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Source: The Verge Minecraft could soon be coming to a theme park near you. UK theme park company Merlin Entertainments has announced the completion of a $110 million deal with developer Mojang to open Minecraft-themed attractions in the US and the UK. The attractions are planned to open in 2026 and 2027 and will either…
Source: Venture Beat At the Ignite developer conference today, Microsoft unveiled two new chips designed for its data center infrastructure: the Azure Integrated HSM and the Azure Boost DPU. Read Full Article
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Source: The Verge Two years ago, Valve told The Verge it wanted a successor to its cult classic Steam Controller, whose incredibly customizable buttons and touchpads paved the way for the Steam Deck handheld PC. Now, Valve watcher Brad Lynch claims a Steam Controller 2 — codename “Ibex” — is actually getting made. His sources…
Source: Venture Beat Google Play has announced its best apps and games of 2024, with special emphasis on those with strong multi-device presences. Read Full Article
Source: Bitcoinist With President-elect Donald Trump’s recent commitment to using Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset for the United States, speculation regarding the timing and feasibility of this initiative has intensified within the crypto industry. This proposal, first articulated during the 2024 National Bitcoin Conference in Nashville earlier this year by Trump and pro-crypto Senator…
Source: Coin Tegraph Smart money sentiment around Ether is significantly positive. Is it a sign that ETH’s rally will continue? Read Full Article
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Source: The Verge Google Gemini can now “remember” certain things about you, such as your interests and personal preferences. The change is rolling out to subscribers with access to Gemini Advanced, and it will allow the AI chatbot to tailor its responses based on your needs, according to Gemini’s most recent release notes. As noted…
Source: Venture Beat Genies, an avatar technology company, has launched Parties after developing its foundational technology stack since the last fundraise. Read Full Article
Source: Live Mint Oil swung between gains and losses as Russia’s war against Ukraine escalated while Iran agreed to stop producing uranium enriched close to the level at which it can be used in nuclear weapons. West Texas Intermediate fluctuated around $69 a barrel after Ukrainian forces carried out their first strike on a border…
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Source: The Verge Netflix is releasing a documentary next month about Ilya “Dutch” Lichtenstein and Heather “Razzlekhan” Morgan called Biggest Heist Ever — and the company’s timing couldn’t be better, as Lichtenstein and Morgan, a married couple, were both recently sentenced to prison for laundering stolen Bitcoin that would now be worth more than $11…
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