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LG is taking advantage of Android 10’s underused desktop mode

January 22, 2020
The ability to carry a single device around but use it in multiple ways is a dream for many, and over the past few years, it’s become a reality. Not many know that Android 10 has been building out a basic “desktop mode” that not many use, but LG is taking advantage of it as it updates devices. Spotted by Juan Carlos Bagnell and further highlighted by , LG is adding Android’s desktop…
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GamingNews

PlayVS brings Fortnite to high school and college esports tournaments

January 22, 2020
PlayVS will bring organized Fortnite competitions to high schools and colleges in the U.S. PlayVS already uses its software platform to organize popular esports tournaments for high schools, and this deal marks the first time it is expanding to colleges and universities. The Los Angeles company already handles high school tournaments for Rocket League, which is made by Psyonix, acquired by Epic…
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AI & RoboticsNews

CB Insights: AI startup funding hit new high of $26.6 billion in 2019

January 22, 2020
As part of an annual look at global AI investment trends, CB Insights today reports that AI startups raised a record $26.6 billion in 2019 spanning more than 2,200 deals worldwide. That’s compared to roughly 1,900 deals totaling $22.1 billion in 2018 and about 1,700 deals totaling $16.8 billion in 2017. The reported high in AI investments recorded by CB Insights is in line with analysis by …
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AI & RoboticsNews

AI startups raised record $26.6 billion globally in 2019

January 22, 2020
Artificial intelligence startups appear to be booming. Global venture capital increased 20% in 2019, while acquisitions jumped 24.8% from the previous year. According to a new report from CB Insights, AI companies raised $26.58 billion across 2,235 deals in 2019, up from…
AI & RoboticsNews

ServiceNow acquires AI for IT startup Loom Systems

January 22, 2020
ServiceNow today announced that it has acquired Loom Systems to strengthen automated insights for customers using the Now platform in order to help them quickly fix IT issues. Loom Systems CEO Gabby Menachem and some members of the Loom Systems team will join ServiceNow as part of the deal. The financial terms of the sale were not disclosed. Loom Systems tech will be integrated with ServiceNow’s…
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