Microsoft has today announced the acquisition of the Esports platform Smash.gg, becoming part of Microsoft’s Content Services Group, which will provide the platform with additional resources and business support. The purchase of Smash.gg follows on from Microsoft's acquisition of a number of game … [Read more...] about Microsoft acquires Smash .gg eSports platform
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AMBER B1 desktop, modular, wireless 7-axis robotic arm
In a few months time a 7-axis modular robotic arm will be launching via Kickstarter providing a desktop industrial level robotic arm driven by the company's AIOS actuator developed in-house by OGadget. Each actuator incorporates a high-precision harmonic reducer, driver, motor, encoder into a … [Read more...] about AMBER B1 desktop, modular, wireless 7-axis robotic arm
DOJ is suing Facebook for discriminating against US workers
The Department of Justice in the US has announced that it has filed a lawsuit against Facebook for discriminating against US workers. The DOJ is alleging that Facebook has favored H-1B Visa workers and other temporary Visa workers over US workers. The lawsuit alleges that Facebook refused to … [Read more...] about DOJ is suing Facebook for discriminating against US workers
EE to offer in store repairs on Google, Huawei and Samsung devices
EE has announced that it is launching in store repair for smartphones, the company is offering these from today on devices from Google, Huawei and Samsung. The company will be offering a range or repairs in some of their UK stores, this will includes displays, batteries, cameras, Bluetooth and … [Read more...] about EE to offer in store repairs on Google, Huawei and Samsung devices
Amazon Fire TV Cube gets two way video calling support
Amazon has announced that it is bringing two way video support to its second generation Amazon Fire TV Cube. You will now be able to use a web camera with the Amaon Fire TV Cube to make and receive video calls from your TV. Amazon is enabling two-way video calling support on the Fire TV Cube … [Read more...] about Amazon Fire TV Cube gets two way video calling support
Samsung launches a new Experience Store in Canary Wharf London
Samsung is launching a new Experience Store in Canary Wharf, London. This will be Samsung's third experience store in London, following the success of their other locations. The company will be opening this new Canary Wharf store seven days a week, ensuring that customers have ample opportunity to … [Read more...] about Samsung launches a new Experience Store in Canary Wharf London
Salesforce acquires Slack for $27.7 billion
After rumours of a possible acquisition this week Salesforce has confirmed the acquisition of Slack announcing a deal valued at 27.7 billion consisting of a combination of both stock and cash. "Under the terms of the agreement, Slack shareholders will receive $26.79 in cash and 0.0776 shares of … [Read more...] about Salesforce acquires Slack for $27.7 billion
Samsung’s Tizen OS is the world’s biggest TV platform
Samsung's Smart TVs are very popular, the come with the company's Tizen OS and it is apparently now the world's largest Smart TV platform. According to a recent report by Strategy Analytics, Samnsung's Tizen OS has now grown to 155 million devices worldwide. Samsung sold 11.8 million smart TVs … [Read more...] about Samsung’s Tizen OS is the world’s biggest TV platform
AWS to leverage Habana Gaudi AI processors
This week during the AWS re:Invent 2020 conference AWS CEO Andy Jassy announced EC2 instances will leverage up to eight Habana Gaudi accelerators and deliver up to 40% better price performance than current graphics processing unit-based EC2 instances for machine learning workloads. Intel acquired … [Read more...] about AWS to leverage Habana Gaudi AI processors
Enad Global 7 acquires Daybreak Games for $300 million
Daybreak Games a company responsible for multiplayer games such as Planet side 2, H1Z1 or Z1 Battle Royale as it is known now and the EverQuest franchise, is to be purchased by Enad Global 7 the $300 million on a cash and debt free basis. Planetside 2 has recently received a wealth of new updates … [Read more...] about Enad Global 7 acquires Daybreak Games for $300 million
Google Maps gets a new community feed
Google has announced that they are adding a new community feed section to Google Maps. This new section will show reviews, photos, and more posted by Google Maps users. It is designed to help you find information from trusted local sources. You can see more details below. Enhancing Local … [Read more...] about Google Maps gets a new community feed
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G mobile platform introduced
Qualcomm has introduced its new flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G Mobile Platform this week. The Snapdragon 888 is equipped with 3rd generation Qualcomm Snapdragon X60 5G Modem-RF System, enabling global compatibility. By offering mmWave and sub-6 across all major bands worldwide, as well as … [Read more...] about Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G mobile platform introduced
