Rec Room set to go dark, and Zuckerberg’s yacht is on the move
The social gaming platform Rec Room is shutting down after a decade, while Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's yacht has relocated in Seattle. Additionally, industry experts are discussing the role of AI in future economic productivity.
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Last day for Rec Room : The social gaming platform shuts down at noon Pacific today, ending a decade-long run for the Seattle-based startup that drew 150 million players and a $3.5 billion valuation but never made the financial math work. Players are saying goodbye with tribute videos and yearbook-style farewells. It was “a very special place, built by a very special group of people,” says co-founder and longtime CEO Nick Fajt . Read more.
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