Ulticam IQ with Gemini on Google Cloud
Thursday, July 10, 2025 by Freeman Lightner
Ulticam IQ a new line of AI powered security cameras designed for advanced features and affordability from global AIoT solutions leader Xthings will now come with advanced cloud AI features using Gemini on Google Cloud bringing professional level video analytics to homeowners with free cloud recording on a rolling 7 day basis.
Ulticam IQ with Gemini on Google Cloud
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Finnish game news July 2025 highlights
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 by Austin Harris
In June, Finnish game companies brought several major new releases and updates to the market. Supercell introduced a SEGA collaboration in Squad Busters and released a new evolution card in Clash Royale. Remedy launched a new co-op game set in the Control universe, and Nitro Games expanded its Autogun Heroes brand.
Good Game News from Finland: Finnish game news July ...
Google Cloud and Somnia bring AI to gaming and game development
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 by Austin Harris
Somnia, the high-performance Layer 1 blockchain supported by a $270m fund and designed for reactive, fully on-chain applications in gaming and entertainment, recently announced a collaboration with Google Cloud.
This collaboration integrates Google Cloud's sophisticated technical infrastructure, AI agent development platform and frameworks, and robust security fe...
SCTE TechExpo25
Monday, June 23, 2025 by Richard Harris
SCTE’s TechExpo25 has unveiled its agenda, setting the stage for the most future-focused TechExpo yet. Taking place in Washington, D.C., from September 29 to October 1 and co-hosted by Comcast and NCTA-The Internet & Television Association, the event will bring together leading technologists, innovators, policymakers, and industry executives to explore the bre...
Video deluxe 2026 and Video Pro X17
Monday, June 16, 2025 by Richard Harris
Just in time for the start of the vacation season, Berlin-based software company MAGIX presents the latest version of its successful entry-level video editing program, Video deluxe 2026, and the new generation of its video editing software for advanced video enthusiasts, Video Pro X17. Both software products boast new AI features designed to aid users in the categorizat...
Apple's WWDC 2025: Innovation for everyone except app developers
Wednesday, June 11, 2025 by Richard Harris
Apple’s WWDC 2025 keynote was a spectacle of contrasts. On one hand, it dazzled developers with a Liquid Glass design aesthetic and a boatload of polished features across iOS, macOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and more. They even threw in some whimsical flair, from cheeky Formula 1 references to a piano man crooning App Store reviews on stage. It felt like Apple was serenad...
Veo 3 and the creativity bottleneck
Tuesday, June 3, 2025 by Richard Harris
Let’s say you just paid $249 for a shiny new tool, one promising to unlock next-generation video creation with the power of AI. You’ve heard the buzz. The sample videos are slick. The camera work is cinematic. The characters? Lifelike. There’s even synchronized dialogue and ambient sound. It’s called Veo 3, and it’s Google’s big swing...
iOS app pre-ordering process guide
Monday, June 2, 2025 by Richard Harris
Pre-ordering apps on the iOS App Store is a powerful tool for developers looking to build excitement and gauge interest before a product's official release. Apple provides a robust system that enables developers to make their apps available for pre-order, allowing users to view the product page, learn about the features, and place a pre-order that automatically down...
COMPUTEX 2025 recap
Monday, May 26, 2025 by Richard Harris
At Computex 2025 in Taipei, ASUS delivered a powerful demonstration of its evolving philosophy, summarized by the theme “Ubiquitous AI. Incredible Possibilities.” The event served as a platform for ASUS to articulate how artificial intelligence is now foundational to every segment of its business, from high-performance computing infrastructure and creative t...
Coding improvements in new OpenAI GPT models
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 by Richard Harris
OpenAI recently launched three new models in the API: GPT‑4.1, GPT‑4.1 mini, and GPT‑4.1 nano. These models outperform GPT‑4o and GPT‑4o mini across the board, with major gains in coding and instruction following. They also have larger context windows—supporting up to 1 million tokens of context, and are able to better use that context with improved long-context c...
Mobile Casual Benchmarks Report 2025
Monday, May 5, 2025 by Austin Harris
Appodeal Publishing, part of Appodeal Ad Mediation Solution for Mobile Apps and Games that helps developers and studios launch and scale their games, released its latest report, which takes a deep dive into the casual mobile games category, sharing a wealth of data on the best and worst performing casual game genres and subgenres. The report found that, while the best-p...
SEMO game development degree announced
Monday, April 28, 2025 by Richard Harris
Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO) is taking gaming to the next level with its new Bachelor of Science in game development, launching fall 2025. Designed for students passionate about joining the over $100 billion video game industry, this program blends technical expertise with creative storytelling, preparing graduates for careers at major studios like Sony, M...
WWDC 2025 returns June 9
Monday, April 21, 2025 by Richard Harris
Apple recently announced it will host its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) online from June 9 to 13, 2025. Developers and students will also have the opportunity to celebrate in person during a special event at Apple Park on June 9.
Available for free to all developers, WWDC25 will spotlight the latest advancements in Apple software. As part of Apple&rsq...
Brazil Games and ApexBrasil to participate in GDC 2025
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 by Richard Harris
The Brazil Games Export Program, a partnership between the Brazilian Game Companies Association (Abragames) and the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil), is excited to announce its participation as an official exhibitor at the Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2025, taking place from March 19 to March 21 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, Cal...
GDC reveals recipients of lifetime achievement and pioneer awards
Tuesday, March 11, 2025 by Austin Harris
Organizers of the 25th Annual Game Developers Choice Awards (GDCA) have revealed the recipients of two of the awards show’s most prestigious accolades, the honorees of the Lifetime Achievement and Pioneer Awards.
This year, the Lifetime Achievement Award will be shared with the iconic video game writer and director Sam Lake, who’s known for his role...
How video content will transform user experiences in 2025
Thursday, January 9, 2025 by Richard Harris
Andrei Trefilov, Senior Engineer at BandLab Technologies, a Singapore-based company that designs and develops intonation services, discussed how innovations in video content will change the user experience in 2025.
How video content innovations will transform user experiences in 2025. Mobile app development predictions from an iOS engineer
Each year, the arr...
App marketing for older apps
Wednesday, January 8, 2025 by Richard Harris
App Store Optimization (ASO) is a critical component of app marketing, particularly for older apps that need to regain or maintain market visibility. ASO is more than just keyword optimization; its a holistic approach. It involves multiple levers, including keyword, creative, and engagement optimizations. A comprehensive ASO strategy can significantly enhance an app'...
Game of the year predictions for 2024
Wednesday, December 25, 2024 by Richard Harris
A new study has predicted that Astro Bot will be the winner of this year’s Game of the Year award.
Experts at the gaming site Clash.gg analyzed data from Metacritic to determine the shortlisted games with the highest critic and user ratings. This data then determined the final ranking.
The Game Award for Game of the Year is a highly a...
Hill Climb Racing most downloaded racing game
Friday, December 20, 2024 by Austin Harris
Hill Climb Racing is a global phenomenon known for its cartoony style, simple gameplay, and smooth, fun physics. Since the original was launched in 2012, Fingersoft has constantly been developing the game, its sequel, and, subsequently, the franchise. Recently, Fingersoft announced an exclusive IP collaboration with Konami Digital Entertainment in the form of an in-game...
Why your ChatGPT app will need a no-code rescue
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 by Josh Haas
Josh Haas explains how generative AI falls short in app development, leaving founders to face challenges like iteration, security, and usability. He highlights how pairing AI with no-code platforms enables faster, scalable, and secure app creation. Why your ChatGPT app will need a no-code rescue Every day, we see YouTube videos of people using AI to turn plain English...
Image-to-text and text-to-speech integrations explained
Saturday, November 9, 2024 by Freeman Lightner
In the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence, the integration of image-to-text and text-to-speech models is paving the way for groundbreaking applications. In this second installment, Joas Pambou is spearheading efforts to develop an advanced system that transforms static images and videos into interactive conversational experiences. This innovation aims to ...
Video game cheating study findings
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 by Richard Harris
A new study has revealed the top ten U.S. states that cheat the least in video games. CS gaming site Clash.gg analyzed the average number of Google searches each month in each U.S. state for cheat-related terms combined with video games, such as 'Minecraft walkthrough' and 'Lethal Company cheats'. Those with the lowest search volume determined the r...
AWS Elemental MediaLive differences between AWS MediaConvert
Sunday, November 3, 2024 by Brittany Hainzinger
In today's digital age, video streaming has become a pivotal component of global communication and business strategy. Companies worldwide are increasingly embracing video content to enhance their outreach and engagement. However, not all organizations find it straightforward to integrate video streaming into their operations. The challenges often stem from the need ...
How to measure ux and design impact with insights from Vitaly Friedman
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 by Freeman Lightner
In the evolving landscape of digital design, the ability to measure the effectiveness and impact of user experience (UX) and design decisions is becoming increasingly crucial. Vitaly Friedman, a renowned expert in the field, emphasizes the importance of moving beyond subjective design choices to a more data-driven approach. His insights form the foundation of a new vide...
Video game development studios invited to apply for funding
Friday, October 25, 2024 by Brittany Hainzinger
Startup Lithuania and GameBCN are inviting studios to apply for funding and investment of up to €104,000 to further develop their video games. Applications are open until November 4, 2024.
"GameTech solutions have the power to revolutionize gaming, while also contributing to the broader innovation ecosystem and enhancing Lithuania’s global competitive...
Game patching tech from EA
Thursday, October 24, 2024 by Austin Harris
Video games are getting bigger. File sizes are increasing for good reason. World-class storytellers and artists are creating more incredible experiences than ever before, allowing players to dive into beautiful, rich worlds filled with immersive environments and fully realized characters while participating in beloved games from the biggest franchises.
Breakthrough g...
Truth TV streaming service launches on web and android
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 by Freeman Lightner
Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), the operator of the social media platform Truth Social, recently announced the launch of its Truth+ TV streaming service on the web.
At player.truthsocial.tv, Truth Social account holders can now access the full range of Truth+ streaming options on computers, laptops, and mobile phones. A limited version of Truth+ remai...
Truth Social TV streaming app now available for iPhones and Apple TV
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 by Austin Harris
Trump Media & Technology Group (Nasdaq: DJT) ("TMTG" or the "Company"), operator of the social media platform Truth Social, recently announced that it has successfully launched an app for iOS mobile devices and for Apple TVs to access the Truth+ streaming platform.
Now available in the Apple App Store for iOS and the App Store on Apple TV...
AI enabled Ray-Ban Meta glasses
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 by Austin Harris
Since the launch of Ray-Ban Meta glasses, the product has garnered significant popularity, with demand initially outstripping supply. Millions of moments have been shared using the glasses, enhancing the everyday experiences of users worldwide.
AI enabled Ray-Ban Meta glasses receive new features and expanded partner integrations
New AI features are being ...
visionOS 2 Apple Vision Pro now available
Monday, October 21, 2024 by Richard Harris
Apple has released visionOS 2, a significant update designed to enhance the Apple Vision Pro experience. This update introduces the ability to transform favorite photos into spatial photos, new intuitive hand gestures, and a range of new features in popular apps.
visionOS 2 Apple Vision Pro now available worldwide
visionOS 2 is available today, delivering new spat...
Video game sales by Capcom to pass 50M in 2024
Monday, October 21, 2024 by Austin Harris
Capcom is one of the biggest video game developers/publishers in the world. The Japanese company has witnessed healthy growth in its sales numbers in recent years, and this trend is going to continue in 2024. According to the numbers presented by NoKyc.com, Capcom expects to sell about 50 million games in FY 2024.
Capcom targets 50 million vi...
Top video games launching before Christmas
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 by Austin Harris
A new study has revealed the most popular video games that will be available to purchase in time for Christmas this year.
CS gaming site Clash.gg analyzed the average number of Google searches in the U.S. each month for video games that will be available to purchase in time for Christmas; the games with the highest number of searches were deemed the most anticipated ...
Connyct social media app for college students opens early access
Friday, October 4, 2024 by Austin Harris
What if social media could step beyond mere media consumption and instead create communities and bring people together? Linking online content with communities and real-world experiences, the new social app Connyct ‘connects’ real people with real passions, all powered by a proprietary platform integrating an extensive library of licensed music clips through...
Gemini in Snapchat My AI chatbot
Wednesday, October 2, 2024 by Russ Scritchfield
Google Cloud recently announced an expanded strategic partnership with Snap Inc. to power generative AI experiences within My AI, Snapchat’s AI-powered chatbot and one of the largest consumer chatbots available today.
Snap Inc. partners with Google Cloud to power multi-modal generative AI experiences: Gemini in Snapchat My AI chatbot
Snapchat will leverage t...
Mobile games are main income for developers
Monday, September 16, 2024 by Richard Harris
Mobile games continue to be the primary source of income for mobile app developers. According to the numbers presented by NoKyc.com, mobile games are expected to account for 52.2% of all downloads in both major app stores in 2024.
Mobile users are expected to download 150.4 billion games in 2024
Mobile phone users are more likely to download games than a...
