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GamesBeat Decides 103: It's true; this Xbox has no disc
Venture Beat - 21 Nov 2018 23:21
On this week's episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast, we kill Sean Bean, Pokemon is good, and the Xbox One is getting a discless version next year.
Which CPU, cooler, and board to buy? A black Friday 2018 buyer's guide
Venture Beat - 21 Nov 2018 21:16
Need a new CPU, cooler, and motherboard? Here are our recommendations along with some corresponding black Friday deals across multiple budgets.
Hearthstone: Rastakhan's Rumble card reveal -- Blast Wave
Venture Beat - 21 Nov 2018 21:00
We're revealing Blast Wave, a new Mage spell in Hearthstone's next expansion, Rastakhan's Rumble.
The best smartphones for the AI enthusiast
Venture Beat - 21 Nov 2018 20:15
Wondering which phone makes the best use of artificial intelligence? We compared the current crop of flagships to find out.
Amazon updates SageMaker with new built-in algorithms and Git integration
Venture Beat - 21 Nov 2018 20:10
Amazon today announcement AI-focused improvements headed to AWS, including new built-in algorithms, Git integration, and automated workflow features.
The RetroBeat: Ocarina of Time is 20 years old and remains an all-time classic
Venture Beat - 21 Nov 2018 19:38
The Legend of Zelda: The Ocarina of time is 20 years old today!
Why chatbot surveys are taking over
Venture Beat - 21 Nov 2018 19:15
Chatbot surveys are overcoming survey fatigue and capturing customer attention in a meaningful way that greatly improves response and learnings.
Facebook appeals U.K. group's $644,000 fine over Cambridge Analytica
Venture Beat - 21 Nov 2018 18:50
The U.K.'s Information Commissioner's Office argued that Facebook put U.K. citizens at risk with its failures to appropriately protect user data.
Just say no to HomePod, Apple's holiday lump of coal
Venture Beat - 21 Nov 2018 18:45
Apple's first "smart speaker" is overpriced and underwhelming, so it shouldn't be on your holiday shopping list this year - even at a discount.
CSR Racing 2: Zynga launches Legends update
Venture Beat - 21 Nov 2018 16:00
Zynga has unveiled the Legends update for CSR Racing 2, one of its most popular social mobile games.
Apple reportedly bought Silk Labs, a maker of privacy-focused AI for devices
Venture Beat - 21 Nov 2018 15:49
Silk Labs raised Kickstarter funds to develop a novel home security camera, but wound up acquired by Apple for its privacy-focused AI solution.
KeepSolid rolls out freemium VPN Lite app for Android and iOS
Venture Beat - 21 Nov 2018 13:49
KeepSolid has launched a new freemium VPN Lite app for Android and iOS, though it comes with several notable limitations.
From Withings to blockchain: Meet the French entrepreneur trying to reinvent digital health
Venture Beat - 21 Nov 2018 12:00
Alexis Normand is pursuing digital health innovation from his dual roles at Withings and head of the Embleema Blockchain Consortium.
PlayStation 4 outsold Xbox One and Switch in October
Venture Beat - 21 Nov 2018 01:29
PlayStation 4's unit and dollar sales are up year-over-year. This is the highest month for unit sales so far for the PS4. Xbox One is also growing.
October 2018 NPD: Call of Duty still outsells Red Dead Redemption II
Venture Beat - 21 Nov 2018 01:29
Gaming consumers in the United States spent $1.545 billion in October, according to industry-tracking firm The NPD Group. That is up year-over-year, and it’s little surprise considering two of the biggest games of 2018...
Startup puberty: How to get from seed to Series A
Venture Beat - 21 Nov 2018 00:15
If you want to raise a Series A in this environment, you must achieve certain milestones. This is your no-bull guide.