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Author says the Apple TV+ 'Tetris' movie ripped off his book

August 10, 2023
The Apple TV+ film Tetris was copied from a book written years ago, according to a lawsuit filed against the tech giant and the Tetris Company. Dan Ackerman, the editor-in-chief of Gizmodo, has accused the plaintiffs of ripping off his book The Tetris Effect, which tells the history of the game in the form of a Cold War-era thriller. In his lawsuit (PDF, via Reuters), Ackerman said he sent the…
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Netflix just released a game controller app for the iPhone

August 9, 2023
Netflix’s push into video games continues, as the company just dropped a dedicated controller app for iOS devices. The app, simply called “Netflix Game Controller,” lets you use your phone or tablet as a gamepad once you pair the device with your TV. This will allow…
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Spotify's new AI 'DJ' expands to 50 countries

August 9, 2023
The beta version of Spotify’s AI-enhanced DJ feature is coming to 50 new countries, after soft-launching in the US and Canada back in February. In recent months, it’s rolled out in the UK and Ireland, but now the robotic Wolfman Jack is headed to more countries in Europe, Asia and Africa, in addition to Australia and New Zealand. There’s a caveat, but it depends on some initial understanding…
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LG Electronics and Clearbrook partner on $100M NOVA Prime Fund

August 3, 2023
Missed the GamesBeat Summit excitement? Don’t worry! Tune in now to catch all of the live and virtual sessions here. LG Electronics and Clearbrook announced a strategic alliance where they are creating a $100 million NOVA Prime Fund to invest in a variety of tech startups. The fund will invest in companies that are advancing innovations to build a better future, focusing on sustainable…
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X Blue subscribers can now hide their shame and checkmarks

August 3, 2023
One of the main selling points for Twitter Blue — now “X Blue” — when the service was first launched was that anybody on the platform willing to pay for it can get the once-coveted blue checkmark. Over the past months, though, subscribers have been getting…
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Zen moving game 'Unpacking' comes to Android and iOS on August 24th

August 2, 2023
If your idea of relaxation involves opening cardboard boxes, you’re in for a good time. Humble Games and Witch Beam have confirmed that Unpacking is coming to iOS and Android on August 24th. You can pre-order the iOS version for $10 today. This has been a long time in coming given that the game first arrived on consoles and PCs in 2021, but it may be worthwhile if you’re new to the…
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