Meta quietly launches vibe-coded gaming app Pocket

Meta quietly launches vibe-coded gaming app Pocket

Meta is getting into gaming with the launch of a new app called Pocket, which allows people to generate small, interactive apps and games using AI prompts. The software, a result of Meta’s acquisition of the team at the vibe-coded gaming platform Gizmo earlier this year, describes itself as “a creative platform for making and…

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Xbox follows Apple with price increases 

Xbox follows Apple with price increases 

Just a few hours after Apple announced price increases across its hardware lineup, Microsoft revealed that Xbox game consoles are also getting more expensive. In addition, the company announced that it’s discontinuing its 2TB model. Starting August 1, Xbox console prices will increase worldwide. The 512GB models will cost $100 more, while the 1TB versions…

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Netflix expands revamped mobile app across Asia and doubles down on kids’ gaming

Netflix expands revamped mobile app across Asia and doubles down on kids’ gaming

Netflix is stepping up its game in mobile and gaming, as revealed during the company’s recent APAC Product Innovation Showcase.  During the event, Netflix outlined plans to expand its refreshed mobile experience to additional markets across Asia-Pacific, while also growing its gaming ambitions through the continued rollout of Netflix Playground, a dedicated space for children’s…

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NYT’s Wordle to become a TV game show

NYT’s Wordle to become a TV game show

The New York Times is betting that the Wordle craze isn’t over yet. On Monday, the Times announced that it would be turning the hit mobile word game into a televised game show on NBC. “Today” show anchor Savannah Guthrie will host the affair, while The Times and “The Tonight Show” host Jimmy Fallon will…

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Netflix launches a standalone app for kids’ games

Netflix launches a standalone app for kids’ games

Netflix is launching a new standalone app for kids’ games called Netflix Playground, the company announced on Monday. Netflix Playground is available as part of a Netflix subscription, and doesn’t have any ads or in-app purchases. Netflix says the app gives children access to an “ever-growing” library of games for kids. Netflix Playground is launching…

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