OnwardMobility shutdown means BlackBerry revival isn't happening

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Startup OnwardMobility hoped to bring back the BlackBerry brand through a 5G-equipped Android device. But the company has announced its shutdown on its site. "It is with great sadness that we announce that OnwardMobility will be shutting down, and we will no longer be proceeding with the development of an ultra-secure smartphone with a physical keyboard," the company wrote in a statement on its website.

There have been reports before about the BlackBerry project being cancelled, but there was speculation OnwardMobility would still develop a keyboard-equipped 5G Android phone without the BlackBerry name. But now that isn't going to happen. It didn't mention why they didn't push through. But as The Verge pointed out, it wouldn't have been easy to enter the smartphone business amid a global chip shortage.

The Thriving industry of Online Casinos

It is not just a trend. Online casinos are a thriving industry and one that is growing at an extremely fast rate. It is estimated that online casinos will reach 112.09 billion by 2025 globally, at a compound growth rate of 12%. In a time period of worldwide economic challenges, this is a welcome opportunity for business and e-commerce.

People around the world love games of chance, slots, virtual sports, and online gaming. Esports games are more than 45% per year. These factors and more contribute to the growth of this industry. The merging of these factors has ignited the online casino, gaming, and sports betting business. Below you will read about a few of these factors.

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YouTube adds a live ring indicator to show when a channel is live streaming

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YouTube is taking a page from social media sites like TikTok and Instagram. The company adds a new ring around profile photos of channels that are currently live streaming. The word Live is also seen at the bottom of the picture, allowing you to jump into its live content by tapping on the avatar.

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Capcom's 'Street Fighter 6' is coming

In honour of the franchise's 35th anniversary, Capcom has announced that Street Fighter 6 is coming. The trailer doesn't show what gameplay is like, but it does suggest the game is getting a more realistic art style than previous titles. The developer promises to release more information this summer.

Aside from the Street Fighter 6 teaser, Capcom is also launching the Capcom Fighting Collection, which brings together 10 of its fighting games. It'll be playable on the PlayStation 4, Xbox, PC, and Nintendo Switch. 

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