AMD's datacenter surge lifts revenue to $11.5B while gaming contracts
AMD's Q2 2026 earnings show datacenter revenue nearly doubled to $6.7B, now 58% of total revenue, offsetting a 31% gaming decline.
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Meta launches Pocket, an AI-powered gaming app built from Gizmo acquisition
Meta quietly rolled out Pocket on June 29, enabling users to generate interactive games via AI prompts—the result of its 2026 acquisition of the Gizmo platform.
Snap Launches Dotmo as Standalone AI Gaming Studio, Citing Cost Pressures
Snap separates its generative AI video division into independent venture Dotmo, retaining equity stake while CTO Bobby Murphy leads funding.
Microsoft Kills Xbox Copilot Months After Hyping It as a Gaming Feature
New Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is winding down Copilot on mobile and halting console development, reversing a marquee AI commitment made just months ago.
Runway CEO Cristóbal Valenzuela: AI Video Is the Prequel, Not the Feature
Runway's CEO argues the company's video tools are a foundation for general world models with applications in gaming, robotics, and beyond.