Backbone unveils Backbone Pro controller engineered to play on any screen
Backbone announced Backbone Pro, a next-generation controller engineered from the ground up to let players game on any screen with a single device. The...
Roblox breaks ground on data center in Brazil for early 2026
At Gamescom Latam, Roblox announced it has broken ground on a new data center in Brazil — slated to go live in early 2026. The...
Tripp launches Kōkua AI as mental wellness coach across multiple platforms
Tripp, the award-winning XR wellness company, launched Kōkua AI, a mental wellness guide designed to deliver real-time, personalized emotional support across multiple platforms. Named...
IXI raises $36.5M for world’s first autofocus glasses
IXI has raised $36.5 million in funding to launch the world’s first autofocus glasses which can correct vision dynamically. IXEI is an Espoo, Finland-based...
Intel’s new CEO signals streamlining efforts but does not spell out exact layoff numbers
Lip-Bu Tan, the new CEO of Intel, sent out a blunt message to employees saying the company has to reorganize to be more efficient....
Evil Geniuses and Theta Labs launch AI chatbot based on esports mascot Meesh
Evil Geniuses, the well-known esports organization and brand, has launched its Meesh AI chatbot in a partnership with Theta Labs. Evil Geniuses, the 2023...
The Sandbox unveils multi-year partnership with Bruce Lee Enterprises
The Sandbox, a Web3 Lego-like virtual world, announced a multi-year partnership with Bruce Lee Enterprises for Bruce Lee’s return to the “metaverse.” Bruce Lee...
USC Ganek Immersive Studio to unveil student showcase
USC School of Cinematic Arts’ Ganek Immersive Studio, a creative hub dedicated to expanding the current boundaries of immersive storytelling and world building, has...
eSelf will bring private AI tutors to students worldwide
eSelf, a startup that focuses on face-to-face, natural-feeling conversational AI agents, said it is partnering with the Center for Educational Technology to bring private AI tutors...
VentureBeat spins out GamesBeat, accelerates enterprise AI mission
When I launched VentureBeat in 2006, the goal was clear: Chronicle the disruptive technologies rewriting how business gets done. Gaming earned a seat at...