Games/Interactive
Zendesk, WhatsApp Partner to Enable Powerful Conversational Experiences (MTS)
Zendesk announced expanded capabilities to its service-first CRM solutions that help companies provide real-time support across messaging channels on web, social, and mobile.... More
Verizon Media, Walmart Launch Partnership to Drive Holiday e-Commerce Content, Savings (MP)
Verizon Media has been strategically focused on expanding its commerce offerings, connecting consumers with their passions, said Guru Gowrappan, CEO of Verizon Media.... More
Video Game Revenue Tops $10.7B in September 2020 (LLB)
September 2020 saw the digital games market generate $10.7 billion in revenue. According to new data, the global console games industry is set to generate $57.9 billion in 2020. Co... More
Global Video Game Revenue Expected to Jump 20% This Year to $175B (The Wrap)
The majority of game revenue comes from the U.S. and China, which represent roughly half the world’s gaming spending. Console gaming experienced the sharpest spike in revenue inc... More
TiVo Launches ‘Deep Discovery’ Programming Search Tool (Next TV)
Finnish Elisa will be the first to deploy the API-based metadata solution.... More
Sports Leagues are Betting on Augmented Reality (CNBC)
Leagues, including the NBA and MLB, continue to upgrade virtual reality offerings, but augmented reality could make money sooner.... More
Adobe’s 2020 Online Holiday Shopping Predictions
With a global pandemic, in-store social distancing restrictions, and much of the workforce now remote, this will no doubt be an especially homebound holiday season — and research... More
Apple TV Will be Available on New Xbox, PlayStation Consoles for the First Time (CNBC)
Both consoles launch this November, and the app will help get Apple’s services in front of more people.... More
Foxtel Selects TiVo’s Personalized Content Discovery, Conversation Service to Power Voice Search
TiVo announced that Foxtel has chosen TiVo to deliver its voice search innovation for subscribers in Australia. (more…)... More
Zendesk Integrates Simplr Into CRM Platform
Simplr has integrated with Zendesk's CRM platform, helping brands to shed the constraints of the contact center model and maximize the effectiveness of the Zendesk Support Suite. (... More
Nightmares are Loose as Verizon Launches Virtual Immersive Experience for Marketers (The Drum)
Verizon Media is trapping people in a creepy laboratory this Halloween as part of an immersive theatrical thriller made for the internet.... More
Verance Develops Tech to Prevent DAI Issues in SVOD (TV Technology)
Allows streamers to identify content to prevent insertion of unauthorized dynamic ads.... More
Sony PlayStation 5 Will Have a Remote, Apps for Netflix, Disney Plus, Hulu, Apple TV, More (Variety)
The next-gen console set to begin shipping Nov. 12.... More
Veritone Launches Website Featuring AI-Enabled Basketball Footage
Built on Veritone Digital Media Hub and powered by Veritone aiWARE, DraftClips.com provides fans with no-cost, ad-free access to more than 2,600 exclusive collegiate and internatio... More
Dolby Atmos Powerslides Into Arcade Racing With ‘Inertial Drift’ (Develop)
The game developers explain how they implemented Atmos into twin-stick racer Inertial Drift.... More
Zendesk Adding Customer Support via Instagram (ZDNet)
Helpdesk software provider Zendesk said it will add the ability for customer support reps to take inbound requests directly from Instagram. ... More
Softtek, MENU Technologies Announce Strategic Partnership
Softtek entered into a strategic partnership with MENU to enable a state-of-the-art restaurant e-commerce platform to enhance customer journey and provide seamless digital self-ser... More
Report: Global 5G Connections to Reach 3.6B in 2025 (IA)
A recent forecast has predicted 5G connections globally to reach 3.6 billion in 2025, with China gaining strong momentum in the space.... More
AWS Utilized by ‘United We Stream,’ ARTE to Produce Live Streaming Performances Worldwide
Underground nightclubs provide an outlet for dancing, socialization, and general revelry but as the world went into lockdown earlier this year, clubs across the world shut their do... More
Genpact’s Srivastava: AI Reinventing Business Models for Companies (TFP)
Most enterprises are already in agreement that Artificial Intelligence can bring unparalleled value to their organisation.... More
