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Interactive Struggles

Annnapurna Interactive faces internal struggles

Annapurna Interactive, the acclaimed video game publisher, is grappling with internal upheaval following a series of disputes and leadership changes. The company has splintered into two groups as tensions came

IOI Israel

IOI bars Israel from 2025 event

The International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI) has voted to bar Israel from participating in its 2025 event. The decision comes as a response to the ongoing conflict in Gaza, which

Winter Fuel

DWP to pay £200 winter fuel payments

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will pay eligible state pensioners £200 within weeks. As winter approaches and temperatures continue to drop, the hidden cost to pensioners of removing

Telecom disruptions

Telecom disruptions expected across northern Canada

Northerners can expect disruptions to telecommunications services early Wednesday morning, according to Northwestel. The company announced planned network maintenance that could affect internet and phone services in all three territories

TwitchCon Crowds

TwitchCon 2024 draws crowds to San Diego

TwitchCon 2024 drew large crowds to San Diego for a weekend filled with gaming, streaming, and community building. Attendees had the chance to meet their favorite streamers, compete in friendly

AI Playlist

Spotify expands AI Playlist to new regions

Spotify is expanding its AI Playlist feature to more users in the United States, Canada, Ireland, and New Zealand. The feature, previously available in beta to Premium subscribers in the

Ransomware Schools

Schools across Lancashire hit by ransomware

Schools across Lancashire, UK, have been hit by a cyberattack, affecting most of their computer systems. Dean Logan, CEO of the UK-based Fylde Coast Academy Trust, confirmed that the Blackpool-based

SuperPlay Acquisition

Playtika to acquire Dice Dreams maker SuperPlay

Playtika has agreed to acquire Dice Dreams developer SuperPlay for up to $1.95 billion. The deal includes a $700 million up-front payment, with an additional $1.25 billion subject to SuperPlay

Microelectronics Funding

White House announces $269M for microelectronics

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a $269 million investment to advance microelectronics manufacturing and workforce development. The funding is part of the Microelectronics Commons (ME Commons) initiative, which aims to