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Published on May 12, 2025

FTC Loses Appeal in Microsoft-Activision Blizzard 2025 Case

Big news for gamers: the FTC just lost its appeal against Microsoft’s huge $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. This means the deal, finalized in October 2023, is now set in stone. Wondering how this impacts games like Call of Duty? Stick with …

Source: Yardbarker - Pending
Published on May 10, 2025

200 Overwatch devs at Activision Blizzard vote to unionise

Almost 200 Overwatch developers working at Activision Blizzard have unionised, joining the Communications Workers of America (CWA) after the "overwhelming majority" of workers signed up. A wall-to-wall unit - now known as The Overwatch Gamemakers …

Source: Eurogamer - Neutral
Published on 04:53 GMT

200 Overwatch Developers Forge Powerful Union in 2025

Big news for Overwatch fans: Almost 200 developers at Blizzard Entertainment have formed a union. On May 9th, 2025, the Overwatch Gamemakers Guild came together. They unionized under the Communications Workers of America (CWA) to push for better working …

Source: Yardbarker - Pending
Published on May 12, 2025

Republicans Want To Redefine Obscenity

Sen. Mike Lee (R–Utah) wants to redefine obscenity in a way that could render all sorts of legal sexual content illegal. His proposal would make the definition of obscenity so broad that it could ban even the most mild pornography, and possibly even more. …

Source: Reason Magazine - Indeterminate
Published on May 12, 2025

These Are the Leaders Who Built Microsoft

Bill Gates, Paul Allen, Steve Ballmer, Satya Nadella, Brad Smith, and Amy Hood. Amble through the quiet suburban streets of Redmond and it might not quite feel you are in a place that has shaped the entire region—and globe—in its image. After all, many …

Source: Seattle Met Magazine - Center-left
Published on May 8, 2025

FTC Loses Appeal to Block Microsoft’s Acquisition of Gaming Giant Activision Blizzard

The FTC has lost its appeal of a ruling in its case against Microsoft’s $68.7 billion acquisition of gaming giant Activision Blizzard. The Verge reports that an appeals court panel has affirmed the denial of the FTC’s request for a preliminary injunction …

Source: Breitbart - Right-wing
Published on May 8, 2025

Microsoft wins appeal in FTC challenge to $69-B Activision Blizzard deal

A FEDERAL appeals court on Wednesday rejected a legal challenge by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to Microsoft's $69 billion purchase of "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard. The San Francisco-based 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals …

Source: The Manila Times - Indeterminate
Published on May 8, 2025

Appeals court once again upholds Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard

The Ninth Circuit US Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court's ruling that Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard did not violate antitrust laws. The Federal Trade Commission had sued to block the merger of these large gaming brands on …

Source: Engadget - Neutral
Published on May 8, 2025

US appeal court throws out FTC's challenge against Microsoft's $68.7bn acquisition of Activision Blizzard

A US court has denied the United States government's Federal Trade Commission (FTC) appeal against the decision to allow Microsoft to acquire Activision Blizzard. As reported by Bloomberg, the 9th Circuit US Court of Appeals once again sided with …

Source: Gamesindustry.biz - Neutral
Published on May 8, 2025

Microsoft secures victory in FTC appeal of Activision Blizzard deal

An appeal from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to continue challenging Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard King (ABK) — the developer and publisher of numerous high-profile titles like Call of Duty and Diablo — for its Xbox …

Source: Windows Central - Pending
Published on May 8, 2025

FTC loses appeal to stop Microsoft-Activision Blizzard deal

The tech giant acquired the hugely successful video game company back in 2023. The US Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) legal appeal challenging Microsoft’s $69bn acquisition of video game maker Activision Blizzard has failed more than a year after the …

Source: Silicon Republic - Neutral
Published on May 8, 2025

FTC Loses Appeal Challenging Microsoft's Acquisition of Activision Blizzard

Microsoft has secured another victory over the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in its quest to secure Activision Blizzard. The FTC’s appeal to block Microsoft’s $69 billion deal to acquire the company behind Call of Duty was denied by San Francisco’s 9th U. …

Source: IGN - Pending
Published on May 12, 2025

Overwatch developers form nearly 200-person union at Blizzard Entertainment

Another group of developers has unionized at Blizzard Entertainment. On Friday May 9, 2025, the Communication Workers of America announced the formation of the Overwatch Gamemakers Guild-CWA, a nearly 200-person "wall-to-wall" union representing …

Source: Game Developer - Neutral
Published on May 12, 2025

The Overwatch developer team has unionized

The team of nearly 200 Activision Blizzard developers behind the Overwatch franchise has unionized. Formed under the Communications Workers of America (CWA), the Overwatch Gamemakers Guild is the latest wall-to-wall Blizzard union to be recognized by …

Source: The Verge - Center-left
Published on May 8, 2025

FTC loses appeal to stop Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard deal that already happened

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has lost its appeal of a ruling in its case against Microsoft’s $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard.In 2023, the FTC requested a preliminary injunction to prevent the companies from finalizing the deal while …

Source: The Verge - Center-left
Published on May 12, 2025

Ajay Mutukula: Championing Innovation in Life Sciences IT

— Ajay Mutukula stands as a vanguard in the realm of IT leadership within the life sciences sector. With over 18 years of extensive experience in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and a proven track record in transforming global supply chain systems, Ajay …

Source: The Good Men Project - California - Left-wing
Published on May 12, 2025

Trump’s antitrust cops at the FTC sternly warned about attempts to block any future technology mergers

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) lost a lawsuit in a federal appeals court on Wednesday that decisively rejected the agency’s attempt to block Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of gaming giant Activision Blizzard. Following the ruling, the Trump …

Source: Cryptopolitan - Indeterminate
Published on May 11, 2025

The Duskbloods is a Great Sign for the Switch 2’s Third-Party Support

FromSoftware made a surprise appearance during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct last month to announce The Duskbloods, a new exclusive game for Nintendo's upcoming console. This title, which is being directed by the esteemed Japanese game designer Hidetaki …

Source: Game Rant - Neutral
Published on May 11, 2025

How AI helps push Candy Crush players through its most difficult puzzles

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Players swiping their way through more than 18,700 levels of Candy Crush Saga might be surprised to learn they’re solving puzzles designed with an assist from artificial intelligence. The app that helped make gamers out of anyone with a …

Source: Associated Press - Neutral

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Published on May 12, 2025 - 20:19 GMT

Mixed Reality Powers a New Era of Endurance Sports for 2025 IRONMAN 70.3 Da Nang with tagSpace Technology

2025 IRONMAN 70.3 Da Nang made history as the first-ever IRONMAN event to integrate Mixed Reality technology via collaboration with tech company, tagSpace. DA NANG, VIETNAM, May 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 2025 IRONMAN 70.3 Da Nang, organized by …

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Published on May 12, 2025 - 16:00 GMT

IBN Technologies Redefines Online Bookkeeping Services for New York SMEs

BN Technologies offers cost-effective, secure, and scalable online bookkeeping services for small businesses in New York. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Small firms in New York are gradually moving toward virtual …

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Published on May 12, 2025 - 19:00 GMT

IBN Technologies Redefines Online Bookkeeping Services for California’s Small Businesses

Discover how IBN Technologies’ online bookkeeping services empower California’s small businesses with cost-effective solutions. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amid economic volatility and a growing need for …

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Published on May 12, 2025 - 23:09 GMT

Cova Software Brings Award-Winning POS and Integrated Payment Tech to the CBD and Hemp Market

Cova Software has expanded its award-winning point-of-sale (POS) system to serve the CBD and hemp retail market. DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cova Software has expanded its award-winning point-of-sale (POS) …

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Published on May 12, 2025 - 16:40 GMT

Porsche & UP.Labs Launch AutoUnify, a Revolutionary Developer Platform to Solve the Automotive Industry Data Divide

The auto industry’s multibillion dollar integration problem finds its ‘Plaid Moment’ with the first unified platform for real-time communication with retailers SANTA MONICA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Porsche AG and UP …

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Published on May 12, 2025 - 13:35 GMT

9 Sales Tax Pitfalls In Financial Software That Miss 'Nexus', Causing Companies To Overpay

Is Financial Software Used By Multi-State Companies Keeping Up With The Rapid Pace Of Sales Tax Changes? PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In 2018, the business sales tax world was rocked by the Wayfair Supreme …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on May 12, 2025 - 15:41 GMT

ASAPP Financial Technology and Janusea Cement Strategic Partnership to Integrate bank.io OXP®

ASAPP Financial Technology and Janusea are excited to announce at this year’s NACUSO conference in Las Vegas, the formation of a new strategic partnership. TORONTO , ONTARIO, CANADA, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After meeting for the …

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Published on May 12, 2025 - 15:47 GMT

ASAPP Financial Technology announces update on bank.io OXP® Version 1.0 release for the United States & Canada

ASAPP Financial Technology is excited to share an update on the development of its bank.io OXP® | Omnichannel Experience Platform Version 1.0 TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Version 1.0 Launch Highlights In August …

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Published on May 13, 2025 - 05:00 GMT

AGII Builds Predictive Protocols to Streamline Blockchain Logic Execution

AGII introduces advanced AI-powered protocols to improve smart contract responsiveness and system efficiency in decentralized environments. SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AGII, the intelligent AI-Web3 platform, has …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on May 13, 2025 - 05:00 GMT

Colle AI Refines Platform Performance for Better Web3 Creator Access

Platform enhancements reduce latency, simplify workflows, and improve responsiveness across NFT creation tools LONDON, LONDON , UNITED KINGDOM, May 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Colle AI (COLLE), the AI-powered multichain NFT platform, has refined its …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on May 13, 2025 - 04:23 GMT

Global Fifth Generation 5G Smartphones Market Outlook 2025-2034: Growth Drivers, Share, And Trends

The Business Research Company's Fifth Generation (5G) Smartphones Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Business Research …

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Published on May 13, 2025 - 04:10 GMT

Exploring The Future Of The Gesture Recognition Market For Desktop And Portable Pcs

The Business Research Company's Gesture Recognition For Desktop And Portable Pcs Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The …

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Published on May 13, 2025 - 03:59 GMT

Global Green Outsourcing In Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Market: Key Drivers, Trends, And Forecast For 2025-2034

The Business Research Company's Green Outsourcing In Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The green …

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Published on May 13, 2025 - 01:00 GMT

JAPAN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AGENCY (JST) AND ORCID PARTNER TO BENEFIT RESEARCHERS

JST and ORCID coordinate efforts to adopt ORCID and other Persistent Identifiers (PIDs) through the research data lifecycle and administrative best practices. BETHESDA, MD, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- JST and ORCID are pleased to …

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Published on May 12, 2025 - 22:00 GMT

Bright Pattern and ECS Telecom Co., Ltd. Announce Their Partnership

Bright Pattern provides the AI-powered contact center platform that will be the underpinning of ECS Telecom’s Artificial Intelligence Contact Center. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bright Pattern, a recognized …

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Published on May 12, 2025 - 20:31 GMT

$45K in AI Educational Grants Now Open to High School and College Students

ONLC Training is accepting applications through 2025 for quarterly educational grants that fund free AI training and future-ready skill development WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ONLC Training, a national …

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Published on May 12, 2025 - 20:23 GMT

Houzeo Expands Presence in Texas with the Launch of Buyer Platform

Home buyers across the Lone Star State can now find their dream home on Houzeo, schedule a tour, and submit offers. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Houzeo, America’s #1 home selling website and app, is now launching …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Building & Construction Industry ...
Published on May 12, 2025 - 20:00 GMT

Foreign Investment Network Announces FIN-Web Conference & AI Expo 2025 in Silicon Valley

SILICON VALLEY, CA, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Foreign Investment Network (FIN), a leading London-based global investment consulting and publishing company, is proud to announce the upcoming FIN-Web Conference & AI …

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Published on May 12, 2025 - 19:50 GMT

Eltropy Accelerates Industry Presence with Participation in Over 25 Credit Union and Community Bank Events in Two Months

Credit unions and community banks increasingly adopt Eltropy's Unified Conversations Platform to enhance member service and operational efficiency SANTA CLARA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Eltropy, the leading AI- …

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Published on May 12, 2025 - 19:02 GMT

Mother Goose Health and Pario Health Partner to Empower Local Providers and Strengthen Maternity Care Delivery

Partnership delivers AI-powered tools and digital care coordination to improve maternal health outcomes and support local maternity care providers. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mother Goose Health, a leading …

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Published on May 12, 2025 - 19:00 GMT

Leo Autopartage – Une nouvelle façon de se déplacer arrive à Montréal le 12 mai 2025

MONTRéAL, QUEBEC, CANADA, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Leo autopartage, un nouveau service de mobilité innovant, annonce officiellement son lancement aujourd’hui à Montréal. Dès aujourd’hui, plus de 600 véhicules seront disponibles dans de …

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Published on May 12, 2025 - 18:58 GMT

Cognigy and SpinSci Technologies Announce AI-Enabled Patient Access with Real-Time EHR Integration at HIMSS Texas 2025

DALLAS, TEXAS, TX, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cognigy, a global leader in AI-powered customer service solutions, and SpinSci Technologies, a pioneer in EHR-integrated patient access solutions, today announced a strategic …

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Published on May 12, 2025 - 17:53 GMT

Unlocking ROI in IT Investments: Xraised Interviews Alexandre Gay, Founder of BG&A

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 🔗 Discover the full interview on Xraised 🔗 Explore BG&A’s IT financial management solutions In an exclusive conversation with Xraised, Alexandre Gay, founder of the boutique …

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Published on May 12, 2025 - 16:42 GMT

Interlynk Reaches 100 Customers on Community Tier, Including Four Fortune 500 Companies

Expands Free Offering with API Access, Enhanced Notifications, and Broader Vulnerability Coverage MENLO PARK, CA, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Interlynk, the leading platform for SBOM (Software Bill of Materials) management …

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Published on May 12, 2025 - 16:32 GMT

Adaptive Information Systems Expands IT Consulting Services for Small Businesses in Monterey, CA

Affordable IT consulting solutions now available to small and mid-sized businesses in Monterey and Salinas to boost security and performance. MONTEREY, CA, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Adaptive Information Systems, a trusted …

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Published on May 12, 2025 - 16:15 GMT

Exigent Technologies’ Gennifer Biggs Spotlighted on 2025 Women of the Channel List

MORRISTOWN, NJ, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Technology services partner Exigent Technologies is proud to announce that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has recognized Gennifer Biggs, Director of Marketing and …

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Published on May 13, 2025 - 04:07 GMT

Psychic Source Expands 24/7 Access to Trusted Advisors for Life, Love, and Career Guidance

Trevose, Pennsylvania, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ever felt lost amidst life's mysteries, seeking answers that elude you? You're not alone! Many turn to psychic insights, craving clarity and direction in the universe's chaos. But with so …

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Published on May 12, 2025 - 15:33 GMT

Vendorland Names Top 15 Software Development Companies in Canada for 2025

TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vendorland, a premier platform for B2B vendor evaluation, has announced its highly anticipated Top 15 Software Development Companies in Canada for 2025. This list recognizes the most …

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