AppLovin proposes to combine with Unity for about $17B
AppLovin has proposed a merger with Unity, where it would acquire the game company in an all-stock deal worth about $17 billion. AppLovin has proposed a merger with Unity, where it would acquire the game company in an all-stock deal worth about $.....»»
Roblox to add opt-in age verification for players and developers
Roblox is introducing an optional age verification for its users that will combine an ID check with a selfie scan. While the system will not be needed to play most Roblox games, it will be required for those who want to gain early access to Roblox.....»»
Twitter proposes a $809 million settlement to end a Securities Exchange Act lawsuit
On Monday, Twitter issued a press release stating that it would settle a 2016 class-action lawsuit for $809.6 million. The suit alleged that the company had misled investors in 2014 about its growth and monthly active user (MAU) count in violation of.....»»
Google’s foldable phone plans include two devices, Android 12.1 release
Rumors say Google will combine Samsung-style foldables with an iPad-style app dock. Enlarge / These are the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 devices, but Google's foldable hardware will reportedly follow in Samsung's footsteps. (credit: Samsu.....»»
Study proposes new ways to estimate climate change impacts on agriculture
Most scientists agree climate change has a profound impact on U.S. agricultural production. But estimates vary widely, making it hard to develop mitigation strategies. Two agricultural economists at the University of Illinois take a closer look at ho.....»»
Microsoft Envisions a Blockchain-Based Bounty System to Catch Pirates
A new paper (PDF) published by Microsoft's research department proposes to tackle piracy with a blockchain-based bounty system titled "Argus." The system allows volunteers to report piracy in exchange for a reward. It uses the Ethereum blockchain and.....»»
Anime studios and an all-star cast combine for Star Wars: Visions
The series of 9 animated shorts starts streaming on Disney+ on September 22. Star Wars: Visions is a series of nine short films from seven Japanese anime studios. [credit:.....»»
Takeovers and Twitter headaches
Whether or not you've ever dabbled with Unity, you've almost certainly interacted with something built with Unity. It's the 2D/3D engine that powers so, so many of the video games out there, regardless of what console or platform we're talking about......»»
Ennoconn to introduce strategic investment from MediaTek, VIA Technologies
Industrial motherboard, POS (point of sale/service) device and kiosk maker Ennoconn will introduce MediaTek and VIA Technologies as long-term strategic partners via private placement, a bid to combine Ennoconn's manufacturing capability in hardware u.....»»
Virgin Galactic video showcases its pricey space tourism service
A new video shows exactly what Virgin Galactic's high-paying space tourism passengers can expect when climbing aboard its Unity spaceplane next year......»»
Fight Piracy With a Blockchain-Based Bounty System, Suggest Microsoft Researchers
TorrentFreak reports: A new paper published by Microsoft's research department proposes to tackle piracy with a blockchain-based bounty system titled "Argus." The system allows volunteers to report piracy in exchange for a reward. It uses the Ethere.....»»
Senate proposes bill forbidding Apple and Google from forcing developers to use their payment systems
On Wednesday, the US Senate introduced a bill called the Open App Markets Act. The proposed legislation looks to protect competition and harden consumer protections as they apply to the app market. Senator Richard Blumenthal's press release specifica.....»»
Unity to acquire streaming company Parsec for $320M
Parsec's streaming tech, designed for playing games remotely at 4K and 60 frames per second, but also used for remote work, seems ideal for conducting game development remotely. Other game companies that have already used Parsec for remote work inclu.....»»
Unity to acquire Parsec in its biggest acquisition to date
Unity, the company behind the super popular 2D/3D engine of the same name, is today announcing plans to make its biggest acquisition to date. Unity says it will acquire Parsec, a remote desktop tool for developers and creatives, for $320 million in c.....»»
Game engine, meet game streaming: Unity acquires Parsec for $320M
Follows Parsec's explosion during the pandemic as a remote game-development tool. Enlarge / Unity unites with Parsec in a $320 million deal. (credit: Aurich Lawson) The parent company of Unity, one of the most popular game development engines.....»»
Crypto community slams ‘disastrous’ new amendment to Biden’s big infrastructure bill
Biden’s major bipartisan infrastructure plan struck a rare chord of cooperation between Republicans and Democrats, but changes it proposes to cryptocurrency regulation are tripping up the bill. The administration intends to pay for $28 billion of i.....»»
Starlight Could Really Be a Vast Alien Quantum Internet, Physicist Proposes
Terry Rudolph, a professor of quantum physics at Imperial College London, suggests that interstellar light could actually be harnessed by space faring aliens to form an encrypted quantum internet. Motherboard reports: This may sound like the stuff of.....»»
Infrastructure Bill Could Enable Government To Track Drivers" Travel Data
Presto Vivace shares a report from The Intercept: The Senate's $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill proposes a national test program that would allow the government to collect drivers' data in order to charge them per-mile travel fees. The ne.....»»
Apax to combine three social impact software companies in deal valued at $2B
Who says there is no big money in software aimed at helping people? Private equity firm Apax Funds announced this morning that it is combining three social impact firms to create a platform of sorts in a deal valued at $2 billion. To build this socia.....»»
Sunny-Day Flooding Is About to Become More Than a Nuisance
Sea level rise will soon combine with a host of other environmental factors to produce dozens of floods each fall in US coastal cities......»»
Oregon Congressman Proposes New Space Tourism Tax
U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Oregon) plans to introduce legislation called the Securing Protections Against Carbon Emissions (SPACE) Tax Act, which would impose new excise taxes on space tourism trips. Space.com reports: "Space exploration isn't a ta.....»»