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AWS, Google, Mozilla Back National AI Research Cloud Bill in Congress (VentureBeat)

A group of more than 20 organizations, including tech giants like AWS, Google, IBM, and Nvidia, joined schools like Stanford University and Ohio State University today in backing t... More

PlayStation Unveils Indie Games Initiative (THR)

The company published a blog post detailing its plan to "make PlayStation the best place to develop, find and play great indie games."... More

Adopting the Right Software Solutions to Benefit From the Next Wave of Revenue-Generating Services (MESA)

With the right software solutions, operators can deploy a revenue-generating service strategy that delivers more powerful, more efficient and more reliable solutions to their subsc... More

Verizon Media Launches ‘Immersive’ XR Content, Ad Platform (MESA)

Verizon Media has launched a new extended reality (XR) platform, geared toward providing advertising and content powered by 5G in the augmented reality, virtual reality, and mixed ... More

Walgreens Partners With Adobe, Microsoft to Personalize Customer Experience (Forbes)

Walgreens Boots Alliance said it is expanding its partnership with Microsoft while adding a deal with Adobe to better “personalize” the shopping and healthcare experience of it... More

Even the Coronavirus Can’t Stop 5G’s Momentum (CNET)

The next-generation wireless faces a few speed bumps with the global pandemic, but we're still seeing phones launch and coverage expand.... More

Verizon, Cooler Screens Power Next Generation Digital In-Store Media Platform (MESA)

Verizon and Cooler Screens announced a strategic agreement to create and deploy next generation digital services for retailers. Verizon Business is powering Cooler Screens digital ... More

Rethinking AI for Business Resilience, Results (Avanade Insights)

The realm of possibilities for AI remain endless and organizations are eager to find new ways to implement it so they can shorten lead times, increase productivity and efficiency, ... More

Smart TV Penetration at Over 50% in U.S. (DTE)

A new report has found that more than half of US broadband households now own at least one smart TV. According to Parks Associates, 54% of US homes now have smart TVs and that smar... More

Amazon Announces New Media Analysis Features for Amazon Rekognition Video (MESA)

Amazon Rekognition Video is a machine learning based service that can analyze videos to detect objects, people, faces, text, scenes, and activities, as well as detect any inappropr... More

Sony Starts a PlayStation Bug Bounty Program (Engadget)

Sony has launched a bug bounty program that anyone can participate in, and rewards for reporting critical PS4 vulnerabilities start at $50,000, Sony Senior Director of Software Eng... More

Lady Gaga Wants You to Create Your Own ‘Chromatica’ With Adobe Challenge (Billboard)

Lady Gaga scored a Billboard 200 No. 1 album after creating her own world of Chromatica, so what do the Little Monsters win if they create their own Chromatica? Well, Mother Monste... More

SAP, IBM Announce New Combined Offerings (MESA)

SAP and IBM have announced an expansion of their ongoing partnership, one that will see the two tech powerhouses deliver new, intelligent industry solutions around enabling end-to-... More

Avanade Launches Tool to Help Businesses Accelerate Their Adoption of AI (MESA)

Companies looking to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic should focus on accelerating their adoption of artificial intelligence to improve resilience and prepare for the future, acc... More

Hollywood Rethinks Owning Video Game Divisions (THR)

For big entertainment companies, licensing IP is simply a more reliable and profitable business, with lower risks (albeit limited upside). While gaming requires substantial upfront... More

Veritone Upgrades aiWARE-Powered Discovery App (MESA)

Artificial intelligence (AI) company Veritone has upgraded its media search and analysis application, Veritone Discovery, adding a retooled user experience with the inclusion of a ... More

What Does COVID-19 Mean for the Future of Work? (Forbes)

There has been a lot of discussion around the impact technology and AI will have for the future of work, and yet, ever since Covid-19 swept the globe, the message about our future ... More

Apple Updates tvOS With Home Support, Picture-in-Picture (The Verge)

Apple has announced a variety of new features for its tvOS platform, adding better support for Apple’s HomeKit accessories, a new picture-in-picture mode, and Microsoft’s Elite... More

How Broadcasters Can Give Viewers the Live Sport Experience at Home (TVB Europe)

OTT is uniquely positioned to allow for more interactive experiences thanks to its underlying technologies. However, before broadcasters rush to integrate applications to drive aud... More

82% of Global Consumers Played Video Games During the Lockdowns (Senal News)

While select sports leagues have started to return to competition as businesses in some regions around the world get back to work, the impact of video games and e-sports on media c... More

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