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Xbox head says Microsoft’s mobile game store could arrive next year

Jon Fingas @jonfingas Microsoft just made one of the largest-ever bids for a game studio. The company has announced plans to acquire Activision Blizzard for $95 per share, valuing the all-cash deal at an enormous $68.7 billion. The deal would make the combined entity the “third-largest” game company by revenue, according to Microsoft, and would … Continue reading Xbox head says Microsoft’s mobile game store could arrive next year

From baby formula to Tylenol, 2022 was the year in shortages, but what’s in store for 2023?

  By Sam Becker December 23, 2022 Who can forget the doldrums of the pandemic in 2020, when Charmin was the hottest commodity around? Over the past couple of years, stores have managed to restock shelves and most supply chains have ironed themselves out (to a degree). But even throughout 2022, shortages of various goods … Continue reading From baby formula to Tylenol, 2022 was the year in shortages, but what’s in store for 2023?

Inside the London Apple Store workers’ unionization efforts

  By Chris Stokel-Walker December 20, 2022 The fight for unionization continues for Apple employees across the pond. Workers at Apple’s White City London store unionized on December 12, asking the Cupertino-based tech giant to voluntarily recognize their union. Apple has until December 22 to respond to the request for union recognition, according to the … Continue reading Inside the London Apple Store workers’ unionization efforts

Google begins refunding Stadia hardware purchases made on the Google Store

Google is (unsurprisingly) shutting down Stadia in January   Kris Holt @krisholt Despite claims to the contrary as recently as July, Google is shutting down its Stadia games streaming service after just three years. The company says players will still have access to their games and be able to play them until January 18, 2023. … Continue reading Google begins refunding Stadia hardware purchases made on the Google Store

Apple Store workers in Georgia call off union vote over intimidation claims

Apple Store workers in Atlanta will hold union vote in June The process starts on June 2nd. I. Bonifacic @igorbonifacic May 3rd, 2022 Brandon Bell via Getty Images Workers at the first US Apple Store to file for a union election will decide whether to unionize next month. According to an agreement obtained by The … Continue reading Apple Store workers in Georgia call off union vote over intimidation claims