Sakurai predicts AI game boom but doubts most will turn a profit
The creator of Kirby and Super Smash Bros. says generative AI will increase lookalike games without solving the challenge of original design.
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Pantaloon launches Playbill indie game subscription service
The key-based service costs $5 a month or $60 a year, with different access rules for monthly and annual subscribers.
SpaceX recruits Apollo and Nvidia for Grok business push
The partner network will support Grok deployments and software integrations, with more than 130 other companies signing up early.
Nvidia launches Minerva software to detect AI data center faults
IREN is using the monitoring system, while IBM, Lambda and Tesla are among companies planning to adopt it. Nvidia has not disclosed pricing.
Uber expands ChatGPT Work access to more than 30,000 employees
The rollout follows a 1,000-person pilot as Uber seeks to curb AI spending. Engineers will continue using OpenAI’s Codex coding tool.
Google adds 1,070 megawatts to Voltus virtual power deal
The arrangement pays homes and businesses to reduce electricity use when the PJM grid is strained.
1Password launches account access platform for AI agents
Users can approve individual sign-in requests on their devices, while the company says passwords remain in their vaults.
Agility selects Nvidia computing for Digit 5 ahead of planned Nasdaq listing
Early access to the humanoid robot is expected in 2027’s first half, followed by a broader rollout over six to nine months.
Nebius signs $3.5 billion Citi loan for AI infrastructure expansion
The secured facility runs for 364 days, with an initial interest margin of 2.75% above Term SOFR.
Australian court orders Apple to permit rival iPhone app stores
The changes are due to begin March 1, 2027. Apple plans to appeal and seek a pause in enforcement.
