Author: Tim Rogers

Today marks the launch of the networking app BeScene, designed to provide filmmakers and other creatives in the entertainment industry with a Tinder-like experience to help create meaningful connections. Breaking into the film and media sector has always been a daunting task, with platforms like Staff Me Up, Backstage, Mandy, and ProductionHUB offering specialized career sites to facilitate the process. BeScene aims to cater not only to established professionals but also to low-budget, student, and aspiring filmmakers who may struggle to make industry connections. Founder and CEO George Armistead expresses, “Our mission is to democratize access to the industry for…

Lenovo If you’re torn between investing in a laptop or a tablet, the Lenovo Yoga 6 2-in-1 laptop offers the best of both worlds. Currently, it’s available at a discounted price of $550 during the Lenovo Annual Sale, down from its original price of $860. Don’t wait too long to make your purchase as stock levels may be dwindling for this versatile device. Reasons to Consider the Lenovo Yoga 6 2-in-1 Laptop The Lenovo Yoga 6 is an innovative 2-in-1 laptop that seamlessly transitions between laptop and tablet modes. With a 13.3-inch WUXGA touchscreen display, a fabric top cover for…

“`html OnePlus Watch 2 OnePlus Watch 2 MSRP $300.00 “The OnePlus Watch 2 excels in battery life and design. While it’s a good Wear OS watch, there are some notable drawbacks.” Pros: Premium design and materials Very comfortable to wear Fast, snappy performance 3+ days of battery life Unique hybrid mode Cons: Rotating crown doesn’t have functionality Inaccurate step and sleep tracking Disappointing health app Poorly designed watch faces Functional issues with the crown If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. This saying perfectly encapsulates OnePlus’ journey with smartwatches. Following the lukewarm reception of the OnePlus Watch in…

Just prior to the start of their series against Shopify Rebellion today, offlaner Ivan “MinD_ContRoL” Ivanov made a surprising announcement – he has been removed from Tundra Esports. The news caught many off guard, with some initially thinking it was a joke. However, as the match began, it became clear that Tundra had indeed replaced MinD_ContRoL with Vladislav “laise” Lais in the offlane position. While roster changes are common in Dota 2, it is rare for them to happen in the middle of a tournament. DreamLeague season 22 had just kicked off the day before, and despite a rocky start…

Are you looking to showcase your brand in front of the gaming industry’s top leaders? Learn more about GamesBeat Summit sponsorship opportunities here. Independent podcast network Realm has appointed Peter Levin to its board of advisors to expand into the gaming industry. Levin, currently the managing director and co-founder of Griffin Gaming Partners, brings with him a wealth of experience from his roles as former president of interactive ventures, games, and digital strategy at Lionsgate, and co-founder and CEO of Nerdist Industries. His background uniquely positions him to bridge the gap between gaming and podcasting. Peter Levin is managing director…

Listen to the latest episode here or wherever you get your podcasts. Welcome back to Equity, the podcast that dives deep into the business of startups, analyzing the numbers and details behind the headlines. Join us for our Monday show where we reflect on the weekend and look ahead to the upcoming week. Plus, don’t miss our bonus episode focused on the Reddit IPO, available here. On today’s episode, we cover: The global stock market and crypto movements, along with upcoming earnings reports from companies like Workday, Zoom, Unity, Coupang, Klaviyo, Salesforce, Snowflake, Okta, and Duolingo, among others. Google’s efforts…

ZTE ZTE has unveiled the ZTE Nubia Pad 3D II, the second generation of its 3D tablet, at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024. This tablet combines glasses-free 3D, 5G, and AI assistance, making it a powerhouse of technology advancements. The ZTE Nubia Pad 3D II has made significant improvements over its predecessor, especially in the glasses-free 3D display. It offers an 80% increase in resolution for 3D images and a 100% increase in 3D brightness, providing a clearer and more immersive 3D experience. In addition to native 3D content, the Pad 3D II features a conversion process that can transform…

BLKFAM is a groundbreaking, ad-supported streaming service focused on the Black community. Launched today, BLKFAM offers over 1,000 hours of new, kid-friendly animation titles, sitcoms, reality shows, fitness and wellness series, news, music content, and more for the whole family to enjoy. Notably, Whoopi Goldberg is an equity investor in BLKFAM and serves as the creative director. The platform has 10 original series in development, including live-action and animated content set to debut throughout 2024. Positioning itself as the first and only Black-owned, Black-focused family streaming service, BLKFAM aims to address the lack of representation of Black audiences in mainstream…

The first smartwatch from OnePlus failed to make a lasting impression. To compete in the crowded smartwatch market, a brand needs to stand out. The recently unveiled OnePlus Watch 2 seems to address the original’s shortcomings, particularly in battery life. The OnePlus Watch 2 boasts an impressive battery life of up to 100 hours in full Smart Mode, setting it apart from competitors that sacrifice features for longer battery life. This focus on battery performance is crucial as companies emphasize sleep tracking capabilities and a minimum of 24-hour battery life for a seamless user experience. Image Credits: OnePlus The smartwatch…

Are you looking to showcase your brand in front of the gaming industry’s top leaders? Learn more about GamesBeat Summit sponsorship opportunities here. Avail, a Web3 infrastructure layer designed to unify the blockchain ecosystem, announced a $27 million seed funding round. Founders Fund and Dragonfly led the round. The company plans to use these funds to further develop its three core products — the Data Availability (DA) layer, the Nexus unification layer, and Fusion, an additive security layer. These core components — dubbed the Avail Trinity — are designed to allow modular execution layers to scale and interoperate in a…