Zynga beat analysts’ expectations today, reporting its highest-ever bookings and revenues in the fourth quarter ended December 31 thanks to the strong performance of its existing games and the newly launched Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells.
The social mobile game company’s revenue was $616 million, up 52% year-over-year, and bookings of $699 million, up 61% year-over-year. The bookings and…
Electronic Arts is acquiring mobile game developer Glu Mobile
February 11, 2021
Electronic Arts will acquire mobile game developer Glu Mobile in a deal worth $2.4 billion. Glu shareholders will receive $12.50 in cash for each share they hold, a 36% premium over the closing share price on February 5 (note: Glu has $364 million in net cash).
Glu Mobile is…
DEVONthink updates Mac and iOS apps with dark mode, multi-window iPad, improved iCloud support
February 11, 2021
DEVONthink is out today with updates to its Mac and iOS apps that help you collect, edit, annotate, and organize a wide variety of documents. The latest releases bring improved iCloud syncing, dark mode for iPhone/iPad, multi-window support for iPad, and more.
DEVONthink…
Mophie’s latest multi-device charger supports iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch for $80
February 11, 2021
Mophie is out today with its newest multi-device charger for Apple devices. The Wireless Charging Stand+ includes spots for charging two devices wirelessly along with a wired USB port on the back and included Apple Watch charger mount – all for $80.
Mophie’s Wireless Charging Stand+ is the latest entry to the company’s lineup of multi-device chargers aimed at Apple devices.
The charger…
Apple argues new North Dakota Senate bill targeting the App Store could ‘destroy the iPhone’
February 11, 2021
A new bill in the North Dakota Senate could force Apple to allow iPhone owners to sideload applications and use alternative payment systems in-app. The wide-reaching bill would bar companies like Apple and Google from mandating that developers only use their app stores and…
While it still hasn’t rolled out widely, Google is actively working on bringing a full dark mode to Google Search on desktop. Thanks to another A/B test, we’ve discovered that Google Search dark mode will also be able to follow the system theme on your desktop.
If you…
Chromecast w/ Google TV homescreen rolling out smaller app icons on ‘For You’ tab [Update]
February 11, 2021
The best part of the Chromecast refresh is the Google TV interface that comes along with it, but as with any Google product that UI is subject to change over time. This week, it appears that a slight tweak to the Google TV homescreen is being tested with smaller app icons.
A silent update to the Google TV homescreen has adjusted the size of the app icons to where they’re now significantly…
Porsche Taycan snags new Guinness World Records title for driving at over 100 mph indoors
February 11, 2021
Porsche has achieved a new Guinness World Records title by driving its Taycan electric car at over 100 mph inside a building.
One lesser-known advantage of an electric car is that you can drive it inside without the need for proper ventilation.
Do that with a…
The Microlino electric car has been on a bit of a rollercoaster ride on its long journey toward production. Now the company has updated us on their progress and is showing off the Microlino 2.0’s refreshed look in a new testing video.
The Microlino from Switzerland-based…
EGEB: What it’s like to be a wind turbine technician apprentice
February 11, 2021
A wind turbine technician apprentice tells the Guardian about his experiences in his new role.
Electric vehicle battery technology company Enevate secures an $81 million investment.
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