The shooting game is now more dominant than ever, but the way that dominance expresses itself has changed. Half a decade ago, the genre’s identity was defined by two pillars: structured esports broadcasts and Battle Royales. However, as we recently covered in our Shooting Games report, Battle Royale is no longer the most popular subgenre … [Read more…]
Google has recently announced plans to phase out its Jamboard app, a collaborative whiteboarding tool, by late 2024. The tech giant has established a clear timeline for this transition to allow users ample time to adapt. According to the company, all Jamboard device license subscriptions, including those for educational institutions, will cease on September 30, … [Read more…]
Epic Games, the $31.5Bn valued game developer behind popular titles like Fortnite and Unreal Engine, announced that it will be laying off around 16% of its workforce, which will impact roughly 830 employees. Alongside these layoffs, the company also shared plans to divest its music platform, Bandcamp, and spin off most of its SuperAwesome services. … [Read more…]
Google has, for a long time, had a dominance in the search engine space. But if Microsoft had its way, then Google would have been replaced by Bing as the default search engine on Apple’s platforms by now. As surprising as this sounds, a new report by Bloomberg reveals that Microsoft had held talks with … [Read more…]
X, formerly Twitter, is on a path to profitability, according to CEO Linda Yaccarino. Speaking at Vox Media’s Code Conference, Yaccarino confidently stated, when pushed, that X is poised to turn a profit by early 2024 – a significant declaration considering X’s history of financial challenges (especially since it was acquired by Elon Musk). X’s … [Read more…]
In a significant move towards enhancing public safety, Google has joined forces with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and the National Seismology Center (NSC) in order to introduce an Earthquake Alert System designed to provide early earthquake alerts for Android users in India. This team-up ensures that the system is finely tuned to the … [Read more…]
Amazon’s practices, this time — and perhaps incoming — have earned the ire of the US federal watchdog. In a monumental move, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed an antitrust lawsuit against e-commerce giant Amazon in a federal court in Seattle. The complaint accuses the e-commerce major of illegally stifling competition by abusing its … [Read more…]
In a quaint corner of our memory, the computers from the 1990s stand tall. Bulky, humming, and graced with screensavers that danced their digital ballet. Those devices, though expensive and cumbersome, were marvels of their time. Just as we marvel at pyramids without understanding the immense effort that went into their creation, today’s compact and … [Read more…]
Gaming marketing used to rely heavily on two channels: paid media and advertising. It no longer describes how a gamer in Rio de Janeiro or Mexico City today discovers a new title and decides whether it’s worth investing ten hours of their time. They turn to the trusted voice inside their phone. On stage at … [Read more…]
The scent of fragrance and the spirit of creativity enveloped the event Aroma and Soul Cove with Jivan which was held on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Cove Prima. This event presents exciting and educative experiences in the world of fragrances, in collaboration with Jivan (@jivan.id)A known as the playful and artistic approach in concocting … [Read more…]