Former Google CEO: Huawei is a Threat to Security
Eric Schmidt, the former CEO of Google, currently serving as chairman of the Pentagon's security innovation committee, believes that Huawei is a threat to global security.
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Bart Swiatek
June 19, 2020
CoD: Warzone Season 4 Delayed
The creators of Call of Duty games decided to postpone the launch of the next seasons of support for their three shooters: CoD: Warzone, CoD: Modern Warfere and CoD: Mobile. The reason are the riots in the USA.
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Bart Swiatek
June 2, 2020
U.S. Government Accuses Huawei of Using Backdoors in Mobile Networks
New charges have been brought against Huawei. This time, the U.S. federal government is suggesting that the Chinese giant was using backdoors installed on mobile networks for law enforcement use.
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Peter Doron
February 12, 2020
Atari Hotels With VR and eSports Events to be Built in the USA
Atari has signed an agreement with GSD Group, under which a chain of hotels signed under the name of the legendary company will be established in the United States. The facilities will offer VR attractions, some of which will even have special esports halls.
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Konrad Serafinski
January 28, 2020
US Congress Representatives Send a Letter to Activision Blizzard CEO
Several US congressmen and senators have drawn up an official letter warning Blizzard of the consequences of its recent actions, favouring China's political line and punishing those who support democratic protests in Hong Kong.
video games
Michael Kulakowski
October 19, 2019
Cybercriminals Who Have Extorted Over $10 Million Were Arrested
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation has arrested two cybercriminals from Las Vegas and New York. Suspects tricked around 7,500 people, from whom they cheated more than $10 million in total.
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Bart Swiatek
September 23, 2019
Gamer Gets 15 Months in Prison for Swatting
A teenager wanted revenge on his colleague for losing a bet in Call of Duty: WWII. In retaliation, he sent a SWAT unit to what he though was his current adress. However, things went in an unforeseen direction and everything ended tragically.
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Barth Faryna
September 17, 2019
Trump Administration Wants to Monitor Phones of Mentally Ill People
Donald Trump's government is considering a new proposal to combat mass shootings, whereby the phones of people with mental health problems would be tracked to prevent acts of aggression.
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Paul Wozniak
September 12, 2019
Walmart Hides Violent Games and ESPN Drops Apex Legends Tournament
Walmart ordered its employees to remove violent video games from the display, and ESPN cancels Apex Legends tournament broadcast. Both were caused by the recent shootings in the United States.
video games
August 9, 2019
Take-Two CEO Against Blaming Video Games; Science: He's Right, You Know
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick referred to the words of Republicans, including Donald Trump, who after the events in El Paso and Dayton blamed video game for the shooting. In his corner of the ring, science is giving him water and tactical advice.
video games
Julia Dragovic
August 6, 2019
US President Donald Trump Postpones Huawei Trade Ban
US President Donald Trump decided to delay the trade ban on Huawei. This means that American companies will be able to do business with the Chinese giant almost as they have done up to now.
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Bart Swiatek
July 1, 2019
Consoles 25% more expensive? Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft Against Trump's Sanctions
Major console manufacturers Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft issued a joint statement opposing Donald Trump's proposal for 25% penalty duties on, among others, consoles manufactured in China. If sanctions are adopted, Switch, Xbox and PlayStation prices in the U.S. will rise by at least 25%.
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Julia Dragovic
June 27, 2019
US Government Shuts Down LoL in Iran and Syria
Sanctions imposed on Iran and Syria by the US government have resulted in gamers in in these Middle Eastern countries losing their ability to log into the popular MOBA League of Legends.
video games
Bart Swiatek
June 24, 2019
5G May Disrupt Weather Forecasts
It appears that in some cases 5G networks may interfere with weather radars. At least that is what the US meteorological service is saying, and it warns that this could have serious consequences.
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Conrad Hazi
May 23, 2019
Google Suspends Cooperation with Huawei
Google has decided to suspend cooperation with Chinese smartphone manufacturer Huawei. The decision was made in connection with the recent steps of the US administration - the inclusion of the latter company on the blacklist of entities that must obtain government approval to use American technology.
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Bart Swiatek
May 20, 2019
U.S. Senator Cracks Down on Loot boxes Targeted at Children
American Senator Josh Hawley has announced a proposal for the regulation of microtransactions in games. The law would prohibit the presence of loot boxes and pay-to-win elements in games for people under the age of 18.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
May 8, 2019
The Division 2 and Sekiro Take the US Gaming Market by Storm
March on the US gaming market belonged to Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. Nintendo Switch leads among the consoles.
video games
Adrian Werner
April 24, 2019
FTC Will Investigate Loot Boxes
This August, the Federal Trade Commission will organize an open workshop on loot boxes and related issues, including their possible negative influence on the behavior of young gamers.
video games
Bart Swiatek
April 11, 2019
Huawei Sues US Government
Huawei sues the US Government. The company accuses the USA of launching false accusations, e-mail theft and blocking the company's ability to compete in the 5G technology market.
Tech
Bart Swiatek
March 7, 2019
Microsoft Employees Protest Against Cooperation with US Army
A group of Microsoft employee demands the termination of the deal that has Microsoft developing AR technology for the US Army. The protesters are against their work being used to kill people.
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Adrian Werner
February 24, 2019