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Netflix's biggest competition isn't sleep -- it's YouTube
Venture Beat - 10 Dec 2018 02:54
Netflix insists that sleep is its biggest competitor. But it turns out YouTube is taking over all of its potential customers.
Donut County falls onto Switch and Xbox One on December 18
Venture Beat - 10 Dec 2018 23:58
Donut County is releasing on Switch and Xbox One on December 18. The indie game is already available on PlayStation 4, PC, and iOS.
EU may probe Apple Pay over iPhone NFC lock-in -- if anyone complains
Venture Beat - 10 Dec 2018 22:40
EU regulators passed on investigating Apple Pay mobile payments, but now raise concerns over whether Apple's locking competitors out of iPhone NFC features.
Japan bans Huawei and ZTE 5G networking hardware; will Canada be next?
Venture Beat - 10 Dec 2018 22:02
The Japanese government has joined the U.S., Australia, and New Zealand in blocking Chinese cellular networking hardware. More bans could soon follow.
You can get a lifetime of game design training for just $59
Venture Beat - 10 Dec 2018 21:31
This extensive training library will help you turn your love of gaming into a full-fledged career, through 120 hours of expert-led tutorials.
Google moves up Google+ consumer shutdown to April 2019
Venture Beat - 10 Dec 2018 19:30
After discovering another security issue potentially impacting 52.5 million users, Google is shutting down the consumer version of Google+ in April 2019.
Vodafone will hide Ericsson 4G/5G cell antennas under manhole covers
Venture Beat - 10 Dec 2018 19:04
Rather than filling public spaces with small cell towers, Vodafone is deploying a 4G/5G wireless solution that goes into manholes at ground level.
John Romero reveals Sigil 'megawad' for the original Doom
Venture Beat - 10 Dec 2018 19:01
On the 25th anniversary of the launch of the original Doom, John Romero has revealed Sigil, a free "megawad," or mod, for the first game from 1993.
Pew: 37% of technologists don't think AI will improve lives by 2030
Venture Beat - 10 Dec 2018 19:00
About 37 percent of respondents to a Pew Research Center survey said they believed that AI and related tech wouldn't improve lives by 2030.
Sonic the Hedgehog movie first look is horrifying
Venture Beat - 10 Dec 2018 18:17
We have our first look at the Sonic the Hedgehog live action movie via an animated trailer revealed by IGN. It disturbs me.
Monster Hunter: World preps for Year 2 -- Witcher crossover and Iceborne expansion
Venture Beat - 10 Dec 2018 17:56
Monster Hunter: World is going to have a busy 2019 with a new expansion and a visit from The Witcher.
The real conflicts and soldiers that inspired Insurgency: Sandstorm
Venture Beat - 10 Dec 2018 17:50
New World Interactive only cares about one thing: making Insurgency: Sandstorm one of the most intense and reward multiplayer experiences you'll ever have.
Luminar 3 will add AI photo tools to edit skin, cut objects, and boost detail
Venture Beat - 10 Dec 2018 17:34
The latest version of Skylum's image editor is adding a large collection of AI smart photo processing tools, all capable of improving images with a slider.
Qualcomm wins iPhone import and sales ban in China over patent violations
Venture Beat - 10 Dec 2018 16:14
Multiple iPhones are impacted by the Chinese court ruling, but Apple could modify iPhone software to keep its products in the market.
Trello acquires Butler, a tool for automating repetitive tasks
Venture Beat - 10 Dec 2018 16:00
Atlassian-owned Trello has acquired automation tool Butler for an undisclosed sum. The app's creator will join the Trello team.
Google Maps' For You tab lands on iOS and launches globally on Android
Venture Beat - 10 Dec 2018 15:46
Google is bringing its new "For You" tab to Google Maps on iOS, and the feature is also expanding to more countries on Android.
5 essentials every CFO must consider today in order to shape the future
Venture Beat - 10 Dec 2018 14:10
For corporate finance teams, evolution driven by technology means a shift from data collectors and reporters to business partners and strategic advisors.
Huawei's Honor unveils View20 smartphone with in-screen selfie camera
Venture Beat - 10 Dec 2018 13:27
If 2018 was the year that in-screen fingerprint readers became a thing in mobile phones, 2019 could be the year of the in-screen selfie camera.
Facebook and Twitter face growing scrutiny for their role in sparking France's 'Gilets Jaunes' protests
Venture Beat - 10 Dec 2018 13:18
France is investigating possible manipulation by Russia of social networking services to create discord that fueled protests across the country.
Austrian retailers file antitrust complaint against Amazon
Venture Beat - 10 Dec 2018 12:55
Austrian retailers have filed an antitrust complaint against Amazon over the U.S. e-commerce giant's dual role as a retailer and a marketplace.
Google acquires Sigmoid Labs, developer of popular Indian app 'Where is my Train'
Venture Beat - 10 Dec 2018 11:42
Google has acquired Sigmoid Labs, the company behind popular Indian travel app Where is my Train. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Arkansas high schoolers are using VR to learn about concussions
Venture Beat - 10 Dec 2018 05:03
Arkansas is using CrashCourse, a new interactive education program that teaches high school students about the risks and effects of concussions.