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AppWizard

May 21, 2025

Fireshine taps Jasper Tanner-Barnes as chief portfolio officer

Fireshine Games has appointed Jasper Tanner-Barnes as its chief portfolio officer. Tanner-Barnes previously worked at Team17 for five-and-a-half years, starting as a talent acquisition manager and later leading the game scouting division. He has also worked at Ubisoft Leamington and Sega Hardlight. Brian Foote, CEO of Fireshine Games, expressed enthusiasm about Tanner-Barnes' arrival, highlighting his knowledge and experience. This appointment follows Foote's promotion to CEO in February.

AppWizard

May 20, 2025

Google Workspaces gets supercharged with Gemini to help you work smarter

The latest Google I/O event introduced several AI-driven features across Google's products aimed at enhancing user experience and productivity. - Gmail will receive AI-powered personalized reply suggestions, inbox cleanup, and faster appointment scheduling through the new Gemini tool. - Google Meet will offer real-time speech translation in multiple languages for AI Pro and Ultra subscribers, starting with English and Spanish. - Google Vids will enable users to convert slides into videos, generate scripts, and refine recordings using AI, with features like AI avatars for video production. - Imagen 4 will enhance visual content creation in Slides, Vids, and Docs by generating richer images and accurate text rendering. - Google Docs will incorporate Gemini for source-grounded writing assistance, allowing users to link relevant data and documents directly within their writing.

AppWizard

May 3, 2025

Photo appears to shows Mike Waltz using Signal-like app that can archive messages

White House Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly confirmed that the encrypted messaging application Signal is officially sanctioned for government use and installed on government-issued devices. The National Security Council has not commented on the related app, TeleMessage, which is derived from Signal and designed to help government entities comply with records retention laws. TeleMessage was founded in 1999, acquired by Smarsh in 2024, and has been involved in government contracts, including a .1 million contract with the Department of Homeland Security and FEMA that began in February 2023 and will conclude in August 2025. Tom Padgett, Smarsh’s president for enterprise business, stated that like Signal, messages sent through TeleMessage are encrypted, but the app does not address security issues raised by a recent incident involving Signal. The specifics of how government officials utilize TeleMessage remain unclear, and five cybersecurity experts admitted they were unfamiliar with the app prior to recent developments. TeleMessage licenses parts of its technology, including its encryption protocol, to other companies, but Signal clarified there is no formal agreement with TeleMessage and expressed concerns about the privacy and security of unofficial versions of their app.

AppWizard

April 24, 2025

Technology behind private messaging app Telegram names Maximilian…

The TON Foundation will announce Maximilian Crown as its new CEO on Thursday. This appointment aims to stabilize Telegram, which has a user base of one billion, following the arrest of its founder Pavel Durov in Paris last year. Crown's leadership is seen as a significant step for Telegram, demonstrating its commitment to expanding its multi-functional app amid governmental pressures to access user data. Crown has experience as CFO and COO of MoonPay and has successfully secured operational approvals across various countries. Telegram has transformed into a “Super App,” integrating features such as gaming, shopping, and payment functionalities. The Telegram Open Network (TON) has 41 million active accounts and 121 million Toncoin holders. Toncoin's value is tied to Telegram's fortunes, experiencing fluctuations following Durov's arrest. Concerns have been raised regarding the impact of French authorities' actions on Telegram’s blockchain initiatives, especially related to digital privacy and government oversight. Durov was detained for 96 hours and criticized the scrutiny faced by Telegram, warning against legislative efforts that threaten individual freedoms.

AppWizard

April 22, 2025

Nike and Logitech vet Darling joins Riot as president

Hoby Darling has been appointed as the president of Riot Games, the developer of League of Legends and Valorant. He has a background in significant roles at companies like Nike and Logitech. Darling expressed a strong connection to Riot's ethos and emphasized the importance of risk-taking and challenging the status quo. Dylan Jadeja, the CEO of Riot Games, welcomed Darling, noting his experience in engaging passionate communities and his potential to inspire the team. Jadeja highlighted the importance of nurturing creativity within the company as they look forward to innovative developments under Darling's leadership.

AppWizard

April 8, 2025

Larian vet Mostovoy joins Aonic as head of games

Arthur Mostovoy has become the head of games at Aonic, overseeing the company's diverse portfolio. He previously worked at Larian, contributing to the success of Baldur's Gate 3, and has experience from Azur Interactive Games and Pixonic. Aonic co-founder Olliver Heins expressed excitement about Mostovoy's appointment, highlighting his valuable experience. Additionally, Aonic acquired virtual reality specialist nDreams for million in November 2023 to enhance its capabilities in the gaming industry.

Winsage

April 3, 2025

Microsoft at 50: how adaptability under Nadella is paying off

Bill Gates and Paul Allen founded Microsoft fifty years ago to sell a version of the Basic computer language for the Altair. Microsoft has evolved from its initial focus on PC software to commanding a vast network of global data centers and recently investing in generative AI. The company faced challenges from the rise of the internet and smartphones, which shifted focus away from PCs, leading to stagnation in its stock price. Satya Nadella became CEO in 2014 and shifted Microsoft towards a cloud-first strategy, embracing open-source software and partnering with OpenAI for exclusive access to AI models. Under his leadership, Microsoft has adapted to changes in the tech landscape, although the impact of generative AI remains uncertain. Since Nadella's appointment, Microsoft's stock price has increased tenfold, raising its market value to nearly .8 trillion.

AppWizard

February 25, 2025

Gemma Brown and Rob O’Farrell appointed co-CEOs of Dovetail Games

Dovetail Games has appointed Gemma Brown and Rob O’Farrell as co-CEOs. Brown has 12 years of experience with the company, previously serving as chief operating officer, while O'Farrell has 11 years of experience, having been the chief development officer. Geoffroy Sardin, deputy CEO of PullUp Entertainment, emphasized that their appointment reflects the commitment to promoting internal talent and that their expertise will be valuable for the company's future.

AppWizard

February 14, 2025

Koei Tecmo’s new CEO is Hisashi Koinuma

Koei Tecmo has appointed Hisashi Koinuma as its new chief executive officer, effective April 1st, 2025. The company is undergoing a strategic restructuring, dividing into two entities: Koei Tecmo Games and Koei Tecmo Corporate Finance. This transition aims to streamline operations and enhance focus on core competencies, with the goal of becoming the world’s leading digital entertainment company. The new management structure will take effect in the fiscal year 2025.

AppWizard

February 14, 2025

Head of Mojang Studios Asa Bredin resigns as Microsoft Gaming VP fills role

Asa Bredin, the head of Mojang Studios, has announced his resignation to focus on personal goals. Kayleen Walters, a Vice President at Microsoft Gaming, will succeed him.