‘Fortnite’ adds a limited-time Among Us-like mode

Epic Games has released a new limited-time mode in Fortnite called Imposters, allowing players to scratch their Among Us itch without leaving the battle royale. Each match features two teams made up of eight agents and two imposters. [embedded content] The action takes place in a new interior map called The Bridge. The agents need… Continue reading ‘Fortnite’ adds a limited-time Among Us-like mode

Intel is giving up on its AI-powered RealSense cameras

Intel is pouring more and more of its energy into its mainstay chip business, and that now means leaving some of its less essential work by the wayside. The company told CRN in a statement that it was “winding down” RealSense and transferring the talent and computer vision tech to efforts that “better support” its… Continue reading Intel is giving up on its AI-powered RealSense cameras

YouTube Premium members can get three free months of Stadia Pro

Google has started a new promotion to entice YouTube Premium users to check out its Stadia Pro subscription. Provided you’re new to the paid service, you can now get a three-month trial to see if cloud gaming is your thing. First spotted by 9to5Google, the promotion is only available to current YouTube Premium subscribers in… Continue reading YouTube Premium members can get three free months of Stadia Pro

Twitter’s latest experiment is a tool for reporting ‘misleading’ tweets

A new test from Twitter will finally allow users to report “misleading” tweets. The company says it’s testing the feature for “some people” in the US, South Korea and Australia. Though only an experiment, it’s a significant step for Twitter which has previously had limited reporting tools for misinformation on its service.  With the change… Continue reading Twitter’s latest experiment is a tool for reporting ‘misleading’ tweets

‘Carpool Karaoke’ is returning from a pandemic hiatus (and moving to Apple TV+)

Apple has renewed Carpool Karaoke for a fifth season and plans to move the series over to its TV+ service, according to Deadline. The show predates the streaming platform by several years and has been available through Apple Music and the TV app since the company first premiered the project back in 2017. Both the… Continue reading ‘Carpool Karaoke’ is returning from a pandemic hiatus (and moving to Apple TV+)

Laiye, China’s answer to UniPath, eyes unicorn status by end-2021, plans global foray …

In Singapore, we are looking to double our reporting team by this year-end to comprehensively cover the fast-moving world of funded startups and VC, PE & M&A deals. We want reporters who can tell our readers what is really happening in these sectors and why it matters to markets, companies and consumers. The ability to… Continue reading Laiye, China’s answer to UniPath, eyes unicorn status by end-2021, plans global foray …

SoftBank Ventures Asia co-leads Series B funding in Chinese self-driving startup Neolix

Neolix Technologies, a Chinese autonomous vehicle startup for the logistics industry, has announced raising an undisclosed amount in its Series B funding round co-led by SoftBank Ventures Asia and CICC Capital. Existing shareholders Yunqi Capital and Glory Ventures also participated in the funding round that will finance the enhancement of Neolix’s range of services as… Continue reading SoftBank Ventures Asia co-leads Series B funding in Chinese self-driving startup Neolix

Startup funding in India rises to 19-month high of $10.7b in July

In Singapore, we are looking to double our reporting team by this year-end to comprehensively cover the fast-moving world of funded startups and VC, PE & M&A deals. We want reporters who can tell our readers what is really happening in these sectors and why it matters to markets, companies and consumers. The ability to… Continue reading Startup funding in India rises to 19-month high of $10.7b in July