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Rare Original iPhone Fetches Record $250,897 CAD at Auction

LCG Auctions has set a new record after selling a factory-sealed 4GB original iPhone for an unprecedented $190,373 USD (about $250,897 CAD). The phone started at $10,000 USD and ended up with 28 total bids. This staggering sale not only made headlines but also shattered the previous record for the most expensive iPhone ever sold...

Sony, Microsoft Sign Major Deal for Call of Duty on PlayStation

Sony and Microsoft have reached a long-term 10-year agreement, ensuring the continuation of the popular Call of Duty franchise on PlayStation. This decision comes following Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard, which sparked concerns over the future of Call of Duty on Sony's platform. Phil Spencer, CEO of Microsoft Gaming, confirmed the deal, putting an...

Russian Officials to Ditch iPhones Over Espionage Fears

Thousands of Russian officials are being urged to quit using iPhones and other Apple products due to fears of U.S. spying. The Russian authorities have enforced a ban on Apple devices for a large number of state employees and officials following claims of an uncovered espionage operation conducted via these devices. The decision means that...

Microsoft-Activision Merger Advances: U.S. Court Denies FTC Appeal

Microsoft has scored a significant victory with the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals rejecting the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) motion to temporarily halt its $68.7 billion acquisition of video game publisher Activision Blizzard. The verdict was announced late Friday, reports CNBC. While the court's ruling removes a major hurdle, Microsoft continues to engage with...

Instagram’s Threads Could Be Regulated by Online News Act: Minister

Canada's Heritage Minister, Pablo Rodriguez, has hinted at the possibility of regulating Instagram’s Threads under Bill C-18, the Online News Act, which mandates Google and Meta to compensate publishers for linked or repurposed content. When asked about potentially incorporating Meta's latest social network under the act, Rodriguez replied, "that's going to be eventually included in...