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Meet the ScaleUp Startups exhibiting at Disrupt 2024
We’re excited to announce the debut of the ScaleUp Startup Exhibitor Program at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024! Join us at Moscone West in San Francisco from October 28-30 to meet an exciting lineup of startups that are poised to make their mark in the tech world.
The ScaleUp Startup Exhibitor Program offers Series A and B startups a prime opportunity to exhibit in the bustling Expo Hall, where they can showcase their groundbreaking innovations to over 10,000 Disrupt attendees. It’s also a powerful program for startups to make valuable connections with investors and tech leaders eager to back the next big thing.
And now we’re excited to introduce our ScaleUp startups, ready to showcase in the Expo Hall across all three days. Be sure to register for your ticket here so you can explore their tables and see what’s coming next in the world of tech.
Meet the ScaleUp startups
8vdX
Building fine-tuned AI/ML models for asset-backed securities analysis in minutes, which scales the underwriting capabilities of hedge funds by 10x.
The Agenda.
The Agenda. is a revolutionary app that transforms menstrual cycle data into actionable health insights through AI-driven technology and a dynamic e-commerce platform.
Agent2.AI
Agent2.AI delivers instant, AI-driven product demos for SaaS companies, allowing users to explore software in real time and transition to live agents when needed.
TheAgentic
TheAgentic is the most accurate LLM for agentic workloads that involve reasoning, function calling and structured outputs. We outperform GPT4 and Claude 3.5 by 25% to 40%.
Agree.com
An all-in-one platform to securely send and sign agreements with AI-powered workflows, free e-signature, automated invoicing, and integrated payments.
AppSentinels Inc
AppSentinels is a full life-cycle API security platform that protect applications against advanced business logic API flaws.
BeyimTech LLC
Revolutionizing K-12 learning with AI-powered microlearning social network, delivering personalized education in bite-sized, engaging formats.
BoardroomIQ
A groundbreaking AI-generated boardroom simulator, the first of its kind to equip entrepreneurs with the strategic prowess of Fortune 500 companies.
BYO Inc
BYO is the first workshop-to-market platform that provides users with personalized trainable AI experts, enabling them to augment their intellectual and research capabilities.
CLIKA
We make AI efficient, tiny, and fast on any device through automated model compression and format compilation.
Cloudgov Inc.
Save 30% on your monthly cloud bill — AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, MongoDB, and more. Try 14 days for free before you make data-driven informed decisions on your own projected savings.
Common Computer Inc.
Common Computer revolutionizes back-end infrastructure, leveraging a web3 AI marketplace to solve large language model computation challenges.
Cosmonic
Powered by CNCF wasmCloud, the Wasm-native orchestrator, Cosmonic allows the seamless reuse of code, as components, written in any language and deployed anywhere.
Coxwave
GDPR and SOC-II compliant, Align AI power analytics for enterprises building LLM-powered conversational products — think Google Analytics for ChatGPT.
CreateMe
CreateMe enables digital apparel manufacturing with automation, robotics, and adhesives. No sewing, no manual labor. We’re reinventing a 200-year industry.
Da1ilmverse
Transforming education with immersive VR, AI-driven personalized learning, and virtual campuses for a dynamic and engaging educational experience
En Garde
A mobile app where users can make money playing video games by competing in hourly and daily leaderboard challenges powered by AI validation.
FairShare
FairShare revolutionizes data sharing by empowering users with control and fair compensation, while businesses access compliant, transparent data through blockchain technology.
Fondo
Fondo is the all-in-one accounting platform for high-growth startups. Trusted by over 1,000+ founders, we deliver peace of mind and the financials critical for every startup.
FriendliAI Corp.
Achieve your generative AI potential with FriendliAI. Deploy custom LLMs or AI agents at blazing speed and scale while slashing GPU costs.
Gem Mint Club
The Gem Mint Club is an exclusive, universal rewards club (app) for sports and trading card collectors and enthusiasts. Members get rewarded every single time they purchase cards. Anywhere.
Guard Owl
Uber for security. All-in-one tech-first security service platform designed to bring guards and clients together to handle all security needs at the click of a button.
HuLoop Automation
HuLoop Automation streamlines work with AI-driven tools, optimizing tasks, enhancing efficiency, and integrating seamlessly with existing systems.
Immersivision
We bring hotel spaces to life through advanced immersive VR technology, allowing users to fully immerse themselves in a realistic environment.
Infinity
Firms use less than 3% of their data: Current tools are too complex for the business user and cannot mine unstructured data. Infinity is the AI-first BI platform that solves both these problems.
Invo Station Inc
Invo Station is an autonomous, silent flying EV that utilizes an electromagnetic motor instead of propellers and rotors.
IRBI
IRBI restarts e-commerce with AI-powered transparency, connecting buyers, sellers, and advertisers in a trust-driven place for smarter shopping.
ISRA
ISRA is a mobile app that allows hairstylists and barbers to deliver in-home services. Join us to disrupt a $70 billion industry before it’s too late.
Landbase
Landbase combines leading agentic AI with human expertise to intelligently automate your go-to-market.
Loan Factory
Loan Factory is the fastest-growing mortgage broker in the U.S. Because we have closed so many loans, we can negotiate and obtain ridiculously low rates from lenders.
Logically
Logically builds AI to give to government, enterprise, and trust and safety missions worldwide the information advantage in combating threats online.
Matic Robots
Matic is pioneering the next generation of fully autonomous, helpful, and elegant home robots using AI and computer vision. Level-5 autonomy in your home.
Meticuly
The leading innovator of AI-powered, 3D-printed patient-specific titanium bone implants in Southeast Asia, with 1,800+ cases, has now expanded into the U.S.
MM Lawyers Marketing
We are a marketing company based in the Bay Area with thousands of clients from Latin America. We focus on connecting our Latino clients with the best law firms specializing in workers’ compensation and personal injury cases.
Omi
Open source AI wearables.
Panam in Space
PANAM in SPACE is a company looking to develop large-scale 3D printing with laser and electron beam systems to aid in the next generation of space exploration.
Pitch Avatar
Pitch Avatar by ROI4Presenter is an AI-based platform for making your slides interactive and delivering them in the most effective way to grow the number of leads, demo calls, and user’s engagement with your sales, marketing, onboarding, training, and other content.
PLAUD Inc
PLAUD.AI is a hardware and software company at the cutting edge of AI native productivity tools. Our products are game changers in how individuals and businesses interact with real-life data.
PocketPiano
“The first professional portable modular grand piano that fits into a backpack.” PocketPiano is a real-size modular professional piano — with 87 keys and 1 pedal. Once folded, it fits into a backpack.
Popmarq
Popmarq is a live commerce fintech that transforms the buying and selling experience. The Pop experience integrates payment, audience, and financial solutions to unify the consumer journey and help people achieve their dreams.
Puzzle
Puzzle is a modern general ledger for tech startups to take on QuickBooks. Founders now have automated, scalable accounting software that can grow and scale with their startup from incorporation to IPO.
Quanergy Solutions, Inc.
Quanergy Q-Track provides precise, continuous 3D tracking of people and vehicles, overcoming the limitations of traditional physical security and crowd management technologies.
Readyset
Readyset is a modern database scaling platform and SQL query caching system for MySQL/PostgreSQL. Boost performance and optimize infrastructure costs with zero code changes.
Renormalize
Renormalize boosts engineering teams’ productivity by up to 30% through improved team efficiency and motivation for software developers.
Retail Robotics Solutions
Zap the wait, boost your plate! Our AI checkout vanishes lines, speeds up service 5x, and hikes revenue by 40% — all with a dash of tech magic and fun.
Reteta
At Reteta, we use AI to streamline healthcare documentation and coding. Our platform accurately transcribes patient-physician interactions and automates medical coding.
RISE Robotics
RISE Robotics, a deep tech MIT affiliate, has invented a new $60 billion category of fast, efficient, regen actuators to electrify industrial machinery.
Robbox Inc.
Robbox has developed the first digital AI-ready platform to integrate automation in power tools and devices and help professionals around the world increase efficiency, reduce human error, increase safety, and reduce storage space.
SAASTEPS, LLC
SAASTEPS offers a pre-packaged revenue life cycle management solution that automates workflows and fosters inclusivity, 100% native to Salesforce.
Sensori Robotics
We are building the de facto standard outdoor mobile robotics platform starting with AI-based robots sold directly to landscapers, saving labor and costs.
SoCreate
SoCreate empowers writers to create, AI-produce, and stream their stories globally without the need for publishers, studios, or expensive equipment.
SonicEdge
Sonic Edge’s second-gen MEMS Modulated Ultrasound Speakers will fuel the third great revolution in audio reproduction history, the first major breakthrough in the way we experience sound in 75 years.
Surefront
Surefront provides PLM + PIM + wholesale CRM tools to streamline merchandising, product development, and sales management between retailers and suppliers.
SynPhNe Pte Ltd
SynPhNe is the world’s first wearable tech that restores brain and muscle function — digitally. We help stroke and brain injury patients get back to life.
TensorOpera, Inc
FEDML is your generative AI platform at scale to enable developers and enterprises to build and scale their GenAI applications easily and economically.
Tensor Tech CO., Ltd.
Tensor Tech invents the world’s first commercial spherical motor. Such one spherical motor can do the job of multiple traditional motors.
THDR Group
THDR Group is focused on scaling made-to-measure fashion: developing technology to build brands that shift how consumers engage with fashion.
Transitional Forms
Transitional Forms is revolutionizing entertainment with a generative AI platform that empowers creators and audiences to create and interact with real-time, culturally relevant content.
Truck It In Pte. Ltd.
Truck It In is the only digital freight player in the MENAP region providing integrated services on a LaaS model (logistics as a service) to large enterprises and SMEs, combining CloudTrucks and UberFreight offerings — a bidding marketplace, ledger, and closed-loop wallet.
tweety.ai
Tweety.ai reinvents customer interactions with an AI-powered personalized voice agent that all of us wish we had, yet we could not find until now.
Ubilite
Wi-Fi connectivity with size, cost, and power consumption less than Bluetooth, both enabling data-rich IoT connectivity and a path to ambient, battery-free IoT saving 100 million single-use batteries per day in 2030.
Uniqus Consultech
Founded in 2022, Uniqus delivers transformative solutions in accounting, ESG, and tech consulting, serving 200+ global clients with a 400+ expert team.
Valier Technologies
MAWI automates logistics documentation entry and classification, boosting accuracy and efficiency while saving time and cutting operational costs.
VividQ
VividQ are the pioneers of computational displays; the light architects who hold 50 patents in this field and are light-years ahead of competitors even in Big Tech companies.
Voovio Technologies
Our tech-driven SaaS harnesses collective workforce expertise, enhancing productivity and decision-making in the process industries.
Yazaki Innovation Inc.
Yazaki Innovations, Inc., is a wholly owned subsidiary of Yazaki, created to grow innovation and emerging automotive.
Zepp Aura
AURA_TAL is your smart health companion that empowers you to take control of your health with precision nutrition tracking, utilizing advanced smart food recognition technology to log your meals and provide personalized insights automatically.
Zulip
Zulip is an open source team chat application designed for seamless remote and hybrid work. It’s ideal for both live and asynchronous communication.
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Chrome browser app for Android may get extensions support
Google could introduce a new version of the Chrome web browser app for Android that supports extensions. The search giant recently indicated it wants to evolve Chrome OS to become more like Android.
Chrome browser for Android may get extensions suggests report
Google Chrome is one of the most popular web browsers. It is available for almost every operating system and device. However, the Chrome browser app for Android is slightly different.
Google decided long back to not offer extension support to mobile versions of Chrome. While Google’s reason isn’t clear, some reports suggest the company may be wary of ad blockers, which are available as extensions.
Google Chrome is preinstalled on most Android devices. It is fast, easy to use, and has a lot of features, but it still lacks support for browser extensions.
Third-party Chromium-based browser allows users to install extensions. Google could change this in the near future by allowing the official Chrome browser app for Android to support browser extensions.
According to Android Authority, Google is working on a new version of Chrome for Android. This version is aimed at “desktop” devices like Chromebooks.
When will extensions work on Google’s browser?
Earlier this year, Google announced Chrome OS would become more like Android. Specifically speaking, Chrome OS would use large parts of the Android tech stack. This would include “Android Linux kernel and Android frameworks.”
Google is actively working on a common bootloader for Android, Chrome OS, and even Fuchsia. Chromebooks would also get a new version of Chrome for Android. This version is primarily intended for desktop-grade Chromebooks.
These developments suggest Google intends to unify Chrome builds between Android and Chrome OS. Currently, the biggest differentiator between them is the device form factor.
The biggest indicator of Chrome browser for Android getting extension support is the introduction of “Desktop Android”. This new version is called ‘Chrome for Android’, and it is getting support for browser extensions.
Interestingly, even a Google engineer working on the Chromium project confirmed Desktop Android has extensions support. Google has been actively submitting patches for the “Desktop Android” project to the Chromium Gerrit.
Incidentally, Desktop Android Chrome builds are compatible with devices that support Android OS. Google may not have made any announcements yet. However, the company has been laying the necessary groundwork for a common Chrome browser, presumably with extension support. This browser would work across multiple form factors. Moreover, with Google adopting Manifest V3, this move would significantly help Google.
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FTX bankruptcy judge approves more than $14 billion payback plan
Nearly two years after FTX spiraled into bankruptcy, a Delaware judge approved the company’s reorganization plan, which involves paying out more than $14 billion to customers of the collapsed cryptocurrency exchange.
“Looking ahead, we are poised to return 100% of bankruptcy claim amounts plus interest for non-governmental creditors through what will be the largest and most complex bankruptcy estate asset distribution in history,” said John Ray, who took over as FTX CEO following the company’s bankruptcy filing in late 2022, in a statement on Monday.
Ray, who also shepherded Enron through bankruptcy, added that the estate is working to finalize arrangements to make distributions to creditors around the world.
The company says it has collected between $14.7 billion and $16.5 billion worth of property for distribution. FTX previously estimated that it owes creditors around $11.2 billion.
According to the plan approved by Delaware bankruptcy Judge John Dorsey, 98% of FTX’s creditors will get 119% of the amount of their allowed claim as of November 2022, when the exchange filed for bankruptcy protection.
The price of bitcoin is up roughly 260% since FTX’s failure. FTX raised the money by selling a number of assets, including venture investments held by the exchange and other investments held by Alameda Research, Bankman-Fried’s crypto hedge fund.
One of FTX’s most high-profile investments was in artificial intelligence startup Anthropic, which is backed by Amazon. FTX sold most of its stake in Anthropic this year for nearly $900 million.
The bankruptcy estate says it will make a separate announcement about the date the payout plan will go into effect and when it anticipates the start of distributions.
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried was convicted of seven criminal counts last November, including charges related to stealing billions of dollars from FTX’s customers. He received a 25-year prison sentence.
WATCH: Caroline Ellison sentenced to two years in prison for role in FTX collapse
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Amazon Prime Day deals are available to shop before October Big Deal Days starts tomorrow
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is back this year, returning on October 8 and 9. The “fall Prime Day” of sorts has served as the online retailer’s unofficial kickoff to the holiday shopping season for the past few years. We expect most of the deals to be Prime exclusives, meaning you must be an active Prime subscriber to get the discounts. There are always a couple of deals available for everyone, though, so it’s worth perusing Amazon’s site even if you don’t pay for Prime. It’s also worth doing so now because we’ve found a number of solid early Prime Day deals already available. These are the best of the bunch; we’ll be updating this post regularly in the lead-up to October Prime Day, so check back for the latest deals.
Prime Day deals: Engadget’s top picks
Prime Day deals on Apple gear
While Apple deals are few and far between right now, you can save a bit on the new AirPods 4. AirTags have a slight discount as well, both in single and multi-packs.
Prime Day deals on Amazon devices
It’s a safe bet that we’ll see even more Amazon gear discounted on October Prime Day, but for now, you can snag a Fire tablet on sale, as well as Ring and Blink security cameras for much cheaper than usual.
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Echo Spot for $45 ($35 off): This recently revived smart display is billed as a smart alarm clock, and it features a customizable screen, big sound for its size and all the perks for Alexa voice commands. You can also grab it bundled with a free TP-Link smart light bulb.
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Echo Buds for $25 ($25 off): These are one of our top picks for the best budget wireless earbuds you can get right now thanks to their comfortable design, pocket-friendly case, automatic wear detection, multi-device connectivity and, of course, built-in Alexa voice controls.
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Fire HD 8 tablet for $55 ($45 off): Amazon just released this new version of the HD 8 tablet, which includes more RAM, a better camera and new AI features not found on the previous model.
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Fire HD 10 tablet for $75 ($65 off): One of the more advanced tablets in Amazon’s lineup, the HD 10 has a 1080p screen, an octa-core processor, up to 64GB of storage and a 13-hour battery life.
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Kindle Paperwhite Kids for $115 ($55 off): This kids bundle includes the standard Kindle Paperwhite with 16GB of RAM, a kid-friendly cover, a two-year warranty and one free year of access to Amazon Kids+.
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Amazon Echo Show 8 for $85 ($65 off): The company’s mid-sized smart speaker has an 8-inch touchscreen, a 13MP camera with auto-framing for better video chats and a built-in Zigbee smart home hub.
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Echo Show 5 + TP-Link Tapo Smart Light Bulb for $50 ($65 off): This bundle deal knocks 56 percent off a duo that includes one of our favorite compact smart displays and a smart light bulb that can be controlled via Alexa voice commands.
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Fire TV Stick 4K Max for $35 ($25 off): Amazon’s most powerful Fire TV dongle supports 4K, HDR content and Dolby Vision, plus Wi-Fi 6E and Dolby Atmos audio. A number of other Fire TV devices are on sale right now, too, including the Fire TV Stick Lite for only $18.
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Amazon Music Unlimited three-month trial for free (four-month free trial for Prime members): Anyone who has never tried Amazon Music Unlimited before can get a three-month free trial right now. Amazon ups that to four months if you’re a Prime member that’s new to the music streaming service. That’s a great deal considering Music Unlimited typically costs $11 per month without Prime or $10 per month with Prime.
Best Prime Day Lego deals
A number of Lego sets have already been discounted for October Prime Day. Some of our favorites come from the Star Wars, Super Mario and Harry Potter lineups, and you’ll find savings up to 41 percent on those. There’s also a Lego City 2024 advent calendar that’s 20 percent off and down to only $26.
Prime Day deals on Ring and Blink security systems
You may not immediately think of them when you think about Amazon’s own tech, but the shopping giant also owns Ring and Blink. Gadgets from these companies make up most of Amazon’s home security offerings, and you can usually find steep discounts during Prime Day on security cameras, alarm systems and other bundles.
Prime Day deals on tech
Early Prime Day deals on tech include discounts on power banks, webcams, air fryers, smart plugs and more.
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PS5 Slim (Digital Edition) for $400 ($50 off): Both the all-digital model and the standard PlayStation 5 are $50 off right now, so you can get them for $400 or $450, respectively. If you’re not on the market for the PS5 Pro, these are good console discounts.
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Logitech Brio 500 Full HD Webcam for $93 ($37 off): Our top pick for the best webcam you can buy right now is $37 off, a decent discount even if it’s not a record-low sale. If you spend a lot of your day on video calls, this will be a solid upgrade to your computer’s built-in cam. It has a wide field of view, auto-light correction and shoots 1080p video.
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LG 55-inch C4 evo OLED smart TV for $1,297 ($700 off): LG’s midrange OLED sets, the C4 family includes upgraded Alpha 9 Gen 7 chip, improved brightness and a 144Hz max refresh rate. Most sizes are discounted at the moment.
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Marshall Emberton II speaker for $100 ($70 off): One of our favorite Bluetooth speakers, this model has an attractive, retro design, a pleasant, balanced sound profile and up to 30 hours of battery life.
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Cosori 9-in-1 air fryer for $85 ($35 off): This newer air fry from Cosori has nine preset cooking modes and a six-quart capacity that makes it just the right size to cook a good amount of food without taking up too much space on most countertops.
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Oura Ring (3rd gen) for $349 ($100 off): In our review, we called the Oura Ring the “perfect wearable for people who don’t like wearables.” It’s an alternative to a fitness tracker or smartwatch that tracks all day activity and sleep.
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Anker Nano Power Bank 10K for $32 ($8 off): This is the cheapest price we’ve seen for this 10K power bank that has a connecting USB-C cable built in.
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Anker iPhone 16 screen protectors for $19.20+ (40 percent off): Clip the 40-percent coupon on the page to get a big discount on Anker’s screen protectors for any of the latest iPhone 16 models. They provide drop protection from up to 5.9 feet and extra scratch resistance thanks to Anker’s ShieldX technology.
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Baseus 30W/10000mAh MagSafe power bank for $28 ($18 off): Clip the 40-percent off coupon to get a record-low price on a power bank that earned a place in our guide to the best power banks you can buy. It quickly refills MagSafe-compatible phones and has a handy built-in cable.
Everything you need to know about October Prime Day 2024
When is October Prime Day 2024?
October Prime Day will be held on October 8 and 9 this year.
What is October Prime Day?
October Prime Day is a members-only sale event run by Amazon in which the online retailer has thousands of sales on its site that are exclusively available to those with an active Prime members.
How long is October Prime Day?
October Prime Day will last two full days.
What is on sale for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days?
Most October Prime Day deals will not be revealed until the days of the event. However, in years past, we’ve seen everything from clothing to household essentials to outdoor gear go on sale during this event. Engadget cares most about tech deals, and in past fall Prime Days, we’ve seen things like phones, tablets, headphones, earbuds, robot vacuums, smart home gear and more receive deep discounts.
Do I need an Amazon Prime membership to shop Prime Day deals?
Yes, because most deals will be Prime exclusives. However, there are always a few decent deals available to all Amazon shoppers, so it’s worth checking out Amazon’s site during October Prime Day to see where you can save even if you don’t pay for Prime.
Expired early Prime Day deals
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Apple 24-inch iMac (M3) for $1,100 ($200 off):The discount plus clippable coupon bring the final price for thisApple desktopdown to the lowest we’ve seen. -
Apple Magic Mouse (black) for $85 ($15 off): Thewhite versionof Apple’s popular accessory is still cheaper at $68, but the black colorway rarely goes on sale. Both mice pair quickly and are relatively light with responsive touch gestures. -
Apple iPad Air (13-inch) for $720 ($80 off):The large model ofour favorite iPadreturns to one of its frequent sale prices. It’s about $20 more than its record low, but it’s still a good deal if you’ve been eyeing the 13-inch Air. -
Apple Pencil (1st gen) for $69 ($30 off): If you have a 10th-gen iPad or older, this is the stylus to get. We’ve seen this discount for a couple of weeks now, but it’s still $10 below the average sale price. It’s also discounted atWalmart. -
Samsung Pro Plus microSD card for $100 ($20 off): This newly released, 1TB variant is down to its best price yet. The Pro Plus is the top pick in our guide to thebest microSD cards. -
Beats Fit Pro earbuds for $159 ($41 off): Our overall favorite pair ofearbuds for runningare on sale for $41 off. They’ve hit this price point often over the past few months, but it’s a decent discount on buds we found to be comfortable with a secure fit and great audio quality. -
Beats Studio Buds for $99 ($51 off):They’re atad oldat this point, but the Studio Buds remain a decent buy at under $100. -
Amazon Echo Show 5 + Sengled smart light bulb bundle for $60 ($50 off):This bundle gives you one of our favoritesmart displays(which makes an excellent alarm clock) and a top pick in ourbest smart light bulbsguide at a 45-percent discount. -
iRobot Roomba Vac robot vacuum for $170 ($80 off):This affordable robo-vac is only $10 more than it was during July Prime Day right now, making it an even better option if you want a robot vacuum without spending a ton. -
8BitDo Ultimate C wired gaming controller for $15 ($5 off):Now at $1 cheaper than it was during Prime Day in July, this 8BitDo accessory is an even better option for PC gamers or folks looking for a more comfortable Steam Deck controller. -
ASTRO Gaming A40 TR wired gaming headset for $100 ($30 off): Our pick for thebest gaming headsetis $30 off, a discount we’ve seen a few times this year. We found these to be comfortable with better sound than many headsets, but the mic performance is only OK. -
Anker 633 10K magnetic power bank for $40 ($40 off):This MagSafe-compatible charging bank has a built-in kickstand for propping up your iPhone, plus a 20W USB-C port for high-speed, wired charging. -
Anker MagSafe Charger Pad for $19.19 ($4.80 off):This Qi2 charging pad is back on sale for its all-time-low price, and it works with the latest iPhone 16 handsets. -
Anker Prime Power Bank 200W 20K with 100W charging base for $140 ($45 off):The top premium pick in ourbest power banksguide, this 20K brick can recharge most mobile devices and has a handy screen that shows you the power flowing out of it, as well as the remaining charge. -
Elgato Stream Deck+ for $170 ($30 off):Combine the discount with the clippable coupon to get a record-low price on this upgraded version of the standard Stream Deck. -
TP-Link AC1200 WiFi Extender for $20 ($30 off): Our top budget pick in ourbest Wi-Fi extendersguide is more than half off right now. While not a rare deal, it’s still a record-low price on a handy device that could help eliminate dead zones around your home. -
Samsung Pro Plus microSD card (512GB) with adapter for $30 ($54 off):Now 64 percent off, this high-capacitymicroSD cardis a great buy for anyone who needs extra storage for their camera, tablet or Nintendo Switch (or other handheld gaming console). -
Google Pixel Buds A-Series for $64 ($35 off):This is one of the best prices we’ve seen on Google’s budget-friendly wireless earbuds, whichwe praisedfor their solid sound quality, deep Google Assistant integration and small, comfortable design. -
Beats Studio Pro x Kim Kardashian headphones + 2 years of AppleCare+ for $279 ($100 off):If you’re really into the muted colors in this collection, this is one of the best deals we’ve seen on Beats’ pro-level headphones with AppleCore+ protection. -
Apple Watch Ultra 2 for $689 ($110 off):This is a record-low price on the Ultra 2, which remains Apple’s most premium smartwatch and the one best for adventurers, ultramarathoners and the like. -
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 + $30 Amazon gift card for $229:Thebrand new Pixel Budsthat are a solid choice for Pixel phone owners include a free $30 Amazon gift card in this bundle. -
Google Pixel 8a smartphone for $399 ($100 off):If you’re looking for an Android phone with a ton of advanced features and a reasonable price tag, the Pixel 8a is thebest midrange smartphoneyou can get right now. -
Apple iPad (10th gen) for $299 ($50 off): The base iPad didn’t receive a refresh this year (yet), but Apple did cut the price to $349. It’s still selling for a record low right now. -
iRobot Roomba Vacuum and Mop Combo for $206 ($69 off):This Roomba can vacuum and mop floors all in one go, and it will automatically return to its charging base when it needs more juice. -
Samsung T7 Shield (4TB) for $280 ($220 off):If you’re looking for a high-capacity portable SSD that can take a beating, this deal is the best price we’ve seen on the 4TB T7 Shield since June. -
Kasa Smart Plug EP25 (4-pack) for $34 ($16 off): These are our top pick in our guide to thebest smart plugsavailable right now thanks to their compatibility across all four of the main smart home ecosystems, their easy setup process and reliable connection. -
Kindle Paperwhite Signature Essentials bundle for $203 ($55 off):This bundle includes one of the best Kindles you can get right now, along with its fabric cover and wireless charging pad. This is the lowest price we’ve seen all year on this trio.
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Monsarrat unveils outdoor RPG demo with AR gameplay
Johnny Monsarrat helped initiate the era of the massively multiplayer online game with Asheron’s Call in 1999. He hopes to establish a new category of games again with an outdoor role-playing game called Landing Party.
Los Angeles-based Monsarrat, a company named after its founder, launched the game earlier this summer as a mobile game played with augmented reality tech, using a smartphone’s camera and superimposing animated graphics on the real world. It’s been done before, but Monsarrat has filed for patents for features like being able to move the gaming landscape when real world obstructions get in the way.
Monsarrat was previously one of the founders of Turbine, the maker of MMOs including Asheron’s Call, Dungeons & Dragons Online and The Lord of the Rings Online. Warner Bros. bought Boston-based Turbine in 2010 for $160 million.
Now Monsarrat is moving gaming to the outdoors. Such outdoor walking games were defined in 2016 by Niantic’s Pokémon Go, which has earned a staggering $8 billion, including $566 million just in 2023. But Monsarrat said that Pokémon Go gameplay has nothing like the creativity and community of powerhouse MMO games that Monsarrat knows so well.
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And while outdoor games can be challenging, they’re not as physically taxing as sports, which are too athletic for a lot of people, Monsarrat.
“Some people don’t want to get exhausted or sweat, or they just want something more creative,” he said. “I think about roleplaying games like what I used to make on PC. They tend to make more money per player. The KPIs are better for role playing games. People get caught up in the story,” he said. “If you join a team, it has team goals. You’ve got to keep playing the game. That improves player retention. You make some friends. You want to see your friends. You’ve got to keep playing the game.”
He added, “MMOs are more efficient on PC, on console, on mobile. And I mean, this is my hypothesis. I think the MMO or RPG games should be more efficient outdoors. So what I’m saying is I don’t have to be a massive Pokemon Go hit to make serious money because the economics should be more efficient.”
Live demo
I played a demo of Monsarrat’s game multiple times during its development. Recently, I played the Landing Party game in a parking lot in my hometown.
During the demo, the game started up and I could see an image on my camera screen. I could help it identify the planet of the ground, and then it was ready to go. It has to know where the ground is so it doesn’t put objects that should be on the ground in the air. It’s easy to move the game map if you encounter an obstacle like a parked car or fence. You simply hold a button down and turn your body, moving the game world as your body moves. Then you reposition it so you can walk in a different direction. That’s one of the patented features.
“It’s like you aree in the park and you have a family playing frisbee. There’s a park bench in your way, and you can move the game around,” Monsarrat said.
With one feature, there is a two-dimensional game zone on the map. You walk through it like the Holodeck in Star Trek. You have to shoot a gun at some big monsters and navigate through rocky or jungle-like areas. It’s meant to be immersive.
If there is a character in the game and you walk right into the character, the whole character and the world gets pushed backward. So you can’t walk through virtual walls. Some monsters appear and you shoot them with the gun and escort a couple of characters to a landing ship so they can escape.
In another quest, you have a Geiger counter and you’re searching for a source of radiation. The sound of the counter gets louder as you near the radiation, and it grows faint if you move away from it. You can play this game with other players, and you can also play via remote multiplayer as well. Eventually, all of this could be a full MMO.
In Monsarrat’s games, there are no fixed locations. Players can enjoy the game anywhere where there is some room to walk.
“Even a small space, if you can walk around, you can play it. Also, the game is more creative. It’s got real community.”
The Landing Party game has around 12 quests. It can be played in a relatively short time. But Monsarrat believes any game can be divided into a number of small quests. The company is in talks with licensors about securing intellectual property for games.
The success of AR and location-based games
Niantic has had some successes like Monster Hunter Now, which has generated $150 million in revenue. But Niantic has struggled to evolve its entry level Pokémon Go, where you collect stuff, into mature products with better performing player retention and monetization.
Monsarrat’s new launch, Landing Party, is backed up by four patents. It’s an outdoor RPG inspired by its founder’s background in MMOs. Instead of placing one creature at a GPS point, Landing Party lays out a fantasy world across an open map space, like a park or a parking lot, where the player walks through to play. The game has no fixed locations, allowing players to set their next game mission in a backyard, a local park, or any other open space, even a small one.
“In the global crisis of loneliness, people are craving a reason to go outdoors,” said Monsarrat. “But some people aren’t drawn to sports. They want an alternative outdoor activity that’s more creative and less athletic. That’s what we’re building, and we see three key market drivers: creativity, community, and convenience.”
Landing Party is so far just a demo game, but it’s free and has 12 missions that could be the future of outdoor video games. It is now available on Apple App Store and Google Play.
Monsarrat is now seeking business partnerships, and funding to build out the future full game. Monsarrat believes that current outdoor games are just focused on collecting and get boring quickly. That’s why he wants to take roleplaying, a strong game type that has proven key performance indicators on PC, console, and mobile — and bring it outdoors.
He noted that Pokémon Go’s technology is a database of fixed map points, which can only support “collecting stuff” gameplay. Its popularity speaks to the power of the intellectual property and the need to get people going outside in the global crisis of loneliness, Monsarrat said. He thinks later Niantic games like Harry Potter, NBA and Marvel failed as fans wanted deep stories and roleplaying adventures which Niantic’s fixed GPS points didn’t support.
Even so, Pokémon Go persists as a top 10 mobile game even though it’s eight years old. That suggests that AR walking games can still be hits. Besides Pokemon Go, other hits include Jurassic World Alive, Monster Hunter Now and Dragon Quest Walk.
As a market, such games are earning nearly $1 billion a year in revenue. Roughly 90% of smartphones now support AR, compared to less than half in 2019. Disney is making a Kingdom Hearts game and Disney Step.
And Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, recently showed off a new pair of AR glasses, dubbed Orion, as a new product coming soon. Monsarrat believes consumers aren’t waiting for AR headsets, as 30% of Americans already use AR for face filters, shopping, and games. Apple Vision Pro didn’t sell well to consumers, but it also cost $3,500. Apple is still investing for the future products.
Monsarrat believes the power of storytelling and more player interaction can help outdoor gaming. And people are already playing AR games.
Origins
Monsarrat was a mentor at a college and met a contestant who had an AR application. Monsarrat saw an opportunity to make tools to make AR games. That summer, Pokemon Go came out and it became possible to raise a small amount of funding.
“They thought like a mapping company. It turned out their fixed map points were not good for storytelling,” he said. “I’m not trying to copycat Pokemon Go. With my background in gaming, I want to build a different type of game. I think of outdoor gaming as a platform. It’s funny that there’s only one type of outdoor game — collecting games. Well, there’s dozens of different game types. Why shouldn’t there be more game types for this new platform, outdoor gaming? So we’re making the role playing part of it.”
Monsarrat started the company back in 2016 and rebooted it in 2021. To date, the company has raised $2 million in funding, after securing some key patents. He has added advisers such as Yucheng Chiang, CEO of Top Golf, Jenna Seiden of Skydance Interactive, ex-Blizzard chief Mike Ybarra, former PlayStation head Jack Tretton, Sandy Kleinman of Universal Studios and Brad Bao, head of scooter maker Lime.
The game has been cooking for a while. He showed the game off at Augmented World Expo and has shown off versions of its at the Game Developers Conference and GamesBeat events.
“Now that we have a demo game, I’m starting to ramp up. I’m looking at making a Hollywood deal and we’re looking at going to launch,” he said. “With a full game, we hope to do it within a couple of years.”
The company has 12 people, with developers based mostly in Poland. Back during the development of Asheron’s Call, the development team took over his mother’s house. During that time, Monsarrat was hit by a car in an accident while he was walking on the sidewalk. He wasn’t seriously hurt, and he took the $30,000 and put it into the company. He changed careers and became a human genome expert and also became a travel writer. But he was drawn back to games and got an MBA.
“I was drawn back because of Pokemon Go,” he said.
But the gameplay has advances that make it easier to play outdoor games, where obstacles can get in the way.
“The most important features we have are all about ease of use. Most players don’t need to live next to a big park. They can live next to a small park, or they want to play in a very small space, like their indoor living room or their own backyard,” he said. “Making the game practical in small spaces is really what it’s all about. And our four patents, and also two that are coming in the pipeline, all relate to that.”
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