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Scientists Think They’ve Discovered How Humans Could Recover Lost Vision
Mammals aren’t known for the ocular regenerative powers, but a study shows that nature has a few tricks up its sleeve.
IPL 2026: Behind the scenes at JioStar — ‘The future of sports broadcasting’
This year's IPL has surpassed 1.1bn viewers across JioStar's television and digital platforms, with feeds pumped out in 12 languages
"They will ruin my life": Microsoft threatens to wield 'Digital Crimes Unit' over zero-day exploit disclosures — causing uproar in the cybersec community
Microsoft's approach to working with security researchers has long been controversial, but some of its recent language has alarmed some commentators.
CCC and AT&T Partner to Bridge Divide
Coahoma Community College collaborated with AT&T Mississippi and Digitunity on Wednesday, April 29, to distribute free laptops to students and residents during a launch event at Safe House on CCC’s campus, working to close the regional digital divide. The distribution program targets technology gaps across the college’s five-county service area, which includes Bolivar, Coahoma, Quitman, […]
Google’s Gemini Spark is ready to run your digital errands while your phone is off
You can now give Gemini Spark a task, turn off everything, and it still gets the job done.
DrPH graduate focuses on digital innovation for diabetes prevention | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Qais Dirar, DrPH '26, plans to return home to Saudi Arabia to help lead the regional expansion of a digital health company.
Team develops open-source framework to accelerate health AI research
A research team led by Columbia University has developed an open-source framework designed to streamline and accelerate artificial intelligence research using health data, addressing longstanding challenges ...
Cardinal Parolin: Youth mental health requires structural responses
At the heart of Cardinal Parolin’s address at a Vatican conference on mental health, digital technologies and education, is the belief that society ...
Spencer Pratt 'catching fire' among frustrated LA Democrats, House lawmaker says
Rep. Darrell Issa tells Fox News Digital that insurgent LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt is catching fire among frustrated Democratic voters.
Ozarks Sports Zone Digital Extra: Spring high school sports ending; MSU vs. Arkansas baseball preview
High school spring sports are coming to an end in the Ozarks. Also, Missouri State University baseball plays rival Arkansas in the Kansas baseball NCAA Regional.
Palidye Holdings Initiates PENN Entertainment Position, According to Recent SEC Filing
PENN Entertainment pairs regional casinos with a digital wagering business now centered on iCasino and theScore Bet. The stock becomes much more interesting if digital keeps improving without weighing on the casino's cash-flow base.
Palidye Holdings Initiates PENN Entertainment Position, According to Recent SEC Filing
PENN Entertainment pairs regional casinos with a digital wagering business now centered on iCasino and theScore Bet. The stock becomes much more interesting if digital keeps improving without weighing on the casino's cash-flow base.
EU co-funded project UNITE announces first digital health winners, as remote care and data-sharing push gains ground
The UNITE initiative has selected its first three joint interregional projects, marking a significant milestone in building a borderless European digital health ecosystem
Houston Museum of Natural Science opens interactive exhibit exploring digital literacy
The exhibit is located on Level 2 of the Museum’s main campus, and is on view now through January 2027.
How fitness trackers and AI are changing equestrian sports
Smart technology like heart rate monitors for horses and AI-driven gait sensors are driving equestrian sports into the digital age.
We Spent the Last Decade Building the AI-Native Mental Health Company the Next Decade Will Need
That was the analog-to-digital decade. The next one is AI-native. The mental healthcare it produces will look almost nothing like what came before.
Columbus Business Beat: Bogey Inn site planning, new restaurant openings
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – This week on Columbus Business Beat, Digital Anchor Rachel Ramsey talks to Doug Buchanan, Editor in Chief of Columbus Business First, about business news across central Ohio…
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will be the first to ship day-and-date on Switch 2 - alongside PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC
And the campaign is single-player only, thank God.
Teladoc adds virtual care services to Walmart digital health platform
Customers using Walmart’s Better Care Services will be able to access Teladoc’s virtual care products, including urgent care, dermatology and nutrition support.
Apple’s iOS 27 Siri Overhaul and AI Features Previewed in New Images
The iPhone maker looks to stage a comeback in digital assistants and artificial intelligence.
Fertitta’s $17.6B Caesars bid offers shareholders 49% cash premium
Deal combines 60 casinos, Caesars’ digital betting arm and 600 Fertitta outlets; board backs $31-per-share cash offer with 49% premium, go-shop to July 11.
Alife Health Receives FDA Clearance for AI-Powered Embryo Assessment
/PRNewswire/ -- Alife Health, a digital health company advancing fertility care through artificial intelligence, today announced that its product Embryo...
Caesars acquired by Fertitta Entertainment in $17.6B deal
The combination would bring Caesars’ iconic resort portfolio and digital gaming platform under the same roof as Fertitta’s Golden Nugget Hotels & Casinos and Landry’s restaurant brand.
Escaping the Heat? The Politics and Problems of Orbital Data Centers
What happens when digital systems outgrow the Earth that sustains them? Computing has always consumed energy and water, but the growing ambitions of the AI industry are pushing demand to an unprecedented scale. As pressures mount, data centers in orbit around the Earth have been pitched as a solution. But space is no escape, and what is framed as a technical fix risks entrenching digital dependence in an increasingly militarized, fragile, and crisis-prone environment. Orbital data centers simply relocate critical infrastructure into an already contested domain where the boundaries between civilian and military systems blur, satellites become strategic targets, and systemic disruption becomes a tool of coercion.
Why the business of orbit is entering a new phase
Space is becoming a bigger part of everyday business, from communications and Earth observation to defense and predictive analytics. Voyager Technologies CEO Dylan Taylor and Muon Space President Gregory Smirin explain how cheaper launches, more satellite constellations and advances in AI are pushing the space economy into a new phase. Watch more from the CNBC CONVERGE LIVE conversation in Singapore to hear how the business of orbit is moving from exploration to infrastructure.
Sony launches True RGB TVs in the Bravia series, and it’s the start of a whole new era
Sony's new BRAVIA 9 II and 7 II TVs use independently controlled RGB LEDs to deliver the most accurate colors and widest viewing angles the company has ever put in a home television.
Health insurers again propose double-digit premium increases
Insurers in the merged market, where many individuals and small businesses get coverage, have proposed an average rate hike of 12.9 percent for 2027, according to plans posted online by the Division of Insurance.
Penn State Health reports strong financial, volume growth through third quarter
Penn State Health reported strong third-quarter results for fiscal year 2026, highlighted by double-digit total revenue growth, improved operating margin, and increased patient volumes — reflecting sustained demand for care and ongoing efforts to expand access across the region.
Your health app may be failing you
Many seniors struggle with health apps and portals despite wanting to use them. Learn how to overcome digital health literacy barriers and stay safe.
Entertainment calendar
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Qdoba completes $435M whole business securitization
The transaction will allow the chain to refinance debt, providing liquidity to support its goal of reaching 2,000 units and its investments in remodels and digital makelines.
Double-digit premium hikes push Michigan small businesses to reconsider health coverage
Small businesses owners say they may drop employee health insurance coverage altogether because of rising costs.
New Witcher 3 Expansion Revealed: "Songs of the Past" Continues Geralt's Story More Than A Decade On
Plus: new minimum requirements, effective from the next patch.
Australia introduces advanced course on clinical safety in digital health and more briefs
Also, New Zealand is seeking providers of AI-powered mammography solutions to support BreastScreen Aotearoa.
Graduate Exhibition Showcases Intersection of Health, Technology, Art, Design
From digital data and technology to the environment, healthcare and the body, graduate students from across the College of Letters and Science at University of California, Davis, are pushing boundaries with their experimental research and creative expression. The results, varied in medium and discipline, will be on display at the Arts & Humanities 2026 Graduate Exhibition.
Your Samsung phone is officially a TSA-approved digital passport
Samsung and CLEAR want to replace your physical travel documents.
Health insurers again propose double-digit premium increases
Nearly 700,000 Bay Staters are facing the prospect of double-digit premium increases next year as insurers struggle to handle cost pressures across the healthcare landscape.
Review: 007 First Light Is A Technical Standout on PS5 and PS5 Pro
Despite some image quality concerns on base PS5.
RIP: After 20 Years, It's Time to Say Goodbye to the Nvidia Control Panel
Press F to pay respects.
Incipient Monopolization in Digital Streaming: Judicial Oversight of Contemporary Entertainment Consolidation — Columbia Undergraduate Law Review
On February 27, 2026, Paramount Global confirmed a $110 billion all-cash offer to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, creating one of the largest media mergers in U.S. history. The offer followed a bidding war with Netflix; however, Warner Bros. ultimately signed the initial offer from Paramount. Netfli
Bari Weiss: Think For Yourself, Not By Yourself
When we launched The Free Press, the plan was simple: Tell the truth plainly, and let readers come to their own conclusions. I thought there would be a sizable enough group of people who would pay the cost of one coffee a month to read high-quality news and opinion journalism. But what happened next surprised even me. Yes, you came for the stories—for the investigations, essays, debates, interviews, podcasts, and arguments. But over the past few years, you also found one another. I’ve watched strangers become friends in the lobby before our debates. I’ve seen people trade numbers after live recordings of Honestly, launch businesses after Free Press dinners, fall in love after our meetups—even get married (!?), and say some version of the same sentence over and over again: I thought I was the only one. We live in the most connected age in history, and yet, millions of people feel isolated, alienated, politically homeless, and starved for real conversation. We have followers and no neighbors. Algorithms instead of interlocutors. Our social media feeds are like troughs, but what we really need is a table to gather around. The Free Press is a publication, yes, but it is also a gathering place for independent minds. So today, I’m thrilled to share our new investment in you. We are launching a new world of community experiences for our paid subscribers, designed to bring _Free Press_ers together online and in real life. Introducing Our Community Launch The Free Press Forum Our new digital home for paid subscribers, the Forum, is now live. This is where _Free Press_ers can meet, debate, recommend, organize, joke, argue, and converse like civilized people. Imagine that. This is not social media as you know it. No bots. No algorithmic rage bait. No performative nonsense. Just smart people talking to one another. Inside the Forum, you’ll find conversations on the things our readers already care about most: the issues of the day, recommendations (books, music, travel), work and networking, parenting, dating, and where to find your people—online and in real life. Jump in! Introduce yourself and join the first conversations in the Free Press Forum here. You’ll also find announcements from us (paid subscribers are first to hear!) and our writers, hosting regular Ask Me Anythings (AMAs)—live conversations where subscribers can ask questions, push back, and continue the discussion beyond the page. This Thursday, subscribers can chat with our brilliant reporter, culture vulture, and co-founder Suzy Weiss. Friday, I’ll be lending you Nellie Bowles, queen of TGIF, to answer subscriber questions live. Read more about The Forum directly from Nellie here. The Free Press Supper Club The best part of being a _Free Press_er is meeting other _Free Press_ers. So we’re inviting you all to dinner to do just that. It’s part salon, part blind date, part old-fashioned dinner party. Here’s how it works: You answer a short questionnaire. We match you with a small group of _Free Press_ers in your city. We send you to a great restaurant. You show up for supper. The rest is up to you. Your next best friend, co-founder, or future spouse may already be waiting at the table. Learn more and sign up here for our first Supper Club in 12 cities in three countries taking place on June 18. Don’t see your city? Raise your hand if you’d like a Free Press Supper Club near you. Yes, St. Louis—we hear you. The Free Press Retreats and Excursions We’re also building something new for 2027: immersive experiences for Free Press readers who want to continue the conversation trailside, poolside, or around a fire long after dessert. The Free Press Retreat will be an intimate long weekend built around big ideas, outdoor adventure, great meals, and the kinds of discussions that happen when curious people spend meaningful time together. Bring your spouse, your parents, your children—or come on your own. Free Press Excursions will take us farther afield: curated trips with Free Press writers and contributors exploring places that help explain the world we live in, from the battlefields of Gettysburg and Normandy to the Vatican in Rome. We’ll share more details this summer. If you’d like an early look when these experiences open for registration, show your interest here.**A Note to Our Subscribers** These new offerings exist because of our paying subscribers. If you’re already one: Thank you. You built this. And you keep us going. If you’ve been reading us for free and wondering whether to join, this is a very good time. For a short while only, we’re offering a rare 20 percent discount for you to join our community as a paid subscriber. You’ll unlock everything we publish, plus exclusive access to our members-only Forum, Supper Clubs, and more insider perks. Thinking for yourself shouldn’t mean thinking by yourself. See you there. —Bari
Leaker Pushes Back on Rumors of Pro iPhone's Return to Titanium
The Pro iPhone models are unlikely to return to titanium in the near future due to the heat dissipation demands of local AI, according to a known Weibo leaker. The claim comes from the leaker known as "Fixed Focus Digital," and pushes back on an earlier report from "Instant Digital," who suggested Apple was weighing up the use of liquid metal or an improved titanium alloy as a longer-term replacement for aluminum iPhone frames.
Canadian Physician-Founded Ava Industries Named Best Electronic Health Record Service in the 2026 MedTech Breakthrough Awards
Ava Industries (Ava), the Canadian electronic medical record (EMR) company built by physicians for physicians, has been named "Best Electronic Health Record Service" in the 2026 MedTech Breakthrough Awards program, a global recognition platform honouring innovation in digital health and medical technology.
Cotiviti Pledges Support to CMS Digital Health Ecosystem
SALT LAKE CITY, May 26, 2026--Cotiviti has pledged its support to the CMS Digital Health Ecosystem to support efforts to modernize the nation's digital health infrastructure.
PSA: You Can Pre-Order Star Fox Physically For Less Than The Digital Version (UK)
Do a bank roll!
U.S. Rep. Steil advocates for crypto while industry backs his campaign
Wisconsin Congressman Bryan Steil has benefited from campaign contributions from the crypto industry as chairman of the subcommittee on digital assets.
Google Wallet gains new digital car keys sharing options
It's now also easier to share digital car keys across your devices.
Loyola’s Data Science in Everyday Life
Loyola University Maryland will hold “Data Science in Everyday Life: Applicability, AI, and Other Trends,” a networking and panel event exploring data science from a range of perspectives across industry and government.A keynote address delivered by data science industry expert David Norton, MBA ’95, will begin the event. Norton is the chairman and chief marketing officer of GALE Partners, a digital and analytics-based branding agency. He was named Chief Marketing Officer of the Year in 2010 and wrote “The High Roller Experience,” a book about data-driven marketing.Norton will moderate the panel discussion, which includes:• Elise Beisecker, senior data scientist in the U.S. Government Accountability Office• Amanda Muller, Ph.D., chief of responsible technology at Northrop Grumman• Franklin Hernandez, MBA ’13, M.S. ’20, senior lead machine learning engineer at Booz Allen Hamilton• Joseph Girsch, M.S. ’21, machine learning analyst at The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory• Mark Wicks, retired vice president of data science, data scientist, machine learning engineer and software developerHernandez and Girsch each earned an M.S. in Data Science from Loyola.The event is free and open to the public. Networking and appetizers will begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by the keynote address and panel discussion at 6:30 p.m. and audience questions and closing remarks at 7:30 p.m. To learn more and register to attend or stream the event online, visit the event webpage.
Infected for Science
Graphic nonfiction is a challenging genre to work in. Quite often, the need to relate information overtakes any type of narrative, as well as the art. Infected for Science struggles with that tension, as there are a number of scenes with talking heads conveying important information; however, the inspiration for this book helps offset some... Read more »
Scottsdale Community College breaks ground on equine science facility at Westworld - Arizona Digital Free Press
Scottsdale Community College, in partnership with the city of Scottsdale and WestWorld, held a groundbreaking for a permanent facility for the college’s equine science program at the WestWorld campus.
China’s machinery giant XCMG eyes bigger scoop of global sales
State-owned firm banks on intelligent manufacturing, green technology, product integration and digital services to boost sales overseas.
Menopause health: Moving beyond hormones with metabolic interventions
While menopause’s major hormonal shifts are universally acknowledged, significant changes in women’s metabolic health at this time are frequently overlooked by traditional health care models. Digital wellness company Carrot’s AI platform Sprints is bridging this care gap with deeply personalized, data-driven lifestyle interventions for metabolism during this transition.
How social media, AI, and surveillance can become health determinants
Digital technologies increasingly shape health by mediating how social, political, commercial, and economic conditions affect people’s lives. This Perspective calls for global collaboration to ensure digital transformation promotes health equity rather than reinforcing existing inequities.
iOS 27 could offer native integration with Google Cast and other streaming protocols
In response to the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), Apple is reportedly working on the ability to replace AirPlay...
Physical therapist says one ‘efficient’ daily habit could transform health and longevity
Dr. Milica McDowell, author of the new book "Walk," shared in an interview with Fox News Digital how powerful walking can be.
Nvidia’s Hidden $60 Billion Business Is About to Overtake Broadcom
For years, investors treated artificial intelligence as a GPU story. Buy the chipmakers, ride the boom, and call it a day. But AI data centers have evolved into something much bigger — sprawling digital factories that need not only computing power, but also ultra-fast networking capable of moving oceans of data with almost no delay. ... Nvidia’s Hidden $60 Billion Business Is About to Overtake Broadcom
The end of the internet's golden age
Modern forces have produced a digital world that's unrecognizable from a decade ago.
BNY executive uses an AI digital twin as a leadership and health coach
A BNY executive says her AI double helped her deliver a funny impromptu speech at a networking dinner.
PSA – Valve's Steam Controller Puck Could Try to Charge Your Metal Watch Strap, to Dramatic Effect
/u/Toikka on Reddit had a shocking experience.
Who’s Your Chief Entertainment Officer?
Gap is becoming one of the most interesting brand case studies in America right now. After taking a very public hit from the fallout of their Kanye partnership, the 57-year-old apparel company could have played it safe. Instead, it leaned harder into culture. There’s a lot marketers can learn from this moment. Under Richard Dickson, […]
World Health Assembly endorses resolution on precision medicine
At the Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly, Member States endorsed a new resolution on Precision medicine: a path towards targeted, personalized and equitable care, taking an important step towards advancing precision medicine as part of efforts to strengthen equitable, effective and sustainable health systems. Precision medicine refers to the use of clinical, molecular, genomic and other health data to inform prevention, diagnosis and treatment, taking into account variability while applying appropriate ethical and legal safeguards. When integrated responsibly into health systems, precision approaches can improve outcomes across different disease areas and across the life course – from cancer and rare diseases to infectious diseases, maternal, newborn and child health, mental health and noncommunicable diseases. The resolution reflects rapid advances in genomics, diagnostics, data science and digital health, alongside widening global inequities in access to these innovations. Many populations – particularly in low- and middle-income countries – remain underrepresented in data and research, limiting the public health impact of precision medicine and risking the widening of health disparities if action is not taken now. "Precision medicine is not an aspirational idea for health delivery in the future – it is already transforming lives across the world. But its benefits remain out of reach for too many and the research driving progress is concentrated in high income countries. This WHA resolution gives global health leaders, ministries of health, and WHO a clear mandate: to act. From infant screening to setting up genomic databases WHO will work with countries to bring about the power of these innovations." Dr Meg Doherty, Director Science for HealthThrough the resolution, Member States commit to developing and strengthening national policies, infrastructure, workforce capacity and governance frameworks to support the safe, ethical and equitable integration of precision medicine into health systems, aligned with universal health coverage. This includes promoting affordability, ensuring inclusive research and data systems, strengthening regulation and data governance, and fostering collaboration across sectors and regions.WHO is requested to provide technical and normative support, review and coordinate existing guidance, facilitate global and regional collaboration, and develop a Global Strategy on Precision Medicine to guide equitable and context‑appropriate implementation. WHO stands ready to support Member States through tools such as a country maturity model for countries to self-assess capacity in implementing precision medicine depending on their context. In the immediate term WHO will map all existing guidance and frameworks and host extensive consultations with interest holders globally.By placing equity, inclusion and public value at the centre of precision medicine, the resolution reinforces WHO’s commitment to ensuring that scientific advances benefit all people, everywhere, and that no one is left behind in the next era of health innovation."By uniting people-centered healthcare with innovation, precision medicine has the potential to transform lives. This resolution helps ensure those advances serve the shared goal of health for all." Dr Sylvie Briand, Chief Scientist For further information please visit the Health Topic: Genomics
Medication intelligence is the backbone of scalable health tech
To support AI readiness in healthcare, digital health tech needs a medication intelligence layer that provides trusted content and structured outputs.
Bipartisan push to crackdown on fraudulent campaign donations
Rep. Bryan Steil says his Campaign Finance Transparency Act updates the law for the digital age.
Aetna Cuts Rates with Alma-Contracted Therapists
National health plan Aetna will reduce the rates it pays therapists via the digital therapy enablement platform Alma. The changes go into effect on
Hulu Releases Trailer for Hannah Berner Special 'None of My Business'
The comedian and podcaster debuts her second hour on June 5.
I Cloned Myself With Gemini’s AI Avatar Tool. The Result Was Unnervingly Me
I used the Gemini app to generate lifelike videos featuring a digital clone of myself. Google sees this as the future of creation. I’m still creeped out.
Famitsu sales (5/11/26 - 5/17/26) - big Nintendo Switch 2 sales ahead of price increase
The latest Japanese hardware sales from Famitsu are as follows: Switch 2 – 217,922 Switch Lite – 8,303 Switch OLED – 7,804 PS5 Digital Edition – 6,902 Switch – 5,285 PS5 Pro – 1,747 PS5 – 594 Xbox Series X – 193 Xbox Series X Digital Edition – 191 Xbox Series S – 47 For comparison’s sake, here are the...
Cyprus: YouTuber takes direct democracy push to polls
Cypriot YouTuber and MEP Fidias Panayiotou wants to disrupt his country's political system. His digital-first Direct Democracy movement is seen by some as democratic renewal, by others as social media populism.
How Racine County Businesses Are Using Digital Entertainment Partnerships
Discover how Racine County businesses are using digital entertainment partnerships to reach new audiences and grow online engagement.
Did a Digital Lifestyle Intervention Improve Health-Related Quality of Life for Survivors of NSCLC?
They also elucidated barriers to patient recruitment for the intervention, which included “perceived low burden, low digital literacy, and uncertainty about needs after discharge."
iPhone 19 Pro Prototype in Testing Allegedly Has Quad-Curved Display
Apple is testing an iPhone 19 Pro with a display that curves around all four edges of the device, a leaker out of China has claimed. According to Weibo-based Digital Chat Station, the 2027-generation Pro device, currently at the evaluation stage, has a hole-punch cutout in the display for the front-facing camera, but Face ID is completely hidden under the panel.
SBJ Tech Week: Leagues, entertainment companies embrace scalable tech to transform fan engagement
As professional sports leagues and entertainment companies accelerate their digital transformation, a shared reality is emerging across organizations to modernize fan engagement and operations using a new wave of scalable technology.
Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury and Gray Media double down on fan investment and the future of sports media
The extension ensures Suns, Mercury and Valley Suns games remain free over-the-air across Arizona through 2030 while also introducing a digital streaming option through Arizona’s Family.
Xbox expands leadership team with major hires
Xbox has added two big names to its leadership team: Matthew Ball and Scott Van Vliet. The new recruits are part of an on-going drive from Xbox CEO Asha Sharma to move faster, build better products, and make more focused business decisions. The Game Business can reveal that Ball is joining as Chief Strategy Officer. He is a popular industry analyst who is responsible for the annual The State of Video Gaming report, which is widely read across the business. His first job will be to strengthen the console side of Xbox, which is facing significant pressures, not least from the rising costs of memory and storage. In an interview with The Game Business earlier in the year, he admitted he was “pretty frightened” by the situation for the console sector. Ball had previously worked as head of strategy and planning for Amazon Studios, and wrote the 2022 international best-seller The Metaverse. He is currently CEO of Epyllion, a venture partner at investment group Makers Fund and senior advisor at KKR & Co. Meanwhile, Scott Van Vliet joins as Chief Technology Officer. He was previously in charge of Azure OpenAI and AI Core infrastructure at Microsoft, and he also led engineering for Microsoft Teams during the COVID 19 pandemic. But he has a games background. He previously worked across games for Amazon, including Alexa, Amazon Game Studios and the Amazon App Store. He directly worked on the Minecraft: Fire TV Edition. Prior to that, he was VP of Digital Play at Mattel, and worked across brands such as Batman, Barbie, Angry Birds, Fruit Ninja and Cut The Rope. His job will be to improve how Xbox builds products so teams can move faster and deliver stronger results. For more breaking stories, sign-up to The Game Business today Subscribe In addition to these new hires, Xbox has promoted Chris Schnakenberg to Corporate Vice President, Partnerships & Business Development. He was previously VP of partnerships and business development, and joined from Activision Blizzard, where he spent 12 years in various strategy, business development and partner relations role. His focus is on third-party games, publishers and developers working with Xbox. The news follows a number of new hires and promotions earlier in the month, including Jason Ronald taking leadership over Xbox’s upcoming Project Helix console. “These changes are about strengthening our foundation by creating more clarity and improving execution,” Sharma said in an email to staff. “As we head toward Showcase and beyond, we’ll continue making the changes needed to position XBOX for the future.” Matthew Ball is speaking with Christopher Dring at The Game Business Live on Monday, June 8. More details on the event can be found here.
Xbox expands leadership team with major hires
Xbox has added two big names to its leadership team: Matthew Ball and Scott Van Vliet. The new recruits are part of an on-going drive from Xbox CEO Asha Sharma to move faster, build better products, and make more focused business decisions. The Game Business can reveal that Ball is joining as Chief Strategy Officer. He is a popular industry analyst who is responsible for the annual The State of Video Gaming report, which is widely read across the business. His first job will be to strengthen the console side of Xbox, which is facing significant pressures, not least from the rising costs of memory and storage. In an interview with The Game Business earlier in the year, he admitted he was “pretty frightened” by the situation for the console sector. Ball had previously worked as head of strategy and planning for Amazon Studios, and wrote the 2022 international best-seller The Metaverse. He is currently CEO of Epyllion, a venture partner at investment group Makers Fund and senior advisor at KKR & Co. Meanwhile, Scott Van Vliet joins as Chief Technology Officer. He was previously in charge of Azure OpenAI and AI Core infrastructure at Microsoft, and he also led engineering for Microsoft Teams during the COVID 19 pandemic. But he has a games background. He previously worked across games for Amazon, including Alexa, Amazon Game Studios and the Amazon App Store. He directly worked on the Minecraft: Fire TV Edition. Prior to that, he was VP of Digital Play at Mattel, and worked across brands such as Batman, Barbie, Angry Birds, Fruit Ninja and Cut The Rope. His job will be to improve how Xbox builds products so teams can move faster and deliver stronger results. For more breaking stories, sign-up to The Game Business today Subscribe In addition to these new hires, Xbox has promoted Chris Schnakenberg to Corporate Vice President, Partnerships & Business Development. He was previously VP of partnerships and business development, and joined from Activision Blizzard, where he spent 12 years in various strategy, business development and partner relations role. His focus is on third-party games, publishers and developers working with Xbox. The news follows a number of new hires and promotions earlier in the month, including Jason Ronald taking leadership over Xbox’s upcoming Project Helix console. “These changes are about strengthening our foundation by creating more clarity and improving execution,” Sharma said in an email to staff. “As we head toward Showcase and beyond, we’ll continue making the changes needed to position XBOX for the future.” Matthew Ball is speaking with Christopher Dring at The Game Business Live on Monday, June 8. More details on the event can be found here.
AI Pushes Business Banking from Experimentation to Execution; Alkami Webinar Explores What Leaders Are Doing Differently
/PRNewswire/ -- Alkami Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALKT) ("Alkami"), a digital sales and service platform provider for financial institutions in the U.S., today...
Wisconsin Launches New Hub for Live Entertainment at Badger Venues
"Live at Wisconsin" Becomes the Digital Home for Concerts & Events at Camp Randall Stadium and the Kohl Center
Materials scientist gains valuable research experience
The opportunities at the College of Engineering and Applied Science are what attracted Ananth Balasubramanian to the University of Cincinnati. He came to UC as a master's student and after two years, transitioned to a direct PhD program in materials science and engineering. Here, he works in the Digital Fabrication Laboratory and recently was named Graduate Student Engineer of the Month by CEAS.
Exhibit highlights the health impacts of online violence affecting children and adolescents
The World Health Organization (WHO) is drawing attention to the growing importance of addressing the impacts of digital environments on children’s health and development.
Genius Sports Revenue Surged 31% Last Quarter. So Why Did This Investor Bail?
Genius Sports delivers real-time data and digital solutions to sports leagues, sportsbooks, and media clients worldwide.
Magic: The Gathering® | Marvel Super Heroes Comes to MTG Arena
The Avengers, Fantastic Four, and more are coming to MTG Arena! Prepare for the Marvel Universe to debut in digital Magic.
Roundup: More identity verification tech for digital health exchanges
Verato launches a shared identity verification infrastructure to simplify healthcare operations. Epic makes IAL2-compliant patient identity tools from 1Kosmos and Vouched available in MyChart, while Zoom adds AI-driven human assurance in video meetings.
Digital Media and Entertainment Executive Michael Lambert Joins Kaleidescape Board of Directors
Kaleidescape, provider of the world's only high-fidelity movie library, today announced that veteran media executive Michael Lambert has joined its board of directors.
Digital Media and Entertainment Executive Michael Lambert Joins Kaleidescape Board of Directors
/PRNewswire/ -- Kaleidescape, provider of the world's only high-fidelity movie library, today announced that veteran media executive Michael Lambert has joined...
FDA approves first-in-class hypertension drug from AstraZeneca
The pivotal trial for baxdrostat showed nearly double-digit placebo-adjusted systolic blood pressure reduction.
Bluevine Study Reveals 2 in 3 Small Business Owners Lose Sleep Over Financial Stress
/PRNewswire/ -- A new national survey published today by Bluevine—the largest digital banking platform for small businesses in the U.S.*—reveals that financial...
Globavend Welcomes Pictureworks CEO to Lead Its AI-Driven Entertainment Business
PERTH, Australia, May 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN -- Globavend Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: GVH) (“Globavend” or the “Company”), an emerging e-commerce logistics provider and digital entertainment company, today announced the appointment of Fuk Yan Tse, known as Sharon Tse (“Ms. Tse” or “Sharon”), as Chief Executive Officer of Loomi Group, the operating arm of the Company’s digital entertainment business. This newly created position follows the Company’s transformational move into the digi
Steam Adds, Edits, and Removes Dozens of Store Tags
Steam has changed the official tags you'll find attached to games on Valve's digital storefront.
Women in Science: Dr Lauren Snyder - TIB-Blog
The blog series “Women in Science” introduces women from the TIB who give insights into their careers and personal experiences in science. Dr Lauren Snyder studied Ecology and Conservation Biology at Boston University and earned her PhD in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at Cornell University. Now, she is the co-founder of the TIB Knowledge Loom, an Open Science digital library. In this interview, she talks about why having clear goals is just as important as being open to the unexpected, and why the people you work with play such an important role.
Enhancing hospital discharge management around the world
For hospital discharge management, policy clarifies roles, operational teams plan ahead, and digital tools can make execution faster, safer and scalable.
Addictive AI Could Become The Next Big Business Risk
AI is making digital products more engaging, but that also creates a growing risk around addiction, mental health and harmful customer behavior.
Forging an Edge in Fashion and Sports E-Commerce
Last week, BoF and Amazon Fashion and Sports Europe gathered industry leaders for a panel event to unpack how brands can drive attention and conversion on- and off-screen through compelling digital experiences. Now, BoF shares insights from the discussion.
In the Digital Health Era, Can We Do Better Than a Consent Form?
UC San Diego researchers argue that informed consent in digital health needs a reboot. Their studies show people want clarity, dialogue and real control over their data — proving consent should be a relationship, not just a form.
How network intelligence helps businesses build digital resilience
Network intelligence can help organizations become more agile and secure, boosting their digital resilience in the future.
Why Business Communication Still Matters in a Fast-Moving Digital World
As businesses adopt more tools and platforms, communication also helps ensure that new systems are used clearly and consistently rather than creating additional confusion.
Apple Watch Ultra 4 Could Get Redesign and Blood Pressure Monitoring
The Apple Watch Ultra 4 could feature a complete redesign and blood pressure monitoring, according to DigiTimes. Apple will apparently add a new high blood pressure notification feature to the Apple Watch that uses the optical heart-rate sensor on the back of the device to analyze how blood vessels respond to each heartbeat, sending alerts when an abnormal pattern is detected. The feature is said to be under FDA review.
New iPhone Ultra leaks cover release timing, display breakthrough, more
Leaker Instant Digital has new updates on iPhone Ultra’s production status, release timing, display breakthrough—and a potential hurdle.
Apple Watch Ultra 4 getting two major new upgrades, per report
A new report from Digitimes highlights two major upgrades coming with Apple Watch Ultra 4 when it launches this fall.