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Mind Candy CEO says Moshi Monsters popularity is dwindling on the Web, and revenue is ‘not good’

Oct21
by on October 21, 2014 at 11:28 am
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Mind Candy founder and chief executive Michael Acton-Smith has admitted that the popularity of Moshi Monsters is dwindling on the Web and that his company’s efforts on mobile couldn’t be described as commercial successes. In a interview at TechCrunch Disrupt London, the entrepreneur said engagement for Moshi Monsters online was “coming well down” and that the company’s current revenues are “not good.” When TechCrunch’s Editor-at-Large Mike Butcher asked Acton-Smith to compare the figures with the previous year, the head of Mind Candy admitted there had been “a drop.” The British developer has released a number of mobile video games that leverage…

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Xbox One update brings deep Twitter integration, trending TV and more

Oct21
by on October 21, 2014 at 10:49 am
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Members of Microsoft’s Xbox One preview program are getting access to a bevy of new features this week, including deeper Twitter integration and more customization options. As Microsoft notes, you will now be able to link your Xbox Live acccount with Twitter, and tweet your favorite game clips to your followers using the Share button next to any clip you’ve created. Plus, new live TV and Twitter integration unlocks the ability to see what shows are trending based on Twitter chatter, and you’ll also be able to view tweets for programs in real-time within the MiniGuide. You will also be…

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Singapore’s Infocomm wants to invest in European startups and prepare them for business in Asia

Oct21
by on October 21, 2014 at 9:52 am
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Singapore’s Infocomm Investments is expanding the scope of its $200 million fund to include European startups. Establishing a base in London, the firm will look to co-invest in high-growth tech companies that want to expand into the Asian market. Infocomm is hoping that its contacts in the South Asian marketplace, and key hub Singapore in particular, will be a draw for startups in the market for value-added investment. The firm’s first investment is into Startupbootcamp FinTech, and Infocomm will help prepare the London accelerator’s portfolio for business in the East.

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Singapore’s Infocomm wants to invest in European startups and prepare them for business in Asia

Oct21
by on October 21, 2014 at 9:52 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider, UK

Singapore’s Infocomm Investments is expanding the scope of its $200 million fund to include European startups. Establishing a base in London, the firm will look to co-invest in high-growth tech companies that want to expand into the Asian market. Infocomm is hoping that its contacts in the South Asian marketplace, and key hub Singapore in particular, will be a draw for startups in the market for value-added investment. The firm’s first investment is into Startupbootcamp FinTech, and Infocomm will help prepare the London accelerator’s portfolio for business in the East.

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Microsoft’s Xbox One digital TV tuner goes on sale to help Europeans watch live TV through their console

Oct21
by on October 21, 2014 at 9:40 am
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Back in August, we revealed that Microsoft was launching a digital TV tuner in Europe, so that Xbox One owners could use their console to access and control live TV. Well, this is now available to buy, costing £24.99 in the UK or €29.99 in France, Germany, Italy and Spain. With the USB device, you can view free-to-air HD TV directly through your Xbox One, without having to change your TV inputs. It basically serves as an alternative to accessing TV from cable or a satellite set-top box connected through HDMI. You can peruse TV listings using your Xbox One…

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