuals. Experts attribute the increased value of these cards to economic factors and technological chan…