The UK’s competition regulator is probing Alphabet’s investment in AI startup Anthropic. After opening public comments this summer, the Competition and Market Authority (CMA) said on Thursday it has “sufficient information” to begin an initial investigation into whether Alphabet’s reported $2.3 billion investment in the Claude AI chatbot maker harms competition in UK markets. The… Continue reading The UK’s antitrust regulator will formally investigate Alphabet’s $2.3 billion Anthropic investment
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Arm cancels Qualcomm’s license to use its chip design standards
Arm has taken its feud with Qualcomm to the next level, two years after filing a lawsuit against its former close partner. According to Bloomberg, the British semiconductor company has canceled the architecture license allowing Qualcomm to use its intellectual property and standards for chip design. As the news organization notes, Qualcomm, like many other… Continue reading Arm cancels Qualcomm’s license to use its chip design standards
Roblox to launch new child safety protocols next month
Roblox has adopted several new policies designed to give parents control over how their children use the sprawling online game platform. Bloomberg reported that the company has created a new type of parental account so that a guardian can oversee their kids’ online activities and friends. Roblox is also now requiring parent permission for users… Continue reading Roblox to launch new child safety protocols next month
Tesla says it will ‘begin launching’ new and more affordable EVs next year
One of Tesla’s biggest downsides has always been the upfront cost of its electric vehicles versus gas models. The cheapest car it currently sells is $42,490 before subsidies, and the average Kelley Blue Book starting price of its 2024 models is just over $63,000. Tesla wrote in its third-quarter disclosure report that it’s making “preparations”… Continue reading Tesla says it will ‘begin launching’ new and more affordable EVs next year
Minecraft is ending all virtual reality support next spring
For Minecraft players, virtual and mixed reality will soon go the way of a hissing creeper. Developer Mojang announced last month that March 2025 would be the last update for the game on PlayStation VR. Yesterday’s patch notes for the Bedrock edition of the game use similar language, stating that “Our ability to support VR/MR… Continue reading Minecraft is ending all virtual reality support next spring
Blizzard announces Warcraft 30th anniversary stream next month
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Warcraft gaming universe but there’s not going to be a BlizzCon gathering to celebrate it. So Blizzard is doing the next-best thing by holding a live streaming event. Blizzard announced that its special Warcraft 30th Anniversary Direct stream will start at 1PM ET on Wednesday, November 13.… Continue reading Blizzard announces Warcraft 30th anniversary stream next month
The FCC will review the broadband industry’s lousy customer support
The FCC has fixed its watchful eye on the often lousy customer service we get from telecom providers. The agency said on Wednesday it’s opening a formal proceeding to review the customer support from cable, broadband, satellite TV and home voice service providers. The review will cover customers’ friction points when contacting telecom industry providers.… Continue reading The FCC will review the broadband industry’s lousy customer support
Rivian factory workers are reportedly getting seriously injured on the job
EV maker Rivian’s Normal, Illinois factory has racked up 16 serious violations in 21 months from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), as reported by Bloomberg. Some of the injuries workers suffered include an amputated finger, vomiting “Rivian blue” bile after painting without protection, a cracked skull and a severe back laceration. The EV… Continue reading Rivian factory workers are reportedly getting seriously injured on the job
The Ninja Creami is up to $40 off right now
The beloved 7-in-1 Ninja Creami ice cream maker is $40 off right now directly from the company with the coupon code “CREAMI40.” This brings the price down to $160, which is close to a record low. This isn’t your average ice cream maker, as we detailed in our Ninja Creami review. The design is based… Continue reading The Ninja Creami is up to $40 off right now
Apple Intelligence expands in iOS 18.2 developer beta, adding Genmoji, Visual Intelligence and ChatGPT
The Apple Intelligence rollout has been slow, staggered and steady since the company first unveiled its take on AI at WWDC this year. It continues today with the release of the latest developer betas for iOS 18, iPadOS 18 and macOS Sequoia. The updates in iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2 and macOS Sequoia (15.2) bring long-awaited… Continue reading Apple Intelligence expands in iOS 18.2 developer beta, adding Genmoji, Visual Intelligence and ChatGPT