Author: Tim Rogers
If you’re a music lover looking for a wireless sound system, Sonos is an excellent choice. With a wide range of speakers to meet different needs, Sonos has you covered. Whether you need a Wi-Fi-connected single speaker like the Play Five or a surround sound system like the Sonos Arc, Sonos has the perfect speaker for you. Additionally, portable speakers like the Sonos Roam and Move, as well as the Era 100 and Era 300 speakers, offer versatility and performance. Sonos is not just for music, it can also be configured with multiple products to create a Dolby Atmos-capable surround…
The ongoing dispute between Apple and Epic Games has made it increasingly challenging to play Fortnite on a Mac. However, it’s still possible to do so, albeit not as easily as before. Alex Blake / Digital Trends How to play Fortnite using Xbox Cloud Gaming You can play Fortnite on a Mac by using a cloud-gaming service, such as Xbox Cloud Gaming, Nvidia GeForce Now, or Amazon Luna, with Xbox Cloud Gaming being the best option for Mac users as it doesn’t require a paid subscription to play Fortnite. To begin, link your Epic Games account to your Xbox account…
Riot Games made an exciting announcement during the live broadcast of the VCT Pacific Kickoff, revealing details for the highly anticipated VALORANT Champions 2024. The global tournament will be held in Seoul, South Korea, extending the game’s reach in the Asian continent. Image Credits: Riot Games What’s in store for the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) 2024? The prestigious VALORANT Champions 2024 will be held in Seoul, South Korea, following the ongoing VCT Pacific Kickoff and the Pacific League. This makes Seoul the third city in the Asian continent to host an international VALORANT esports Tournament, after Tokyo (Masters 2023) and…
Following the incredible success of our first GameExpo Summit, we are excited to announce that we will be returning to Dubai for an exceptional two-day event that you won’t want to miss! Prepare for two full days of conference content at the stunning Dubai World Trade Centre, situated in a city that has been hailed as the ‘most beautiful city in the world’. Mark your calendars for May 1st and 2nd as we bring you an unmissable conference experience with The Dubai GameExpo Summit, powered by PG Connects. Over the course of two days, you’ll have the opportunity to engage…
Last Monday, I stumbled upon Walter the Producer, an indie musician based in Boston. His music is not featured on any of the playlists I follow, and he has less than 150,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. If I hadn’t used Shazam to identify his song while I was 2,000 miles away from home in a brewery in Phoenix, I probably wouldn’t have discovered him. Discovering new music has become something of a quest. Walter the Producer even jokes about this in his Spotify artist bio, stating, “If you gatekeep me I will hunt you down.” Historically, well-funded artists have had…
Google Pixel 8 Pro (left) and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra This year, Samsung has made significant advancements with its Galaxy S24 lineup. It has not only improved the performance year-over-year, but has also introduced a suite of Galaxy AI features. These features include the ability to translate conversations, enhance your photos, summarize notes, and more. On the other hand, Google’s Pixel series of phones is renowned for its AI-powered features. The Tensor series chips, focusing on machine learning capabilities, have been powering the photography on Google phones. Both the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Google Pixel 8 Pro have their…
Image used with permission by copyright holder The video game industry has experienced a significant wave of layoffs over the past year, with major culprits including Embracer Group and Microsoft. Embracer Group has laid off nearly 1,400 workers across several of its studios, while Microsoft laid off 1,900 developers across Xbox, Bethesda, and Activision Blizzard in January. The response from leadership at both companies fell short of addressing the real concerns. Embracer Group’s CEO, Lars Wingefors, attributed the restructuring program to a failed investment, which led to the shutdown of studios, project cancellations, and employee layoffs. Despite his claims of…
Clash of Clans is a massively popular mobile game that has gained a huge following worldwide. Developed by Supercell, the game was released in August 2012 and has remained relevant for nearly 12 years, thanks to regular updates and new content. The game’s success has also led to the establishment of the Clash franchise, with other games like Clash Royale joining the lineup. Supercell holds Clash of Clans in high regard, as it has generated over $10 billion in lifetime revenue and has been downloaded over 500 million times, making it one of the most successful games in gaming history.…
Laela Sturdy was named the new head of Alphabet’s growth stage venture arm, CapitalG, almost a year ago, when unit founder David Lawee stepped down. Sturdy joined Google in 2007 in a marketing role and was recruited by Lawee to join CapitalG when it was launched in 2013. As the leader, she is quick to note that 60% of her team comes from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds. CapitalG’s model aims to find ways that Google and Alphabet can help portfolio companies, providing access to over 3500 different senior advisors inside of Alphabet to help partner with the portfolio companies in…
Welcome to Startups Weekly – your weekly recap of everything you can’t miss from the world of startups. Sign up here to get it in your inbox every Friday. I am having one of those weeks where I am just constantly, very slowly shaking my head at people. As I sat down to read all the stories on TechCrunch and write the Startups Weekly newsletter, well, things didn’t get better. Just when you thought the dating scene couldn’t get any more exclusive, along comes Score, the app that says, “Love is in the air . . . but only if…