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Chespin’s Pokemon GO Community Day Guide

19 December 2022

January 2023 Community Day: Chespin Trainers, We’re excited to announce that Chespin, the Spiny Nut Pokemon, will be featured during January 2023 Community Day! Featured Pokemon Chespin will appear more frequently in the wild. Also, for the first time in Pokemon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Chespin—if you’re lucky! Featured attack Evolve Quilladin (Chespin’s Evolution) during the event or up to five hours afterward to get a Chesnaught that knows the Charged Attack Frenzy Plant. Trainer Battles: 100 power Gyms and raids: 100 power Community Day Special Research story: Quality Quills For US$1.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access the Chespin Community Day–exclusive Special Research story, Quality Quills Stay tuned for when tickets for the Special Research story go live. Don’t forget: you’re now able to purchase and gift tickets to any of your friends that you’ve achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with.* To gift a ticket, tap the Special Research ticket in the in-game shop, then tap the Gift button instead of the Buy button. Tickets are nonrefundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Please note that this Special Research will not include an in-game medal. Event Bonuses 2× Candy for catching Pokemon. 2× chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive Candy XL from catching Pokemon. 1/4 Egg Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed in an Incubator during the event period. Lure Modules activated during the event will last for three hours. Incense (excluding Daily Adventure Incense) activated during the event will last for three hours. Take a few snapshots during Community Day for a surprise! One additional Special Trade can be made, for a maximum of two for the day.* Trades made during the event will require 50% less Stardust.* Bonus Raid Battles after Community Day After the three-hour Community Day event ends, Trainers will be able to take on special four-star Raid Battles. Claiming victory in one of these raids will cause more Chespin to appear around the Gym that hosted the raid for 30 minutes! Four-star Raid Battles Quilladin will appear in four-star raids! You can only join these raids using Raid Passes and Premium Battle Passes. Remote Raid Passes cannot be used to join these raids. Bonus for completing four-star Raid Battles Once you successfully complete a four-star Raid Battle against Quilladin, Chespin will appear around the Gym that hosted the raid for 30 minutes. If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!* *Chespin that appear under these circumstances will have the same chance of appearing as a Shiny Pokemon as those that appear during January Community Day’s three-hour event period. Stickers You’ll be able to get event-themed stickers by spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts, and purchasing them from the in-game shop. Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokemon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change. Be sure to follow us on social media, opt-in to receiving push notifications, and subscribe to our emails to stay updated. —The Pokemon GO team Source: Official Pokemon GO blog

Vivillon Patterns in Pokemon GO

19 December 2022

Discover New Pokemon in Pokemon GO: Scatterbug, Spewpa, and Vivillon Introduction Pokemon GO players can rejoice as Niantic has recently announced the arrival of new Pokemon in the game. Say hello to Scatterbug, Spewpa, and Vivillon! These beautiful creatures are known for their intricate wing patterns, and trainers now have the opportunity to collect them from different regions of the world. In this article, we will explore the details of how to obtain these Pokemon and the various patterns they come in. Collect Postcards for Vivillon Patterns Trainers can acquire Vivillon with different patterns by pinning Postcards from their friends or the Postcards obtained from PokéStops or Gyms. By pinning Postcards from eligible regions, you unlock the Vivillon Collector medal and make progress on sub-medals associated with the origin of the Postcard. As you progress on these sub-medals, you will earn encounters with Scatterbug, which can evolve into different patterned Vivillon. To evolve Scatterbug into Spewpa, you will need 25 Scatterbug Candy, and to evolve Spewpa into Vivillon, you will need 100 Scatterbug Candy. Discovering Vivillon Patterns Vivillon’s wing patterns are influenced by the climate of their habitats. Currently, Pokemon GO features 18 different Vivillon patterns, each associated with a specific habitat. These patterns range from Archipelago to Tundra. To explore the various Vivillon patterns available, you can refer to the Vivillon Map in the Pokédex or the Vivillon Collector medal page. Unleash the Collector in You Tracking Vivillon Patterns To help trainers keep track of their Vivillon pattern collection, Niantic has introduced the Vivillon Collector medal. Whenever you pin a Postcard, you unlock this medal and receive a brief explanation of how to encounter Scatterbug. Additionally, trainers can collect sub-medals within the Vivillon Collector medal by pinning Postcards. These sub-medals are associated with different Vivillon pattern regions, and by collecting them, trainers can encounter Scatterbug from around the world. Pin Your Own Postcards Trainers can pin up to three of their own Postcards per day to make progress toward the Vivillon Collector medal. Each sub-medal requires collecting a specific number of Postcards associated with the Vivillon patterns. As trainers complete a sub-medal, they can continue progressing to higher ranks by gathering more Postcards and earn additional encounters with Scatterbug. It is worth noting that the number of Postcards needed to raise the sub-medal rank increases with each rank achieved. FAQs Q1: How can I get Scatterbug Candy to evolve my Pokemon? A1: You can obtain Scatterbug Candy by catching Scatterbug, Spewpa, and Vivillon. Additionally, you may receive Scatterbug Candy as rewards for completing certain in-game tasks. Q2: Can I find Vivillon patterns in the wild, or do I need to pin Postcards? A2: Vivillon patterns are not found in the wild. To obtain Vivillon with different patterns, you’ll need to pin Postcards from various regions of the world. Q3: How many patterned Vivillon are there in Pokemon GO? A3: Currently, there are 18 different Vivillon patterns available in Pokemon GO. Each pattern corresponds to a specific habitat and is influenced by the climate of that region. Q4: Can I trade patterned Vivillon with other trainers? A4: Yes, you can trade patterned Vivillon with other trainers, allowing both parties to expand their collections and discover new patterns. Q5: Are there any upcoming events related to Scatterbug, Spewpa, or Vivillon? A5: While no specific events have been announced at the moment, Niantic frequently introduces new events and content for Pokemon GO players. Keep an eye out for any future announcements to make the most of these Pokemon and their patterns! Conclusion With the introduction of Scatterbug, Spewpa, and Vivillon, Pokemon GO trainers have the opportunity to embark on an exciting journey to collect different patterned Vivillon. By pinning Postcards from various regions, trainers can unlock the Vivillon Collector medal and make progress toward encountering Scatterbug. The climate of each habitat influences the patterns of Vivillon, resulting in 18 unique patterns in the game. So, get ready to immerse yourself in the world of vibrant and diverse Vivillon patterns, connect with friends, and expand your Pokemon collection like never before! Source: Pokemon.com

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LG Put a Microphone in Your Living Room. Its Terms Make You Responsible for Everyone It Hears.

TLDR There is a microphone in the television. According to LG’s own service terms, certain voice-recognition features may capture and analyze the voices of family members, guests, children, and bystanders nearby. LG’s answer to the obvious privacy problem is blunt: obtaining the necessary consent is the owner’s responsibility. The wording reviewed for this article appears in current regional LG service terms. It says customers must notify household members and guests that their voices may be captured and processed in compliance with wiretapping, eavesdropping, and privacy laws. If someone does not consent, LG tells the owner to disable the microphone or voice features. LG then disclaims liability for the owner’s failure to obtain that consent or provide the warning. That is an extraordinary obligation to place on someone who bought a television. LG developed the product. LG included the voice-recognition system. LG operates or enables the AI-based services. But when another person’s voice enters the system, LG’s terms attempt to make the customer responsible for understanding the law and managing everyone else’s consent. LG supplies the listening technology. The owner gets the compliance problem. What LG’s Voice-Recognition Terms Actually Say The most alarming part of LG’s terms is not a vague statement that voice data may be processed. It is the list of people who may be affected. LG says third-party voices and utterances in the vicinity may be recorded and analyzed to provide AI-based services. The examples include: These are not all people who intentionally activated the voice assistant. A guest may not know the television has voice-recognition features. A child may not understand what audio processing means. A contractor, babysitter, cleaner, neighbor, or friend may have no reason to expect that speaking in the room could involve an LG service. LG’s terms then state that it is the user’s “sole responsibility” to obtain all necessary third-party consents and notify household members and guests. The company specifically mentions wiretapping, eavesdropping, and privacy laws. The terms do not give an ordinary customer a realistic system for doing any of this. There is no suggested notice to place on the door. There is no guest-consent screen. There is no household privacy dashboard explaining whose consent is needed in each jurisdiction. LG simply assigns the responsibility to the owner and advises turning off the microphone when someone objects. LG Says It Does Not Record Ambient Conversations It is important not to turn LG’s disturbing legal language into a claim the evidence does not support. LG has said its televisions do not collect, record, or store ambient conversations. The company says voice recognition is optional, user-initiated, and processes voice data only when activated to fulfill a request. It also says customers can use smart TV features without enabling voice recognition. LG’s US support instructions also show that voice recognition can be enabled or adjusted through the television’s AI Service settings. Some models support wake-word and hands-free controls, while available features vary by model and webOS generation. Those facts matter. The terms do not prove that every LG television continuously records every conversation in the room. They do not prove that LG is intentionally violating wiretapping law. They also may not apply identically in every country, since LG publishes different terms and services across regions. But LG’s response does not make the terms harmless. The company’s own agreement still recognizes that third-party voices may be captured during use of voice-recognition features. It still names children, guests, and bystanders. And it still attempts to make the customer responsible for consent, notification, and legal compliance. The concern is narrower than “LG listens to everything.” It is also more defensible: LG created a voice-processing system that may capture people who never bought the television, never opened an LG account, and never accepted LG’s terms. Your Guests Never Agreed to LG’s Terms A customer may click “agree” during television setup. That does not mean everyone entering the customer’s home has also agreed. Consider a normal living room during a football game. Friends are talking over the television. Children are playing nearby. Someone uses a voice command to search for a player or change the volume. Another person’s words are picked up at the same time. Who gave consent? LG’s terms appear to say that answering that question is the owner’s job. The same problem exists in less obvious settings. LG televisions may be found in hotel rooms, rental properties, conference rooms, waiting areas, restaurants, classrooms, offices, and shared homes. The person who agreed to the service terms may not even be present when someone else’s voice is captured. A contract between LG and the device owner cannot automatically create informed consent from every third party near the product. That does not mean voice capture is always illegal. Recording and privacy laws vary by country and state. Some laws focus on whether a person reasonably expected privacy. Others distinguish between recording a conversation and processing a voice command. The details matter. But those details are exactly why LG’s “sole responsibility” language is so unreasonable for an ordinary buyer. The average television owner should not need to research state recording statutes before asking the television to open Netflix. What Does LG Expect Owners to Tell Visitors? Taken literally, LG’s terms create a social ritual that almost no one will follow. A homeowner would need to say something like: Before we watch the game, you should know that this LG television has voice-recognition features. Your voice may be captured and processed when those features are used. Please tell me if you do not consent so I can disable the microphone. That might satisfy the spirit of LG’s warning. It would also be absurd in a normal home. Should parents obtain permission before their children bring friends into the room? Should someone warn a plumber before demonstrating a noise coming from the television? Should a short-term rental owner place an audio-processing disclosure beside the remote? LG’s terms give customers the obligation without giving them a usable process. And when consent is not