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Comment: The Pixel 6 is full of impulse-buy features that Google needs to properly advertise for once

October 21, 2021
The latest generation of Pixel is finally here, and it’s set to arrive in the hands of buyers as soon as next week. But like past generations, it comes with the same hurdle to overcome. Most people are set in their preferences when it comes to a smartphone, and Google needs to give them good reason to switch. The good news? Google has plenty of exclusive features that would easily sell the Pixel…
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MobileNews

Google Docs getting universal @ menu for inserting content, ‘Add page break before’

October 21, 2021
The latest update to Google Docs makes official the “universal @ menu” that’s part of Workspace’s “Smart canvas” initiative. Meanwhile, there will be a new “Add page break before” option. In the past, @-mentioning a person in documents would show (if populated by admins) their location, job title, and other contact information. At I/O 2021 in May, Google expanded that capability…
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GamingNews

Animoca Brands raises $65M at $2.2B valuation from Ubisoft and others

October 20, 2021
Join gaming leaders online at GamesBeat Summit Next this upcoming November 9-10. Learn more about what comes next.  Animoca Brands has raised a new round of funding — the third time since May — and this time the company has scooped up $65 million at a $2.2 billion valuation. It’s another endorsement for blockhain gaming. Just this week, similar blockchain gaming opportunities enabled…
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GamingNews

Square Enix to launch a new, mobile-focused London studio

October 20, 2021
Join gaming leaders online at GamesBeat Summit Next this upcoming November 9-10. Learn more about what comes next.  Square Enix announced today that it’s opening a new mobile-focused studio called Square Enix London Mobile. The new studio will focus on two upcoming…
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Roblox unveils electronic music festival in the metaverse

October 20, 2021
Join gaming leaders online at GamesBeat Summit Next this upcoming November 9-10. Learn more about what comes next.  Roblox has partneed with music event promoter Insomniac to create electronic music festivals for its platform. The companies plan to create the “world’s…
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Epic Games partners with indie studios Eyes Out and Spry Fox

October 20, 2021
Join gaming leaders online at GamesBeat Summit Next this upcoming November 9-10. Learn more about what comes next.  Epic Games today announced it’ll be partnering with two indie studios and will publish their upcoming games. These two are Spry Fox and the new studio Eyes Out. Cory Davis and Nine Inch Nails guitarist Robin Finck co-founded Eyes Out this year. The studio is reportedly working…
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