Microsoft's $68.7 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard finally gets UK approvalThe last major roadblock preventing the merger from going through has been lifted.By K. Holt, S. Dent, 10.13.2023
Qualcomm is cutting over 1,200 jobs in CaliforniaThe company is hoping to cut costs in the face of macroeconomic uncertainty and low demand for its products.By M. Moon, 10.13.2023
The EPA won't force water utilities to inspect their cyber defensesThe decision comes after legal battles with industry groups and Republican-led states.By M. Saleh, 10.12.2023
Starlink's satellite cell service is set to launch in 2024, but only for SMSVoice, data and IoT capabilities won't arrive on Direct-to-Cell until at least 2025.By A. Tarantola, 10.12.2023
The EU is probing X's response to Israel-Hamas misinformationX faces huge fines for missteps under the bloc's Digital Services ActBy W. Shanklin, 10.12.2023
EA’s surreal mobile mashup blends soccer with turn-by-turn strategyThe company promises ‘authentic football action like never before.’By W. Shanklin, 10.12.2023
Netflix to open branded retail stores for some reasonThere will be dining, live events and even a Squid Game obstacle course. By L. Bonk, 10.12.2023
Threads gets an edit button, no subscription requiredMeta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says voice posts are available starting today too.By K. Holt, 10.12.2023
Stockholm bans most combustion engine cars from its city centerThe Swedish capital joins other low-emission zones in Europe. By L. Bonk, 10.12.2023
Coin flips don’t appear to have 50/50 odds after allA study suggests it’s 50.8% likely to land on the side that started facing up.By W. Shanklin, 10.12.2023
There's no easy answer to being a space janitorWe don't know how best to remove debris from Earth's orbit... yet.By C. MacDonald, 10.12.2023
SEC investigating MOVEit hack that exposed data of at least 64 million peopleProgress Software is also party to dozens of class action lawsuits.By M. Saleh, 10.12.2023
Logitech reveals an accessory kit for Sony's PS5 Access controllerPreorders are open now for the accessibility-focused peripheral.By K. Holt, 10.12.2023
You can now generate AI images directly in the Google Search barUsers will have to opt-in to both Labs and the SGE feature to use it, however.By A. Tarantola, 10.12.2023
Twitch finally prevents users from watching channels they're banned fromBut if you log-out, you'll still have free rein.By L. Bonk, 10.12.2023
Comcast starts squeezing 2 Gbps symmetrical internet speeds through decades-old coaxial cablesColorado Springs, Atlanta and Philadelphia will be the first locales to get the X-Class upgrade.By K. Holt, 10.12.2023
The Nintendo Switch OLED is $35 off at WootThat brings the console down to $315 at the Amazon subsidiary. By J. Dunn, 10.12.2023
TikTok is changing how it pays filter creatorsEligibility requirements will be lower, but so might potential payouts.By S. Barnes, 10.12.2023
Kia debuts the EV5 SUV alongside two new affordable electric conceptsIt's hoping to sell the three vehicles at prices ranging from $35,000 to $50,000.By M. Moon, 10.12.2023
SAG-AFTRA accuses studios of 'bully tactics' after talks break downCEOs from Disney, Netflix and more reportedly walked away from the table. By S. Fielding, 10.12.2023