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Microsoft Announces Cheaper Xbox Game Pass Core Subscription, Sunsets Xbox Live Gold
Microsoft has announced its new Xbox Game Pass core subscription, arriving in Canada for $11.99 per month.
Apple Creates New Vision Products Group, a More Siloed Development Process
Apple is reported to have created Vision Products Group, a siloed unit to develop its Vision Pro headset.
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...
Meta Blocks EU Users from Accessing Threads via VPN
Meta, the parent company of Instagram, has officially confirmed that it is blocking EU-based users from accessing the Threads app through VPN.
Meta’s Threads Sees User Engagement Drop After Initial Surge
Since its red-hot debut, user engagement on Threads has witnessed a significant decline, according to latest data from Sensor Tower and Similarweb.
Apple Watch Ultra 2 to Release in 2023 with 3D-Printed Parts: Kuo
Ming-Chi Kuo believes the highly anticipated second-gen Apple Watch Ultra is scheduled to launch later this year and will featuren3D-printed parts.
Pokémon Sleep Releasing on App Store, Google Play This Weekend
Pokémon fans can look forward to an exciting new app Pokémon Sleep releasing on Sunday, which will transform sleep into an entertaining experience.
Twitter Starts Paying Creators Ad Revenue Sharing
In a move to support its users in monetizing their content, Twitter announced the launch of its Creator Ads Revenue Sharing program on Thursday. The program forms part of Twitter's wider plan to help users earn an income directly on the platform. The plan will permit creators to earn a share of ad revenue, with...
B.C. Pulls Ads Off Facebook and Instagram, Sort Of
The B.C. government is aligning with the federal government, Quebec and other news media to withhold advertising on Facebook and Instagram, in the ongoing news fight over the newly-minted Online News Act. Premier David Eby criticized Meta's decision, emphasizing the essential role of local media content in the tech giant's business model. Eby told CTV News,...
Microsoft Unveils Aptos, the New Default Font
In a pivotal update, Microsoft has introduced Aptos as its new default font, marking a significant transition from the previously preferred Calibri. The technology giant embarked on the search for the perfect font, one that offered sharpness, uniformity, and was suitable for high-resolution displays. As per Si Daniels, Principal Program Manager for fonts and Typography,...