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McKinney’s Playful Studios Adds to its Gaming War Chest with a $23M Round

by | Sep 3, 2019
Playful Studios raised its new round in a nontraditional way—via a network of global supporters who helped spread the word about its offering.
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Take a (Much) Closer Look at Digital Fight Club 2019 with DHD Films’ Gigapixel Photos
by | Aug 29, 2019
DHD Films is giving viewers a 360-degree tour of Digital Fight Club 2019 with DHD GIGA, a 4-billion-pixel capture that lets viewers get up close and personal with attendees.
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The Bush Institute’s Podcast Talks Technology, Leadership, and ‘Strategery’
by | Aug 23, 2019
The Strategerist, hosted out of the Bush Institute's home on SMU's campus, features a wide range of both national and local figures. Season 1 recently wrapped, but listeners can expect an After Hours series—the most recent episode is on technology—and a second season coming out next month.
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How FC Dallas Players Are Changing the Game With Technology
by | Aug 19, 2019
Major League Soccer has revealed that Reggie Cannon and the FC Dallas team actually use innovative sports tech—movement analysis software, tracking equipment, special vests, and more—to kick it up a notch.
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It’s Alive: ‘Dallas’ First Living Mural’ Gets Installed in Uptown

by | Aug 14, 2019
Uptown Dallas Inc. is transforming the district one mural at a time, this time with a mossy and floral creation bringing something new to the mix.
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Get the Scoop on DizziBrands’ First Store Location Featuring Boozy Bites
by | Aug 9, 2019
This alcohol-infused dessert startup wants people to come eat a drink at its Dallas taste kitchen.
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Coming Soon: Dreamscape’s Immersive VR destination to Launch at Dallas’ NorthPark Center
by | Aug 6, 2019
The new full-sensory experience combines "the emotional power of cinema and the thrill of theme park rides with state-of-the-art VR technology." See what you can expect in our gallery.
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The Countdown: Dallas Innovates’ 10 Most Popular Stories in July
by | Aug 1, 2019
Take a look back on the stories that grabbed our readers' attention last month.
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Dallas is One of 40 Cities Chosen For Twitter’s First-Ever Global Experiential Activation

by | Jul 25, 2019
In partnership with Shared_Studios, Twitter is fostering meaningful conversations with people around the world through its #Tweetups. Enter the gold shipping container in NorthPark Center to experience the live, immersive video interaction.
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The Largest Robotics Competition in the World is Returning to Dallas
by | Jul 22, 2019
Dallas is a "hotbed for STEM jobs," so the Robotics Education & Competition Foundation and the Dallas Sports Commission decided to bring the VEX Robotics World Championship back for 2021-2024. Look inside to get a taste of what's to come.
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Dallas Youth Sports Tech Startup Moves Into Esports, Partners With HBCU Go
by | Jul 16, 2019
AMPlifi Sports Group levels the playing field for amateur athletes through a cross-platform mobile app and convergence platform. Now, the startup has signed a deal with HBCU Go to extend its platform into the esports ecosystem with a strong focus on mental performance, social gaming, and lifestyle.
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Dallas-Based Video Game Startup Develops Super Mario Maker-esque Game
by | Jul 15, 2019
Triple.B.Titles' Popup Dungeon lets players make the game all their own—and it's being created right here in Dallas.
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The ‘World’s Largest Volunteer-Run Makerspace’ is in Dallas, and it’s Doubling In Size

by | Jul 9, 2019
The nonprofit was "busting at the seams" with members and projects, and decided an expansion was necessary. Check out what's being built, carved, repurposed, sewn, laser-cut, and more with our tour of the space (and its creators).
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A Baker’s Dozen: Dallas Innovates’ Most Popular Stories So Far This Year
by | Jul 2, 2019
We're halfway through 2019. Let's take a look back on the stories that have grabbed our readers' attention the most.
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(Yarn) Bombs Away: Dallas Lime Scooters Go Red, White, and Blue
by | Jul 1, 2019
To celebrate Independence Day, local Lime scooters just got a lot more patriotic—and cozy—thanks to the Dallas Yarn Bombers, a local knitting group.
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The Countdown: Dallas Innovates’ 10 Most Popular Stories in June
by | Jul 1, 2019
Take a look back on the stories that grabbed our readers' attention last month.
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