Handheld gaming consoles could be required to have replaceable batteries by 2027, under a new European Union law. Currently available devices like the Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch, and Asus Rog Ally won’t be affected, but any upcoming iterations of the same would be forced to be redesigned in a way that will allow users to
Microsoft’s appeal against Britain’s block on its $69 billion (nearly Rs. 5,66,100 crore) takeover of Activision Blizzard was formally paused by a London tribunal on Monday, to give the parties more time to resolve the dispute. Microsoft, Activision, and Britain’s competition regulator, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), had all asked for a two-month stay
Google Pixel 8 series is expected to launch soon as successor to the Google Pixel 7 lineup which included the Google Pixel 7 and Google Pixel 7 Pro. The upcoming series, like its preceding ones, is expected to launch with a base and a Pro model. A recent leak suggests the key specifications of the
Meta announced a host of upgrades for video features on Facebook, including refined editing tools, the ability to upload videos in HDR, and a replaced the older Watch tab with a Video tab. The new editing tools will allow users to add music, filters, and other effects to their videos. They will also be able
We are just a week away from Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked launch event, which is set to take place in Seoul, South Korea. Samsung is expected to announce a number of products but the event seems to be mainly focussed on its upcoming foldable devices which include the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and the Galaxy Z
Jackyenjoyphotography | Moment | Getty Images New labels proposed by the U.S. government could soon help consumers choose smart appliances and fitness trackers that it considers relatively secure from cyberattacks, the Biden administration announced on Tuesday. Internet-connected devices like refrigerators, TVs, microwaves and climate controls could bear the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark shield if they
Microsoft is in talks about an extension of its acquisition contract with video game maker Activision Blizzard, which is set to expire on Tuesday, so the parties can overcome the remaining regulatory hurdles to their $69 billion (nearly Rs. 5,66,100 crore) deal, a person familiar with the matter said on Monday. The expiration of the
iPhone 15 series is expected to launch soon including the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and the iPhone 15 Pro Max. The lineup is expected to succeed the iPhone 14 series, which was released in September 2022. The non-pro models have been tipped to feature 48-megapixel rear camera sensors and come with the Dynamic
In this article META Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, center, and ranking member Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., conduct the House Judiciary Committee hearing on the “Report of Special Counsel John Durham,” in Rayburn Building on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. Tom Williams | CQ-Roll Call, Inc. | Getty Images House Judiciary
Microsoft said on Friday that Chinese hackers misappropriated one of its digital keys and used a flaw in the company’s code to steal emails from US government agencies and other clients. The company said in a blog post that the hackers were able to use the key – which they acquired under undisclosed circumstances –
Microsoft on Monday asked a London tribunal to pause its appeal against Britain’s block on its $69 billion (nearly Rs. 5,66,100 crore) takeover of Activision Blizzard to give the parties more time to resolve the dispute. Britain’s competition regulator, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), in April became the first major regulator to block the
Apple is said to be working on the second generation of Apple Watch Ultra, which will succeed the Apple Watch Ultra unveiled last year in September. The timeline for the launch of the Apple Watch Ultra second generation has not been announced yet. A previous report suggested that the next Watch Ultra could be launched
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 are set to launch globally on July 26 at the second Galaxy Unpacked event of the year. Samsung, for the first time, will host this event in Seoul. The South Korean tech giant is also expected to introduce the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 and
Foxconn, a major iPhone assembler for Apple, has proposed to set up a Rs 8,800 crore supplementary plant to that of the unit at Devanahalli Information Technology Investment Region (ITIR) in Karnataka, the state’s Large and Medium Industries Minister M B Patil said on Monday. The Chief Minister Siddaramaiah chaired a high-level meeting with the
In this article NFLX DIS Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Striking Writers Guild of America (WGA) members walk the picket line in front of Netflix offices as SAG-AFTRA union announced it had agreed to a ‘last-minute request’ by the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers for federal mediation, but it refused to again
Right on cue, Tesla skeptics are pushing back after this year’s sizzling $500 billion (roughly Rs. 41,05,550 crore) rally. Rival automakers pouncing on booming demand for electric vehicles pose the biggest challenge for Tesla over the next two years just as Elon Musk appears distracted thanks to his high-profile ventures, from social media and space
Apple introduced a series of products at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2023 in June this year, which included a new 15-inch MacBook Air model, a Mac Studio and Mac Pro, all powered by Apple‘s M2 chips. However, there was no discussion on the much-awaited M3 chips, which are reported in production by the Cupertino-based
In this article MSFT 6758.T-JP Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Game enthusiasts and industry personnel walk between the Microsoft Xbox and Sony PlayStation exhibits at the E3 trade show on June 16, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. Christian Petersen | Getty Images Sony has signed a binding agreement with Microsoft to keep Call of
Microsoft has signed an agreement to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation following the acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer said in a tweet on Sunday. A deal to keep Call of Duty on Playstation could further ease concerns surrounding the acquisition’s impact on competition. Speaking on the agreement, Microsoft President Brad
Twitter’s cash flow remains negative because of a nearly 50 percent drop in advertising revenue and a heavy debt load, Elon Musk said on Saturday, falling short of his expectation in March that Twitter could reach cash flow positive by June. “Need to reach positive cash flow before we have the luxury of anything else,”