Microsoft completes $69bn takeover of Call of Duty-maker Activision Blizzard (www.bbc.co.uk)
Microsoft completes $69bn takeover of Call of Duty-maker Activision Blizzard::It comes after the UK approved the $69bn takeover of Activision Blizzard, which makes Call of Duty.
Apple AirTag Stalking Has Led to Murder, Amended Class-Action Lawsuit Says (www.pcmag.com)
It Is Time to End the War on Remote Work (www.usnews.com)
It Is Time to End the War on Remote Work::undefined
Israel Deploys Semi-Autonomous Machine Gun Robot to Gaza Border (www.thedefensepost.com)
Best Buy to end DVD & Blu-ray disc sales (variety.com)
Best Buy to end DVD & Blu-ray disc sales::Best Buy plans to phase out sales of DVDs and Blu-ray discs both in-store and online by early 2024, the company said.
meet project primrose, adobe’s real-life interactive dress that changes design every second (www.designboom.com)
CEO Bobby Kotick will leave Activision Blizzard on January 1, 2024 (arstechnica.com)
X illegally fired employee who publicly challenged return-to-work plans, NLRB alleges (www.cnbc.com)
X illegally fired employee who publicly challenged return-to-work plans, NLRB alleges::The National Labor Relations Board filed a complaint on Friday against Elon Musk’s X, claiming the company violated the National Labor Relations Act.
21-year-old uses AI to decode a burnt & unopened Herculaneum scroll (interestingengineering.com)
21-year-old uses AI to decode a burnt & unopened Herculaneum scroll::undefined
‘Cyberpunk 2077’ Used AI For A Dead Voice Actor’s Performance, With Permission (www.forbes.com)
There are uses of AI that are proving to be more than black and white. While voice actors, have protested their performances being fed into AI against their will, we are now seeing an example of this being done, with permission, in a very unique case.
The fastest ever human-made object keeps breaking its own speed record (www.popsci.com)
The Parker Solar Probe's new top speed could get you from NYC to LA in just 20 seconds. It's not done yet.
FTX thief cashes out millions during Bankman-Fried trial (www.bbc.co.uk)
FTX thief cashes out millions during Bankman-Fried trial::Chunks of the stolen $470m in cryptocurrency have been laundered every day since the trial began.
Telegram CEO says app will continue to host 'war-related content' after coming under fire for Hamas videos (techcrunch.com)
Scrollbars are becoming a problem (artemis.sh)
Too narrow, hidden, minimal feedback…
EU opens investigation into X over alleged disinformation - The European Union announced today it is opening an investigation into X for allegedly spreading illegal content and disinformation, incl... (techcrunch.com)
EU opens investigation into X over alleged disinformation - The European Union announced today it is opening an investigation into X for allegedly spreading illegal content and disinformation, incl…::The European Union is cranking up the heat on Elon Musk-owned X. Late Thursday, the Commission sent the company a formal request...
Netflix to Open Stores Where Fans Can Play, Shop and Eat in 2025 (www.bloomberg.com)
Netflix to Open Stores Where Fans Can Play, Shop and Eat in 2025::Netflix Inc. plans to open new destinations where fans can immerse themselves in the worlds of their favorite TV shows, shop for clothing, eat themed food and maybe even try a Squid Game obstacle course.
Europe gives TikTok CEO 24 hours to respond about Israel-Hamas war misinformation (www.cnbc.com)
Europe gives TikTok CEO 24 hours to respond about Israel-Hamas war misinformation::Europe gives TikTok 24 hours to respond about Israel-Hamas war misinformation, graphic content
Finding a Tech Job Is Still a Nightmare (www.wired.com)
How a Maneuver in Puerto Rico Led to a $29 Billion Tax Bill for Microsoft (www.propublica.org)
Netflix to open branded retail stores for some reason (www.engadget.com)
Netflix to open branded retail stores for some reason::Netflix has decided to open a number of brick-and-mortar locations to sell items based on hit shows, offer dining and provide live events. There’s also going to be an obstacle course based on ‘Squid Game.’
Mathematician warns US spies may be weakening next-gen encryption (www.newscientist.com)
Microsoft’s $69bn deal to buy Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard cleared by UK (www.theguardian.com)
T-Mobile switches users to pricier plans and tells them it’s not a price hike (arstechnica.com)
T-Mobile switches users to pricier plans and tells them it’s not a price hike::T-Mobile: “We are not raising the price… we are moving you to a newer plan.”
22 Democrats Sponsor a Bill That Could Censor Abortion Info From the Internet (jezebel.com)
22 Democrats Sponsor a Bill That Could Censor Abortion Info From the Internet::The Kids Online Safety Act is “a blank check” for Republican AGs to “intimidate any way they can,” a digital civil liberties advocate told Jezebel.
