Former GM exec Dan Ammann joins ExxonMobil
Ammann becomes president of ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions on May 1......»»
Apple Software Exec Warns European App Store Regulation Would Open "Pandora"s Box"
Proposed European regulation that could force Apple to allow iPhone users to install software from the web would open '"Pandora's box" and could pose threats to entire networks of computers, Apple software senior vice president Craig Federighi said i.....»»
EA joins Ubisoft in embracing NFT/blockchain games
During a Q&A session at Electronic Arts' Q2 2022 conference call, EA CEO Andrew Wilson was asked about the company's view on play-to-earn games. "I think that in the context of the games we create and the live services that we offer, collectible digi.....»»
Cloud Technology Leader Joins VIQ Solutions to Expand AI Capability, Drive Innovation, Advance Enterprise IT Strategy
PHOENIX, Ariz.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–VIQ Solutions Inc. (“VIQ”, “VIQ Solutions” or the “Company”) (TSX and Nasdaq: VQS), a global provider of secure, AI-driven, digital voice and video capture technology and transcription services,.....»»
[redacted] Brings Threat Intelligence and Incident Response Expertise to ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance as Founding Member
SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #criticalinfrastructure–[redacted] joins the ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance as its newest founding member. The post [redacted] Brings Threat Intelligence and Incident Response Expertise to ISA Glob.....»»
Blizzard delays Diablo IV, Overwatch 2 amid exec departure
CEO says staff is seeing "increased competition... and higher voluntary turnover." Enlarge / Jen Oneal will be leaving her co-leadership position atop Blizzard after less than three months. (credit: Activision Blizzard) It's.....»»
Samsung joins cloud gaming market with extremely specific service
Samsung's cloud gaming platform will only be available to Samsung Tizen Smart TV owners......»»
This exec was central to banning Trump on Twitter. Now she"s facing thorny issues in democracies abroad
Two months after former US President Donald Trump was inaugurated in 2017, Twitter executive Vijaya Gadde was asked how she felt about his proposition that he might not have won the White House without the social media platform......»»
Amazon Joins Race for Quantum Computer With New Caltech Center
Amazon is officially entering the race to develop a quantum computer, joining U.S. and Chinese rivals in the quest to harness the properties of nature's tiniest particles into computing power far surpassing existing machines. From a report: Amazon wi.....»»
Why a Former Netflix Exec Facing 7 Years in Prison for Bribery is a Cautionary Tale for Startups
A contract with a tech giant can put a startup on the map with venture capitalists and the market at large. That's what happened for Netskope, a cloud-based data security provider. Founded in 2012, the company was able to quickly scale up and secure.....»»
FBI joins investigation of Orange County oil spill
The FBI has joined the investigation into the oil spill that dumped thousands of gallons of crude off the coast of Orange County to determine whether any criminal violations occurred, the agency announced Thursday......»»
Windows 11 joins Windows 10 in breaking printers
Both currently-supported Microsoft operating systems have known vulnerabilities affecting printers......»»
Apple Joins Blender"s Development Fund To Support 3D Graphics Tool
Blender today announced that Apple has joined the Blender Development Fund to support continued development of the free open source 3D graphics tool. From a report: Alongside a contribution to the Development Fund, Apple will provide engineering expe.....»»
Google Exec Calls on Apple To Adopt Better, More Secure Text Messaging
Google executive Hiroshi Lockheimer has called on Apple to adopt the Rich Communication Services (RCS) protocol that would enable improved and more secure messaging between iPhone and Android devices. From a report: RCS brings a number of modern feat.....»»
Verizon expands 5G service with home and business mobile internet in new cities
Verizon joins competitors in continuing to rollout the expansion of 5G internet service for homes and businesses......»»
Ex-Sony exec opens up about efforts to bring PlayStation hits to PC
"There's no losing in this transaction," says former PlayStation Studios head Shawn Layden. Enlarge (credit: Collage by Aurich Lawson) Sony has a long history of keeping its first-party games behind the walled garden of consol.....»»
Stargirl Season 3 Promotes Joel McHale"s Starman to Series Regular
DC's Stargirl has just upgraded Joel McHale to a series regular for season 3. Stargirl, which follows Courtney Whitmore, a teenager who joins the Justice Society of America, premiered on the CW in 2020 and is currently airing its second season,.....»»
Microsoft Joins a Linux Foundation Nonprofit"s Effort to Decarbonize the Grid
"Microsoft has joined forces with LF Energy, a Linux Foundation nonprofit working to accelerate the energy transition of the world's grids and transportation systems through open source," reports ZDNet: Microsoft has become a strategic member of the.....»»
Chris Pratt Cast as Voice of Mario for New "Super Mario Bros" Movie
Newsweek reports: Chris Pratt is in a celebratory mood, following the announcement that he's set to voice lead character Mario in an animated movie adaptation of the enduring video game Super Mario Bros. The Guardians of the Galaxy star joins a star-.....»»
Three iOS 0-days revealed by researcher frustrated with Apple’s bug bounty
Public disclosure comes in wake of other grumblings about Apple's bug bounty behavior. Enlarge / Pseudonymous researcher illusionofchaos joins a growing legion of security researchers frustrated with Apple's slow response and inconsistent policy.....»»
Battlefield 2042 joins recent game-delay frenzy, moves to November
Fans left wondering whether all announced modes will land on launch day. Enlarge / This looks fun. (credit: EA) Battlefield 2042 has been delayed from its initial October 22 release date, though it will still launch this year, EA announced tod.....»»