Games/Interactive

 

The Game is Not Over: eSports is Filling the Void for Sports Fans (Verdict)

As the world adapts, esports is fast becoming the much-needed antidote for sports fans. Technology has once again stepped up to the plate, and across the globe, players and fans ar... More

NASCAR is Replacing Canceled Races with eSports Featuring Pro Drivers (Engadget)

Sports leagues and broadcasters are scrambling to fill the void now that many live competitions are cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and for NASCAR and Fox Sports that means... More

Sony Reveals PlayStation 5 Specs (Engadget)

PlayStation 5 lead system architect Mark Cerny gave a glimpse into what the new console’s architecture has to offer gamers. In a pre-recorded speech titled “The Road to PS5,”... More

Verizon: Gaming Usage Up 75 Percent Amid Coronavirus Outbreak (THR)

Video streaming has also seen a bump, up 12 percent during peak usage hours.... More

Sony to Reveal New PlayStation 5 Details on March 18 (Polygon)

Sony Interactive Entertainment says it will reveal new details about the PlayStation 5 on Wednesday, March 18, at noon EDT. The company will do so through its PlayStation Blog. PS5... More

Navigating Remote Working for M&E (Sohonet Blog)

As you approach the problem of defining remote working solutions for your team, there are a few simple steps we would recommend for each creative activity.... More

Adobe Gives Free Creative Cloud Access to Students Amid Coronavirus Closures (My Modern Met)

As countries around the globe work to minimize the impact of COVID-19, an increasing number of schools and universities have shuttered their doors and taken lessons online. But for... More

Microsoft Unveils a Ton of Xbox Series X Hardware Details (Engadget)

If you had any lingering questions about the Xbox Series X hardware, they've probably been answered. Microsoft has published a deep dive into the console's specs, including just wh... More

Creative Storytelling With Subtitles: Is AI Up for the Task? (PFT Blog)

A recent study in the UK showed that more than 63% of Gen Z, who are digital natives, end up using subtitles as it not only helps them watch content on-the-move, but also aids in b... More

How COVID-19 is Impacting Online Shopping Behavior (Adobe Blog)

Mounting concern over the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States is having an impact on online shopping behavior, according to data from Adobe Analytics, which monitors the eCommer... More

Verizon Media Launches Cross-Screen Planning Tool (B&C)

Verizon Media said it has launched a new Cross-Screen Planner as part of its demand-side platform to help marketers reach viewers via both traditional and internet- connected TVs. ... More

Apple Announces Online-Only WWDC 2020 Due to Coronavirus Spread (The Verge)

Apple has announced that this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference will be held online due to the ongoing spread of the novel coronavirus. Apple says the event, to start on an ... More

Microsoft Moves 2020 Build Developer Conference Online (TechCrunch)

y is traditionally a month of big developer conferences, with Facebook F8, Google I/O and Microsoft Build often happening within the same two-week period. But not this year. After ... More

Microsoft to Detail Xbox Series X, xCloud in New Live Stream Next Week (The Verge)

This year’s annual Game Developers Conference might have been postponed amid the novel coronavirus outbreak, but that’s not stopping Microsoft from streaming what it had planne... More

EY Launches Baseline Protocol, an Open Source Initiative for the Public Ethereum Blockchain (MTS)

EY announced the launch of the Baseline protocol, a new package of public domain blockchain tools that will allow enterprises to build and deploy procurement and other business pro... More

Personalization: The Future of Recommendations (BTR)

Personalization is crucial to pay TV operators that need to increase the stickiness of their services in order to increase subscriber usage and engagement. Unfortunately, when the ... More

Target Opens New Gaming-Oriented Concept Store (Motley Fool)

Target is expanding its small format store initiative by opening a new concept focused on the $61 billion digital gaming industry. The retailer had a soft open for its new store ca... More

Genpact CEO: AI is Augmented Intelligence for Us (ET Tech)

Trust and people's judgement will generate a higher value than pure technology in an era dominated by artificial intelligence and machine learning, Genpact CEO NV 'Tiger' Tyagaraja... More

12 Things Pop Culture Gets Wrong About Artificial Intelligence (Forbes)

As technology continues to evolve and become more integrated with our daily lives, it’s also become more embedded in popular culture. While some TV shows and movies successfully ... More

Veritone Inks Multiyear Deal With Canada’s Bell Media (MESA)

Bell Media, Canada’s largest media company and leading content creator, and Veritone have entered a multiyear agreement bringing Veritone’s content and ad intelligence solution... More

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