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Nintendo Switch powers U.S. console sales to $235 million in May
Venture Beat - 12 Jun 2020 15:01
Nintendo Switch was the driving force behind huge hardware revenues in the U.S. in May, beating both the Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
Sony showed the perfect games to hype the PlayStation 5
Venture Beat - 12 Jun 2020 00:43
I don't know if Microsoft has it in them to create a presentation as compelling as what Sony just showed the world with its PS5 reveal.
ProBeat: The question of cloud AI or edge AI is far from settled
Venture Beat - 12 Jun 2020 19:30
It's too early to say whether Google's cloud solution or Microsoft's edge solution is the superior approach to noise cancellation.
The RetroBeat: Sony recommits to 3D platformers with PlayStation 5
Venture Beat - 12 Jun 2020 23:01
This week's PS5 reveal was giving me some nostalgic vibes, and it's all because of the focus on specific genre: 3D platformers.
How the pandemic has transformed work in the game industry
Venture Beat - 12 Jun 2020 21:51
The pandemic has changed the way the gaming industry is getting work done, maybe forever.
Drone companies abdicate responsibility in selling to law enforcement
Venture Beat - 12 Jun 2020 20:37
Drone manufacturers, suppliers, and providers sell drones to law enforcement without restrictions on the drones' usage. But should they?
Nine Common Words Leaders Should Stop Using (And What To Say Instead)
Forbes - 12 Jun 2020 19:15Now Is The Time To Finally Start Practicing Gratitude: Insights From Organization Culture Expert Dr. Kim Cameron
Forbes - 12 Jun 2020 18:51Three Emerging Swimwear Brands That Blend Luxury And Sustainability That Should Be On Your Radar
Forbes - 12 Jun 2020 18:49Star Wars: Squadrons leaks on Microsoft's Xbox website
Venture Beat - 12 Jun 2020 17:48
Star Wars: Squadrons is the next game in the sci-fi-fantasy series from Electronic Arts. And it focuses on multiplayer space-combat battles.
Still haven't done your taxes? TurboTax's Deluxe Package is on sale right now
Venture Beat - 12 Jun 2020 17:35
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Facebook detection challenge winners spot deepfakes with 82% accuracy
Venture Beat - 12 Jun 2020 17:01
The top-performing AI model from Facebook's deepfake detection challenge can pick out distorted videos with 82% accuracy.
The DeanBeat: Sony sets the bar for the next-generation console war
Venture Beat - 12 Jun 2020 17:00
Sony showed off the PlayStation 5 yesterday and the all-digital event was a smashing success. Millions watched as Sony put the ball in Microsoft's court.
Researchers find racial discrimination in 'dynamic pricing' algorithms used by Uber, Lyft, and others
Venture Beat - 12 Jun 2020 16:30
A preprint study shows ride-hailing services like Uber, Lyft, and Via charge higher prices in certain neighborhoods based on racial and other biases.
Playable Worlds: First comes the game, then comes the Metaverse
Venture Beat - 12 Jun 2020 15:30
Playable Worlds raised $10 million from investors including Galaxy Interactive via its Galaxy EOS VC Fund and Bitkraft Esports Fund.
Save America. Start A Company.
Forbes - 12 Jun 2020 15:27NPD: This is why Sony started the PS5 showcase with GTA V
Venture Beat - 12 Jun 2020 15:02
If anyone wondered why Sony cut a deal with Rockstar Games on the PlayStation 5, we have the answer in the latest U.S. sales numbers for Grand Theft Auto V.
May 2020 NPD: Surging video game sales near $1 billion for the month
Venture Beat - 12 Jun 2020 15:00
The May 2020 NPD game report reveals that, once again, U.S. consumers gobbled up a ton of games to keep themselves and their kids entertained.
EA remakes FIFA 20 esports schedule without in-person events
Venture Beat - 12 Jun 2020 15:00
Electronic Arts has revised the calendar for its EA Sports FIFA 20 esports events as it shifts to an online-only program.
The Coming Boom For Freelancers
Forbes - 12 Jun 2020 14:496 Lockdown Habits To Keep
Forbes - 12 Jun 2020 09:40Twitter removes more than 170,000 accounts linked to Beijing-backed propaganda campaign
Venture Beat - 12 Jun 2020 09:34
Twitter said it removed more than 170,000 accounts tied to a Beijing-backed influence operation that spread messages favorable to the Chinese government.