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Amazon Refreshes Catalog of Kid-Focused Content on Amazon Kids+
Amazon // August 23, 2024

Amazon is updating its kid-focused content service, Amazon Kids+, to include new shows, books, podcasts and games, the company said in a Friday (Aug. 23) press release. “We’re constantly refreshing our catalog and making sure that we keep delivering new titles that keep kids really excited,” Jon...

Lights, Camera, AI: Gaming and Video Platforms Debut GenAI-Powered Creator Tools
artificial intelligence // August 20, 2024

Text-to-game platforms and artificial intelligence (AI)-powered video generators are emerging tools, promising to lower barriers to entry for aspiring content creators. However, there are questions about their impact on professional roles and the future landscape of digital entertainment. AI Startup Unveils Text-to-Game Platform AI startup...

Roblox Retools User Engagement and Sees 21% Jump in Active Users
Earnings // August 01, 2024

Roblox, the virtual world gaming platform, reported a record 79.5 million average daily active users (DAUs), representing a 21% increase from the previous year, the company said in its second-quarter earnings report released Thursday (Aug. 1). “Our strong Q2 growth across all core metrics is...

StubHub Accused of ‘Convoluted Junk Fee Scheme’ in DC Lawsuit
Legal // July 31, 2024

A lawsuit accuses StubHub of tricking its customers into paying inflated prices. The lawsuit, filed Wednesday (July 31) by Washington, D.C., Attorney General Brian Schwalb, said the concert/event ticketing platform engages in the “deceptive and unfair” practice of hiding mandatory fees from customers, while also...

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Lights, Camera, AI: Gaming and Video Platforms Debut GenAI-Powered Creator Tools

August 20, 2024
Text-to-game platforms and artificial intelligence (AI)-powered video generators are emerging tools, promising to lower barriers to entry for aspiring content creators. However, there are questions about their impact on professional roles and the future landscape of digital entertainment. AI Startup Unveils Text-to-Game Platform AI startup Exists on Thursday (Aug. 15) announced a new text-to-game platform […]

Gen Z Drives Travel Spending Surge for Live Events

July 22, 2024
As young consumers look for meaningful, in-person experiences, more are traveling for ticketed events, driving vacation spending. A recent report from Allianz Partners found that 1 in 4 U.S. consumers...

Scammers Try to Crash the Gates for Summer’s Hottest Events

July 22, 2024
Stadiums and venues across the globe are filling up this summer. From the upcoming 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris to Taylor Swift’s ongoing and record-breaking Eras tour and beyond, there...

How the World Does Digital: Gen Z and Millennials Drive Singapore’s Digital Economy

July 10, 2024
While Singapore captivates visitors with its vibrant culture, food and stunning architecture, this Southeast Asian city-state wears another crown: A world leader in digital engagement. Nicknamed the “Lion City,” Singapore...

Quick Reads
Xbox Teams With Amazon for Console-Free Gaming

August 26, 2024
Xbox teamed with Amazon to help gamers access their favorite titles more easily. The partnership lets members of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate play hundreds of cloud-enabled games through the Xbox app on select Fire TV devices, with no need for a video game console, according to a Monday (Aug. 26) press release. “This integration brings […]

Amazon Refreshes Catalog of Kid-Focused Content on Amazon Kids+

August 23, 2024
Amazon is updating its kid-focused content service, Amazon Kids+, to include new shows, books, podcasts and games, the company said in a Friday (Aug. 23) press release. “We’re constantly refreshing our...

StubHub Accused of ‘Convoluted Junk Fee Scheme’ in DC Lawsuit

July 31, 2024
A lawsuit accuses StubHub of tricking its customers into paying inflated prices. The lawsuit, filed Wednesday (July 31) by Washington, D.C., Attorney General Brian Schwalb, said the concert/event ticketing platform...

Cash App Integrates With Google Play to Attract Gamers

July 18, 2024
Cash App has integrated with Google Play to offer more checkout options on Android devices. The partnership, announced Thursday (July 18), is designed to help the companies engage with a...