Microsoft prepares to avoid scrutiny under Biden
2h By Reuters
Microsoft, which has largely evaded Washington's scrutiny of Big Tech companies, has emerged as a significant backer of the Biden campaign.Xbox Series X finally makes PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds feel good at 60fps
Mon 3:07pm By Jeff GrubbPUBG is getting an update to run at an unlocked framerate on consoles, and that's great for Xbox Series X.How Hubilo pivoted from physical to virtual events in 20 days (and nabbed big-name backers)
Mon 2:09pm By Paul Sawers
Event tech startup Hubilo pivoted from physical to virtual events in 20 days in response to pandemic lockdowns and nabbed big-name backers.How Hearthstone’s designers crafted Duels and Madness at the Darkmoon Faire
Mon 2:07pm By Mike Minotti
Last week, I had a chance to talk with Hearthstone game designers Pat Nagle and John McIntyre and ask them about its recent developments.Google open-sources MT5, a multilingual model trained on over 101 languages
Mon 12:37pm By Kyle Wiggers
Google open-sourced MT5, a model trained on over 100 languages that the company says achieves state-of-the-art benchmark results.TechSee raises $30 million to streamline field service work with AR and computer vision
Mon 11:47am By Kyle Wiggers
TechSee, a startup employing AI and computer vision to streamline field service work, raised $30 million to expand its reach.Q&A with Ludia: How top developers are balancing IAP+IAA
Mon 10:50am By Heath Schindler, Facebook Audience Network
Once relying solely on in-app purchase (IAP) revenue, Ludia has now implemented a hybrid model with in-app ads.Discord could be the next esports ecosystem
Mon 9:17am By Matt Gunnin
Discord already has millions of gamers using it -- but it's also a fantastic way to talk to your esports communities, in or out of games.MIT CSAIL’s Roboat II is an autonomous platform large enough to carry human passengers
Mon 9:00am By Kyle WiggersResearchers at MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory have developed an autonomous boat large enough to carry human passengers.Facebook unveils free-to-play cloud gaming service
Mon 8:00am By Dean Takahashi
Facebook unveiled a free-to-play cloud gaming service that will let users play and share high-quality games. The service is now in beta.Esports Entertainment Group acquires Helix eSports and GGCircuit for $43 million
Mon 8:00am By Dean Takahashi
Esports Entertainment Group has acquired Helix eSports and GGCircuit for $43 million in its quest to become an esports powerhouse.Ketos raises $18 million to monitor drinking water quality with AI
Mon 8:00am By Kyle Wiggers
Ketos, a startup leveraging AI to identify water quality problems, has raised $18 million -- a mix of equity and debt.5G and edge computing help retailers work smarter behind the scenes
Mon 7:10am By Chris Angelini
Retailers can use edge computing, fed by 5G-capable IoT endpoints, to give their customers a safer, more convenient shopping experience.Uber drivers union asks EU court to overrule ‘robo-firing’ by algorithm
Mon 6:56am By Paul Sawers
Former Uber drivers have filed a legal challenge against the company in Europe, arguing that its "robo-firing" practices contravene GDPR.Cloud9 launches first all-women esports team for Valorant
Sun 2:00pm By Dean Takahashi
Esports organization Cloud9 will field its first all-women esports team in Riot Games' Valorant esports competition.Automatic signature verification software threatens to disenfranchise U.S. voters
Sun 1:25pm By Kyle Wiggers
An increasing number of U.S. counties are using signature verification software to check ballots. But the software could exhibit bias.Researchers suggest AI can learn common sense from animals
Sun 11:45am By Khari Johnson
AI practitioners can draw lessons from scientists working with animals to train reinforcement learning agents, a recent paper found.NFL sacks all comers as video games’ best source of ad impressions
Sun 9:16am By Eleanor Semeraro, iSpot.tv
Gaming industry TV ads generated over 1.54 billion impressions from September 16 o October 15, nearly identical to the previous 30 days.Microsoft’s PIVOT haptics research might improve how we throw balls in VR
Sun 6:13am By Ian Hamilton, UploadVRThe latest VR haptics research from Microsoft — called “PIVOT” — could makes movements such as throwing balls appear more realistic.Our PlayStation 5 is coming, Hideo Kojima’s new game, and more | GamesBeat Decides 169
Sat 7:06pm By Jeff GrubbGamesBeat Decides Episode 169 is here and so is the PlayStation 5 ... and some other stuff. Please skip that part of the podcast.Researchers design virtual environment to spur development of helpful home robots
Sat 3:12pm By Kyle Wiggers
Researchers developed an environment to test embodied AI agents on their ability to understand goals and help accomplish them.Can the Department of Justice teach Google how to share?
Sat 1:25pm By Manick Bhan, LinkGraph
The DoJ filed an antitrust lawsuit against Google this past week. But it won't be an easy fight for DoJ attorneys.How Counterplay Games approached Godfall for PS5 and PC
Sat 11:45am By Dean TakahashiKeith Lee, CEO of Counterplay Games, described the journey from small indie game company to making a PlayStation 5 launch title, Godfall.Language learning game Drops hits 25 million users
Sat 9:16am By Dean Takahashi
Drops made a game out of learning a language, and it's paying off. The company said it has hit 25 million users.Half-Life: Alyx mod puts BioShock’s Rapture into VR
Sat 6:13am By Jamie Feltham, Upload VRThe latest jaw-dropping Half-Life: Alyx mod brings the iconic world of BioShock’s Rapture to VR for the first time.
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