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Newzoo: 2.7 billion gamers will spend $159.3 billion on games in 2020
Venture Beat - 8 May 2020 16:00
The world's 2.7 billion gamers will spend $159.3 billion in 2020, says market researcher Newzoo. By 2023, the market will top $200 billion.
Rogue Games raises $2 million to expand indie game publishing
Venture Beat - 8 May 2020 16:01
Rogue Games has raised $2 million in funding to expand its business of publishing indie games across a variety of platforms.
Niko Partners: China games expected to top $46 billion in 2024
Venture Beat - 8 May 2020 15:30
PC and mobile games revenue in China hit $33.1 billion in 2019, and it is expected to grow to $46.7 billion by 2024, according to Niko Partners.
Apple will begin reopening U.S. stores May 11
Venture Beat - 8 May 2020 22:06
Apple will kick off the process of reopening brick and mortar retail stores on May 11 with a store in Boise, Idaho, followed by stores in 3 other states.
Here's why restaurants reopening could be good news for summer jobs
CNBC - 8 May 2020 22:03
Prior to the pandemic, a historically tight labor market was pushing employers to get creative to find and keep talent. Now, it's enhanced unemployment benefits that are causing a challenge.
For work from home, Apple's 2020 MacBook Pro slays the latest iPad Pro
Venture Beat - 8 May 2020 21:23
If you need a work from home computer, your productivity will likely be higher with a MacBook Pro than the newly convertible iPad Pro and Magic Keyboard.
The RetroBeat: Next-gen console debuts aren't what they used to be
Venture Beat - 8 May 2020 20:37
Yes, games are still looking better every year. But we no longer have those giant leaps that could wow us.
How The Bouqs Company Is Bringing Flowers To Every Moment Of Life
Forbes - 8 May 2020 20:05How developers are squeezing opportunity from mobile gaming
Venture Beat - 8 May 2020 19:55
Idil Canal, the general manager of Max at AppLovin, joins How Games Make Money to talk about the opportunities still available in the mobile-gaming market.
ProBeat: Alphabet's Sidewalk Labs won't be the last to play the coronavirus card
Venture Beat - 8 May 2020 19:30
Alphabet's Sidewalk Labs blames "unprecedented economic uncertainty" when killing its Toronto smart city project. Don't believe it.
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Venture Beat - 8 May 2020 18:40
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Designer Rebecca Minkoff's advice for small businesses trying to survive the coronavirus pandemic
CNBC - 8 May 2020 17:18
As co-founder and creative director of her own fashion line, Rebecca Minkoff understands the current struggles small-business owners are now facing -- especially women. Here's her advice on how to survive.
The DeanBeat: Can you trust someone that you've never met in person?
Venture Beat - 8 May 2020 17:00
In this DeanBeat column, Dean Takahashi wonders if self-isolation will force us to solve the problem of how to make online talk as good as face-to-face.
Aidoc obtains FDA clearance for AI that uses CT scans to help diagnose COVID-19
Venture Beat - 8 May 2020 15:00
Startup Aidoc says it has obtained FDA clearance for AI and machine learning tech that uses CT scans to help diagnose COVID-19.
Exer launches AI-based fitness coach on your mobile phone
Venture Beat - 8 May 2020 15:00
Just in time for the home exercise craze, Exer has launched its AI-based fitness coach that shows you how to do exercises properly at home.
Fiveable Offers Free AP Test Prep And Tips For Optimizing Remote Learning
Forbes - 8 May 2020 13:50Lyft will require drivers and passengers to wear face masks
Venture Beat - 8 May 2020 12:39
Lyft will require passengers and drivers to wear masks and complete a health certification program, the company said on Thursday.
Why Investments That Maximize Impact AND Returns Will Be Especially Important For COVID-19 Recovery
Forbes - 8 May 2020 11:10Alphabet's Sidewalk Labs cancels Toronto smart city project over 'unprecedented economic uncertainty'
Venture Beat - 8 May 2020 03:14
Alphabet's Sidewalk Labs has pulled the plug on its Toronto "smart city" project, citing "unprecedented economic uncertainty."
Waymo resumes limited autonomous driving testing in Phoenix in first step back to normalcy
Venture Beat - 8 May 2020 00:15
Waymo today announced that it will resume operations in the Metro Phoenix area, roughly two months after pausing all service and testing.