Event tech startup Hubilo pivoted from physical to virtual events in 20 days in response to pandemic lockdowns and nabbed big-name backers.
How Hearthstone’s designers crafted Duels and Madness at the Darkmoon Faire
Last week, I had a chance to talk with Hearthstone game designers Pat Nagle and John McIntyre and ask them about its recent developments.
TechSee raises $30 million to streamline field service work with AR and computer vision
TechSee, a startup employing AI and computer vision to streamline field service work, raised $30 million to expand its reach.
Discord could be the next esports ecosystem
Discord already has millions of gamers using it — but it’s also a fantastic way to talk to your esports communities, in or out of games.
Facebook unveils free-to-play cloud gaming service
Facebook has unveiled a free-to-play cloud gaming service, which will let Facebook users immediately play and share high-quality games. The service is part of Facebook Gaming and it is in a beta test now for a limited number of users. The move takes Facebook deeper into the distribution of games, in addition to Instant Games […]
Ketos raises $18 million to monitor drinking water quality with AI
Ketos, a startup leveraging AI to identify water quality problems, has raised $18 million — a mix of equity and debt.
5G and edge computing help retailers work smarter behind the scenes
Retailers can use edge computing, fed by 5G-capable IoT endpoints, to give their customers a safer, more convenient shopping experience.
AI Weekly: Constructive ways to take power back from Big Tech
Here is some advice on how everybody can take power back from Big Tech companies like Facebook and Google.
Unity promises initial OpenXR platform support by the end of 2020
A leading 3D engine used by apps, games, and mixed reality experiences will soon see even wider cross-platform support.
ProBeat: PayPal will boost cryptocurrencies while undermining their ethos
PayPal will let you buy, sell, and hold Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash, and Litecoin, but the cryptocurrencies can’t leave your account.