The Verge People are really getting their podcast lawsuits in before the new year. Let’s get to it. The Daily Beast reports that Fox News host Laura Ingraham filed a lawsuit against Quake Media, claiming the podcast startup hasn’t paid her $800,000 contract for 2022. […]
Day: December 23, 2023
A first look at nine new IndieBio NY companies that will present to VCs next month
It was pure coincidence, but months before the pandemic took hold around the world, IndieBio — a startup accelerator devoted to startups using biology to solve large problems — expanded its remit, adding a New York arm to the operations it was already running out […]
Firefly’s Alpha rocket reaches orbit for the fourth time
Firefly Aerospace sent its Alpha rocket to orbit for the fourth time ever this morning, with the company carrying a payload from Lockheed Martin to space. However, the company has yet to update the public on whether it successfully deployed the satellite to its destination […]
Apple is reportedly looking to team up with news publishers to train its AI
Apple has been noticeably missing in the list of companies with their own generative AI product, but based on a new report by The New York Times, it’s looking to change that real soon. In recent weeks, Apple has reportedly started negotiating with major publishers […]
China’s regulators restrict game monetization, sending Chinese game stocks down
China has been tough on games in recent years and its regulators have now cracked down on monetization practices.
TinyBuild shuts Versus Evil, lays off 13
TinyBuild is the latest company to deal with a tough market as it shut down indie game publisher Versus Evil and laid off 13 staff.
Like a Dragon Gaiden is my end-of-year treat to myself | Kaser Focus
It’s been a chaotic week, so GamesBeat’s Rachel Kaser just wants to relax and play a comfort game — in this case, Like a Dragon Gaiden.
Bluesky finally lets users look at posts without logging in
Decentralized social network and Twitter rival Bluesky is finally letting users look at posts on its platform without logging in. People still need an invite to create an account and start posting but can read posts through a link. This move will also let publishers […]