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Do EA buyout talks hint at bigger industry troubles?

Do EA buyout talks hint at bigger industry troubles?: Why is Electronic Arts, one of the biggest names in the video game business, reportedly in talks to go private? Read More

Lootlock protects kids from overspending on gaming and will be presenting at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: The gaming industry notoriously targets kids for in-app purchases. Lootlock gives parents granular control over kids game spending. Read More

AI startup Friend spent more than $1M on all those subway ads: If you’ve been on the New York subway recently, you’ve probably seen stark white ads promoting a wearable AI device called Friend. Read More

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