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Digital life
fromCGMagazine
1 day ago

The Living Room Is Tech's Next Battleground

The living room is evolving into a strategic digital space, with TVs becoming integrated platforms for media, commerce, and user engagement.
#meta
Silicon Valley
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Meta continues Reality Labs layoffs as even larger cuts reportedly loom

Meta laid off over 700 employees in California, primarily from its Reality Labs division, amid ongoing financial losses and plans for further global cuts.
Silicon Valley
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Meta continues Reality Labs layoffs as even larger cuts reportedly loom

Meta laid off over 700 employees in California, primarily from its Reality Labs division, amid ongoing financial losses and plans for further global cuts.
fromKotaku
21 hours ago

Call of Duty Will Soon Take On Battlefield At The Box Office

EA's Battlefield is reportedly attracting Hollywood's attention, with Christopher McQuarrie set to write, direct, and produce the adaptation, and Michael B. Jordan attached as a producer. The project is being pitched to various studios, aiming for a theatrical release.
Independent films
LA real estate
fromGamesBeat
1 day ago

WorldBuilder Summit draws 260 visitors for inaugural user-generated content conference

GamesBeat Summit and WorldBuilder Summit highlight the growing interest in gaming and user-generated content, attracting significant attendance and engagement.
Video games
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Google Exec Says Your Favorite Video Games Are Secretly Made With AI

AI is widely used in game development, with 90% of developers acknowledging its role in creating popular games.
Careers
fromReader's Digest
1 day ago

We've Been Best Friends for Nearly 10 Years, and We've Never Actually Met

Online friendships can develop deeply and meaningfully, even without in-person meetings.
Django
fromGameSpot
1 day ago

Pragmata's Diana Is Now A VTuber, And Is Inviting Other VTubers To The Moon

Diana, a VTuber from Pragmata, invites Usada Pekora to the moon for a collaboration filled with adorable conversations and gameplay highlights.
Arts
fromColossal
1 day ago

An Interactive Archive Celebrates the Wide Ranging Projects Inviting 'Unruly Play'

Play fosters creativity, connection, and challenges fixed ideas through interactive and participatory art projects.
fromEngadget
1 day ago

X is shutting down its Communities feature

"Communities had a great vision, but they were used by less than 0.4% of users - yet contributed to 80% of spam reports, financial scams, and malware on X."
Online Community Development
Media industry
fromDigiday
3 days ago

Why live streaming is a borderless $4 billion global opportunity

The shift to streaming platforms is transforming live event viewing, requiring advanced programmatic advertising solutions for global audiences.
#ai
Marketing tech
fromeLearning Industry
2 days ago

D-ID Launches "Agentic Videos" For Interactive AI Experiences

D-ID launched Agentic Videos, transforming traditional video into interactive experiences with real-time AI agents for enhanced viewer engagement.
Games
fromFortune
3 days ago

Capcom, Virgin Voyages bet on AI to reshape gaming and cruise travel | Fortune

Capcom and Virgin Voyages are using AI to enhance their respective industries, focusing on game development and cruise guest experiences.
fromMashable
2 days ago

X custom timelines: What users are saying

"It's powered by Grok's understanding of every post with the algorithm's personalization - meaning every timeline is made just for you. And it works even better when it's a topic you already engage with."
Social media marketing
#roblox
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Goldman Trims Roblox's Target to $125 but Keeps the Buy Rating: Is the Engagement Story Still Intact?

Goldman Sachs maintains a Buy rating on Roblox but lowers its price target to $125, reflecting a cautious outlook ahead of Q1 2026 earnings.
Privacy technologies
fromGameSpot
3 days ago

Roblox Can't Seem To Keep Anyone Happy Right Now

Roblox struggles to balance user safety and enjoyment amid criticism and regulatory pressure over its age verification and safety measures.
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Roblox has games again

Roblox is returning to using the term 'games' instead of 'experiences' to better resonate with users and reflect its platform.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Goldman Trims Roblox's Target to $125 but Keeps the Buy Rating: Is the Engagement Story Still Intact?

Goldman Sachs maintains a Buy rating on Roblox but lowers its price target to $125, reflecting a cautious outlook ahead of Q1 2026 earnings.
Privacy technologies
fromGameSpot
3 days ago

Roblox Can't Seem To Keep Anyone Happy Right Now

Roblox struggles to balance user safety and enjoyment amid criticism and regulatory pressure over its age verification and safety measures.
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Roblox has games again

Roblox is returning to using the term 'games' instead of 'experiences' to better resonate with users and reflect its platform.
fromDefector
2 days ago

One Night At Formula 1's Drunk-Driving Simulator | Defector

"I suppose the most important piece of information here is that we have been meaning to go to the Formula 1 Arcade in Philly from the day it opened, and after some punting and faffing about, we finally managed to do so approximately one year later."
Miami food
Games
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

What my zen week with a virtual power-washer taught me about gaming and life | Imogen West-Knights

Simulation games have surged in popularity, with a market growth from $4.86bn in 2020 to an expected $21bn by 2030.
Film
fromGameSpot
3 days ago

Iron Lung Digital Release: Markiplier Gives An Update As Fans Wait

Markiplier's film Iron Lung grossed over $50 million, with plans for digital release and self-distribution to benefit independent creators.
fromEngadget
3 days ago

X finally adds custom timelines

Nikita Bier described the custom timelines feature as 'one of the biggest changes to X' and a 'huge undertaking' that required 'many months' of development.
Mobile UX
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
4 days ago

How AI Avatars Are Turning Static Documents Into Interactive Learning Experiences

Transforming traditional documents into interactive learning experiences enhances engagement and retention in training.
#social-media
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago
Digital life

Psychology says people who use social media but never post about themselves have separated the value of staying informed from the cost of participating in the performance - and that quiet withdrawal isn't disinterest or insecurity, it's one of the most deliberate digital choices a person can make in an era that treats visibility as currency - Silicon Canals

fromTNW | Next-Featured
3 days ago
Social media marketing

Bond launches post-feed social network using AI memories to fight doomscrolling, but its data model raises questions

Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Bond, a new social media platform, wants to use AI to help you kick your doomscrolling habit | TechCrunch

Bond is a new social media platform designed to reduce screen addiction by encouraging real-world experiences through personalized recommendations.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Social media executives deny platforms are inherently addictive to children

Executives from social media companies denied their platforms are addictive to children during a parliamentary hearing in Westminster.
Digital life
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

Psychology says people who use social media but never post about themselves have separated the value of staying informed from the cost of participating in the performance - and that quiet withdrawal isn't disinterest or insecurity, it's one of the most deliberate digital choices a person can make in an era that treats visibility as currency - Silicon Canals

Many social media users prefer to observe rather than participate, valuing privacy and learning over broadcasting their thoughts.
Social media marketing
fromTNW | Next-Featured
3 days ago

Bond launches post-feed social network using AI memories to fight doomscrolling, but its data model raises questions

Bond is a new social network that uses AI to recommend real-world activities without an algorithmic feed or infinite scroll.
Digital life
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

The surprising origin of 4 features that superglue kids and adults to screens

Social media companies are liable for harming children through addictive design features similar to those in gambling.
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Bond, a new social media platform, wants to use AI to help you kick your doomscrolling habit | TechCrunch

Bond is a new social media platform designed to reduce screen addiction by encouraging real-world experiences through personalized recommendations.
Psychology
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Silicon Valley has forgotten what normal people want

LLMs are not a groundbreaking discovery; many concepts they embody have been known for a long time.
#metaverse
Venture
fromFast Company
1 week ago

They bought property in the metaverse. Then it collapsed

Investors initially saw great potential in the metaverse, but recent struggles and low user engagement have led to significant setbacks.
Digital life
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Meta is actually keeping its VR metaverse running, for now

The metaverse represents a digital space where people mentally transport themselves through devices, disconnecting from physical presence despite being physically present with others.
fromThe Drum
2 months ago
Marketing tech

'The metaverse is dead; long live the metaverse': emerging tech's table of elements

Venture
fromFast Company
1 week ago

They bought property in the metaverse. Then it collapsed

Investors initially saw great potential in the metaverse, but recent struggles and low user engagement have led to significant setbacks.
Digital life
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Meta is actually keeping its VR metaverse running, for now

The metaverse represents a digital space where people mentally transport themselves through devices, disconnecting from physical presence despite being physically present with others.
fromThe Drum
2 months ago
Marketing tech

'The metaverse is dead; long live the metaverse': emerging tech's table of elements

#virtual-reality
Growth hacking
fromInfoQ
1 week ago

From VR to Flat Screens: Bridging the Input and Immersion Gap

The future of VR and wearables is focused on natural interaction and immersion, despite current market limitations.
Growth hacking
fromInfoQ
1 week ago

From VR to Flat Screens: Bridging the Input and Immersion Gap

The future of VR and wearables is focused on natural interaction and immersion, despite current market limitations.
Digital life
fromBusiness Matters
2 days ago

The Digital Shift: How Consumer Habits Are Forcing the UK Entertainment Sector to Innovate

UK consumers now abandon apps that take longer than three seconds to load, reflecting a significant shift in expectations across various sectors.
Video games
fromVG247
1 day ago

Zenless Zone Zero Version 2.8 is refreshing your team comps with a new mechanic, and the game is coming to Steam

Zenless Zone Zero is launching on Steam with Version 2.8, introducing new Agents and concluding Season 2.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
2 days ago

Overwolf Ads Expands Global Brand Partnerships Team with Senior Hires Across EMEA & US

Overwolf Ads expands its Brand Partnerships team, appointing key leaders to enhance global advertising efforts and drive significant revenue growth.
#threads
Film
fromInverse
2 days ago

Markiplier's Horror Hit Might Shake Up Hollywood Again

YouTube filmmakers are successfully transitioning to feature films, exemplified by Markiplier's Iron Lung, which achieved significant box office success.
Media industry
fromAdExchanger
4 days ago

Erstwhile Competition; What We Lose By Gamifying The News | AdExchanger

ChatGPT Ads currently lacks advanced targeting options and news publishers are experimenting with gamified news prediction markets.
#xbox
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

'We Are Xbox': read the memo defining Microsoft's gaming future

Xbox has evolved to connect over 500 million players but faces challenges in features, pricing, and meeting new player expectations.
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Microsoft's new Xbox chief is 'reevaluating' exclusive games

Xbox is reevaluating its strategy on exclusivity and game releases, focusing on daily active players as a new priority.
Video games
fromGadgets 360
2 days ago

Microsoft Teases Discord Partnership and a 'More Flexible' Xbox Game Pass

Microsoft is partnering with Discord to make Xbox Game Pass more flexible for players.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Microsoft Investigating Why Some Xbox 360 Games Don't Work On Series X

Xbox Support is investigating issues preventing some Xbox Series X users from launching select Xbox 360 games.
#advertising
fromAdExchanger
3 days ago
Marketing tech

Unity And Index Exchange Unite Behind Gaming Data In Non-Gaming Channels

Unity and Index Exchange integrate to enable targeted advertising across multiple platforms using in-game audience data.
fromAol
2 months ago
Video games

What Roblox Needs to Prove in 2026

Roblox must prove advertising can scale without hurting engagement and convert platform strength into sustainable economics and operating leverage.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
3 days ago

Unity And Index Exchange Unite Behind Gaming Data In Non-Gaming Channels

Unity and Index Exchange integrate to enable targeted advertising across multiple platforms using in-game audience data.
Social media marketing
fromDigiday
3 days ago

Vibes over metrics: Why more creators are holding IRL events to own their audience

IRL creator events are essential for creators to engage and build their brands beyond social media.
European startups
fromTNW | Android
3 weeks ago

Decentraland launches on Epic Games Store and Android as metaverse goes multiplatform

Decentraland is shifting strategy by launching on popular platforms to increase user access and engagement in the metaverse.
Video games
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

AI Dungeon maker Latitude unveils Voyage, a platform for creating AI-powered RPGs | TechCrunch

AI-powered RPG platform Voyage allows players to design unique gaming worlds and interact with unscripted NPCs.
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Microsoft teases mysterious Discord and Xbox Game Pass partnership

Microsoft is partnering with Discord again as we continue to make Game Pass more flexible for our players. Some of you might start to see some code in the wild, and we will share more details with you all soon.
Video games
#meta-horizon-worlds
Tech industry
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Meta Will Keep Horizon Worlds Alive in VR 'for the Foreseeable Future'

Meta reversed its decision to shut down Horizon Worlds in VR, keeping the platform operational for existing games after user feedback, while discontinuing new content creation and major investments.
Tech industry
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Meta isn't shutting down its VR metaverse after all

Meta reverses its shutdown of Horizon Worlds VR, committing to support existing games for the foreseeable future while shifting metaverse focus to mobile and AI.
Tech industry
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Meta Will Keep Horizon Worlds Alive in VR 'for the Foreseeable Future'

Meta reversed its decision to shut down Horizon Worlds in VR, keeping the platform operational for existing games after user feedback, while discontinuing new content creation and major investments.
Tech industry
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Meta isn't shutting down its VR metaverse after all

Meta reverses its shutdown of Horizon Worlds VR, committing to support existing games for the foreseeable future while shifting metaverse focus to mobile and AI.
Video games
fromwww.theverge.com
4 days ago

Fortnite developers can make AI characters now just don't try to date them

Epic Games introduces an AI conversations tool for Fortnite, allowing creators to develop unscripted, interactive NPCs for player engagement.
fromGameSpot
4 days ago

Another World Of Warcraft Private Server Is Going Dark

"We know this is not easy news. Over the years we have strived to deliver the best experience and the highest quality possible. We have put years of hard work, dedication, and passion into building Stormforge what it is today and we could not be more proud of what we achieved and the community we have fostered."
Video games
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Meta decides not to shut down Horizon Worlds on VR after all | TechCrunch

Meta reversed its decision to shut down VR support for Horizon Worlds after user backlash, keeping the app functional on Quest headsets despite the metaverse's commercial failure.
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Meta Is Shutting Down Horizon Worlds on Meta Quest

Meta sent an email blast to Horizon Worlds users today stating that the social VR world will officially end on its Quest VR headsets; starting March 31, Horizon Worlds will no longer be in the Quest store. Some Horizon-specific perks, including Meta Credits, avatars, and some digital clothes and in-world purchases, will also be removed.
Wearables
Video games
fromThedrum
1 week ago

Why Brands Need To Pick Up The Controller And Level Up In The Gaming World

The pandemic significantly increased gaming engagement, with mobile gaming becoming a key focus for brands and content creators.
Tech industry
fromAol
1 month ago

Meta Platforms Slips: Shutting Down Its VR Metaverse While Doubling Down on AI

Meta abandons its metaverse platform to pivot toward AI infrastructure and glasses products, increasing capital expenditures to $115-$135 billion in 2026 while maintaining its $200.97 billion advertising business.
#horizon-worlds
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

The next generation of social networking

Whilst many of the tools of social media - blogs, ugc, forums - are now increasingly brought into new web design and development, there are companies, from British Airways to Lego who view social media as the starting point - not the added feature. Others, such as ruumz.com, are already operating the 'next generation' of social networks with a new blend of online and offline activity.
Video games
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Rec Room, a Roblox-style VR game, is shutting down

Rec Room is shutting down due to profitability challenges despite having over 150 million users.
Marketing
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Why gaming is a such a key communications channel for retail marketers

Gaming is a mainstream, high-value channel retailers must engage, especially Gen Z gamers, via community-driven experiences on platforms like Twitch and Discord.
Marketing tech
fromGamesBeat
2 months ago

Brand integrations have surpassed owned worlds on Roblox and Fortnite | exclusive

Brand integrations on UGC platforms outpaced brand-owned virtual worlds in 2025 as advertisers favor measurable, lower-maintenance integrations over costly owned experiences.
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Meta exec hopes VR teens will stick around

The VR gaming industry faces its roughest period in decades, with Meta cutting over 1,000 jobs and shutting down studios, while revenue growth relies heavily on free-to-play titles popular with young players.
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