For most people, the idea of using artificial intelligence tools in daily life—or even just messing around with them—has only become mainstream in recent months, with new releases of generative AI tools from a slew of big tech companies and startups, like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Bard. But behind... Read more

We’re thrilled to announce the return of GamesBeat Summit Next, hosted in San Francisco this October, where we will explore the theme of “Playing the Edge.” Apply to speak here and learn more about sponsorship opportunities here.  Activision teased that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III is coming November 10. The news... Read more

Enlarge / Silicon wafers from a TSMC factory. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. It’s been rumored for several months now that Apple will be using a new 3 nm manufacturing process from Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) for its next-generation chips, including M3 series processors for Macs and the A17 Bionic... Read more

Who doesn’t love a good and entertaining game that brightens up any day? Games give us a feeling of control, accomplishment, and fulfillment. They appeal to our never-ending love of competition and joy. Do you want to evoke the same feelings in your subscribers to motivate them to cooperate... Read more

Microsoft launched it’s artificial intelligence-powered search on Bing six months ago. In that time, there have been more than 1 billion chats and 750 million AI-generated images produced, Microsoft said Monday. To celebrate half a year of the AI chatbot and tools, the company is expanding the availability of... Read more

When Russian troops seized control of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant last year, following the invasion of Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky called it “a declaration of war” against Europe. Others warned that Russia’s reckless seizure of the plant could trigger a nuclear disaster to rival Chernobyl’s 1986 radiological accident.... Read more

This is a VB Lab Insight article presented by Xsolla. In a live fireside chat, Dean Takahashi, lead writer of GamesBeat, spoke with Chris Hewish, President and Interim CEO of Xsolla to discuss the growing direct-to-consumer trend, driven by changing regulations and an increasingly tight market – and how... Read more

Getty Images | Aurich Lawson Use of facial recognition software led Detroit police to falsely arrest 32-year-old Porcha Woodruff for robbery and carjacking, reports The New York Times. Eight months pregnant, she was detained for 11 hours, questioned, and had her iPhone seized for evidence before being released. It’s... Read more

OAuth (Open Authorization) is the standard protocol of numerous digital platforms for delegated authorization. It’s the technology that enables users, for example, to click on a “Continue with Facebook” button on a website — thereby using Facebook to verify their identity. Despite its wide adoption and convenience for both... Read more

Hardware isn’t the only thing that makes a good PC. The operating system is one of the most important components, and if you’re looking to upgrade to the latest system from Microsoft, then we’ve got a deal you won’t want to miss. Windows 11 Pro is typically $200 when... Read more