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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...

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, the parent company of Instagram, has officially confirmed that it is blocking EU-based users from accessing the Threads app through VPN.

Since its red-hot debut, user engagement on Threads has witnessed a significant decline, according to latest data from Sensor Tower and Similarweb.

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 fans can look forward to an exciting new app Pokémon Sleep releasing on Sunday, which will transform sleep into an entertaining experience.

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...

Accessory maker Nomad is marking its 11th anniversary with a 30% off site-wide sale, which it says is better than Prime Day that just passed. The sale is available now through July 18th, allowing customers ample time to capitalize on the numerous markdowns. The celebration involves an across-the-board discount of 30% on almost every item...

TransLink’s RapidBus services, operating across New Westminster, B.C., now offers complimentary WiFi to all its customers, as announced on July 12, 2023. The new facility has been set up in collaboration with Rogers, aiming to enhance passenger experience on transit vehicles and hubs. The free WiFi, available to any mobile device user, is part 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,...

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,...

Numerous Apple TV+ Original series and commercials have secured an impressive 54 nominations, topping last year's record. Prominent among these are nominations for outstanding performances in Apple TV+'s flagship series "Ted Lasso" and first-time nods for the stars of "Shrinking" and "Black Bird". A total of 15 acting category nominations, including nine top acting nominations...