Author: Tim Rogers
Microsoft Microsoft now offers the AI integration service Copilot Pro, available for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote. One of its features includes the ability to generate entire slideshows in Powerpoint with just a few words typed into the chatbot. Originally available only for enterprise accounts, this expansion makes it accessible to all Microsoft 365 and Office customers. However, it is not free and comes with a subscription cost of $20 per month. This fee provides priority access and customization via Copilot GPT Builder. Copilot Pro for Microsoft apps is compatible with Windows PCs, Macs, and iPads, with iPhone and…
In the past year, the mobile gaming industry saw a slight decline, with a total of 59.1 billion downloads (-1.8% YoY) and $56.9 billion in revenue (-0.8% YoY), showcasing varied performance across different game genres. Based on the data.ai State of Mobile 2024 report, the Location/AR category notably experienced a sizable increase in downloads, rising by +23.1% YoY. This growth was attributed to the launch of Monster Hunter Now by Niantic. Conversely, the card games genre declined by -15.5% YoY, largely due to the declining popularity of Yu Gi Oh! Master Duel, which had initially seen high download numbers in…
“`html Do you want to get the latest gaming industry news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our daily and weekly newsletters here. CES is always full of interesting moments that kick off the year in technology, and CES 2024 was no different. I’ve already talked about my favorite products of the big tech trade show in Las Vegas last week, and now here’s a few moments that were interesting as well. … “`
Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro MSRP $1,199.00 “The Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro is the best phone you can buy if you want to play games, but it turns out it’s also a great everyday phone.” Pros Great gaming software features AirTriggers work really well Hugely powerful IP68 rating Fast wired charging Cons Fewer hardcore gaming features Gets hot when pushed to its limit Is the Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro still a gaming phone? After all, it’s a very different beast visually from the models we’ve seen before. Don’t worry — the ROG Phone 8 Pro is still all…
Microsoft has high hopes for Copilot, the name for its AI technology, and sees it as a source of future revenue. Over forty percent of the Fortune 100 have already participated in the Copilot early access program, according to the company. However, the cost of running GenAI models in the cloud is substantial. As a result, considerable growth is required to turn Copilot into a reliable revenue generator. To broaden the base of potential paying Copilot customers, Microsoft has launched a consumer-focused paid Copilot plan. In addition, it is loosening the eligibility requirements for enterprise-level Copilot offerings to make current…
In 2023, Fortnite will be celebrating its seven-year anniversary. What began as a smaller survival and tower defense game with a cool fort-building mechanic has since evolved into an international phenomenon with Battle Royale. Fortnite is now widely regarded as one of the most successful games ever. The game’s store has featured a staggering number of skins over the past six years, becoming one of the most popular aspects of Fortnite. These skins celebrate movie franchises, television shows, other games, comic book franchises, clothing brands, and much more. Additionally, Epic Games has created a vast number of original skins that…
The city of Chengdu in China is set to emerge as a major hub for esports in 2024, with several tournaments already announced. Image Credit: ESL Esports in Chengdu – Home of IEM China and League of Legends Mid-Season Invitational Chengdu is taking major steps in establishing itself as a leading host for significant esports competitions. Earlier today, ESL revealed that the IEM China will be held at the Wuliangye Chengdu Performing Arts Centre in April, featuring 16 teams competing for a $250,000 prize pool and a direct invite to the IEM Cologne 2024 Group Stage. Shortly after IEM China,…
Garena has officially unveiled the highly anticipated Free Fire Esports 2024 roadmap. The major changes include rebranding all local leagues under the Free Fire World Series (FFWS) banner and the introduction of a new mid-year global tournament. The roadmap encompasses esports tournaments in major regions such as Brazil, Southeast Asia, Latin America, Middle East, Africa, and Pakistan. Image Credits: Garena Free Fire Esports 2024 Roadmap: FFWS to headline the year Garena has announced that it will be rebranding local leagues to the FFWS brand, with the schedule for these events already in place. The FFWS MEA 2024 will feature one…
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David Philippson is a respected privacy expert, evangelist, and prominent member of the adtech community. As the founder and CEO of Dataseat, now part of Verve Group, Philippson has made significant contributions to the industry. He has a successful track record, having founded Ad-X tracking, which was acquired by Criteo in 2013. Additionally, during his four-year tenure at Criteo, Philippson assumed various roles, including GM of mobile solutions, where he was instrumental in building the company’s in-app retargeting business. Philippson is also known for his active involvement as a commentator, advisor, and investor in numerous ad-tech and gaming startups. As…