Samsung unveils AI-powered digital avatar
A Samsung lab on Tuesday unveiled a digital avatar it described as an AI-powered "artificial human," claiming it is able to "converse and sympathize" like real people.
Jan 7, 2020
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Sony says focus is on creativity, with games, movies, music, sensors, IP, and not gadgets
Japanese electronics and entertainment company Sony says it's focusing on creativity in movies, animation and video games, rather than old-fashioned gadgetry.
May 23, 2024
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'Bad buzz': Gaming industry reels from 'Grand Theft Auto' hack
The video game industry is coming to terms with one of the biggest hacks in its history, after footage was leaked online of "Grand Theft Auto 6"—the next instalment of one of the world's most popular franchises.
Sep 21, 2022
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Japan game maker Nintendo sees no quick fix for chips crunch
The shortage in computer chips needed to make the Nintendo Switch machine is a serious problem unlikely to be resolved soon, the president of the Japanese video-game maker said Friday.
Nov 5, 2021
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Sony upgrades profit outlook on strong Q1 performance
Sony upgraded its full-year profit forecast Wednesday on the back of a strong quarterly performance, although the pandemic boom enjoyed by the gaming sector is slowing.
Aug 4, 2021
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The chips are down: why there's a semiconductor shortage
A shortage of semiconductors has sent shockwaves through the global economy, squeezing supplies of everything from cars to headphones.
Aug 1, 2021
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Animal Crossing among 4 inductees to Video Game Hall of Fame
The World Video Game Hall of Fame on Thursday inducted the groundbreaking Microsoft Flight Simulator, franchise-inspiring Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? award-winning StarCraft and Animal Crossing, whose popularity ...
May 6, 2021
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Fornite maker Epic Games valued at $28.7 bn in funding round
The US company behind video game sensation Fortnite said Tuesday that it was valued at $28.7 billion in a round of funding from investors including PlayStation maker Sony.
Apr 13, 2021
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Major E3 video game show goes virtual—and free
The world's premier video game trade show will return in June as a free, virtual event after the annual gathering was cancelled last year because of the pandemic.
Apr 6, 2021
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General Motors lengthens plant shutdowns amid chip shortage
General Motors plans to shutter three idled plants at least through mid-March due to the global shortage of semiconductors, the automaker said Tuesday.
Feb 9, 2021
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