MobileNews

Chromecast with Google TV costs less than the new Siri Remote that makes Apple TV usable

Apple’s Spring Loaded event this morning saw a number of product and service unveils. On the television and media front, the Apple TV 4K was revamped, but the real highlight was a new Siri Remote that addresses how frustrating the original is to use. That $59 remote can be purchased separately for older Apple TV models, and it’s somehow more expensive than the Chromecast with Google TV. The…
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GamingNews

Bandai Namco will close its Santa Clara office and move employees to Southern California

Join GamesBeat Summit 2021 this April 28-29. Register for a free or VIP pass today. Bandai Namco Entertainment America has decided to close its office in the Northern California city of Santa Clara and relocate the employees to a new Southern California office. The North American branch of the Japanese maker of games (known for Japanese role-playing games, fighting games, and arcade classics…
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NewsPhotography

Is Fujifilm’s Color Science Really as Good as They Say?

One of the most common arguments that I hear in favor of Fujifilm cameras is about how great its color science is. I frequently hear about how Fujifilm camera produces the best colors and unfortunately this is not a sentiment I can co-sign. As much as I love Fujifilm cameras, I believe the colors they produce require some adjustment. The Fujifilm X-T2 was one of the most exciting mirrorless…
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AI & RoboticsNews

Synthesia raises $12.5M for AI that generates avatar videos

Join Transform 2021 this July 12-16. Register for the AI event of the year. Synthesia, a startup using AI to create synthetic videos of avatars for marketing, today announced it has raised $12.5 million. In a press release, the company said the funding will be put toward expanding its workforce as it invests in product R&D. As the pandemic makes virtual meetups a regular occurrence, the…
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