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The Future. Microsoft is set to release the next Call of Duty game on the Xbox Game Pass and via a la carte disc sales. It’s a development that many in the gaming industry, including former Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick, say will hurt overall revenue. So, the game’s release could be a transformational moment […]
The Future. A report from the Economic Policy Institute found that Gen Z may actually be okay when it comes to career and earnings prospects despite the economic upheaval of the past few years. However, with housing costs, student debt, and health-related costs hitting record highs, the generation may still conduct their job searches and financial planning for the […]
The Future. Thanks to the rise of video game emulators, your iPhone is now a Game Boy, Nintendo 64, and even a full arcade all wrapped into one. What a time to be alive. As more users discover the old-school joy of emulators, it may spark a new trend around modifying classic games with creator-specific Easter […]
The Future. A new lawsuit against the US government’s plan to force the sale of TikTok sets the stage for a battle between expression and security. Considering the legal firm behind the lawsuit has had past success stopping a ban of the app, and the law’s provision that suits can only be filed in the […]
The Future. As streaming exits its subscriber-growth stage, the TV industry is looking to create a sustainable business… and finding that the old ways may be the answer. While ditching expensive cable subscriptions may have been the initial goal of streaming, the ultimate destination of the innovation may be just being able to watch your […]
The Future. CAA has struck a deal with Irvine, California-based AI firm Veritone to act as its technology partner for its “CAAVault” service — the Hollywood talent agency’s one-stop-shop solution for helping clients enter the age of AI. Don’t be surprised if some clients start to book a lot of work by exploiting the creative […]
The Future. Apple and Netflix have both started signaling that they’re going to change how writers, directors, actors, and producers get paid to make films and shows for their streamers, opting for one based on a title’s performance on the platform as opposed to just writing big checks to attract name talent. If the new […]
The Future. Roaring Kitty, real name Keith Gill, appears to be back and ready to champion undervalued companies… influencing thousands of retail traders and scaring institutional investment firms. If Gill is really firing up the livestreams again, expect Wall Street to exit some short positions… and ultimately boost the stocks of several beloved but forgotten […]
The Future. Netflix has opened a branded world in Roblox that acts as a hub for users to interact with its most popular IP, build a community around projects, and debut exclusive content. If the streamer starts seeing some good engagement, don’t be surprised if it rolls out a virtual red-carpet premiere for a youth-skewing show as a […]
The Future. Surveying 31,000 people across 31 countries and data from Fortune 500 companies, LinkedIn and Microsoft discovered some surprising insights about the use of AI in the workplace — namely, it’s being used a lot, but no one’s really being honest about it. To attract the best talent, companies may start offering AI training […]