How EA views the end of the esports winter | Monica Dinsmore
Source: Venture Beat The Esports Winter has been a topic of much discussion for years. Could it be we’re seeing a thaw? Read Full Article
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NetChoice sues to block Maryland’s Kids Code
Source: The Verge NetChoice has filed its 10th lawsuit in an ongoing fight against a broad slate of state internet regulations — this time against a Maryland law billed as protecting kids from inappropriate material online. It’s the latest effort to oppose what NetChoice calls an unconstitutional speech code in disguise. NetChoice has become one…
OpenAI’s surprise new o3-powered ‘Deep Research’ mode shows the power of the AI agent era
Source: Venture Beat OpenAI has also hinted at future integrations with custom datasets, which would allow organizations to leverage the tool. Read Full Article
Uber wants to make riding with a service animal easier
Source: The Verge Uber introduced a new feature designed to make it easier for people with disabilities to ride with service animals. For years, Uber’s policies toward service animals have been in accordance with state and federal law: they are allowed to ride at all times at no extra cost. But now the company is…
Mighty Bear Games raises $4M for GOAT Gaming platform where AI agents earn rewards for players
Source: Venture Beat Mighty Bear Games, has raised $4 million for its GOAT Gaming platform, where AI agents can play Telegram games and earn rewards for you. Read Full Article
Trump agrees to a one-month pause on Mexico tariffs
Source: The Verge Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo and US President Donald Trump announced the US is pausing tariffs against Mexico for one month, as previously reported by Bloomberg. Sheinbaum Pardo said the sides “had a good conversation” that resulted in agreements about border security and weapons trafficking. “Mexico will immediately reinforce the northern border…
Hiring may finally be matching the layoff rate in games | Amir Satvat
Source: Venture Beat For a solid 30 months — perhaps the worst in gaming history — there have been more layoffs than hiring in gaming. That may be ending. Read Full Article
Cloudflare is making it easier to track authentic images online
Source: The Verge Cloudflare has launched a new feature to help people quickly verify the authenticity of online images. The web security and hosting provider has adopted the Adobe-led Content Credentials system, which applies a digital metadata tag to images and video that tracks who owns it, where it’s been posted, and if it’s been…
SuiHub draws more than 630 applications from 152 countries for Web3 accelerator
Source: Venture Beat SuiHub said it has received over 630 applications for its Web3 global accelerator program, which is about to start its first class. This represents one of the largest intakes ever recorded for an ecosystem-specific accelerator program, the company said. SuiHub’s accelerator program attracted interest from over 13,000 individuals from 152 countries and…
Kobo’s e-readers are now $10 more expensive
Source: The Verge Kobo has increased the price of three of its e-readers following a similar price increase by the company in January 2023. The seven-inch Kobo Libra Colour, as well as the six-inch Kobo Clara Colour and Kobo Clara BW, are all now $10 more expensive, as spotted by TheeBookReader. The prices of the…