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Zeke Jones / Digital Trends For years, Apple has been delivering strong performance with its 14-inch MacBook Pro. The Dell XPS 14 is a newer rival that seems to match up quite well. After reviewing and testing both machines, the strengths and weaknesses of each have become evident, helping identify the better option for potential buyers. Specs and configurations   Dell XPS 14 Apple MacBook Pro 14 Both of these are high-end, but the MacBook Pro starts at a cheaper price, albeit with a less powerful configuration. Dell’s base model offers more RAM, but the MacBook Pro has a brighter…

Marketing platform AppLovin saw a 36% year-over-year increase in revenue in 2023, generating $953 million, and achieved a net income of $172 million, resulting in a net margin of 18%. These figures are from the company’s Q4 2023 financial results, which also show that adjusted EBITDA soared to $476 million, reflecting an 83% year-over-year growth with an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 50%. As of the end of Q4 2023, AppLovin had approximately 340 million shares outstanding, with net cash generated from operating activities amounting to $344 million and free cash flow reaching $340 million. In total, AppLovin’s 2023 revenue amounted…

Found is a podcast that brings the stories behind the startups from the folks building them. This week Becca and Dom are joined by Shan-Lyn Ma, the co-founder and CEO of Zola, an online platform for wedding planning and gift registries. Ma discussed how Zola evolved to offer new features in response to customer requests, navigated disruptions caused by the pandemic, incorporated AI into the wedding process, and fulfilled her entrepreneurial dream. The hosts also addressed questions about competition, Zola’s fundraising history, and the controversial issues they’ve faced. Subscribe to Found to hear more stories from founders each week. Connect…

Are you looking to showcase your brand in front of the gaming industry’s top leaders? Learn more about GamesBeat Summit sponsorship opportunities here.  Ubisoft has announced the development of a new version of Rainbow Six: Siege, exclusively for Netflix. The new title, Rainbow Six Smol, takes a departure from its parent game as it is a top-down isometric roguelite with a cartoonish art style. It is available today on Netflix for iOS and Android. In Smol, players control a team of Operators with unique abilities and weapons to take on various missions. The game features five modes and ten different…

HP For those working from home or planning to, a reliable laptop with decent performance is necessary for maintaining productivity. HP is offering an $890 discount for the HP 255 G9, bringing its price down to just $449 from $1,339. Limited stock available, act fast if interested. Reasons to buy the HP 255 G9 laptop The HP 255 G9 laptop may not match the performance of the best laptops, but its AMD Ryzen 3 5425U processor, integrated AMD Radeon Graphics, and 8GB of RAM make it suitable for work-from-home use. The laptop features a 15.6-inch HD display and a 256GB…

As day two of the PGL Major Copenhagen 2024 European RMR B comes to a close, the competition is heating up. With teams being eliminated and others progressing, the stakes are high. Astralis, a team with a storied history in CS:GO, finds itself in a precarious position, at risk of missing their third Major in a row. This comes after disappointing performances at IEM Rio 2022 and BLAST.tv Paris Major 2023. Their recent failure at IEM Katowice 2024 only adds to the pressure. In a pivotal match against their old rivals, Heroic, Astralis suffered a comprehensive defeat, putting them one…

Korean developer and publisher Com2Us has achieved a significant turnaround in its financial performance. The company reported a net profit of ₩4.4 billion ($3.3 million) in 2023, marking a stark contrast to the previous year’s deficit of -₩9.3 billion (-$7 million). This impressive recovery was despite ongoing year-on-year declines in operating profit. While the net profit result is undoubtedly a cause for celebration, Com2Us faces ongoing challenges. The company experienced a 19.5% decline in consolidated revenue in the fourth quarter, attributed to “negative seasonality” according to its latest financial report. Furthermore, consolidated profits continued to decrease year-on-year in Q4. Operational…

Jacob Roach / Digital Trends If you’re considering buying or building a new computer in 2024, you’ll have to choose between AMD’s Ryzen 7000 series and Intel’s 13th and 14th generations. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and Intel’s Core i5-14400 stand out as two of the best budget CPUs in their respective lines, featuring the latest processes, high clock speeds, and efficiency. To help you determine the best CPU for your needs, let’s compare the 7600 and 14400. Pricing and availability The AMD Ryzen 7600 was released in January 2023 with a $229 price tag, which has remained relatively stable.…

The upcoming weekend marks the highly anticipated Capcom Cup, one of the biggest events in the world of fighting games, boasting a record prize pool. However, the excitement doesn’t stop there as the Capcom Cup will also host the much-anticipated conclusion to the SFL World Championship 2023, bringing together the top international teams. While the singles competition at the Capcom Cup takes center stage, the Street Fighter League offers a unique and entertaining twist to the world of fighting game esports, with players competing in teams. The first year of Street Fighter 6 for this event has been incredibly thrilling,…

The potential sale of MariaDB to K1 Investment Management for $37 million is a capstone on the failed era of SPAC mergers, which gained prominence for a brief time in venture circles during the last startup boom. Remember SPACs? Special purpose acquisition companies, also known as blank-check companies, were heavily used in 2021 and 2022 to take a number of venture-backed startups public. The multitude of combinations led to lawsuits, bankruptcies, and a great loss of shareholder wealth. While some companies that took this shortcut to the public markets were speculative, others were more serious businesses — MariaDB was one…