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Red Dead Redemption 2 is a disappointment
Venture Beat - 30 Oct 2018 00:31
Red Dead Redemption 2 is the most game Rockstar has ever made, but it is essentially the same thing it has been making for year. That's disappointing.
Diablo III: Eternal Collection review -- helluva perfect for Switch
Venture Beat - 30 Oct 2018 18:00
Diablo III on the Switch is my new favorite way to play the game.
NBA 2K on new iPad Pro can match console graphics
Venture Beat - 30 Oct 2018 17:14
NBA 2K is coming to Apple's new iPad Pro, and 2K is claiming that this version will match the quality of the series' console releases.
Apple shows 2nd-gen Pencil, Smart Keyboard Folio, and USB-C accessories for iPad Pro
Venture Beat - 30 Oct 2018 16:57
Apple's new iPad Pros have switched from Lightning ports to USB-C, and upgraded their Smart Connectors to support new inductive charging accessories.
Red Dead Redemption 2 is gaming's biggest weekend launch ... because GTA V hit on a Tuesday
Venture Beat - 30 Oct 2018 16:50
Rockstar Games announced today that Red Dead Redemption 2 has had the largest opening weekend of any game in history, but GTA V launced on a Tuesday.
Apple passes 400 million iPads sold
Venture Beat - 30 Oct 2018 16:47
Apple CEO Tim Cook announced during the company’s “More in the Making” event in New York City that the company has passed 400 million iPads sold. Apple sold more iPads in the last year (44.2 million) than any other...
Apple debuts smaller, faster iPad Pros with Face ID and USB-C
Venture Beat - 30 Oct 2018 16:45
Apple is ditching the classic Home button and Touch ID fingerprint scanner in favor of a TrueDepth camera with Face ID, and returning to a classic shape.
Apple updates Mac Mini with 4- or 6-Core CPUs and 2TB SSD
Venture Beat - 30 Oct 2018 16:38
At an event in New York City, Apple refreshed the Mac mini for the first time since October 2014. The new version focuses on entertainment use cases.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Nintendo Direct streaming on November 1
Venture Beat - 30 Oct 2018 16:23
Nintendo announced today that its next Direct presentation will take place on November at 7 a.m. Pacific, and it will focus on Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Onedome raises $3.3 million for AR experience The Unreal Garden
Venture Beat - 30 Oct 2018 16:15
Onedome has raised $3.3 million in a round of funding for its augmented reality experience, The Unreal Garden.
Apple overhauls MacBook Air with Retina display and Touch ID
Venture Beat - 30 Oct 2018 16:09
Apple's MacBook Air computer -- one of its thinnest laptops -- has been significantly improved, just in time for the holiday shopping season.
Apple passes 100 million active Mac users
Venture Beat - 30 Oct 2018 16:09
At Apple's "More in the Making" event in New York City, CEO Tim Cook announced that the company has hit 100 million active Mac users.
98point6 raises $50 million for AI virtual doctor visits
Venture Beat - 30 Oct 2018 15:00
Doctor-on-demand startup 98point6 has raised $50 million to expand its platform nationwide. It aims to cut wait times down to 30 seconds or less.
Supercomputer maker Cray introduces first exascale-class system
Venture Beat - 30 Oct 2018 15:00
Cray today introduced Shasta, its first line of exascale-class supercomputers. Shasta will be able to carry out AI training and research.
Concord raises $25 million for digital contract management
Venture Beat - 30 Oct 2018 15:00
Concord's digital contract management platform simplifies procurement, review, and approval. The startup has raised $25 million to expand its product.
Ex-BioShock 2 creators launch The Blackout Club co-op horror game on Steam Early Access
Venture Beat - 30 Oct 2018 15:00
Former BioShock 2 leaders at the studio Question are launching The Blackout Club, a co-op paranormal horror mystery game, on Steam Early Access today.
Command & Conquer: Rivals will hit Android and iOS on December 4
Venture Beat - 30 Oct 2018 15:00
Command & Conquer: Rivals will come out on iOS and Android on December 4.
HTC Vive joins VirtualLink, a cable standard now backed by all major PC VR players
Venture Beat - 30 Oct 2018 14:45
HTC Vive joins Microsoft, Oculus, and other key VR players in developing a USB-C cable standard that will make future VR gear easier to connect and swap.
HeadSpin raises $20 million for mobile app performance testing
Venture Beat - 30 Oct 2018 14:00
HeadSpin's network of more than 22,000 real-world devices and novel use of artificial intelligence helps its customers to test and monitor mobile apps.
Apple continues to struggle in India as Xiaomi smartphone sales surge in Q3
Venture Beat - 30 Oct 2018 13:32
Chinese smartphones, led by Xiaomi, increased their hold on India's consumers, while Apple's continued investment in the country hasn't yet born fruit.
How to watch Apple's 2018 'More in the Making' iPad and Mac stream
Venture Beat - 30 Oct 2018 13:03
Apple's late October event will focus mostly on the iPad Pro, new Macs, and new accessories, but will also include OS updates for iPhones and Watches.
PwC: Reliability may be more important than speed to early 5G customers
Venture Beat - 30 Oct 2018 13:00
A leading consultancy says that winning over early 5G customers isn't just a matter of speed - reliable unlimited service is critical.