A mobile gaming subscription war looms as Netflix sets its sights on Apple Arcade Apple, Microsoft, and Netflix are on a collision course in the world of mobile gaming if third-party app stores are allowed on iOS. iMore · Mar 20, 2023
iPhone 15 Pro leak reveals design change 16 years in the making A new iPhone 15 Pro leak has revealed Apple plans to ditch its famous mute switch in favor of a button. iMore · Mar 20, 2023
Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer talks 'huge opportunity' for Xbox mobile store, which may arrive in 2024 Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has offered additional comments on the opportunity Microsoft has coming up in mobile gaming. Windows Central · Mar 20, 2023
Apple could avoid damaging layoffs thanks to these key decisions Apple is reportedly making changes to product plans and more in an attempt to avoid laying off employees as its competitors fire people by the thousands. iMore · Mar 20, 2023
Microsoft seeks EU nod for Activision Blizzard bid BRUSSELS: Microsoft said on Friday that it has offered formal commitments to the EU in its bid to persuade the bloc to approve its $69-billion takeover of the video game giant Activision Blizzard. Bangkok Post · Mar 17, 2023
PlayStation 6 Release Plans Potentially Revealed, Thanks to Microsoft Sony claims Microsoft “has offered to continue making Activision’s games available on PlayStation only until 2027.” Inverse · Mar 13, 2023
Best Apple deals for the Amazon Spring Sale 2023: Offers on Airpods, Macbooks and more The Apple doesn’t fall far from the discount tree Evening Standard · Mar 10, 2023
Microsoft is promoting the Activision Blizzard deal in ads now Microsoft’s latest efforts at courting positive opinion for the Xbox Activision deal include running at least one print ad promoting it USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 9, 2023
Apple to shake up international sales operations to make India its own region Apple is reshuffling management of its international businesses to put a bigger focus on India, according to people with knowledge of the matter, a sign of the nation’s growing importance. The Times of India · Mar 9, 2023
Sony says Microsoft may make Call of Duty on PlayStation unplayable Sony believes Microsoft’s promise for parity between Call of Duty on PlayStation and Xbox may not amount to much. USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 8, 2023
If You'd Put $1,000 Into Apple Stock 20 Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Today Apple stock has been a buy-and-hold beast for the ages. Kiplinger · Mar 7, 2023
Microsoft cuts another 689 Seattle-area jobs amid cost reductions Microsoft laid off another 689 workers from its Seattle-area offices Monday, the latest move by the Redmond, Washington-based tech giant to trim costs amid an industrywide post-pandemic slump. Tribune News Service · Mar 7, 2023
Federal Trade Commission Attempting A Lawsuit Against Microsoft Over Antitrust Issues PlayStation owner Sony Group Corp has been vocal in its attempt to block rival Microsoft Corporation buying Activision Blizzard. Zenger · Mar 5, 2023
Three women, all 20, missing for two days after night out as family fears grow Sophie Russon, Eve Smith and Darcy Ross, all from Newport, Wales, were at the Muffler bar and club until the early hours of Saturday morning as their worried family appeal for information Daily Mirror · Mar 5, 2023
Axios · Mar 3, 2023 Amazon pauses construction on second HQ in Virginia The pause comes after the tech giant announced massive job cuts.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 2, 2023 EU regulators will reportedly permit the Microsoft-Activision deal A new report from Reuters says that EU regulators will likely allow the Microsoft-Activision deal to pass without major concessions
USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 27, 2023 ‘Xbox will exist’ with or without Activision Blizzard, says Phil Spencer The acquisition isn't 'some linchpin' to Microsoft's long-term strategy.
The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2023 Amazon argues for dismissal of lawsuit brought by delivery drivers A two-day preliminary hearing to decide if an employment tribunal between Amazon and the drivers can go ahead is taking place in central London.
Evening Standard · Feb 23, 2023 The Consultant on Prime Video review: Christoph Waltz can’t quite carry this by-numbers thriller It’s got everything you want in a thriller... or does it?
USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 22, 2023 Microsoft refuses to sell Call of Duty or parts of Activision Blizzard Microsoft president Brad Smith said it isn’t feasible for Xbox to sell Call of Duty or parts of Activision in response to UK regulators
Inverse · Feb 22, 2023 Microsoft Doubles Down on Not Letting Call of Duty Go Confidence is key for Microsoft in anticipation on EU ruling over proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023 Microsoft makes case for Activision merger amid EU scrutiny Microsoft’s Xbox video game division has announced new partnerships with Nintendo and chipmaker Nvidia
Tribune News Service · Feb 21, 2023 Microsoft in showdown with EU to save $69 billion deal Microsoft Corp. headed into a showdown with European Union antitrust watchdogs by insisting its $69 billion takeover of Activision Blizzard Inc. will “bring more competition” for gamers but pledging to show willingness to address antitrust concerns.
Tribune News Service · Feb 21, 2023 Microsoft sees no activision deal without Call of Duty Microsoft Corp. made it clear on Tuesday that there will be no $69 billion deal to buy Activision Blizzard Inc. unless it comes with the blockbuster title Call of Duty.
Birmingham Post · Feb 14, 2023 Amazon workers to stage a week of strike action Staff in Coventry have announced another walkout after making history last month as first-ever UK Amazon employees to take in industrial action