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European Commission 'on the case' - Apple demanded to explain blocking Epic Games developer's account

Apple must explain to EU regulators how its decision to block complies with the requirements of the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Recently, Apple released iOS 17.4, allowing users to download apps and games from third-party app stores - Epic was also p...

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Following Apple's example: Google introduces new fees for app developers in the EU

Google has already allowed users to download programs outside of the Play Store in accordance with the requirements of the EU Digital Markets Act, but is now introducing two new commissions for this purpose. The initial commission for purchases in ...

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Apple banned Epic Games developer's account due to "unreliability" - EGS on iOS delayed for now

Recently, Apple released iOS 17.4, providing users with the ability to download apps and games from third-party app stores - Epic was also preparing its own alternative, but due to the developer account being blocked, the plans are currently put on h...

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The aftermath of Nintendo's lawsuit against Yuzu has caused panic in the community. Nintendo DS emulator Drastic has gone free and is preparing to shut down

On the next day, as the Yuzu emulator for Nintendo Switch completely shut down its operations due to a lawsuit from Nintendo, it is still unclear what other emulator community members should be wary of. While they have taken a wait-and-see approach a...

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Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has surpassed Ilon Musk to once again become the world's richest man

According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Bezos's wealth reached $200 billion on Tuesday, returning him to the top positions in the list of billionaires. Business Insider notes that in 2017, Bezos surpassed Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates for t...

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Company that created Switch console emulator settles lawsuit from Nintendo for $2.4 million

Last month, Tropic Haze, the creator of the Yuzu emulator for the Switch console, was sued by Nintendo, claiming that Yuzu "contributes to piracy on a colossal scale." Now both sides have reached a mutual agreement on a monetary settlement and a perm...

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EU fines Apple $2 billion over Spotify's complaint about 'blocking' alternative music apps

This is the third largest fine from the EU and the first one targeting Apple. As reported by Engadget, after several months of speculation, the European Commission finally imposed a $1.95 billion fine on Apple for restricting alternative music strea...

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"Still working for the good of humanity": OpenAI denies cause of action by Ilon Musk

Leaders of OpenAI disagreed with Elon Musk's claims outlined in the lawsuit against the company. They believe that Musk is simply upset that he is no longer part of the company that develops artificial intelligence. In an internal company memo, Sam ...

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Musk sues OpenAI and Sam Altman over 'AI threat'

The lawsuit alleges that OpenAI allegedly abandoned its initial mission to develop artificial intelligence for the benefit of humanity, instead focusing on profit. Lawyers representing Musk note that OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, and co-founder Greg Bro...

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EA will lay off 670 employees (5% of staff), close Ridgeline Games studio. Respawn's Mandalorian game is all.

Electronic Arts plans to lay off about 5% of its workforce, which translates to about 670 employees. This is being done to restructure the company and change its operational model. This information was revealed in a note distributed by EA's CEO Andre...

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Streaming TV: Max and Paramount Plus merger fails, shares fall

In December, we reported that the streaming TV services Max and Paramount Plus were seriously discussing joining forces. The companies were considering a merger that would allow them to better compete with Disney Plus / Hulu and Netflix. This could m...

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Intel plans to launch 1nm manufacturing process in 2027 and invest $100 billion in manufacturing capacity

During the Intel Foundry Direct Connect event, the company announced its plans to launch production/development of the Intel 10A node (equivalent to 1nm) by the end of 2027. In addition, production based on the 14A node (1.4 nm) is planned for 2026. ...

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Sony will lay off around 900 PlayStation employees - Naughty Dog, Insomniac and Guerrilla's most successful studios will be affected

Sony announced a "difficult decision" - the company is forced to "restructure its operations" and has decided to begin reducing the personnel of the PlayStation division. This will allow them to "optimize resources." A total of approximately 8% of t...

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Microsoft partners with AI startup Mistral ─ OpenAI competitor

Microsoft has announced a new long-term partnership with the French startup Mistral, which specializes in developments in the field of artificial intelligence. This startup is only 10 months old, but is already valued at €2 billion. The companies do ...

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Nvidia's free GeForce Now plan will show ads (up to 2 minutes) while games load

The completely free trial version of the cloud gaming service GeForce Now from Nvidia will soon cease to be so. Starting from February 28, users will begin to see advertisements. This applies only to the free level - not Priority or Ultimate - and i...

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