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This Robotics AI ‘Brain’ Startup Just Raised $400 Million From Jeff Bezos, OpenAI, and Others
Physical Intelligence, now valued at about $2 billion, aims to create AI models that can power robots.Business - Inc. - November 4 -
Sequoia investing into DecaartAI for engineless game creation
DecaartAI reveals a running version of Minecraft that does not use a game engine, only generative AI, potentially revolutionizing game creation.Tech - VentureBeat - November 1 -
Rivalry Games Raise the Stakes in N.F.L. Week 11
This week could be a turning point for a few division and conference races.Sports - The New York Times - Yesterday -
New Lord Mayor to push pension funds to invest more in London-listed companies
Alastair King takes office in the Square Mile on Friday and says measure necessary to boost stock marketWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
DevRev raises $100.8 million in Series A funding and becomes an AI unicorn at a $1.15 billion valuation
Following its successful Series A funding, DevRev drives forward its mission to revolutionize customer support and product development.Tech - VentureBeat - November 1 -
Inside the Collapse of Venture for America
The nonprofit promised 100,000 jobs by 2025. But it shut down with only a few thousand jobs created, and its final group of fellows are still owed money.Business - Inc. - November 4 -
SayGames plans to invest $30M in promising mobile game projects
Following the success of its previous investments, casual game publisher SayGames plans to offer a further $30 million to studios around the world. The company plans to focus its funding efforts on ...Tech - VentureBeat - 4 days ago -
McIlroy says he would pay to play in Ryder Cup as US team ponder $5m fund
‘I would pay for the privilege to play in the Ryder Cup’ Europeans feel fee would be better spent on World Tour Rory McIlroy has said he would pay to play in the Ryder Cup after it emerged US ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
Ohtani (shoulder) expected to play in Game 3
Shohei Ohtani is expected to play in Game 3 of the World Series after he suffered a shoulder injury late in the Dodgers' Game 2 win.Sports - ESPN - October 27 -
Walz and Ocasio-Cortez play video games on Twitch
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, played video games and talked politics in a stream on Twitch with less than two weeks ...Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
Lego Horizon Adventures Raises The Question Of What IPs Work As A Lego Game
Having now played about an hour of Lego Horizon Adventures , it feels like a game with great ideas that are restricted by the IP it's based on. I love the world of Horizon Zero Dawn and Horizon ...Tech - GameSpot - October 21 -
Atletico trying to raise awareness of fans with disabilities in Champions League game
Atletico Madrid is trying to bring a record number of spectators with disabilities to a Champions League match to raise awareness about inclusion and the need to promote better access to sport for ...Sports - ABC News - October 22 -
Party Icons raises $9M for mobile-1st gaming platform
Party Icons, a mobile-first gaming platform with three playable modes, said it has raised $9 million in funding despite market headwinds.Tech - VentureBeat - October 23 -
Squido Studio raises $3M for social XR game DigiGods
Squido Studio has raised $3 million in funding to develop DigiGods, an ambitious social extended reality (XR) platform.Tech - VentureBeat - November 7 -
Sony raises guidance on gaming strength, quarterly operating profit beats estimates
Sony raised sales guidance for the full year and posted operating profit that smashed analyst expectations after a strong quarter for its gaming business.Business - CNBC - November 8 -
Clash of Clans creator’s Bit Odd takes eccentric approach to mobile game design, raises $18.2M
Bit Odd has, a studio in Finland led by Lasse Louhento, has raised $18.2 million (€17 million) in funding to make mobile games.Tech - VentureBeat - 4 days ago -
South Korea starts to raise game on workplace mental health
In-house counselling is becoming more common, but the country’s high-pressure corporate culture persistsWorld - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
Ruckus Games raises $19M for ‘suburban invasion’ RPG shooter with disruptive multiplayer
Ruckus Games has raised $19 million in funding to disrupt the multiplayer gaming landscape with an RPG shooter.Tech - VentureBeat - 4 days ago -
Bad-blood match demands England raise game for the Boks
The gap between England and South Africa is usually narrower than expectations, but Steve Borthwick's side must raise their game again.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
This surprising investment strategy could boost your retirement nest egg—but proceed with caution
Most people want to play it safe with their retirement nest egg — but they could also lose ground that way.Business - MarketWatch - November 2 -
Stocks rebound — plus, we're raising our price target on a transforming AI play
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.Business - CNBC - 25 minutes ago -
When venture capitalism goes wrong
The demise of Byju’s holds lessons for other ambitious scale-ups and investorsBusiness - Financial Times - October 23 -
FirstFT: Partner pay at US law firms hits record levels
Also in today’s newsletter, US backs huge lithium mine and Canada cuts immigration programmeWorld - Financial Times - October 25 -
Why Georgia’s EU future is on the ballot in historic parliament vote
Also in this newsletter: Russian migrant-smuggling ring bustedWorld - Financial Times - October 25 -
Wiggins out, Waters starting in second Warriors-Pelicans game
Andrew Wiggins is the Golden State Warriors' second-leading scorer early in the 2024-25 NBA season.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31 -
Neymar subbed off injured in second Al Hilal game
Neymar made his second appearance for Al Hilal as he continues his return following a year-long absence due to an ACL tear, but it didn't last long.Sports - ESPN - November 5 -
The Rogue Prince Of Persia's Second Act Brings Big Changes To The Game
When The Rogue Prince of Persia launched in May, Ubisoft and developer Evil Empire were very clear that the game was still in early development and subject to change. But a new update is adding ...Tech - GameSpot - 4 days ago -
Israel's rescue service says a second rocket barrage from Lebanon kills 2, raising death toll in northern Israel to 7
Israel's rescue service says a second rocket barrage from Lebanon kills 2, raising death toll in northern Israel to 7World - ABC News - October 31 -
No. 1 Texas plays Arch Manning, switches back to Quinn Ewers in second half of loss to No. 5 Georgia
Manning started two games in relief of Ewers earlier this seasonSports - CBS Sports - October 20 -
Bronny James feels love from Cleveland while scoring first NBA points in an arena where he grew up
LeBron James let his son, Bronny, have the Cleveland stage to himselfSports - ABC News - October 30 -
Cowboys' Trevon Diggs laments missed chance to play big brother Stefon Diggs for second year in a row
The wait for Diggs vs. Diggs continuesSports - CBS Sports - October 30
