Videogame publisher Activision Blizzard beat Wall Street estimates for fourth-quarter adjusted sales, thanks to the success of the latest game in its "Call of Duty" franchise. A string of launches in October and November, including "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II", "Warzone 2.0" and " World of Warcraft : Dragonflight" from the fantastical world of "Azeroth", helped the company hold the attention of the gaming community. Activision 's results are a bright spot as some of its industry peers including Electronics Arts , Take-Two Interactive Software and Xbox maker Microsoft have reported drab results. Read Also Beyond beep beep: Video game music goes to next level at Grammys Microsoft says 3 future Bethesda games will be Xbox-exclusive The video-gaming industry is feeling the squeeze of inflation as American households tighten their budgets. However, Activision has managed to largely avoid the issues plaguing the … [Read more...] about activision: ‘Call of Duty’ steers Activision sales in tough quarter for game makers
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Best remote desktop software of 2023
We feature the best remote desktop software to make it easy to control and access PCs and deploy software remotely. Choosing the best remote desktop software will equip you with the tools needed to access and manage one or more computers from another device. Remote access is possible via both local networks and the internet, which means that, with the right software, anyone can access any device, anywhere in the world. With one of the remote desktop access applications we’ve listed below, you will be able to do any one of a number of things. For example, you could use your personal smartphone to access and manage files on your business PC or office laptop without having to leave your home. Having this versatility is great, particularly during periods of sickness or difficulty when you’re unable to physically go to the office- as is often the case now with the current popularity of remote work given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. It’s little wonder that searches … [Read more...] about Best remote desktop software of 2023
EV: EV startup Vinfast says cutting US jobs amid restructuring
Vietnamese electric vehicle ( EV ) maker VinFast is cutting its workforce in the United States amid a restructuring in its major overseas market as the startup grapples with a stalled shipment of its first cars and prepares for a potential stock listing, the company said. A spokesperson said headcount would not shrink in Vietnam where most of the company's staff is located. Read Also Budget 2023: EVs to get cheaper, Centre proposes customs duty exemption on batteries EV 2-wheeler sales in India to reach 22 mn by 2030: Report It was not immediately clear how many jobs would be affected. VinFast had hired about 150 people in the United States, many in sales, support and distribution roles as part of a model that bypasses traditional dealerships. VinFast, which started operations in 2019, said last week that it would delay its first batch of deliveries to the United States to the second half of February. In late … [Read more...] about EV: EV startup Vinfast says cutting US jobs amid restructuring
Musk says he saved Twitter from bankruptcy, but it still has big money problems
Elon Musk says Twitter has stabilized its finances after being close to bankruptcy, but the company still faces money problems and at least seven lawsuits alleging it stopped paying bills after Musk bought the social network. A new report says an attempt to boost Twitter Blue subscription revenue isn't paying off much yet, and a plan to charge for API access has angered users and developers. In a tweet on Sunday , Musk said he's had an "extremely tough" three months because he "had to save Twitter from bankruptcy, while fulfilling essential Tesla & SpaceX duties... Wouldn't wish that pain on anyone. Twitter still has challenges, but is now trending to breakeven if we keep at it. Public support is much appreciated!" Musk had said on November 4, 2022, that Twitter was losing over $4 million a day. He reduced Twitter's expenses by laying off half its staff, terminating thousands of contractors , and issuing an ultimatum that caused many employees to resign. After the … [Read more...] about Musk says he saved Twitter from bankruptcy, but it still has big money problems
OnePlus unveils its first mechanical keyboard: Mac layout, custom switches
OnePlus is finally ready to detail its first mechanical keyboard. No, we didn't need another company to start making mechanical keyboards. But if you're looking for a new Bluetooth keyboard that plays particularly well with Macs, has a compact layout, and a rotary knob that looks stylish and functional, OnePlus will have one more choice for you come April. Announced today, OnePlus is jumping into the mechanical keyboard race with a strange name, the Featuring Keyboard 81 Pro . The "81" refers to the key count, while "Pro" is assumably meant to make workers and power users think the keyboard's a good fit; but the name doesn't quite roll off the tongue. The outlier here is the "Featuring" bit, which refers to the OnePlus Featuring "co-creation" platform that builds products based off user feedback. Community users are said to have contributed to the 81 Pro's design, including its proprietary switches. OnePlus' press release today claimed it will release "many" more Featuring … [Read more...] about OnePlus unveils its first mechanical keyboard: Mac layout, custom switches
*** SOTU Livewire *** Joe Biden Gives Second State of the Union Address
Democrat President Joe Biden is set to give his second State of the Union address as Commander in Chief of the United States on Tuesday evening before a joint session of Congress. The speech, set to begin at 9 p.m. ET, is Biden’s third address to a joint session of Congress, having given a first one in 2021, then his first State of the Union address in 2022. Now, he gives his second such address–an annual tradition for presidents speaking in the U.S. House chamber before Senators, House members, members of the Cabinet, and members of the U.S. Supreme Court. Biden’s address comes at a particularly fraught time for his presidency, just days after a Chinese Communist Party (CCP) spy balloon floated across the continental United States before the president ordered it shot down when it had moved off the South Carolina coast in the Atlantic Ocean. It also comes as Biden faces a special counsel investigation over his mishandling of classified documents from his time as Vice President … [Read more...] about *** SOTU Livewire *** Joe Biden Gives Second State of the Union Address
Best external hard drives of 2023
Let’s face it; the best external HDDs are here to stay. Yes, external SSDs might be faster, more efficient and less prone to failure. But nothing beats external hard disk drives when it comes to sheer value for money (or price per TB). That is particularly true if you need a lot of storage space on the go or you need to buy several of them for your business. Here’s the thing: SSDs are more robust due to the absence of moving parts. However, they also tend to be costlier especially for larger capacities especially if you want to carry more than 4TB around. And, that’s just the ticket if you want the most cost-effective solution. Of course, if extra security or exceptionally fast read and write speeds are much more important, then you might be better off spending more on a secure drive (opens in new tab) (opens in new tab) or a portable SSD (opens in new tab) (opens in new tab). Otherwise, you (and your bank account) will benefit more from getting one of the best external … [Read more...] about Best external hard drives of 2023
amazon: Amazon Luna to lose over 50 games
Amazon Luna Amazon 's cloud gaming service Luna is set to lose more than 50 games from its Luna+ subscription this month. Luna will drop 53 games starting this week until the end of the month, including titles like 'Snake Pass', 'Retro Classic: Gate of Doom' and 'Bridge Constructor Portal'. "Our goal with Amazon Luna has always been to keep our selection as fresh as possible and to offer a wide array of high-quality, immersive games for our customers. With that in mind, we'll be refreshing our content offerings," Amazon explained in a statement to 9To5Google. Read Also Light-touch balanced regulatory framework best suited for growth of online gaming: Report 'Call of Duty' steers Activision sales in tough quarter for game makers Luna dropped many games throughout last December and January. Games, which are ending, show a banner at the top of the screen stating that the game is leaving and also on what date it will … [Read more...] about amazon: Amazon Luna to lose over 50 games
coins: Coin Master: February 7, 2023 Free Spins and Coins link
Coin Master is a single-player mobile game that can be downloaded from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store. This game has become increasingly popular in recent years, with over 100 million downloads. Coin Master was created by the Israel-based studio Moon Active and was released in 2015. The goal of the game is to construct your own village. The Coin Master also has a time slot machine that can help you get additional coins and other sundries to help you enhance your community. Players must spin the slot machine and collect free gifts in order to fully build their hamlet. Unfortunately, the game only allows five spins per hour, and if you run out, you'll have to wait an hour. Fortunately, players can gather coins in this game in a variety of ways. Players can raid and attack the towns of other players in order to steal cash. You can even get free extra spins in this game. Coin Master offers free spins that can be used to gather coins and other … [Read more...] about coins: Coin Master: February 7, 2023 Free Spins and Coins link