Author: Tim Rogers

With thousands of preorders for the Vision Pro rolling in, many consumers are curious about Apple’s AR/VR headset and the apps that will arrive alongside the new device. While some are from companies you recognize — Disney+, Max, TikTok, Zoom, Reddit, and others — many independent developers are also launching visionOS-optimized apps on Friday. This week, Apple announced that more than 600 apps and games have been designed for the Apple Vision Pro. From spatial puzzle games to an app that lets you view interior design projects in 3D, here are some visionOS apps from smaller developers that users can…

If you’re feeling a bit nervous about installing a CPU cooler, don’t worry, it doesn’t have to be scary. Once you get the hang of it, it’s actually one of the easiest PC upgrades you can do. Here’s how to do it: How to Remove an Old CPU Cooler Before you install your new CPU cooler, you’ll need to remove the old one. The steps may vary depending on the type of CPU cooler you have, but here’s a general guide: Step 1: Detach the cooler from its retaining brackets by undoing screws or unlatching a locking pin. You might…

Marvel Studios In 2022, Ryan Reynolds persuaded Hugh Jackman to reprise his role as Wolverine, leading to the renaming of Deadpool 3 to Deadpool and Wolverine. Also, the film has been humorously rebranded by Jackman as Wolverine and [expletive], making it an R-rated film that is harder to market. The first teaser for Deadpool and Wolverine was released during the 2024 Super Bowl, featuring several returning characters from the first two Deadpool movies before the title character is abducted from his home and forcibly recruited to the Time Variance Authority, the organization that made its MCU debut in Loki. Marvel…

Are you looking to showcase your brand in front of the gaming industry’s top leaders? Learn more about GamesBeat Summit sponsorship opportunities here.  SphereOne and Rarible have announced a collaboration in the Web3 gaming and crypto payments space. Austin, Texas-based SphereOne specializes in identity and payment solutions, while Rarible is a non-fungible token (NFT) company known for its marketplace solutions and infrastructure. The partnership aims to utilize crypto payment technology and APIs to drive innovation and growth in the sector. The collaboration addresses the limitations in the conversion pipeline for games with blockchain elements, making it easier for users to…

Software testing can be challenging, even with the right talent in place. According to a 2020 survey from Electric Cloud, 58% of developers attributed software bugs to test infrastructure and process issues rather than design defects (source). The market for software testing solutions is massive, estimated at $55.98 billion (source). There are numerous vendors in the space, from startups like Qase, EvaluAgent, and Codegen to established players like Azure and AWS. A new player in the industry, Antithesis, is aiming to make a big impact. Antithesis, launched today, was founded by the team behind FoundationDB, a distributed database platform acquired…

Andy Boxall / Digital Trends If you’re considering purchasing the latest Google Pixel 8, there are numerous phone deals available that can help you save money. The phone is more affordable than many others, and it’s always great to save more whenever possible. We have compiled the best Google Pixel 8 deals available today and explored why it’s worth investing in Google’s latest Pixel phone. Today’s best Google Pixel 8 deals There are exceptional Google Pixel 8 deals available that offer direct discounts when purchasing the phone unlocked, as well as trade-in deals for specific cell phone providers. With such…

Scopely, the publisher of popular mobile games like Monopoly GO!, has recently laid off employees, with most of the job losses occurring at the Kingdom Maker studio. This news was first reported by industry expert Amir Satvat on LinkedIn. Kingdom Maker is a free-to-play medieval fantasy game that was co-developed by Global Worldwide and Scopely. It became a key part of Scopely’s portfolio after its full release on iOS and Android, alongside other successful games like Star Trek: Fleet Command and Marvel Strike Force. However, since Scopely’s acquisition by Savvy Games Group, the focus has shifted to games like Monopoly…

Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus The best Samsung phone overall Photo by Joe Maring / Digital Trends Pros The flat sides are wonderful New QHD+ screen looks fantastic Runs fast and cool One UI 6.1 is really nice Seven years of updates Phenomenal battery life It’s a surprisingly good value Cons Camera struggles with moving objects Galaxy AI features are hit-or-miss Why you should buy this: It’s a surprise contender for the best phone of the year. Who it’s for: Anyone who wants the best Samsung phone around, pound-for-pound. Why we picked the Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus: The Samsung Galaxy S24…

Are you looking to showcase your brand in front of the gaming industry’s top leaders? Learn more about GamesBeat Summit sponsorship opportunities here.  GB Event GamesBeat Summit Call for Speakers We’re thrilled to open our call for speakers to our flagship event, GamesBeat Summit 2024 hosted in Los Angeles, where we will explore the theme of “Resilience and Adaption”. Apply to speak here Personalized AI experience Nvidia is introducing Chat with RTX to create personalized local AI chatbots on Windows AI PCs. It’s the latest attempt by Nvidia to turn AI on its graphics processing units (GPUs) into a mainstream…

Are you looking to showcase your brand in front of the gaming industry’s top leaders? Learn more about GamesBeat Summit sponsorship opportunities here.  Private funding and M&A activity in the gaming industry slowed to a crawl in 2023 according to InvestGame’s latest report. Games VC funding in 2023 Last year, venture capital and private investments totaled $2.7 billion across 403 deals. This is a dramatic 75% decline in deal value compared to 2022’s $10.7 billion annual funding total. Notably, the number of deals did not contract as much, falling 21% from 551 deals. As a consequence, the average deal size…