Microsoft’s $68.7B Activision acquisition clears final hurdle as UK approves restructured deal
It has been a long time coming, but Microsoft’s near-two year attempt to buy gaming giant Activision is finally happening, after the U.K.’s...
Black Friday vacuum deals: Shark, Roomba, Bissell, and more
Thanksgiving and other family events are always a good time, but they also show you quickly how messy a bunch of people can...
Spotify lays off 17 percent of workforce in latest round of job cuts
Spotify is laying off 17 percent of its employees in an attempt to cut costs, its CEO Daniel Ek announced to staff today....
Elon Musk says ‘go fuck yourself’ to advertisers leaving X
Your move, Linda. Elon Musk said “go fuck yourself” to advertisers who recently paused spending on X after he endorsed an antisemitic conspiracy...
How to create spooky Halloween effects with smart devices
Smart home technology has expanded dramatically over the past few years, and there’s no shortage of cool tech available to help you with...
The best iPhones in 2023: which iPhone is right for you?
Apple’s iPhone has been around for well over a decade now, and it’s always a great choice for those who are looking for...
Windows 11 may reverse course on preinstalled applications
Microsoft is testing the ability to allow users to uninstall various preinstalled applications from its operating systems to make way for third-party apps...
ByteDance’s Oculus challenger Pico lays off hundreds, halts aggressive expansion
When Pico launched its Oculus Quest challenger in China last year, it did so with great optimism. Light (295 grams) and affordable ($420),...
How to watch Alexis Rocha vs. Giovani Santillan live stream
Two proven fights square off for a regional belt this weekend. Alexis Rocha (23-1, 15 KOs) faces Giovani Santillan (31-0, 16 KOs) at...
Hubble captures a formation of galaxies neatly lined up
Sometimes, Hubble or other telescopes will capture two or more galaxies that are in the process of merging — called interacting galaxies. These...