NIP Group partners with Abu Dhabi on gaming and esports in $40M deal
Source: Venture Beat NIP Group said it has partnered with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) to drive gaming in Abu Dhabi in a $40M deal. Read Full Article
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NordVPN’s new feature gets around networks that block VPNs
Source: The Verge NordVPN has announced a new NordWhisper protocol that makes it easier to bypass networks that typically block VPN connections. The protocol operates differently from traditional VPN traffic patterns that can sometimes be detected by network administrators, and should provide a “smoother and more consistent browsing experience” in environments with restrictive internet security…
OpenAI has evidence that its models helped train China’s DeepSeek
Source: The Verge Chinese artificial intelligence company DeepSeek disrupted Silicon Valley with the release of cheaply developed AI models that compete with flagship offerings from OpenAI — but the ChatGPT maker suspects they were built upon OpenAI data. OpenAI and Microsoft are investigating whether the Chinese rival used OpenAI’s API to integrate OpenAI’s AI models…
Dino Crisis launches on PC as GOG adds new tool to bring back more classics
Source: The Verge A survival horror classic is getting a new life on PC — and it might be the first of many. PC games shop GOG announced the release of Dino Crisis and its sequel, which are both available starting today. Alongside the launch, the service also announced a new tool called “dreamlist,” with…
Sony Corp. and PlayStation have new leadership
Source: Venture Beat Sony Corp. shook up the top leadership of the company as well as at its major PlayStation division. It has appointed Hiroki Totoki as CEO. Read Full Article
Donald Trump is clawing back clean energy funding
Source: The Verge The Trump administration sent a memo instructing federal agencies to pause grant, loan, and other financial assistance programs. It’s a catch-all for a wide range of programs President Donald Trump has crusaded against and it’s unclear what specifically is in the crosshairs with this move, but it seems to target Biden-era programs…
Logitech’s peel-and-stick radar sensors could let companies invisibly monitor their offices
Source: The Verge Logitech sales boomed during the pandemic as people outfitted their home offices, and it’s getting a piece of the hybrid workplace with teleconferencing gear too. But Logitech’s also got a little-known corporate office management solution that could soon expand beyond conference rooms — using a pebble-shaped person detection device called the Logitech…
Sony’s blockchain lab launches Sodium Conquest to onboard creators and devs
Source: Venture Beat Sony Block Solutions Labs is launching Soneium Conquest as a way to onboard creators, developers, and newcomers to its Soneium blockchain. Through a mix of learning, gamification, and exploration, Soneium Conquest invites creators, developers, blockchain enthusiasts, and complete newcomers to dive into the Soneium ecosystem and experience how Web3 can enhance digital…
FCC chair says landlords can force bulk internet service on residents
Source: The Verge The Federal Communications Commission is eliminating a Biden administration proposal that would have curbed apartment landlords’ ability to force residents into paying for a single internet service provider. As reported by Ars Technica, the new FCC chair, Brendan Carr, will instead allow landlords to implement bulk billing arrangements with ISPs that would…
Spotify says that streaming has made the world ‘value music’
Source: The Verge Spotify wants to see 1 billion people paying for streaming music, double the more than 500 million customers who currently subscribe to Spotify and its competitors. In Spotify’s view, artists are lucky to have streaming services, “each doing its part to normalize the behavior of paying for music.” On Tuesday, the streaming…