New data from the Metropolitan Police shows a significant drop in neighbourhood crime and homicides in London, with the Mayor attributing success to record police funding and the Violence Reduction Unit. The report aims to counter online disinformation portraying London as a "lawless" city.
Bobby Kotick, former Activision Blizzard CEO, considers buying TikTok as a US ban looms. A bipartisan bill, backed by President Biden, demands ByteDance sell TikTok within six months. Kotick discussed the acquisition with OpenAI's Sam Altman.
Microsoft baut rund 3.200 Arbeitsplätze bei seiner Xbox-Sparte ab und plant einen "Reset" zur Straffung der Organisation. Ziel ist es, die Effizienz zu steigern und das Wachstum zu fördern, um über eine Milliarde tägliche Nutzer zu erreichen.
Microsoft plant, rund 3.200 Arbeitsplätze in seiner Xbox-Videospiele-Sparte abzubauen und das Geschäft drastisch umzustrukturieren. Xbox-Chefin Asha Sharma begründet dies mit einer ungesunden Geschäftsstruktur und sinkenden Spielerzahlen, strebt aber zukünftiges Wachstum an.
Britain is considering intervening in the proposed US$110 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery by Paramount Skydance, potentially delaying the deal. The UK's culture minister cited concerns about the impact on British news, children's TV, and streaming services.
India plans to recover the body of a climber known as 'Green Boots', identified as Dorje Morup, who perished on Mount Everest in 1996. The mission into the 'death zone' is complex and dangerous, with recovery teams facing extreme conditions and the potential for bodies weighing up to 200kg.
Jockey Brenton Avdulla is seeking to extend his recent winning streak aboard Raging Blizzard in the Group Three Premier Cup at Sha Tin. Despite a frustrating season, Avdulla has found form, partnering Raging Blizzard, a consistent performer who has faced tough competition.
A movement called Stop Killing Games is lobbying for legal protections to prevent publishers from shutting down online video games. The group advocates for "end-of-life plans" to keep games playable, proposing that companies allow players to operate private servers. While the European Commission cannot mandate this due to copyright laws, it will work on a code of conduct. In the US, California's "Protect Our Games" act, which requires advance notice before takedown and access for purchased games, has passed the Assembly.
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma and CCO Matt Booty informed staff of significant financial challenges, with plans to cut costs by potentially closing Ninja Theory, Double Fine, and Compulsion Games. This follows a memo citing over $20bn in investments yielding declining revenue and a "hardware component crisis."
A 1ª Vara da Infância e da Juventude do DF condenou grandes empresas de jogos por uso de loot boxes, caixas surpresas pagas, por explorarem vulnerabilidade de crianças e adolescentes. A indenização é de pelo menos R$ 300 milhões.
A team of seven young technicians from the Golmud Operations and Maintenance Division of State Grid Qinghai Ultra High Voltage Company are dedicated to maintaining the Qinghai-Tibet power transmission project, known as the "power sky road." These "light ferrymen," stationed at an average altitude of 4650 meters, embody the spirit of perseverance and dedication, inspired by the "Two Bombs, One Satellite" program.
Patch Of Stars, ridden by Karis Teetan, won the Group Three Sha Tin Vase at Sha Tin on Sunday, narrowly defeating Raging Blizzard. This marks the horse's fourth win of the season and a significant step up in class.
Call of Duty's next game won't support PS4 or Xbox One, requiring fans to upgrade to newer consoles amidst economic challenges and rising console prices.
Sofia Coppola and Andrew Durham discuss their film Fairyland, a memoir-based drama about a girl growing up with her gay dad in 1970s San Francisco
Fortnite confirms Overwatch crossover: skins (Mercy, Tracer, Genji, D.va) on May 14, with leaked Overwatch-inspired weapons, NPCs, King's Row map elements, and Tracer's Blink ability. Part of Fortnite's current season.
Microsoft, Activision Blizzard'ı satın alırken şirketin ucuza satıldığı iddiasıyla açılan davada hissedarlara 250 milyon dolar ödemeyi kabul etti. Bu uzlaşma, şirketin toplam satın alma maliyetinin küçük bir kısmını oluşturuyor.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has warned of a "disinformation blizzard" online, with research showing a surge in narratives portraying the city as dangerous and in decline. He accuses social media platforms of profiting from division and calls for greater transparency and government intervention.
