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Xbox Game Pass gets Overcooked 2, Pathologic 2, and more in December
Venture Beat - 4 Dec 2019 16:46
Xbox Game Pass in December is getitng a number of new additions including Demon's Tilt, Wandersong, eFootball PES 2020, and more.
5 Clever Side Hustle Ideas For Entrepreneurs To Pursue In 2020
Forbes - 4 Dec 2019 22:18
If you're looking for a new side hustle idea to experiment with in the coming year, here are five with proven demand to get started on today.
Pathfinder: Kingmaker studio Owlcat Games raises $1 million from GEM Capital
Venture Beat - 4 Dec 2019 03:37
Owlcat Games announces that it has raised $1 million from GEM Capital. The Moscow-based studio plans to use it to help make a new Pathfinder PC RPG.
Twitch introduces new dashboard so more people can create livestreams
Venture Beat - 4 Dec 2019 22:30
Twitch is announcing a new set of features and tools for its Creator Dashboard. That is something that Twitch's 3 million creators can use.
How Anita Cambell Built A Top Digital Publishing Business, Starting From A Comfy Chair In A Tiny Home Office
Forbes - 4 Dec 2019 22:25
A profile of Anita Campbell, who built the Small Business Trends digital empire (4,000,000 views a month at present) from the smallest possible beginning.
Google Fiber eliminates 100Mbps plan for new customers
Venture Beat - 4 Dec 2019 21:50
Google Fiber announced that it'll no longer offer a 100Mbps internet plan. Instead, new customers will get gigabit speeds starting at $70.
Switch has its best week ever in the U.S. thanks to Black Friday and Pokémon
Venture Beat - 4 Dec 2019 21:38
Nintendo announced today that the Switch had its best sales week ever in the U.S. during Thanksgiving week, which included Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
3 Trends To Look Out For When Promoting Your App
Forbes - 4 Dec 2019 21:20
The latest edition of the AppsFlyer Performance Index includes interesting data on several mobile app user acquisition trends, three of which I think are important for the upcoming year.1.
Qualcomm details Snapdragon 865 and 765, promises devices in Q1 2020
Venture Beat - 4 Dec 2019 21:00
In 2020, Qualcomm-powered Android phones will pack new high-resolution cameras, high-color screens, and super-fast wireless capabilities.
Fight back against firmware attacks
Venture Beat - 4 Dec 2019 20:09
Hackers continue targeting device firmware as a way to steal information and access systems. New hardware-based protections help provide effective defense.
Researchers develop AI that reads lips from video footage
Venture Beat - 4 Dec 2019 20:05
Researchers have developed a machine learning system that leverages audio and video information to improve the accuracy of lip reading.
7 Customer-Experience-Related Predictions for 2020
Forbes - 4 Dec 2019 20:04
Seven customer experience (CX) trend predictions for 2020 plus some commentary.
Steve Case: The 230 cities that lost HQ2 'perhaps can create the next Amazon'
CNBC - 4 Dec 2019 19:52
According to AOL co-founder Steve Case, the 230 cities that lost out learned they can jump-start their economies by developing start-up ecosystems.
Picovoice's web console lets device makers create their own voice assistants
Venture Beat - 4 Dec 2019 19:04
Picovoice's web console and partnership with Arm are designed to let OEMs easily create voice assistants for their devices.
An Eco-Friendly And Ethical Holiday Gift Guide For The Home
Forbes - 4 Dec 2019 18:49
If you're on the hunt for a small (or grand) gesture, here are some gift ideas by companies that are committed to better business practices.
Dead Cells' giant The Bad Seed DLC sprouts in early 2020
Venture Beat - 4 Dec 2019 18:35
Motion Twin and Evil Empire announced today that Dead Cells will be getting its next downloadable content drop in Q1 2020 when The Bad Seed launches.
Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire sails to PS4 and Xbox One on January 28
Venture Beat - 4 Dec 2019 18:15
Publisher THQ Nordic announced today that Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire will be available for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on January 28.
Amazon proposes a home robot that asks you questions when it's confused
Venture Beat - 4 Dec 2019 18:03
Researchers at Amazon's Alexa AI division propose a novel method of improving AI agents' ability to navigate environments.
Fantasy General II: Reviving a strategy game for a modern audience
Venture Beat - 4 Dec 2019 17:37
Owned by Gravity goes into what it learned about reviving Fantasy General and how yesterday's mobile gamers are today's strategy players.
Fantasy General II is coming to PS4 and Xbox One in 2020, and it's getting new DLC
Venture Beat - 4 Dec 2019 17:36
Fantasy General II will come to the PS4 and Xbox One in 2020, and the new Onslaught DLC pack is coming in early 2020, Slitherine Software said.
How Black Friday Became Direct-To-Consumer Brands' Day
Forbes - 4 Dec 2019 17:35
With holiday sales well underway, this year direct-to-consumer brands are challenging Amazon's e-commerce dominance.
Hyperpartisan politics has entered the small business outlook
CNBC - 4 Dec 2019 17:30
From overall economic confidence to concerns about the potential impact of a Trump impeachment, Brexit and government shutdown, owners of businesses across the U.S. are deeply influenced by partisan politics, a new CNBC|...