Microsoft has announced its decision to retire Skype, the original king of internet calls, after more than two decades. The move marks a calculated pivot for the company, which will consolidate its communication strategy around Microsoft Teams, a platform that has gained immense popularity since the pandemic. Skype’s architecture, built for the desktop era, struggled … Read more
Apple is focusing on marketing existing features as it prepares for the release of new intelligence capabilities. In a recent YouTube video, Apple showcases Genmoji, Image Playground, Clean Up in Photos, and other features built into iPhones, iPads, and Macs. These tools include Photo Clean Up to remove distractions, Genmoji to create custom emojis, and … Read more
A Bungie employee has filed a lawsuit claiming that story and lore aspects of Destiny 2 were stolen from his work on WordPress before the game’s launch. However, the video game developer is facing an unexpected challenge. In an attempt to show the court that its Red War campaign and Curse of Osiris DLC concepts … Read more
A US judge has scheduled a trial in September to determine whether Google’s ad tech practices amount to a monopoly. The case centers around Google’s dominance of the ad server and its exchange, which has led to accusations of anti-competitive behavior. As part of a proposed settlement, Google has offered two main remedies: sharing real-time … Read more
Game publisher Matthew Handrahan has revealed that their recent game, Expedition 33, exceeded expectations by shipping over 1 million copies shortly after its release. The game’s success came despite being released just a couple of days after Microsoft surprised-released Oblivion Remastered. Handrahan stated that the publisher knew Expedition 33 had a unique identity that would … Read more
OPEC+ countries have agreed to boost oil production in June by 411,000 barrels per day (bpd). This increase, combined with previous hikes in April and May, will add nearly 1 million bpd to global output. The move is expected to put downward pressure on oil prices. Saudi Arabia has expressed dissatisfaction with the low level … Read more
The Eta Aquariid meteor shower is expected to peak on the mornings of May 4-6, 2025, offering a spectacular display of shooting stars. The shower is active from April 15 through May 27 and is caused by Halley’s Comet left behind hundreds of years ago. Observers in the southern USA can expect optimal viewing conditions … Read more
Britain’s long-standing two-party dominance is fraying, with a new right-wing populist party, Reform UK, making significant gains in local elections. The party’s blend of anti-immigration and anti-net zero stances with soft-left positions on industry has resonated with voters, giving it victories in traditionally Labour-held seats and even outperforming the Conservative Party. This shift reflects deeper … Read more
The delay of Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) until May 26, 2026, has sent shockwaves through the gaming industry, and veteran analyst Mat Piscatella is warning that it’s bad news for this year. In an interview with GamesRadar+, Piscatella expressed his concern that the delay will significantly impact the industry’s spending on gaming hardware, … Read more
A new study has revealed a surprising anomaly in the Antarctic ice sheet, where the glacier gained mass between 2021 and 2023. Researchers attribute this increase to unusually heavy snowfall in the Wilkes Land-Queen Mary Land region, allowing four major glaciers to reverse their decline. For years, Antarctica’s ice loss contributed significantly to sea level … Read more