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Perplexity partners with Vercel, opening AI search to developer apps
Venture Beat - 9 Feb 2024 18:43
The move allows Vercel users to integrate Perplexity LLMs into the applications they plan to develop on the platform.
SpongeBob gets ready for Super Bowl LVIII with Roblox and Gamefam
Venture Beat - 9 Feb 2024 23:53
Gamefam announced its Super Bowl LVIII event it built in partnership with the NFL last week. Here's how the game works within Roblox.
Jury awards Skillz $42.9M in patent infringement trial
Venture Beat - 9 Feb 2024 23:05
A jury has awarded Skillz a $42.9 million judgment in its patent infringement lawsuit against rival AviaGames. The jury found that Skillz provided a preponderance of evidence that AviaGames willfully infringed one of Ski...
The metaverse is back. But let's not call it the metaverse | The DeanBeat
Venture Beat - 9 Feb 2024 20:00
When Disney shut down its metaverse division on March 28, 2023, the end of the 50-person division was interpreted as doom for the metaverse, the over-hyped universe of virtual worlds that are all interconnected, like in ...
Skybound hires ex-EA biz dev exec as it ponders acquisitions
Venture Beat - 9 Feb 2024 20:00
Skybound, the multi-platform entertainment company behind mega hit franchises like The Walking Dead, has hired an acquisitions specialist.
Chris Heatherly's Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow casual party games studio lands $3M
Venture Beat - 9 Feb 2024 19:00
Gaming veteran Chris Heatherly has raised $3 million for his new casual game studio Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow.
Runescape maker Jagex sold to investors for estimated $1.1B
Venture Beat - 9 Feb 2024 18:56
Global investment firm Carlyle and CVC have agreed to sell Runescape maker Jagex to CVC Capital Partners Fund VIII and Haveli Investments.
Stoke Games raises $5.5M to create strategic shooter game
Venture Beat - 9 Feb 2024 17:00
Stoke Games has raised $5.5 million in funding to pioneer a strategic shooter game.
Left Fielder Media unveils Member 16 Web3 entertainment project
Venture Beat - 9 Feb 2024 16:30
Left Fielder Media (LFM) has unveiled Member 16, a new sci-fi Web3 entertainment project that includes diverse storytelling.
AR/T House reveals Smart Avatar technology with Venice Beach hologram
Venture Beat - 9 Feb 2024 01:41
AR/T House announced the inaugural use of its AI-powered Smart Avatar technology, which engage users as well as provide information.
Ubisoft beats its sales targets in Q3, net bookings at $675M
Venture Beat - 9 Feb 2024 00:25
Ubisoft says it had a solid financial quarter, beating its targets thanks to Assassin's Creed Mirage and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora.