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Netflix is making moves to expand its mobile gaming offerings. Soon, subscribers will see more shows made by Netflix made into mobile games, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal, like Squid Game and Wednesday.

While mobile gaming is not entirely new to Netflix, it’s still trying to find its place in the company’s business model. Right now, the Netflix app prompts users to download and play games like Exploding Kittens: The Game or Ghost Detective on the app store where you can play on the platform. But eventually, Netflix subscribers will be able to play games directly on their smart TVs and computers. This push into gaming by the streaming giant is preceded by the company’s recent release of a dedicated controller app for iOS devices that lets a player use their phone as a gamepad with a paired TV.

From the start, Netflix has never charged for its games or posed additional fees within its gaming domain. To play on your phone, you only need a subscription. And while we don’t know if that is going to ever change in the near future, Netflix’s focus on making games based on hit shows could help maintain interest in them, especially in between seasons. The bet on superconsumers’ could also lead the company to a path of buying its way into gaming.

As of now, Netflix offers more than 70 games on its platform and it plans to expand that more into the end of 2023. Netflix will continue to license non-show related games like Classic Solitaire, according to the WSJ.

It has been less than two years since the company began dabbling in mobile gaming and yet, Netflix has already become a player in indie publishing. And we’ve seen the company deliver on its promise of developing games based on hit shows. Netflix Stories: Love is Blind, an interactive story title based on the reality television series just came out last month. Now it appears ready to lean even harder into gaming.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/netflix-will-reportedly-turn-more-of-its-hit-shows-into-games-230944708.html?src=rss

Netflix is making moves to expand its mobile gaming offerings. Soon, subscribers will see more shows made by Netflix made into mobile games, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal, like Squid Game and Wednesday.

While mobile gaming is not entirely new to Netflix, it’s still trying to find its place in the company’s business model. Right now, the Netflix app prompts users to download and play games like Exploding Kittens: The Game or Ghost Detective on the app store where you can play on the platform. But eventually, Netflix subscribers will be able to play games directly on their smart TVs and computers. This push into gaming by the streaming giant is preceded by the company’s recent release of a dedicated controller app for iOS devices that lets a player use their phone as a gamepad with a paired TV.

From the start, Netflix has never charged for its games or posed additional fees within its gaming domain. To play on your phone, you only need a subscription. And while we don’t know if that is going to ever change in the near future, Netflix’s focus on making games based on hit shows could help maintain interest in them, especially in between seasons. The bet on superconsumers’ could also lead the company to a path of buying its way into gaming.

As of now, Netflix offers more than 70 games on its platform and it plans to expand that more into the end of 2023. Netflix will continue to license non-show related games like Classic Solitaire, according to the WSJ.

It has been less than two years since the company began dabbling in mobile gaming and yet, Netflix has already become a player in indie publishing. And we’ve seen the company deliver on its promise of developing games based on hit shows. Netflix Stories: Love is Blind, an interactive story title based on the reality television series just came out last month. Now it appears ready to lean even harder into gaming.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/netflix-will-reportedly-turn-more-of-its-hit-shows-into-games-230944708.html?src=rss

Infineon Technologies AG, a prominent semiconductor manufacturer specializing in power systems and IoT, has collaborated with Adidas AG to create an innovative prototype known as the “Infineon Lighting Shoe.” This cool footwear fuses cutting-edge sensor technology with fashion, allowing it to react to music and environmental beats with programmable lighting effects, showcasing the potential of integrating technology into everyday products.

Equipped with high-quality XENSIV MEMS microphones, the Infineon Lighting Shoe possesses the ability to detect even the subtlest acoustic signals in its surroundings. These audio inputs are then processed by an integrated PSoC microcontroller. To ensure convenience, the product can be charged using a USB-C Power Delivery (PD) method, facilitated by the EZ-PD Barrel Connector Replacement (BCR) solution in combination with high-efficiency OptiMOS power MOSFETs.

Infineon Lighting Shoe. (Image: Infineon)

The design ensures that the sensitive technology components can be comfortably accommodated without compromising fit or comfort and the collaborative endeavor between Infineon and Adidas underscores the synergy between technology and style.

IoT Devices Becoming More User-friendly

By enabling “Contextual Awareness through Intuitive Sensing,” the Lighting Shoe demonstrates how IoT devices become more user-friendly when they possess the ability to perceive and respond to their environment through technology.

Adam White, Division President of Power & Sensor Systems at Infineon, expressed pride in this innovative collaboration, stating, “We are proud to have worked with Adidas to implement this innovation collaboration.”

For Adidas, innovation and performance are central drivers, and the Lighting Shoe prototype aligns with this ethos. Burkhard Dümler, Director of Innovation at Adidas, emphasized the importance of creating mind-blowing and fun innovations that push beyond the norm. The Lighting Shoe is a testament to how technology and style can come together to produce a digital product that surprises and delights.

Infineon And Adidas Unveil Music-Responsive Lighting Shoe Prototype

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One of Disney’s darkest shows may soon get a live-action revival. James Wan, the man who helped reinvent horror with Saw and Insidious (and made the mega-blockbusters Furious 7 and Aquaman) is teaming up with frequent collaborator Gary Dauberman to turn the 1990s Disney cartoon Gargoyles into a live-action series for…

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Prada, the renowned Italian fashion house, has embarked on a unique collaboration with NASA to design and produce spacesuits for the Artemis III mission, set to make history as the first lunar mission to include a female astronaut.  Scheduled for 2025, the mission aims to mark a significant milestone in space exploration by returning humans to the Moon for the first time since Apollo 17 in 1972.

The collaboration, facilitated by Axiom Space, the pioneer behind the world’s first commercial space station, will result in the creation of the Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit (AxEMU) spacesuit. Prada’s involvement is not limited to mere aesthetics; their engineers will be deeply engaged in the entire design process.

They will work closely with Axiom Space Systems to develop materials and design features that prioritize both the comfort and advanced capabilities of the astronauts, ensuring their protection against the harsh lunar environment and the rigors of space.

Image by Axiom Space.

Lorenzo Bertelli, Prada Group Marketing Director, highlights the brand’s extensive experience in experimentation and design, emphasizing their commitment to applying this expertise to NASA’s lunar spacesuits. This venture represents a fusion of fashion and function, where high fashion meets cutting-edge technology to create suits that are not only stylish but also highly functional.

While specific details about the advanced technologies and design innovations remain undisclosed, Prada and Axiom Space assure that the Axiom Space spacesuits are an improved iteration of NASA’s existing Exploration Extravehicular Mobility Unit (xEMU) spacesuits. These new suits promise greater flexibility, enhanced protection against space’s harsh conditions, and advanced tools to aid astronauts in their lunar explorations.

Image by Axiom Space.

Image by Axiom Space.

Michael Suffredini, CEO of Axiom Space, emphasizes the importance of Prada’s technical expertise in crafting these spacesuits. He anticipates that Prada’s proficiency in raw materials, manufacturing techniques, and innovative design concepts will not only enhance the comfort of astronauts on the lunar surface but also address crucial human factors considerations that were previously absent from spacesuit design.

Prada Collabs With NASA To Design Spacesuits For The Artemis III Mission

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