Google and Epic Games have settled their long-running legal battle over app store practices. The deal includes reduced fees and more payment options for developers through 2032. This marks a major shift in Android’s ecosystem while Epic continues fighting Apple.
Employers are increasingly hiring based on skills rather than degrees for “new-collar” jobs paying $85,000 to $160,000. Positions like cybersecurity analysts, cloud computing specialists, and even video game testers now prioritize competence over credentials. This shift is creating new career pathwa
A ransomware attack has wiped out nearly all of Marks and Spencer’s first-half profits, causing a staggering 99% decline. The incident forced the retailer to suspend online orders for nearly two months and cost hundreds of millions in recovery efforts.
Nintendo is building a “framework for a consistent release cadence” for movies based on its gaming franchises. The strategy follows the massive success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which grossed $1.36 billion globally in 2023 and became the second highest-grossing film of the year behind Barbie.
Rockstar Games faces union-busting accusations after firing 30-40 employees across the UK and Canada. The workers were reportedly discussing unionization in a Discord chat. SAG-AFTRA has now voiced solidarity with the affected developers.
The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee warns that the UK’s inability to retain science and tech companies has become an economic emergency. Their report calls for radical reforms to visa policies, pension fund investment, and government leadership to stop the bleeding.
Klarna is facing another customer data exposure issue where application forms pre-filled with other users’ personal information. The company confirmed the problem but won’t disclose how many customers are affected. This comes just as millions begin holiday shopping through Klarna’s retail partners l
Joe Tigay of Rational Equity Armor Fund says AI needs to benefit the broader economy for the current rally to endure. He’s concerned about permanent job losses from AI efficiency gains without new opportunities. Amazon’s recent AI-related layoffs might be just the beginning.
IBM is expected to lay off thousands of employees globally as the company refocuses on software and services growth. The cuts represent a “low single-digit percentage” of IBM’s 270,000-person workforce and follow similar moves by Amazon and Meta.
In a stunning reversal, Google and Epic Games have submitted a joint proposal to overhaul the Play Store. The deal would allow third-party app stores and cut fees to as low as 9% for developers using alternative payment systems. This could fundamentally reshape Android’s ecosystem.
