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Cosmopolitan
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
24 Best Bag Charms Starting at $5, From Plushies to Chains
If you've been paying attention to accessory trends, you know that everyone—from the biggest celebs like LISA, Dua Lipa, and Gigi Hadid, to your favorite influencer on TikTok, and probably your best friend—is obsessed with bag charms right now. The Y2K-inspired trend is one of the most fun ways to show off your personal style, by layering up on tassels, chains, and kitschy trinkets to your heart's content. (But it goes way back—even Jane Birkin famously accessorized her bags with little tokens she collected from her travels.) You won't have to look much further to get started: Our editors curated some of the cutest and most sought-after bag charms on the Internet, starting at just $5. Since bag charms are intended to represent your own style and interests, there's no *one* way to accomplish the trend. In fact, there are no rules. Some of the biggest bag charm trends right now include PopMart "The Monsters" plushies (aka Labubu, and she's impossible to find in-stock) and nostalgic video game keychains like Tamagotchi. I'm also personally a fan of this coveted Coach cherry charm for adding a little personality and color. So no matter what your personal style, you'll find a coordinating charm to suit your look below.
Geek Girl Authority
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Girl Authority
June's Most Anticipated Video Games
As we enter June and the weather gets warmer, we feel the urge to get outside and feel the grass beneath our feet. But in between trips outside, we have a ton of new video games to lose ourselves in. Which of our most anticipated video games releasing in June are you most excited about? RELATED: May's Most Anticipated Video Games Tamagotchi Plaza Tamagotchi Plaza is a shop simulation game developed by Hyde Inc. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Run up to 12 shops in charming Tamagotchi Plaza from the Dentist's Office to the Afternoon Tea Shop. Serve customers to improve the reputation of your shops and attract over 100 different Tamagotchi. Tamagotchi Plaza supports one to two players, including offline two-player minigames. For the first time, you can link your Tamagotchi Uni device to the game for exclusive items, events, and more. It has been a while since we've seen a Tamagotchi game on a console, and as a digital pet-obsessed 90s kid, I'm eager to reunite with some old friends. Tamagotchi Plaza releases on June 27, 2025, for the Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo Switch 2. Ashwood Valley Get ready to go on a journey with Draco and Luna when one magical misstep opens a mysterious portal in their mirror. Ripping away from their home, one sibling now must care for the ramshackle plot they've landed on and the other, who has been turned into a cat. Now it's up to the other sibling to uncover the long-buried secrets and find a spell to break this furry curse. Players will meet the inhabitants of this mysterious place and explore their new home in this cozy farming sim adventure. They might also learn one or two local legends on the way. During their search for answers, players encounter perplexing creatures and animals that prompt them to take a second look. Will the forest let them undo the curse? Ashwood Valley by launches June 5, 2025, on the Nintendo Switch eShop. RELATED: Game Review – Projected Dreams MindsEye If third-person shooter, single-player action-adventure games are on your list of favorites, we suggest checking out IO Interactive and Build A Rocket Boy's MindsEye. The game is set in the near-future fictional city of Redrock, robots carry out manual tasks and connect all-seeing devices to make Redrock 'The Safest City in the World.' Or is it? Players find themselves in the shoes of Jacob as he fights to uncover the truth of the world around him. We all know that robots and safety often do not go hand in hand, but we are excited to see how this story unfolds. The trailer is packed with action, suspense, and explosions – lots of explosions – and we couldn't be more excited. MindsEye will release on June 10, 2025, for PC via Steam, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. Bitcraft Online Bitcraft Online is a survival crafting MMORPG developed and published by Clockwork Laboratories. Work together with thousands of players to rebuild civilization in a single ever-growing and mystical world. Build a small cozy village, a massive trade hub, or a mountain fortress–the options are limitless. Master your craft, whether it is fishing, farming, foresting, or mining. If you are more of an explorer, the massive world is filled with wildlife, mysterious travelers, and rare materials. This brave new world needs a leader, and that could be you! Become the leader of your town and forge powerful alliances. Rally your people to create a city worthy of evolving into the capital of the empire. Seize your chance to become a legend in a unified world. Bitcraft Online releases for early access on June 20, 2025, for PC via Steam. RELATED: Cozy Game Alert – Little Friends: Puppy Island Rooftops and Alleys Rooftops & Alleys is the definitive parkour game, fluid and true to the feel of the sport, just as Tony Hawk Pro Skater was when it first came out. It's a no-holds-barred parkour experience set to an awesome soundtrack that makes frontflipping off a building feel just right. Even the player skins are animals like cats and pigeons, which you would find in a major urbanized area where the sport is practiced. Can't parkour off of cornstalks in a field after all, you need a multileveled garage, a graffiti wall and blaring traffic noise for the right effect. This project aims to create a fun single-player experience with multiple maps to free roam and challenge yourself in. This game offers a unique take on the parkour and freerunning gaming genre, featuring its own control scheme and tricking system. If playing on PC, controllers are recommended for the best experience. Rooftops and Alleys is in early access on PC via Steam with the full release for Nintendo Switch and PS5 coming on June 17, 2025. Five Nights at Freddy's: Secret of the Mimic ScottGames and Steel Wool Studios are back with another installment of everyone's favorite spooky video game. Five Nights at Freddy's: Secret of the Mimic takes players to the abandoned workshop of Murray's Costume Manor. It's our job to unravel the mystery left behind by Edwin Murray while simultaneously trying not to get caught by his most terrifying creation, The Mimic. We love how, as this world continues to expand, so do the game's mechanics. With new puzzles and ways to explore, there are tons to love and be afraid of. Will you be able to uncover the secrets within, or will the Mimic be your end? Five Nights at Freddy's: Secrets of the Mimic drops June 13, 2025, for PC via Steam and PlayStation 5. RELATED: F2P Friday: Midnight Snack Lost in Random: The Eternal Die Lost in Random: The Eternal Die is an action-adventure roguelite game developed by Stormteller Games and published by Thunderful Group. In this dark fantasy, play as Queen Aleksandra, the once great Queen of Random, as she seeks vengeance against the ancient evil that took everything from her. In real-time, fast-paced combat, yield four unique weapons and over 100 elemental relics. The combat in Lost in Random: The Eternal Die also features a unique dice-rolling system. Roll your die-companion, Fortune, to change the tide of battle. Additionally, use 15 card-based abilities to customize your build. Even the odds and earn redemption in this gothic horror fairytale-inspired adventure set in a Burtonesque world. Lost in Random: The Eternal Die releases on June 17, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The Alters Our final most anticipated video game releasing in June is 11 bit studios' The Alters . This is a sci-fi, strategy, and action-adventure game that takes cloning to the next level. Players slip into the shoes of Jan Dolski, the sole survivor of an ill-fated space expedition. To avoid finding himself following the same fate as his fellow scientists, he creates alternative versions of himself to help him. The game follows a similar strategy to other games, featuring mechanics such as crafting items, building a base, gathering resources, and managing your character's needs. But that's where it splits, as every character is a split portion of Jan. Each will add unique skills to your mission, but also come with their source of struggles. It's an incredible adventure we can't wait to dive into. The Alters drops on June 13, 2025, for PC via Steam, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. This article was written alongside Cassie Holguin and Lauren Darnell. FIELDS OF MISTRIA Is Finally Getting a Dating Mechanic
Nikkei Asia
23-05-2025
- Business
- Nikkei Asia
Bandai Namco to power up overseas retail presence with more shops
TOKYO -- Japanese entertainment group Bandai Namco Holdings is deepening its global push with plans to quintuple its experience-based stores in overseas markets in the next five years. Multi-brand retail complexes, dubbed Bandai Namco Cross Stores, offer merchandise based on the group's popular intellectual properties. They range from model kits based on the Gundam sci-fi anime series and game cards from the One Piece adventure franchise to Pac-Man merchandise, Tamagotchi digital pets and other toys. Capsule toy vending machines and an arcade area are also under the same roof.
Business Insider
23-05-2025
- Business Insider
What will Jony Ive's ChatGPT device be? We rounded up the best guesses on what he's cooking up for OpenAI.
Let's get something out of the way first: nobody really knows what former Apple design chief Jony Ive and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman are building. That hasn't stopped the internet from bursting at the seams with wild guesses, gorgeous renders, speculative hot takes, and a healthy dose of meme-fueled imagination. So, what is this mystery device that Ive is cooking up for OpenAI 's ChatGPT? A screenless wearable? A next-gen smart assistant? A pocketable AI oracle? A glorified paperweight? Here's our roundup of the best guesses — serious, speculative, satirical, and everything in between. Thank you to my Business Insider colleagues for contributing to this Friday's fun. Serious Guesses: Industry Analyst Weighs In OK fine. We'll start with some serious ideas. TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is a credible source in the tech hardware and supply-chain space, especially when it comes to Apple. His take on the Ive-OpenAI gadget is valuable: Form Factor: Think small. Maybe iPod Shuffle-sized. Portable, minimal, and delightfully Ive-ish. Wearable: One of the use cases includes wearing it around your neck. Shades of sci-fi, Star Trek, or perhaps a Tamagotchi on steroids? No Screen: It will have cameras and mics for environmental awareness but no display. The idea is to not add another screen to our lives. Companion Device: It will connect to your smartphone or laptop for processing and visual output. Production Timeline: Mass production is expected in 2027, giving us plenty of time for more leaks, renders, and conspiracy theories. Kuo suggested on X that the announcement was timed to shift attention away from Google I/O. OpenAI positioned this as a new hardware-software narrative, riding the trend of "physical AI." He also referenced a great quote from former Apple fellow Alan Kay: "People who are really serious about software should make their own hardware." That's exactly what Altman and OpenAI are trying to do here. Clues from Altman and WSJ The Wall Street Journal reported this week that Altman offered OpenAI staff a preview of the devices he's building with Ive: The device was described as an AI "companion." Altman wants to ship 100 million of them on day one. It will be aware of its surroundings and fit in your pocket or sit on your desk. It's not a phone or smart glasses. Ive reportedly wasn't keen on a wearable, though the final design may still flirt with that concept. Altman said the device should be the third major object on your desk, alongside a MacBook and iPhone. There will be a "family of devices," and Altman even floated the idea of mailing subscribers new ChatGPT-powered computers. They aim to shift away from screen-based interaction and rethink what AI companionship really means in a day-to-day human context. Renders, memes, and vibes The brilliant designer Ben Geskin imagined several cool form factors on X, including this circular disc. io — Ben Geskin (@BenGeskin) May 23, 2025 Geskin's ideas blend Apple-grade minimalism with futuristic whimsy, perfectly on brand for Jony Ive. Some smart glasses, because of course. A dangly dongle, equal parts techie and jewelry. Square/rectangular objects with eerie elegance. What form factor do you think makes the most sense for OpenAI's first AI device? I'm all in for glasses 👓 — Ben Geskin (@BenGeskin) May 21, 2025 Echoing Geskin, another user on X proposed a disc-shaped device, sleek enough to pass as a high-end coaster or futuristic hockey puck. Think of it as an AI desk companion, quietly listening and gently glowing. Got the scoop on Jony Ive is cooking over at OpenAI. 😅 — Basic Apple Guy (@BasicAppleGuy) May 22, 2025 One BI colleague mentioned a smart ChatGPT lamp, possibly inspired by "The Sopranos" episode where the FBI bugs Tony's basement. Funny, but not impossible. After all, a lamp fits Altman's desk-friendly criteria. Another X user joked that the device could resemble those emergency pendants worn by older adults — "Help! I've fallen and I can't get up!" — but with ChatGPT instead of a nurse. A brutal meme, but it raises a valid point: If the device is meant to be always-on, context-aware, and worn, why not market it to older users, too? Although, if this is for the olds, should it use Google Gemini instead? Burn! The first AI pendant — @levelsio (@levelsio) May 23, 2025 X user Peter Hu proposed an AI-powered nail clipper. Yes, it's absurd, and no, it doesn't make sense. But the design? Low-key fire. The Open AI nail cutter was a personal request from me Thanks Jony Ive — Peter Hu (@VeltIntern) May 23, 2025 Here's mocked up a vape pen with a ChatGPT twist. Inhale wisdom, exhale existential dread. Holy shit, an AI vape. Jony Ive has done it again. — tweet davidson (@andykreed) May 23, 2025 Some of the most surreal concepts look like direct plugs into your skull. There's a "Matrix" or " Severance" vibe here, suggesting a future where ChatGPT lives in your head like a helpful parasite. Jony Ive & Sam Altman's new Open AI device — Gigi B (@GBallarani) May 23, 2025 This one also looks painful in a different way. 🚨 Leaked: OpenAI's revolutionary new IO device 🚨 It ushers in a new era, which OpenAI is calling "internal computing" ✅ Always listening - builds real-time context from your life ✅ Communicates via subtle vibrations - private, silent, discreet ✅ Worn internally - avoids… — Nic (@nicohdotxyz) May 23, 2025 This one below is cute! The new revolutionary AI device by Jony Ive. — Borriss (@_Borriss_) May 22, 2025 I asked ChatGPT to take a guess. The answer was not impressive. No wonder OpenAI paid $6.5 billion for Ive's hardware design startup. This last one is a Silicon Valley insider joke. It's also a warning that it's extremely hard to replace smartphones as the go-to tech gadget. It's a riff on the Humane pin, an AI device that bombed already. SCOOP: Leaked photo of OpenAI's new hardware product with Jony Ive. It looks to be a stamp-sized AI device with a camera that pins to a shirt and a user can interact with by voice or e-ink. More to come. — Trung Phan (@TrungTPhan) May 22, 2025 Can OpenAI compete with Apple and Google? This device matters beyond its shape because of what it represents. Right now, Apple and Google dominate the interface layer of computing through iOS and Android devices. If OpenAI wants to define how people interact with ChatGPT, it needs a hardware beachhead. Humane's AI pin tried and failed. The Rabbit R1 got roasted. The jury's still out on Meta's Ray-Bans. Can Ive and Altman actually crack the code? Knowing Ive, we'll probably be surprised no matter what. The real product could be something no one predicted. The race to define the next major computing interface is officially on. With Ive and Altman teaming up, OpenAI makes a major bet that how we interact with AI is just as important as what AI can do. When the curtain lifts, and Ive whispers "aluminium" in a design video, jaws will probably drop, and competitors will scramble. Until then, keep your renders weird, your guesses wild, and your brain tuned in to BI. We'll be here to cover every hilarious, ambitious, and brilliant twist along the way. See you in 2027.
The Verge
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Verge
Tamagotchi Paradise has you caring for an entire planet of virtual pets
There are still plenty of Tamagotchi devices that have you focusing on raising just a single digital character, but the new Tamagotchi Paradise puts you in charge of a planet full of needy dependents. To make it a little easier to navigate its digital world, the device includes a full color screen and complements its three button controls with a dial on the side for zooming from a view of the entire planet right down to the cellular level of your virtual pets. Launching in Japan first on July 12th, 2025, for $45, the Tamagotchi Paradise experience starts with you hatching an entire planet in an event called the Egg Bang. From there you can zoom in on your world to one of three different unique ecosystems called Tama Fields that include land, water, and sky. Which ecosystem you start with is dependent on which of three colored versions of the Tamagotchi Paradise you buy, but you'll eventually be able to unlock all three Tama Fields as you play. Each Tama Field will affect how the Tamagotchi characters grow and evolve through unique activities and foods. The game includes over 50 different Tamagotchis separated into 12 different species that can be raised from eggs, but Tamagotchi Paradise expands that with a breeding mechanic so two compatible characters can create new Tamagotchi with 50,000 possible combinations available. Two Tamagotch Paradise devices can also be physically connected, letting characters from each interact to potentially start a family or become foes that prank each other and even get in fights. If caring for a planet full of virtual pets isn't hard enough, the device's dial even lets you zoom in on Tamagotchis to the cellular level, which is how you care for and cure them when they get sick. It sounds exhausting, but unlike kids, dogs, or cats, if the responsibilities become overwhelming, you can simply pop out the device's AAA batteries for some respite.
