US rejects most of Nintendo’s anti-Palworld patent claims
Nintendo could move its legal battle over Palworld to the US, though 22 out of 23 of its recent patent claims were rejected. It is part of a complicated and ongoing legal tangle with Pocketpair. Remember the game Palworld? It was billed as ‘Pokémon with guns’ by most gaming...
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Google Calendar removes key cultural events including Pride
As part of its ongoing roll back of diversity initiatives, Google has removed several inclusive holidays from its Calendar service. It says their inclusion was ‘not sustainable’ for its future. Google Calendar has removed several key cultural holidays from it services on both desktop and mobile. These include references to...
UK and US fail to sign international AI declaration
Both the UK and US have refused to sign an international agreement on AI at a global summit in Paris. The documents called for ‘open,’ ‘inclusive’ and ‘ethical’ practices within this new, emerging industry. The UK and US have not signed an international agreement on AI at a global...
Mysterious PlayStation outage sparks security fears over weekend
Sony’s PlayStation network went down for over a full day with no formal explanation, leaving customers worried over their personal information. If you were hoping to stay in over the weekend and wind down with some online gaming, you may have been disappointed. Sony’s PlayStation network went down for 24...
New survey says Gen Z prefer Instagram and TikTok for shopping
Research by influencer marketing company GRIN indicates that Gen Z prefer to shop on social media apps such as Instagram and TikTok rather than Google. A new study by influencer marketing firm GRIN has found that Gen Z shoppers tend to prefer TikTok and Instagram over more traditional online...
Google’s parent company Alphabet misses targets but invests in AI
Alphabet has announced plans to spend $75 billion USD on capital expenditures in 2025 with a focus on AI. In its latest earnings report, the company’s revenue grew but slightly missed market expectations. In 2025, Google’s parent company Alphabet says it plans to spend $75 billion USD on capital...
What is DeepSeek and why is it causing such a buzz?
The Chinese company DeepSeek sent out shockwaves last week, rocketing to the top of the App Store with the launch of its generative AI and chatbot. It offers consumers tools at a fraction of the cost of US competitors, leading to plummeting stocks and major market disruption. The AI industry saw unprecedented upheaval last week with the release of DeepSeek, a Chinese-based chatbot and generative AI tool. It works in a...
Facebook hoping to bring back Gen Zers with ‘OG’ callback
In an investor call this week, Mark Zuckerberg said that Facebook was looking to return to its roots in order to reconnect with Gen Z. The platform has steadily lost favour with young people over the last decade or so.
Meta CEO and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has indicated that the platform will be returning to its roots in order to entice Gen Z social media users.
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What does Xbox’s exclusivity abandonment mean for gaming?
Forza Horizon 5 will be officially coming to PlayStation 5. The announcement marks a major shift in Xbox’s long-term strategy, as the company seemingly moves away from hardware and instead leans further into publishing and software. Microsoft has announced that Forza Horizon 5, a major Xbox exclusive, will be launching on PlayStation 5 sometime this spring. The racing game series has long been a staple of the Xbox brand and...
UMG and Spotify announce ‘next era of streaming’ with new deal
The two companies are renewing their contract together, having first signed up for a partnership in 2015. In a press release they said the new deal would focus on ‘growth, innovation and the advancement of artists’ and songwriters’ success.’ Universal Music Group (UMG) and Spotify have renewed their partnership, having announced a new multi-year deal that is set to bring in ‘the next era of streaming innovation.’ Neither company have...
