In a victory over Amazon, Microsoft wins $10B Pentagon JEDI cloud contract – TechCrunch

The U.S. Department of Defense today announced that Microsoft has won its Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure (JEDI) cloud contract, worth up to $10 billion over a period of 10 years. With this, Microsoft will provide infrastructure and platform services for both the Pentagon’s business and mission operations. “The National Defense Strategy dictates that we must…

Seven start supply chain consortium to standardise blockchain for mining industry

Seven mining and metals companies have joined a World Economic Forum initiative to design and deploy blockchain solutions for the whole industry. The seven founding companies are Antofagasta Minerals, Eurasian Resources Group, Glencore, Klöckner & Co, Minsur, Tata Steel, Anglo American/De Beers (Tracr). The group will look to develop joint proofs for an “inclusive” blockchain…

Here’s where top gaming VCs are looking for startup opportunities – TechCrunch

With cross-platform experiences like Fortnite and PUBG, in-game socializing environments, and subscription-based cloud gaming services from Playstation, Google, Amazon, and others, the gaming industry is entering a new era beyond mobile. These days, the industry is at the center of social media and entertainment trends; gaming is expected to earn $152 billion in global revenue…

Here’s where top gaming VCs are looking for startup opportunities – TechCrunch

With cross-platform experiences like Fortnite and PUBG, in-game socializing environments, and subscription-based cloud gaming services from Playstation, Google, Amazon, and others, the gaming industry is entering a new era beyond mobile. These days, the industry is at the center of social media and entertainment trends; gaming is expected to earn $152 billion in global revenue…

Hyundai is launching Botride, a robotaxi service in California with Pony.ai and Via – TechCrunch

A fleet of electric, autonomous Hyundai Kona crossovers — equipped with a self-driving system from Chinese autonomous startup Pony .ai and Via’s ride-hailing platform, will start shuttling customers on public roads next week. The robotaxi service called BotRide will operate on public roads in Irvine, California, beginning November 4. This isn’t a driverless service; there…