(Image Courtesy: Microsoft) The European Union (EU) has issued a formal antitrust warning to Microsoft over the $69 billion Activision Blizzard deal. The EU sent Microsoft a "statement of objections" on why the deal could threaten competition in the video games market, US-based Politico has reported. In response, Microsoft said that it was "listening carefully to the European Commission's concerns" and were confident that it could "address them". The Redmond-based technology giant said that it was committed to, "finding a path forward" so that it can close the deal. This is just the latest roadblock in what has been a rocky road for Microsoft to push the deal through. Also Read | Maybe Apple’s weakness isn’t just supply chain woes Read More In December 2022, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a lawsuit against Microsoft to stop the merger. The FTC brought up many of the same objections that the EU was concerned with. The bone of … [Read more...] about EU issues antitrust warning against Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard deal
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Happy Valentine’s Day Senator Klobuchar: Bruce Springsteen’s Ticket Prices For His February 14th Show Are Crashing
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Just this week the Senate Judiciary Committee posted an ominous message to Ticketmaster regarding their upcoming sale of tickets for Beyoncé. They took to Twitter to say “ We’re watching @Ticketmaster. ” Since when does the legislative branch of government communicate in the same cadence as Tony Soprano? It is as if the Senators don’t believe the free market works. Perhaps that makes sense in today’s Washington D.C. where George Santos inexplicably remains a sitting member of Congress and a certain ex-President is campaigning on a platform that his 2020 election “victory” was stolen. In the land of reality, tickets trade like any items of value. The prices move up and down based upon supply and demand. Those in the know understand that Bruce Springsteen is almost universally regarded as a stellar artist and performer. Along with that reputation is the lesser known truth that demand for his tickets is always high in New … [Read more...] about Happy Valentine’s Day Senator Klobuchar: Bruce Springsteen’s Ticket Prices For His February 14th Show Are Crashing
How Hard Should We Push Generative AI ChatGPT Into Spewing Hate Speech, Asks AI Ethics And AI Law
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Everyone has their breaking point. I suppose you could also say that everything has its breaking point. We know that humans for example can sometimes snap and utter remarks that they don’t necessarily mean to say. Likewise, you can at times get a device or machine to essentially snap, such as pushing your car too hard and it starts to falter or fly apart. Thus, the notion is that people or “everyone” likely has a breaking point, and similarly we can assert that objects and things, in general, also tend to have a breaking point. There could be quite sensible and vital reasons to ascertain where the breaking point exists. For example, you’ve undoubtedly seen those videos showcasing a car being put through its paces to identify what breaking points it has. Scientists and testers will ram a car into a brick wall to see how well the bumper and the structure of the vehicle can withstand the adverse action. Other tests … [Read more...] about How Hard Should We Push Generative AI ChatGPT Into Spewing Hate Speech, Asks AI Ethics And AI Law
After iPhones, India may soon start making MacBooks, boost incentive scheme
India may soon manufacture MacBooks and iPads for Apple as the tech giant looks to broad-base its manufacturing. The government also plans to increase the scope of the production-linked incentive scheme for IT hardware to nearly Rs 20,000 crore as against the existing outlay of Rs 7,380 crore, according to a report by the Times of India . The government wants to grow Apple's manufacturing ecosystem in India, given the tech giant's 'China-plus-one strategy' a source in the IT ministry told the Times of India. “We have tasted success with the iPhone production as Apple's all the top Times of India said, citing a source in the ministry. Also Read: Govt approves Rs 357 crore for Foxconn under PLI for mobile phones The IT ministry has sent a proposal for enhancement of the scheme, as of now the proposal is now in the hands of finance and some other related ministries according to the report. Read More The PLI scheme for smartphones, introduced in 2021, … [Read more...] about After iPhones, India may soon start making MacBooks, boost incentive scheme
REPORT: Auburn Cancels Practice Because Of Coronavirus
The Auburn Tigers reportedly have a coronavirus issue. According to AL.com , the Tigers canceled their Thursday practice because of a team issue with coronavirus . A team source told AL.com that the team has “several positive” coronavirus tests. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football) In the previous rounds of testing, Auburn had been clean of the virus. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Auburn Football (@auburnfootball) on Aug 25, 2020 at 8:41am PDT Well, this isn’t what you want to hear at all as we near the end of August. In fact, this is a really bad situation. We’re about a month away from SEC football games starting. Now, I’m not saying you should panic, but Auburn shutting things down because of coronavirus isn’t a good sign. View this post on Instagram A post shared by … [Read more...] about REPORT: Auburn Cancels Practice Because Of Coronavirus
Build Your Brand Like New Balance And Pebble Beach Pro-Am
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Every week, on his The Soul & Science Podcast , Jason Harris talks with great marketing minds. I was struck by this interview on the subject of keeping the brand fresh: “If you’re standing still, you’re moving backward," said Chris Davis, chief marketing officer of New Balance on the podcast. “Would you take kindly to being called complacent? I know I wouldn't. By not thinking ahead, you could be missing out on big opportunities. Seeking out innovation as you look into the future is crucial. Avoid getting too comfortable in your strategy so that you don’t go stagnant.” No matter how well your marketing is doing, it pays to avoid going stagnant. Steve John, CEO of Monterey Peninsula Foundation, host of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, is committed to building on the rich tradition established by classic crooner Bing Crosby and his celebrity friends. He and board chairman Clint Eastwood are definitely not … [Read more...] about Build Your Brand Like New Balance And Pebble Beach Pro-Am
Cool Clean Beauty Brands To Know In 2023
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin The art of beauty branding is exciting, challenging, and limitless. As an industry that continues to grow and evolve, the movements in the beauty space are constantly shifting. Everyday on social media, we are presented with new trends like double cleansing, buccal fat reduction, no-poo shampoo, cloud skin, filters in a bottle, and skin flooding. The list is remarkably endless. And for most beauty and wellness brands, this means finding innovative ways to stand out from all that noise. As a beauty and wellness contributor, my inbox is often flooded by hundreds of pitches. The lobby receptionist in my building has also started to refer to me as the tiny lady who gets dozens of sample packages everyday. My sister, who has begun to regard my bathroom as a mini Sephora, once asked: “How do you decide on which products to feature?” This curated list of beauty brands was a story I’ve had on the pipeline for months now. Cool is … [Read more...] about Cool Clean Beauty Brands To Know In 2023
Options Trading 101: Understanding Calls And Puts
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Key takeaways Options allow you to make money in the stock market regardless of whether it’s up, down or stagnant The two varieties of options, calls and puts, can be combined in several different ways to anticipate the increases or decreases in the market, decrease the cost basis of a trade or mitigate the risk options trading poses Trading options can be risky, so it’s best to practice trading on paper before you use real money Most people know that you can make money in the stock market when the prices of equities are rising and the economy is doing well. But what about when economic times are uncertain? Rather than sitting on the sidelines, you can use alternative approaches to make money during a down market. One of these strategies is trading options. Options come with more risk than buying and holding stocks, but this can be minimized with proper planning. Better yet, your returns could be much more … [Read more...] about Options Trading 101: Understanding Calls And Puts
‘The New Nasdaq’—Coinbase Backer Issues Huge 4,200% Price Prediction After 2023 Bitcoin, Ethereum And Crypto Boom
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Bitcoin BTC , ethereum and other major cryptocurrencies have stormed into 2023, going through a $250 crypto market earthquake . Subscribe now to Forbes' CryptoAsset & Blockchain Advisor and successfully navigate the latest bitcoin and crypto market crash The bitcoin price has climbed to levels not seen since last August despite the crypto industry bracing for game-changing new regulations . Now, Cathie Wood's Ark Investment Management, a major backer of crypto exchange Coinbase, has doubled down on its huge bitcoin price prediction —with Wood declaring her soaring fund is "the new Nasdaq." It's in a brutal bear market that you need up-to-date information the most! Sign up now for the free CryptoCodex — A daily newsletter for traders, investors and the crypto-curious that will keep you ahead of the market MORE FROM FORBES Fed Delivers Devastating 'Surprise' … [Read more...] about ‘The New Nasdaq’—Coinbase Backer Issues Huge 4,200% Price Prediction After 2023 Bitcoin, Ethereum And Crypto Boom
‘In Excess Of A Trillion Dollars’—Bitcoin And Crypto Mogul Reveals Wild ChatGPT Plan
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin ChatGPT, the Microsoft MSFT -backed AI-based chatbot that's taken the world by storm, has become the fastest-growing internet app ever, according to analysts who think the market for generative AI could be "in excess of a trillion dollars." Subscribe now to Forbes' CryptoAsset & Blockchain Advisor and successfully navigate the latest bitcoin and crypto market crash Hype and rampant speculation about what OpenAI's ChatGPT could mean for technology and business and replaced the bitcoin, cryptocurrency and blockchain craze that peaked in late 2021. Now, bitcoin and crypto mogul Justin Sun, the creator of the tron blockchain and cryptocurrency, has proposed a "framework" to provide an "AI-oriented decentralized payment framework" for ChatGPT. It's in a brutal bear market that you need up-to-date information the most! Sign up now for the free CryptoCodex — A daily newsletter for … [Read more...] about ‘In Excess Of A Trillion Dollars’—Bitcoin And Crypto Mogul Reveals Wild ChatGPT Plan