Sony investigating NFTs and blockchains, new patent reveals

Sony has published a patent that suggests its exploring ways of the history of in-game assets using the blockchain and NFTs. The patent, titled “Tracking Unique In-Game Digital Assets Using Tokens on a Distributed Ledger” shows a theoretical mechanism for tracking the changes to in-game assets, including ownership, visual appearance and metadata (thanks, Gamesual). “Individuals…

Meta Cancels Development of Health and Messaging-Focused Smartwatch

Meta has scrapped the development of its health and messaging-focused smartwatch, in an abrupt end to the company’s plans to directly compete with the Apple Watch. Employees were reportedly told on Friday that work on its smartwatch project would be halted as part of a cost-cutting effort that will involve structural changes to the company….

EU’s “in-depth investigation” could spell trouble for Microsoft/Activision deal

Enlarge / Taking a close look… (credit: Aurich Lawson / Ars Technica) The European Commission today said its preliminary investigation of Microsoft’s proposed $69 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard “may significantly reduce competition on the markets for the distribution of console and PC video games.” As such, the government group is now opening what it…