Microsoft’s Arkane Studios Draws Multiple Acquisition Bids, Including Offer From Ubisoft
Microsoft’s Xbox gaming division is reportedly considering selling Arkane Studios, the French video game developer known for the Dishonored franchise and its upcoming Marvel’s Blade title. Several gaming companies, including Ubisoft, have submitted acquisition offers as Microsoft evaluates the studio’s future. Ubisoft Among Companies Bidding for Arkane Studios Multiple companies have approached Microsoft Corp. with […]
Google Faces EU Copyright Challenge as Court Adviser Warns Gemini AI May Violate Publishers’ Rights
Google is facing a potential legal setback in Europe after an adviser to the European Union’s highest court warned that its Gemini artificial intelligence chatbot could violate copyright laws when using news articles to generate responses. The opinion could have significant implications for AI companies, digital publishers and the future of online news distribution. EU […]
Google Restricts AI Tools in School Accounts Following Scrutiny Over Student Safety
Google is introducing new restrictions on artificial intelligence tools used in U.S. schools, giving educators greater control over students’ access to AI-powered search features and chatbots. The changes follow growing concerns about the effects of generative AI on children’s learning, academic independence, and emotional development. Google Changes AI Access Policies for Schools Google is adjusting […]
Delta Air Lines Weighs Saudi Arabia Flight Launch as CEO Cites Safety Concerns
Delta Air Lines is reviewing plans to launch nonstop flights between Atlanta and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, later this month following deadly attacks at the Saudi capital’s main international airport. CEO Ed Bastian said passenger and crew safety will determine whether the airline proceeds with its scheduled October 23 debut. The decision comes as escalating regional […]
PepsiCo to Raise Prices on Doritos, Ruffles, SunChips and Select Sodas After Earlier Cuts
PepsiCo is preparing to increase prices on several popular snack and beverage products, including Doritos, Ruffles and SunChips, just months after lowering prices to attract budget-conscious consumers. The company cited rising production and transportation costs, including higher expenses for fuel, aluminum and agricultural materials, as it navigates continued pressure on its North American business. The […]
Chute Boxe Honors Late UFC Fighter Allan Nascimento With Institute Renaming
The Chute Boxe team in São Paulo is paying tribute to UFC flyweight Allan Nascimento, who died unexpectedly at age 34. One month after his death, teammates and coaches say they remain committed to preserving his influence inside and outside mixed martial arts. Diego Lima Institute to Take Allan Nascimento’s Name Nascimento was found dead […]
Stan Kroenke Reportedly Plans $2.5 Billion Angels Stadium After MLB Team Purchase
Stan Kroenke is reportedly preparing to make major changes to the Los Angeles Angels, including plans for a new $2.5 billion ballpark, following his proposed purchase of the Major League Baseball franchise. Kroenke Reportedly Buying Angels for $4.5 Billion Arte Moreno tentatively agreed Tuesday to sell the American League West team to Kroenke at a […]
NBA Suspends Clippers Owner Steve Ballmer, Fines Team $30 Million in Salary Cap Case
The NBA handed down one of the most severe disciplinary actions in league history Wednesday, penalizing the Los Angeles Clippers, owner Steve Ballmer and star forward Kawhi Leonard following an investigation into alleged salary cap circumvention. Steve Ballmer Suspended as Clippers Lose Five Draft Picks The league suspended Ballmer for one year and fined the […]
Ancient Rock in India May Preserve Signs of Microbial Life From 3.5 Billion Years Ago
Scientists studying layered rock in eastern India say they may have identified evidence of microbial life dating back roughly 3.5 billion years. If confirmed, the findings could offer an important new window into when and how life emerged during Earth’s earliest geological history. The study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, […]
NASA Astronauts Remove Failed ISS Antenna but Delay Replacement
NASA astronaut Anil Menon and European Space Agency astronaut Sophie Adenot completed a 6-hour, 23-minute spacewalk outside the International Space Station on Tuesday, Aug. 18. The astronauts successfully removed a failed communications antenna, but delays prevented them from installing its replacement. Astronauts Remove Failed Space-to-Ground Antenna Menon and Adenot were assigned to remove and replace […]