“How come I never made ice that looks like that?” Ken would wonder upon seeing photos of how clear ice could make drinks look so sophisticated. On top of looking good, clear ice actually has practical value to it, as its higher melting point means slower melting, which won’t over-dilute …
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After a year of COVID shutdowns and restrictions leading to a general economic slowdown and unemployment for many Americans, the government is making an effort to jumpstart the economy by distributing a third stimulus check to American families, this time even larger than before. The goal? Help people get back …
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GamesBeat Summit 2021 #GBSummit returns with two days of content and networking designed for industry executives. Hosted Online April 28-29, 2021 Register Now Join Transform 2021 for the most important themes in enterprise AI & Data. Learn more. After a relatively quiet January, video game brands upped their TV ad …
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Just as the country cannot seem to agree on whether to wear masks or stay six feet apart, there are also disagreements bubbling up over how to celebrate Thanksgiving. To gather or not to gather? Masks or no masks? Is everyone invited or only a select few? Strong opinions can …
Read More »Game industry TV ad spend drops nearly 30% from September to October
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