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• Canada tests ‘Bear-vision’ doorbell cameras to detect approaching polar bears

  Conservation charity Polar Bears International developed an early-warning system that adapts smart security technology and short-range radar to prevent surprise wildlife encounters. Sea ice loss around Hudson Bay now forces polar bears to spend several extra weeks on land, driving the need for affordable deterrents near human settlements. The initiative aims to safeguard vulnerable northern communities as climate change increases the frequency of human-bear interactions.

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• EA is bringing 25 classic PC games to Steam

  Digital storefronts are expanding their retro catalogs through a major multi-platform release across Steam, GOG, and the EA App. The initiative makes dozens of legacy titles playable on modern operating systems while reviving decades-old franchise media. Players gain access to restored visuals and improved compatibility controls for long-dormant PC properties.

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