Before the US Federal Trade Commission sued to block Microsoft’s $68.7 billion purchase of Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard, Microsoft reportedly offered its competitor Sony the right to sell military shooter as part of its PlayStation Plus service, Bloomberg reported Monday. The offer would help Microsoft avoid scrutiny by regulators such as the FTC,
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In 2009, 19-year-old folk singer Taylor Mitchell was attacked by a pack of coyotes while on a hike at the Cape Breton Highlands National Park in Canada. She was just about to start the popular Skyline Trail when climbers in the area saw the animals close- in, unprovoked. Onlookers called 911, and Mitchell was airlifted
The Diablo franchise has gone through some incredible highs and more than a few lows. Games like Diablo II: Resurrected received huge hype when first announced but failed to win over fans when it came out. Diablo Immortal received ridicule from day one that didn’t stop after its release. Diablo 4, however, is another entry
Financial institutions are waiting for the SEC and other regulators to pass rules about how to disclose emissions from their portfolio companies. Until then, many are following the standard set by the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF). Pathzero helps them with a platform to exchange carbon information securely and analyze it. The Sydney, Australia-based
Overnight, news broke that the National Ignition Facility, a U.S. government research lab, was the first to achieve net-positive nuclear fusion. When lasers hit the tiny fuel pellet, it created an explosion that released more energy than the lasers delivered. For decades, fusion power has been just around the corner. Is this the moment we’ve
ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON — Reveal TrailerInstead, Armored Core VI will focus on the series bread and butter: assembling mechs. Players can swap out everything from legs to rocket launchers, prioritizing one type of speed boost over another, to engineer their own personal death machine. In battle, meanwhile, players will be rewarded for
You may have done most of your holiday shopping during Black Friday sales, but don’t forget about all the stocking stuffers or tchotchkes for white elephant exchanges. If you’re struggling with ideas, Amazon is your best friend when it comes to picking up useful and affordable doodads that you didn’t even know existed. We’ve rounded up a
The year 2022 was a blur. More travel, for me. More surprise trips to hospitals. Fewer memorable gadgets. I can’t recall deep last memories of any particular iPads, or laptops, or phones, or watches, or even VR headsets. The things of 2022 didn’t supplant my interest in things from 2021 or earlier. And yet, I
/ The Xiaomi 13 Pro features a 1-inch-type camera sensor and up to 120W wired charging. It’s just been announced in China alongside the Xiaomi 13. The Xiaomi 13 Pro features three 50 megapixel cameras.Image: Xiaomi Vivo may have been the first manufacturer to announce new smartphones with Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, but
Individuals or businesses buying furniture in Africa can purchase from local furniture stores or global furniture retailers like IKEA. But both options have pros and cons; for the latter, local furniture stores may lack the quality that clients need, while global retailers, in addition to taking several months to ship their products to Africa, can
So much for Tanya being the connective tissue between each season of anthology series The White Lotus. Obviously spoilers ahead for the season 2 finale, in which Jennifer Coolidge’s character finds herself on a boat that isn’t a party. The seventh and final episode of the HBO Max series was a masterclass of social commentary, witty
A piece of the past has returned to haunt a Florida beach after a curious object made of wood and metal emerged in the aftermath of Hurricane Nicole last month. Initial speculation suggested the find might be part of an old pier or perhaps a shipwreck. Now researchers say it’s likely the remains of a
The ‘ask and use of funds’ slide is an opportunity to shine as a founder. Don’t waste it. Haje Jan Kamps 8 hours There’s one slide that almost every founder gets wrong when they are putting together a pitch deck to raise money from venture capitalists. The slide is usually known as “the ask,” and
Canada’s venture market isn’t immune from the global market downturn, but unlike the U.S. — where everything seems increasingly bleak — there are quite a few bright spots in Canada’s ecosystem this year. Data from the Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (CVCA) found that C$7.2 billion ($5.28 billion) was invested across 520 deals
For companies aiming toward net zero, tracking scope 3 carbon emissions is a key challenge. Scope 3 are emissions along a supply and value chain, which means they have to account for a large number of partners. Avarni automates much of the process and says it can cut down the amount of time spent on
Final Fantasy 7 fans got ready to eat well in the mid-noughties, as developer Square Enix released several spinoffs expanding the universe of the legendary 1997 PlayStation RPG. Unfortunately, most of the new stories — like PS2 shooter Dirge of Cerberus and CGI movie Advent Children — turned to be fast food next to the delicious
/ Nathan Brooke, the developer behind the project, found that the display on the Pixel 6A can run at 90Hz, but a few things need fixing before it’s ready for everyone to use. Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge Remember that Pixel 6A mod that unlocks a 90Hz refresh rate? Well, the developer behind
This story is part of 84 Days of Holiday, a collection that helps you find the perfect gift for anyone. If you’re in doubt about what to gift a friend, colleague or relative, it’s quality cheese to the rescue. Curdbox is my favorite way to try new and interesting artisan cheeses each month and some
The Secretlab Titan Evo 2022 isn’t just a new name on an old chair. Secretlab improved one of the first chairs to make our best list by making small but user-friendly changes. The head pillow and armrests, for example, attach to the chair magnetically, improving the Titan aesthetically and functionally. Chair makers typically use a
A great gaming headset is a must-have for anyone who enjoys playing their PS5. Whether you’re a hardcore multiplayer gamer or a devoted single-player savant, a headset can enhance your experience. They’re also great for late-night gaming, as well as for during the day when other people in your home are doing their own thing. A
Disney Plus has been the breakaway success among a wave of new streaming services in the last two-plus years, thanks in part to its large library of shows, movies and exclusive originals. The service already raised its price once since launch, and Thursday brought another hike, with a twist: The service also introduced a second
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Welcome to Startups Weekly, a nuanced take on this week’s startup news and trends by Senior Reporter and Equity co-host Natasha Mascarenhas. To get this in your inbox, subscribe here. Outschool laid off a quarter of staff, or 43 people, earlier this week, according to an e-mail obtained by TechCrunch. The edtech company, last valued
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Final Fantasy 7 fans got ready to eat well in the mid-noughties, as developer Square Enix released a bunch of spinoffs expanding the universe of the legendary 1997 PlayStation RPG. Unfortunately, most of the new stories — like PS2 shooter Dirge of Cerberus and CGI movie Advent Children — turned to be fast food next
Enhancements include an updated autofocus system and imaging engine, a better LCD that flips down, broader remote control options, two new art filter effects and a tweaked design. Note that the available kits differ depending upon region: the US gets the old 14-42mm collapsible lens (28-84mm equivalent), while the UK gets both that and a
There are several reasons you might want to get rid of a Nintendo Switch this holiday season. You might be upgrading it because you’ve got a newer model (like the OLED-screen version); you might be regifting it to a friend or family member; or you might be trading it in or selling it. (If you’re
Play is important for children, but grabbing toys that have an educational spin can also spark kids’ interest in science, tech, engineering and math, helping them develop a lot of skills at an early age, which is one reason STEM toys have become such a popular option in recent years. Right now Amazon has STEM
I think about Wordle a little too much. My two-step strategy of starting with TRAIN and then trying CLOSE as my second word got me to a near-100 winning streak before I blew it a month back. I guessed VAULT instead of FAULT. Oops. My FAULT. So I went back to the Wordle drawing board, deciding
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