Abacus.ai, a platform creating dev tools to develop and deploy enterprise AI technologies, today announced that it raised $50 million in a series C round led by Tiger Global with participation from Coatue, Index Partners, and Alkeon Ventures. The raise brings the company’s total funding to $90.3 million to date, and CEO Bindu Reddy says […]
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Oculus Quest 2 128GB Model On Sale August 24 For $299
Facebook plans to start selling a 128GB version of Oculus Quest 2 on August 24th for $299. The new entry level Quest 2 model doubles the storage of the 64GB device it replaces. Facebook will still sell a 256GB model for $399. A silicon cover will come inside the box of each new headset sold […]
New Nintendo Switch model has the same ol’ Joy-Cons
Nintendo will release a new Nintendo Switch, officially called the Nintendo Switch (OLED model), on Oct. 8, the company announced Tuesday. The upgraded hardware will cost $50 more than the Nintendo Switch that originally launched in 2017, and will feature a larger, OLED touchscreen — but it’s still using the same ol’ Joy-Cons, Nintendo has […]
Nvidia unveils rental model for DGX SuperPod mini supercomputers
Join GamesBeat Summit 2021 this April 28-29. Register for a free or VIP pass today. The day has come when you can rent your own mini supercomputer. When you’re done with it, you can return it to Nvidia. That’s the plan for the company’s new cloud-native supercomputer, the Nvidia DGX SuperPod, which features Nvidia BlueField-2 […]
Racism Nerfs and ‘Model Minority’ Mods: How We Can Stop Asian Hate Together
Vianca Natividad is the League of Legends social content producer for esports organization Team Liquid. In this piece, she discusses the harm created by “model minority” stereotypes and the need to actively combat racism and hate against AAPI people. As a child, I was the only Asian in my class all through fifth grade. I […]
New Nintendo Switch Model Expected To Release Before Christmas With 4k, OLED Screen
A report from Bloomberg suggests that Nintendo aims to announce a new Switch console later this year. This new edition will feature a 7-inch, 720p OLED screen, but when paired with TVs? It will allegedly sport 4k ultra-high-definition. For context, the existing Switch models are slightly smaller in handheld, with the original sitting at 6.2 […]
Game Pass Model Is "Unsustainable" For Triple-A Budgets, Says Sony
PlayStation boss Jim Ryan has explained why he believes a Game Pass model just isn’t sustainable for Sony. Xbox made a number of announcements last week – seven days earlier that it intended – including the reveal of the Series S and how much its next-gen consoles will cost. However, perhaps the most exciting announcements […]
Next-Gen Nintendo Switch Model Hinted At By Monster Boy Developer
The existence of an upgraded Nintendo Switch model has been hinted at by the developers of the Monster Boy games, in response to a point made about next-gen systems. The Nintendo Switch is currently the weakest console on the market, and it will look even more antiquated when the PS5 and Xbox Series S/X are released later on this […]
Report: New Switch model with better graphics coming in 2021
Nintendo will release an upgraded model of its Switch hardware in 2021, according to a report from Bloomberg. The new Nintendo Switch model could feature more computing power and support for 4K resolution visuals, Bloomberg reported, citing sources. Reports of an upgraded version of the Switch have been circulating for nearly two years. The Wall […]