Through all of the turmoil, one platform is trying something different. Game Jolt is introducing a new way for creators to make money.Read MoreRead More
The IAB has released its Metaverse for Brands Guide that covers the basics for marketers that don’t know where to start.Read MoreRead More
Swords of Blood has raises $1.6 million in venture funding for its Web3 hack’n’slash role-playing game.Read MoreRead More
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Elon Musk has created a toxic mess for the LGBTQ+ community. I would know. By Scott Wiener, a California state senator who represents San Francisco and northern San Mateo County. A mere day…
Willow has fabulous hair, fabulous magic, and fabulous cutting remarks. | Lucasfilm Ltd. Thirty years after the movie, Willow is back — and he’s got great hair, a great ensemble cast, and a super-fun adventure for you to watch. Continue reading… Read More
In this year’s Wrapped, Spotify is assigning listeners a Myers–Briggs-esque “music personality.” | Image: Spotify Spotify Wrapped is here, and with it, a slew of year-end charts, data, and graphics ripe for sharing. In addition to the standard personal data (top artists, songs, etc.), Spotify is providing listeners with social-friendly stats the company hopes will…
Corning claims its Gorilla Glass Victus 2 can keep your phone from cracking in more situations. | Image: Corning When Samsung announces its Galaxy S23 lineup in February, it might have the toughest screens on a smartphone yet — because Corning’s just-announced Gorilla Glass Victus 2 can take a bigger beating than ever. For the…
General view of SpaceX headquarters on August 03, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. | Photo by AaronP/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images A former SpaceX engineer published an essay today describing alleged age discrimination he says he experienced while he was at the company. “I saw my work roles gradually transferred to younger engineers who fit the company’s ‘frat…
Amazon’s biggest Kindle ever is also the first to let you pair it with a stylus for note-taking. But crummy document syncing and lackluster software hold this E Ink device back. Continue reading… Read More
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge DoorDash is laying off around 1,250 workers. The update, posted by DoorDash CEO Tony Xu, explains that the company grew too quickly during the covid pandemic, leading to an increase in operating expenses that could soon “outgrow” the company’s revenue. “While we’ve always been disciplined in how we…