People who play Pokemon Go may end up taking thousands of extra steps each day, lowering the risk of heart disease, particularly in people who are overweight or mainly sedentary, researchers said Wednesday. The study…
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#WeirdNews: Norway’s prime minister caught on Pokemon Go in parliament
Norway’s prime minister Erna Solberg was caught playing Pokemon go in parliament. The head of the Norwegian government was left red-faced when she was captured checking the mobile gaming app when she should have been…
How companies are cashing in on Pokemon Go
Pokemon Go has sent millions of people onto the streets in a worldwide hunt for virtual monsters — and from neighbourhood restaurants to multi-national corporations, businesses smell a profit. “It’s going really well — this…
Pokemon No: Can a place declare the game off-limits?
The global Pokemon Go craze has prompted a slew of complaints, from memorial sites arguing it’s disrespectful to play there to whole countries imposing a ban on the smartphone game. But is it really possible…
New York bars sex offenders from Pokemon Go
It’s the smartphone game electrifying the world but New York took steps Monday to ban sex offenders from using the app to potentially prey on child victims. The game, developed by US-based software company Niantic,…
Pokémon Go is now taking over families’ choice of holiday destinations
Families have been booking their holidays based on whether or not they can play Pokémon Go. According to new data from Hotels.com, it has been revealed that 55 per cent of Brits would change their…
Pokemon Go players risk all for their monsters
Walk into a minefield, enter a military base or simply cross the road without looking: fans of Pokemon Go are prepared to do whatever it takes to capture the likes of Pikachu and its friends….
Pokemon Go helps autistic child socialize
A mother has revealed the smash hit Pokemon Go game has encouraged her autistic son to socialise more. ‘Pokemon Go’ has improved the life of an autistic child. Lenore Koppelman expressed her excitement for the…