Xbox launches new reporting feature for in-game voice chats
Xbox announced today that it’s testing a new safety feature for users to report inappropriate voice chats they receive in-game. Specifically, players are able...
How to avoid pitfalls and navigate the ethical landscape of generative AI
We still have a lot to figure out. That was my impression of a panel at our Transform 2023 event yesterday that drilled into...
How Samsung gives gamers options beyond buying consoles | Mike Lucero
Samsung Gaming Hub, the video game streaming platform accessible directly via Samsung Smart TVs, celebrated its first anniversary last week with the announcement of...
Xreal upgrades Nebula to bring spatial computing and spatial cinema to MacBooks
Xreal, a maker of augmented reality glasses, announced the release of a new version of Nebula for Mac, bringing spatial computing and spatial cinema...
Deepdub Go brings AI localization to indie games and content creators
Deepdub, an AI-based audiovisual dubbing and language localization company, has announced the launch of Deepdub Go, a way for creators to dub in 65...
Global VC deals slipped further in Q2 | Pitchbook
Global venture capital deal counts took a dip in Q2, after several quarters of a plateau as both Europe and Asia investments slowed during...
Aito raises $6.5M to make finger-sensing and haptics for laptops
Aito has raised $6.5 million to commercialize its finger-sensing and haptic touch solutions for laptops. The funding came from current investors KBC Focus Fund,...
Improbable will host Major League Baseball virtual ballpark for celebrity match
Improbable is taking its metaverse ambitions to baseball as it has built a new virtual ballpark to host Major League Baseball’s All-Star Celebrity Softball...
Valve raises concerns about legality of AI in game development
Valve has expressed hesitation about allowing games with AI assets onto the Steam store. Several game developers recently came forward saying their games were...
The Universal backlot: The tools of the metaverse | Jon Peddie
Jon Peddie recently hosted a talk for our GamesBeat Summit 2023 event about the Universal backlot, a metaphor borrowed from the movies about the...