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Posted: 03-20-2025 | Author: Staff Report

TechCrunch reports: “OpenAI has launched a more powerful version of its o1 “reasoning” AI model, o1-pro, in its developer API. According to OpenAI, o1-pro uses more computing than o1 to provide “consistently better responses.” Currently, it’s only available to select developers — those who’ve spent at least $5 on OpenAI API services — and it’s […]

Posted: 03-20-2025 | Author: Staff Report

Music Business Worldwide reports: “B2B music streaming infrastructure provider Tuned Global has teamed up with AI-powered analytics firm Zetaris to help businesses monetize data generated through streaming services. The partnership seeks to help companies extract insights from “millions of data points” generated every second without requiring costly data migration or technical bottlenecks, according to a […]

Posted: 03-20-2025 | Author: Staff Report

GamesBeat reports: “Discord announced plans to expand its successful Video Quests advertising format to mobile devices. This strategic move marks the company’s first mobile ad offering, significantly broadening reach for advertisers while maintaining Discord’s commitment to user-first, reward-focused advertising experiences.” Read More

Posted: 03-20-2025 | Author: Staff Report

WIRED reports: “Nvidia has acquired synthetic data firm Gretel for nine figures, according to two people with direct knowledge of the deal. The acquisition price exceeds Gretel’s most recent valuation of $320 million, the sources say, though the exact terms of the purchase remain unknown.” Read More

Posted: 03-20-2025 | Author: Staff Report

MacRumors reports: “Meta has announced the rollout of its AI chatbot across Europe starting this week. The AI assistant will appear across WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger platforms in 41 European and 21 overseas territories. Meta AI launched in the United States in 2023, but the company paused a planned rollout in Europe due to […]

Posted: 03-20-2025 | Author: Staff Report

The Verge reports: “LG is shutting down Art Lab, its NFT marketplace for TVs. In a notice posted to its website, LG says it has made the “difficult decision” to close the platform on June 17th. LG launched its Art Lab app during the NFT craze in 2022, billing it as a way to “buy, […]

Posted: 03-19-2025 | Author: Staff Report

Business Wire reports: “M80, an international gaming and esports entertainment organization, has teamed up with IMG Academy, the world’s leading sports education brand, to launch an innovative new esports camp. Hosted at the IMG Academy campus in Bradenton, Fla., this three-week camp will offer an elite esports training experience, aimed at shaping the next generation […]

Posted: 03-19-2025 | Author: Staff Report

Media Play News reports: “OTT.X on March 19 announced the addition of 12 new member companies the streaming trade association says “are shaping the future of OTT, CTV, and streaming.” New member companies include Amazon Web Services (AWS), home entertainment heavyweight Alliance Entertainment, research house Parks Associates, and independent film distributors Giant Pictures and Xenon […]

Posted: 03-19-2025 | Author: Staff Report

Music Business Worldwide reports: “UK-based independent music company Ninja Tune has teamed up with music technology startup Reactional Music in its push into the lucrative gaming market as music companies seek new revenue streams beyond traditional platforms. The London-based label, home to artists like BICEP, Bonobo and Little Dragon, will license tracks from its catalog […]

Posted: 03-19-2025 | Author: Staff Report

TechCrunch reports: “The U.S. crossed the 100 million paid subscriber mark for music streaming services for the first time ever last year, as per a new report by the Record Industry Association of America (RIAA). The subscriber number was up from 96.8 million in 2023, with year-on-year growth of roughly 3%.” Read More