Author: Tim Rogers

HMD Global HMD Global, known for phones under the Nokia brand, has announced groundbreaking changes at MWC 2024. In addition to collaborating with Mattel on a Barbie phone, they are focusing on enhancing repairability and revolutionizing modular phone concepts. In an exclusive interview with Digital Trends, Adam Ferguson, HMD Global’s head of product marketing, shared insights into the company’s direction and its new brand strategy. Ambitious Innovation HMD Global Emphasizing unlimited growth ambitions, Ferguson outlined the company’s strategic focus on sustainability, repairability, and product accessibility. Under the new brand name HMD (Human Mobile Devices), a range of HMD Original phones…

Are you looking to showcase your brand in front of the gaming industry’s top leaders? Learn more about GamesBeat Summit sponsorship opportunities here.  Lapse, a photo-sharing app focused on GenZ, has raised $30 million in funding with the goal of revolutionizing social media. London-based Lapse is a friends-focused photo-sharing app. The round of funding was oversubscribed and co-led by Greylock and DST Global Partners, well-known for backing tech giants like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Musical.ly (now TikTok), Roblox, and Discord. Existing investors GV (Google Ventures), Octopus Ventures, and Speedinvest also participated, showcasing industry confidence in Lapse’s potential. Lapse has experienced rapid…

Thrasio, a prominent U.S. start-up known for pioneering e-commerce aggregation – the strategy of acquiring and restructuring multiple smaller brands and third-party sellers on platforms like Amazon to achieve better economies of scale, is now undergoing its own restructuring. The company has recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to address its significant debt burden. In addition, Thrasio has secured $90 million in emergency financing from undisclosed existing lenders. Thrasio had raised over $3 billion in equity and debt to fuel its growth strategy, making its bankruptcy filing a significant event highlighting the challenges faced by rapidly growing tech companies…

Connections is the latest puzzle game from the New York Times. The objective is to categorize 16 words into four secret groups by identifying their relationships. Each puzzle resets daily at midnight, offering varying levels of difficulty. Similar to Wordle, you can track your streak and compete with friends. If you’re struggling with today’s Connections puzzle, check out our tips below. If you still need help, the answers are provided at the end. How to play Connections In Connections, you’ll see a grid of 16 words that you need to organize into four sets by identifying their connections. These connections…

Are you looking to showcase your brand in front of the gaming industry’s top leaders? Learn more about GamesBeat Summit sponsorship opportunities here. Advanced Micro Devices has started shipping its AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE graphics processing units (GPUs) for gaming enthusiasts. The new 7900 series enables 1440p/4K gaming with features that include 16GB of GDDR6 video memory and 80 unified compute units which combine RT and AI accelerators. It also has AMD HYPR-RX, AMD FidelityFX super resolution, and AMD Fluid Motion Frames. It’s shipping around the globe today with add-in-board partners. The graphics cards start at $549. In a…

Looking for the Wordle solution for February 28? We’ve got you covered with some helpful hints to guide you to the answer. We won’t spoil the surprise by revealing the answer right away, so let’s jump in with a recap of yesterday’s answer. Yesterday’s Wordle Answer Yesterday’s answer was “SENSE,” so today’s Wordle answer will be different. If you’re stuck, consider using one of these Wordle starting words to help you. Hints for Today’s Wordle If you’re still struggling to guess the Wordle answer, here are some hints without giving it away completely: Today’s Wordle starts with the letter D.…

Are you looking to showcase your brand in front of the gaming industry’s top leaders? Learn more about GamesBeat Summit sponsorship opportunities here. Sony Interactive Entertainment announced today that it plans to lay off around 8% of its global workforce, affecting approximately 900 employees. SIE president and CEO Jim Ryan stated that the restructuring is necessary to navigate challenges in the gaming industry, with over 1,600 jobs already lost in 2024. This move aims to position the company for future success. Ryan informed SIE employees of the impending layoffs through a period of collective consultation. He reassured the staff that…

As we approach the end of the LCK 2024 Spring regular split, here are some fascinating statistics about the competition: Image Credit: @T1LoL LPL Spring 2024 Split – Key Stats HLE Leads the KDA Leaderboard Usually, top teams dominate the KDA charts in the LCK. However, this season, HLE Delight holds the top spot with a KDA of 8.8 (15/25/206). Following closely behind are Viper (8.2), Canyon (7.3), and Peyz (7.0). Surprisingly, Faker from T1 and Chovy share the sixth position with a KDA of 6. The Longest Game of the Year This season didn’t see many extended matches, but…

Bumble, a once-powerful force in online dating, is facing a reckoning. The company reported weak Q4 2023 results today, with a $32 million net loss and $273.6 million in revenue. Earnings fell below Wall Street expectations and led to a disappointing Q1 2024 forecast, causing Bumble’s stock to drop approximately 10% in after-hours trading. To address the situation, Bumble is implementing significant changes. CEO Lidiane Jones announced a reduction of 37% of Bumble’s workforce, about 350 employees, along with plans for an app overhaul to revive growth. The new product roadmap will focus on AI, enhanced safety measures, and features…

As the LPL 2024 Spring regular split reaches its midpoint, let’s take a look at some of the most exciting stats and takeaways. Image Credit: @lplenglish LPL Spring 2024 Split – Highlighting stats Top of the KDA leaderboard While KDAs may not paint the whole picture of a player’s performance, they are still an important metric to consider. Surprisingly, TES jungler Tian leads the leaderboard with a KDA of 8.1, showcasing his impact on the team this split. Following closely is JDG Ruler with a KDA of 7.1 and NIP Zhuo with an impressive score above 7. These players have…