Microsoft’s $69 billion Activision Blizzard acquisition approved in the UK, the last regulatory hurdle
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) regulator decided to block Microsoft’s proposed $68.7 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard in late April. At the time, … The post Microsoft’s $69 billion Activision Blizzard.....»»
How corruption at the top erodes support for democracy
As we near the end of a "mega election" year in which as many as 2 billion people will cast ballots globally, concerns about the health of democracy are growing. Among the most frequently cited threats to democratic systems are increased discontent w.....»»
Japan-style "tiny forests" are taking root in British cities
A staggering 1 in 3 people in England lack access to nature-rich spaces within a short walk from their homes. Now, a growing movement is bringing nature back to cities across the UK. The Miyawaki forest method involves planting a diverse mix of dense.....»»
Pesticides: Farming chemicals make insects sick at non-deadly doses—especially in hot weather
The various regulatory systems for approving pesticides in operation around the world are crude and flawed. This has long been clear to scientists and it is deeply worrying, as this regulation is supposed to protect people and the environment from ha.....»»
Rising vet fees in the UK leave pet owners facing tough choices—and vets often bear the brunt
If you're a pet owner, you may have noticed increases in your vet bills in recent years. The average cost of pet booster injections increased by 48% in the UK between 2020 and early 2024, while pet insurance prices rose by 21% in the year to March. M.....»»
Patching problems: The “return” of a Windows Themes spoofing vulnerability
Despite two patching attempts, a security issue that may allow attackers to compromise Windows user’s NTLM (authentication) credentials via a malicious Windows themes file still affects Microsoft’s operating system, 0patch researchers hav.....»»
Zenity raises $38 million to secure agentic AI
Zenity announced they have received $38 million in Series B funding co-led by Third Point Ventures and DTCP, pushing the total capital raised to over $55 million. It follows the recent strategic investment by Microsoft’s venture arm, M12, with.....»»
India"s iPhone exports jump up to $6 billion in six months
The number of iPhones made in India rose by a third in the six months to the end of September 2024, as Apple's efforts to expand in the country continue.Mumbai, IndiaApple has been working to reduce its reliance on a single country, even as China has.....»»
I have really good news about Microsoft Teams
Microsoft is bringing some in the near-ish future, according to , including a combined chats and channels view that will go into public preview in November. There are also plans to bring threaded conversations to the app sometime in 2025. Right now,.....»»
Google accused of shadow campaigns redirecting antitrust scrutiny to Microsoft
Cloud provider allegedly approached by Google ratted out shady group to Microsoft. On Monday, Microsoft came out guns blazing, posting a blog accusing Google of "dishonestly" fund.....»»
One of the last floppy disk industries is finally modernizing
The Muni Metro in San Francisco was recently approved for an update that would transition it from a control system using floppy disks to a more modern system......»»
AT&T announces $1 billion fiber deal with Corning
AT&T announces $1 billion fiber deal with Corning.....»»
How Earth"s Early Life Thrived amid Catastrophic Asteroid Impacts
A gigantic space rock that slammed into Earth more than three billion years ago grievously wounded the biosphere—and then helped it heal.....»»
An Enormous Meteorite, Bird Flu in Washington State and a Troubling Scurvy Case Study
We cover a 3.26-billion-year-old meteorite impact, the spread of bird flu and a scurvy case study that serves as a cautionary tale in this week’s news roundup......»»
Armis raises $200 million to fuel growth strategy
Armis announced the close of a $200 million Series D round of investment, increasing its total company valuation to a new high of $4.2 billion. Armis’ latest funding round was led by both top-tier investors General Catalyst and Alkeon Capital,.....»»
Black Basta operators phish employees via Microsoft Teams
Black Basta ransomware affiliates are still trying to trick enterprise employees into installing remote access tool by posing as help desk workers, now also via Microsoft Teams. Phishing via MS Teams Earlier this year, Rapid7 warned about Black Basta.....»»
Swiss companies set sights on India as $100 billion trade pact promises more opportunities
Swiss companies set sights on India as $100 billion trade pact promises more opportunities.....»»
18-year prison sentence for man who used AI to create child abuse images
UK man used AI tools from Daz 3D to create child sexual abuse imagery. A man who used artificial intelligence technology to create child sexual abuse imagery was sentenced to 18 y.....»»
Boeing plans to launch effort to raise over $15 billion in capital as early as Monday, source says
Boeing plans to launch effort to raise over $15 billion in capital as early as Monday, source says.....»»
Boeing Plans Over $15 Billion Capital Raise as Soon as Monday
Boeing Plans Over $15 Billion Capital Raise as Soon as Monday.....»»
The UK’s Wayve brings its AI automated driving software to U.S. shores
The UK’s Wayve brings its AI automated driving software to U.S. shores......»»