Logistics startup DispatchTrack today announced it raised $144 million in the company’s first-ever financing round. CEO Satish Natarajan says it’ll be used to support product research and development, as well as business, segment, and geographic expansion. The logistics market is an increasingly attractive investment in light of the novel coronavirus pandemic. With customers either choosing […]
Logitech sales rise as remote-working drives demand for PC peripherals
(Reuters) — Logitech International reported a 13.6% rise in fourth-quarter sales on Tuesday as more people used its products while working from home due to the coronavirus crisis. Logitech, which makes webcams, keyboards, mouses as well as video conferencing devices and software, said its fourth-quarter sales rose to $709.2 million, compared with $624.3 million a […]
Games Inbox: What is Nintendo’s best franchise?
The Tuesday Inbox asks for some suggestions for non-violent Xbox One games, as one reader hopes for a Golden Axe 4 sequel. To join in with the discussions yourself email [email protected] No repeatsI liked the Reader’s Feature at the weekend, about Nintendo sticking with the Switch, and I can see the logic of it. But […]
My Hero Academia Season 5 Is In The Works, First Details Revealed
It’s been revealed that hugely popular shonen anime My Hero Academia (Boku No Hero Academia) is returning for Season 5. A recent post on the show’s Twitter account has confirmed the news, following a post-credit teaser at the end of the Season 4 finale. Translating to English, the tweet reads, “The fifth season of Hiroaka […]
Call of Duty Modern Warfare update: PS4 and Xbox patch news for COD Warzone
Another weekly update for Call of Duty Modern Warfare is expected to arrive in the coming days across all platforms. And based on recent weeks, there’s a good chance of the new patch hitting servers on Tuesday, May 12, 2020. There’s been plenty of Playlist changes made so this next patch might focus more on […]
Google Play launches Change the Game Design Challenge for students
Google Play has announced its Change the Game Design Challenge for students to submit ideas for original mobile games. Aude Gandon, global brand director at Google Play, said in a blog post, “Starting today, we’re accepting applications for our 2020 Change the Game Design Challenge. And with schools closed for the year and many of […]
Paradox Raises $40M Series B to Help Companies Embrace the Future of Work with Conversational AI
Led by Brighton Park Capital, the funding will fuel aggressive product innovation, market expansion, and strategic acquisition; technology executive Mike Gregoire to serve as Chairman SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–May 11, 2020– Paradox, the conversational AI platform helping HR and talent teams automate administrative tasks and deliver real-time candidate and employee communications, announced today $40M in Series […]
David Brevik And Bill Wang Form Skystone Games
Industry veteran David Brevik, perhaps best known for his work at Blizzard North as an instrumental figure behind the Diablo franchise, is back with a new publishing/development studio with Skystone Games. Brevik is joined by powerhouse Bill Wang, formerly of Perfect World Entertainment, in this quest to bring new games and new developers to light. Right out the […]
Elite Dangerous Fleet Carriers Beta Begins, Read The Patch Notes
Elite Dangerous developer Frontier has rolled out its second beta for the Fleet Carriers update, set to come in June. The beta is now available across PC, PS4, and Xbox One, but as pointed out in the patch notes any progress made in the first beta won’t carry to this one. The Fleet Carriers feature […]
Revisit your brick-building childhood with a new Lego project
As the COVID-19 pandemic has forced the world inside, many of us are returning to old hobbies. From puzzles to role-playing games, these pastimes are both a fun way to pass the time (lol what is time?) and a soothing stress reliever. One childhood hobby that checks both of those boxes is seeing a resurgence: […]