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Microsoft and Sony file patents for in‑game advertising on consoles

Microsoft and Sony have filed patents that could enable in‑game advertising on their consoles, prompting concerns from gamers.

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SAPO Notícias
“Surgiram informações sobre patentes registadas tanto pela Microsoft como pela Sony que estão a preocupar os fãs de videojogos no que diz respeito ao futuro desta forma de entretenimento. Uma delas descreve exibição de anúncios enquanto se joga e outra pagamentos por aproximação no comando.”

Machine translation: Information has emerged about patents registered by both Microsoft and Sony that are worrying video‑game fans regarding the future of this form of entertainment. One describes displaying ads while playing and another contactless payments on the controller.

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Notícias ao Minuto
“As empresas tecnológicas estão constantemente a testar novas tecnologias e a registar patentes”

Technology companies are constantly testing new technologies and registering patents

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