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• EA is bringing in-game ads despite past backlash

  EA explores in-game ads for revenue, facing backlash for 'The Boys' ads. Concerns arise on disrupting player experience. Capcom also criticized for ads in 'Street Fighter V.'

  

• Meesho gets $275 million more to take on Flipkart and Amazon

  Meesho secures $275 million funding, aiming for $600 million total. US SEC filing indicates share transfer. Economic Times reports investor confidence. Meesho raised $1.36 billion and prepares for IPO.

  

• Elon Musk’s X will now allow users to earn money from movies

  Elon Musk announced X's new monetization feature allowing users to post movies, TV series, podcasts for earnings. 'AI Audiences' for targeted ads soon. Suggestions made for one-time film fee, UI enhancement, with complaints on pending subscriptions.

  

• Apple may close deal with OpenAI to bring ChatGPT to iPhones

  Apple is close to integrating ChatGPT into iOS 18, with CEO Tim Cook confident in AI prospects. The company plans to focus on on-device AI features for privacy benefits, along with the ACDC project for in-house processors.

  

• Microsoft to launch Google Play Store and Apple App Store ‘rival’ soon

  Microsoft launches Xbox mobile game store on Android and iOS with Candy Crush, Minecraft. Sarah Bond reveals web-based app for global access. EU regulations may allow third-party app stores.

  

• Paytm to take on Ola and Uber with this new service

  Paytm's ONDC introduces auto rickshaw booking to challenge Ola and Uber. Testing in select cities, the platform also offers various services like food delivery and grocery. PaiPai app by PAI Platforms faced a temporary listing on Google Play Store.

  

• Microsoft may cut more jobs in Xbox gaming division after shutting down multiple studios

  Microsoft's gaming unit plans job cuts post Xbox division studio shutdown. Cost-cutting initiatives include voluntary severance agreements. Xbox president Matt Booty praised Hi-Fi Rush but did not specify reasons for shutting down a development studio.

  

• Sony has a ‘problem’ with this startup for using Shark Tank India clips

  Sony Pictures Networks India issues legal notice to Dorje Teas for using Shark Tank India clips on YouTube. Founder Agarwal questions the reasoning behind it, highlighting the impact on startups supporting Shark Tank content.

  

• Meta introduces new generative AI tools for advertisers on Facebook, Instagram

  Meta launches advanced generative AI features to assist advertisers in creating engaging ad campaigns with image and text generation tools integrated under the Advantage+ Creative platform, alongside the expansion of the Meta Verified toolkit to more countries.

  

• How Apple may not have given up on its electric car ambitions

  Apple explores EV industry potential through a potential Rivian partnership. Uncertainty looms over the realization of the Apple Car, dependent on leveraging resources and brand reputation.

  

• Snapchat brings new AR and ML tools for businesses

  Snapchat enhances brand promotion with AR and ML tools, including ML Face Effects and AR Extensions. Users can soon edit sent messages within a 5-minute window, exclusive to Snapchat+ subscribers.