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Jam City's Josh Yguado: Games are the center of the entertainment universe
Venture Beat - 29 Apr 2020 20:31
Jam City's Josh Yguado believes games are the center of the entertainment universe, and his company is at the intersection of mobile games and Hollywood.
6 Easy Ways To Overcome Work From Home Distractions
Forbes - 29 Apr 2020 23:50
Easily distracted when working from home? These easy tips help you stay focused.
Microsoft Teams passes 75 million daily active users
Venture Beat - 29 Apr 2020 23:47
Microsoft Teams has passed 75 million daily active users, more than Google's Hangouts Chat, Facebook's Workplace, and Slack.
Mental wellness becomes a forefront issue for game professionals during pandemic
Venture Beat - 29 Apr 2020 23:31
Mental wellness for gaming professionals has become a forefront issue as we all work in self-isolation at our homes, mental health advocates say.
Facebook apps now used monthly by more than 3 billion people
Venture Beat - 29 Apr 2020 23:31
Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook Messenger now have 3 billion users. Facebook reported $17.74 billion in Q1 2020 revenue.
AirVape Xs GO: Ultra-Efficient Cannabis Vaporization: Enjoyment Guaranteed
Forbes - 29 Apr 2020 23:12
When a company thinks enough of their consumer to charge their device before the sale, that gets my attention.
How To Handle Childish Behavior At Work
Forbes - 29 Apr 2020 23:06
Temper might involve angry outbursts, "dressing down someone" in front of a group, cursing, quick exits from a meeting, slamming doors, or any number of attention-getting disruptions.
Immortals CEO Ari Segal: The digital experience is at the 'core of esports'
Venture Beat - 29 Apr 2020 23:01
Esports is also adapting to the coronavirus pandemic, but the "Mainstreaming of Esports" panel at GamesBeat Summit 2020 says it's returning to its roots.
Google's AI attempts to predict how yeast cell genes will express themselves
Venture Beat - 29 Apr 2020 22:55
In a recent study conducted in collaboration with Calico Life Sciences, Google researchers built a “genome-wide” machine learning model for the regulation of gene expression — the process by which information from ...
Thrive Market CEO Donates Salary To Fund Groceries For Families Affected By Pandemic
Forbes - 29 Apr 2020 22:27
Nick Green, CEO of Thrive Market, an online grocery store, is donating his annual salary for 2020 to Thrive Market's new COVID-19 Relief Fund which has raised over $350,000 from members and brand partners.
People despise losing progress, so why is loss key to Eve Online
Venture Beat - 29 Apr 2020 22:26
Loss is a core element to the Eve Online experience, and that's because it brings out the best in the helpers who make up the marority of Eve players.
GamesBeat Summit Visionary Awards -- Honoring two who shed light on mental illness in games
Venture Beat - 29 Apr 2020 22:15
Two leaders who are shedding light on mental illness in the game industry were honored at the GamesBeat Summit 2020 event.
Microsoft reports $35.0 billion in Q3 2020 revenue: Azure up 59%, Surface up 1%, and LinkedIn up 21%
Venture Beat - 29 Apr 2020 22:06
Microsoft today reported fiscal Q3 2020 earnings, including revenue of $35.0 billion, net income of $10.8 billion, and earnings per share of $1.40.
Exploding Kittens CEO: We need 'air gapped' game design
Venture Beat - 29 Apr 2020 20:31
Exploding Kittens' Elan Lee and Temple Gates' Theresa Duringer talk about the need for "air gapped" board games people can play over video chats.
Google open-sources faster, more efficient TensorFlow runtime
Venture Beat - 29 Apr 2020 20:03
Google open-sourced TFRT, a faster and more efficient runtime that'll eventually replace the default runtime in the company's TensorFlow framework.
Why the television writers' room has come to game development
Venture Beat - 29 Apr 2020 19:31
The writers' room has come to gaming because it enables developers to create high-quality material in a realitively short amount of time.
Video gaming history is ready for the spotlight
Venture Beat - 29 Apr 2020 19:30
The gaming industry has developed a rich history, and it's important to have its stories told. A new wave of writers and filmmakers are doing just that.
From Fine Dining To Fast Food, Family Meals Are Restaurants' Latest Shutdown Focus
Forbes - 29 Apr 2020 19:26
Restaurants are promoting meals that feed multiple persons in the wake of stay home orders.
Why Your Business Must Double Down On Data
Forbes - 29 Apr 2020 19:12
During challenging times like a global pandemic and economic crisis, it's essential that businesses double down on data. With added uncertainty right now, analytics can help organizations stabilize, refocus and adapt to ...
Game companies planning for up to 1TB-per-second bandwidth on ocean cables
Venture Beat - 29 Apr 2020 19:02
At GamesBeat Summit 2020, Niko Partners' Lisa Hanson discussed infrastructure, gaming-as-a-service, esports, and undersea cables with Singtel's Tim Guhl.
Apple releases iOS 13.5 beta with coronavirus exposure notification (Updated: Google too)
Venture Beat - 29 Apr 2020 19:02
Apple has released a beta version of its iOS operating system for iPhones, adding the coronavirus exposure notification system it co-developed with Google.
Twitter's new data stream lets researchers and developers study real-time coronavirus conversations
Venture Beat - 29 Apr 2020 19:00
Twitter is giving researchers and developers access to a dedicated dataset covering real-time public conversations around COVID-19.