Activision's Kotick could see windfall in purchase
Bobby Kotick, the chief executive of Activision Blizzard Inc., could walk away with as much as $520 million after Microsoft Corp. completes its planned purchase of the videogame company.
Activision Blizzard shareholders approve proposed $68.7B sale to Microsoft
The deal is expected to close in fiscal year 2023, subject to customary closing conditions and the completion of a regulatory review.
FCC commissioner shoots down 'absurd' claim that the federal government can block Musk's Twitter purchase
Brendan Carr, a commissioner on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), rejected the Open Markets Institute's claim that the FCC has the authority to block Tesla CEO Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter, in part because Musk also owns Starlink.
Elon Musk deal saved Twitter: FCC commissioner
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr argues Twitter's previous restrictions on the "free exchange" of ideas put our democratic way of life in danger.
Activision Blizzard revenue falls as Call of Duty demand sputters
Activision Blizzard Inc.‘s first-quarter sales and profit plunged as demand for its Call of Duty videogame franchise fell. Microsoft is about to acquire the company.
Microsoft and Sony considering in-game ads for Xbox and Playstation games: report
In-game advertisements could be coming to Microsoft's Xbox Series X and Sony's Playstation 5 later this year for the first time.
DeSantis looks to hold Twitter board 'accountable' for response to Musk's buyout bid
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday that Florida will seek ways to hold Twitter's board of directors “accountable” over their response to billionaire Elon Musk's bid to take the company private.
Activision cooperating with federal insider trading probes
Activision Blizzard is cooperating with federal investigations into trading by friends of its chief executive shortly before the gaming company disclosed its sale to Microsoft Corp, it said in a securities filing on Friday.
US government links North Korea to $620 million cryptocurrency heist
The U.S. this week linked a cybercrime group with ties to the North Korean government to a cryptocurrency heist of more than $620 million last month.
State lawyer alleges Newsom interfered in Activision lawsuit
A lawyer for California's civil rights agency has resigned over what she alleged were undue attempts by Gov. Gavin Newsom and his office to interfere in a state lawsuit against video game giant Activision Blizzard.
With Unreal Engine 5 unleashed, game developers jump on board
While UE5 offers improvements for developers such as an upgraded UI and better performance, the biggest changes are centered on photorealism.
Accounts deceivable: Email scam costliest type of cybercrime
Business Email Compromise, BEC, scams get less attention than other cybercrimes.
Cybersecurity threats are on the rise — here's how businesses can protect themselves
As hacks and other cybersecurity threats surge, an expert explains how companies and individuals can protect their assets from cybersecurity threats.
Nearly 1,100 Activision Blizzard video game testers to receive full-time status, increased pay
Nearly 1,100 of Activision Blizzard's U.S.-based temporary and contingent quality assurance (QA) workers who test the company's video games will be given full-time status starting July 1.
Elon Musk toys with Twitter hours after becoming its largest stakeholder: 'Do you want an edit button?'
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, hours after buying a multibillion-dollar stake in Twitter, teased the world with the prospect of an edit button Monday.
Microsoft purchase of Activision under regulatory scrutiny as lawmakers call out 'frat boy' culture
A group of prominent Senators wrote a letter to the Federal Trade Commission on Thursday urging them to review Microsoft's $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision, citing lawsuits and media reports about workplace misconduct at the video game giant.
Hackers duped Apple, Meta into handing over user data: report
Apple and Meta were both tricked into sharing user data with hackers who posed as law enforcement, according to a new report.
$625M Ronin crypto heist: What to know
Hackers have stolen over $625 million in Ethereum and USD Coin from the Ronin blockchain network in what is being referred to as one of the largest cryptocurrency heists in history.
PlayStation taking on Xbox Game Pass, Nintendo Switch Online with new subscription tiers
Sony Interactive Entertainment is revamping its PlayStation Plus subscription service in an effort to take on competitors Xbox Game Pass and Nintendo Switch Online.
FTC lawsuit accuses Intuit of deceiving customers with 'free' TurboTax ad campaign
The Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday announced it has sued Intuit in an effort to halt its advertising of "free" tax filing services through TurboTax, calling the campaign "deceptive."















