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Tech Optimizer
November 5, 2024

Exclusive: Supabase, a Postgres-centric developer platform, raises $80M Series C

Supabase has secured a million Series C funding round, led by Peak XV and Craft Ventures, bringing its total capital raised to 6 million. The company previously raised a million Series B round in 2022. Co-founder and CEO Paul Copplestone confirmed an upward trend in valuation but did not disclose the exact figure. Supabase's demand is linked to the AI boom, with about 10% of its active databases used for AI applications. The platform is popular among startups, with 40% of the latest Y Combinator class using it, and notable organizations like GitHub Next, Meta, Netflix, and Microsoft have integrated it into their projects. Supabase recently declared its service as “generally available” to support enterprise needs. The company offers six products: Database, Storage, Authentication, Edge Functions, Vector, and Realtime. The Series C funding round included participation from Avra Capital and previous investors Coatue, Felicis, and Y Combinator. Supabase has over 900,000 sign-ups in four years, indicating significant organic adoption among developers.
Design a Home And Save Villagers at Plano’s Minecraft Interactive Experience 
AppWizard
October 29, 2024

Design a Home And Save Villagers at Plano’s Minecraft Interactive Experience 

The Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue has launched in Plano, Texas, marking the first global attraction of its kind. It is located in a 28,000-square-foot space that was previously a BuyBuy Baby store and will be open until January before moving to potential future locations worldwide. The experience allows guests to explore new dimensions and rescue villagers, appealing particularly to tech-savvy fans who enjoy building and creativity. The Dallas-Fort Worth area is becoming a hub for experiential retail, with attractions like Topgolf and Chicken N Pickle contributing to this trend. The venue faced challenges in securing the location, encountering multiple rejections before approval.
Report: Netflix closes down triple-A Blue studio
AppWizard
October 22, 2024

Report: Netflix closes down triple-A Blue studio

Netflix has decided to close its Blue studio, which was developing a high-budget, multi-device triple-A game in Southern California. The studio attracted notable industry veterans, including Chacko Sonny, Joseph Staten, and Rafael Grassetti, who are no longer with the company. Netflix's gaming efforts are now primarily focused on mobile platforms, aiming to expand its library with existing titles and original games.
The Minecraft Experience Makes Worldwide Debut In DFW's Growing Immersive Retail Mecca
AppWizard
October 20, 2024

The Minecraft Experience Makes Worldwide Debut In DFW’s Growing Immersive Retail Mecca

The Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue has launched in Plano, Texas, located in a repurposed Buybuy Baby store spanning 28,000 square feet at 2712 N. Central Expressway. It invites players to engage in a collaborative quest to save villagers. The attraction will remain in Plano until early January before moving to undisclosed future locations, with potential expansions across the U.S., Europe, South America, Southeast Asia, and Australia. Plano was selected for its vibrant gaming community, and the area has seen a rise in immersive attractions like Cosm and the upcoming Netflix House at Galleria Dallas. The Minecraft Experience reflects a broader trend of transforming big box stores into experiential venues, although securing such locations can be challenging due to property owners' hesitance towards short-term leases.
The Microsoft Store get new tweaks and tricks - but I wonder if it'll get Windows 11 users to care
Winsage
October 17, 2024

The Microsoft Store get new tweaks and tricks – but I wonder if it’ll get Windows 11 users to care

Microsoft is unveiling a preview update for the Microsoft Store, designated as version 22409, which introduces a significant overhaul to the product pages for apps and games, inspired by streaming services like Netflix. This preview is accessible to Windows Insiders across all Insider Channels, with a broader rollout planned for the general public in the near future. The revamped product pages will feature autoplay trailers for apps and games, or promotional images when trailers are unavailable, and users can disable autoplay through the Store’s settings. The new design supports both light and dark modes and aims to improve speed and usability, making it easier to discover apps and games. This update follows previous enhancements and reflects Microsoft's cautious approach to updates, seeking to revitalize the store and improve user experience.
Best new mobile games on iOS and Android - October 2024 round-up
BetaBeacon
October 9, 2024

Best new mobile games on iOS and Android – October 2024 round-up

Machine Yearning is a free game available on iOS and Android where players associate made-up words with blocky symbols and colors. The game requires players to define words and colors, with cute sound effects and pop-up bonuses. Players can buy microtransactions to don pixellated hats.
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