Rockstar Games Acquires Grand Theft Auto Collaborators Video Games Deluxe
Rockstar Games has officially acquired Sydney-based development studio Video Games Deluxe, rebranding it as Rockstar Australia. This strategic move strengthens a partnership that has flourished over the past decade, with both studios collaborating on notable projects such as L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files and enhancements to Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition.
$8 Billion Paramount-Skydance Merger Expected to Close by July 2025
The entertainment industry is on the cusp of a significant transformation as Paramount Global and Skydance Media prepare to merge, forming the Paramount Skydance Corporation. This merger, valued at approximately $8 billion, is anticipated to close in the first half of 2025, marking a pivotal shift in the media landscape.
GGD Startup: Fanbase
Unlike most social media apps, Fanbase is geared to make you money ASAP. The network serves as a platform for multiple types of content; video, podcasts, movies, and more.
Charter’s Broadband Subscriber Losses Add to Woe for Cable TV
Charter Communications Inc. lost 177,000 broadband subscribers in the fourth quarter, worse than expected amid a very competitive market for internet access. Charter Communications Inc. lost 177,000 broadband subscribers in the fourth quarter, worse than expected amid a very competitive market for internet access. Bloomberg Technology
The NFL OKs New Helmet Tech
The NFL has permitted a new helmet technology called the Guardian Cap for all positions (except for quarterbacks or specialists) during live, regular season games.
The Tesla Optimus Robot: Where’s the AI?
Next week, Apple will launch ‘Glowtime,’ a special live stream event. The iPhone 16 is expected to drop, but the tech giant remains tight-lipped on official details. Rumors of new features have been swirling. Out of the many predictions buzzing online, here’s what we believe you’ll see at Glowtime.
The iPhone 16 Launch Event: What to Expect at ‘Glowtime’
Next week, Apple will launch ‘Glowtime,’ a special live stream event. The iPhone 16 is expected to drop, but the tech giant remains tight-lipped on official details. Rumors of new features have been swirling. Out of the many predictions buzzing online, here’s what we believe you’ll see at Glowtime.
OpenAI Unveils SearchGPT, its AI-Powered Search Engine
OpenAI has announced the launch of SearchGPT, an AI-powered search engine. Even as Google continues to dominate the search engine market, the tool aims to use AI tech’s conversational models to help users produce faster, more relevant search results.
Warning: Microsoft IT Outage
GGD Profiles is where we highlight startups transforming the world. Photoroom is a photography app which allows to edit hundreds of images in seconds. Using AI tech, Photoroom has established key tools like Background Remover, Batch Mode or Retouch to let users create stunning images.
The GGD Hit List: Live Sports Streaming, A Cure for Deafness and the World’s First “Immersive” Call
The GGD Hit List is a weekly, curated list of discoveries in tech and science. For this edition, we rounded up news in medicine, clean energy, social media and audio cell technology. Here are the top innovation headlines for this week: