Tag: Cross-platform software

BusinessLabor

Blizzard’s Hearthstone and Warcraft Rumble Developers Form New Union Amid Industry Shifts

Developers behind Blizzard’s Hearthstone and Warcraft Rumble have formed a new union representing over 100 employees. This marks the latest labor organization at Microsoft’s gaming studios as a key neutrality agreement approaches its October 2025 expiration date.

Major Unionization Effort at Blizzard

Blizzard Entertainment developers working on Hearthstone and Warcraft Rumble have successfully formed a new union, according to reports from the Communication Workers of America. The unionization effort represents the latest in a series of labor wins at the Microsoft-owned gaming studio, with the newly formed unit comprising over 100 employees across multiple disciplines.

by Henry Blakemore
BusinessMarkets

Midday Market Movers: Tech, Pharma and Financial Stocks Show Volatility

Major market movements emerged midday as technology, pharmaceutical and financial stocks experienced significant volatility. Analyst upgrades, earnings reports and regulatory developments drove substantial price swings across multiple sectors.

Technology and Software Stocks Show Mixed Performance

Technology companies demonstrated varied performance during midday trading, with several notable movers capturing investor attention. Oracle shares reportedly declined approximately 7%, giving back a portion of Thursday’s gains despite the company confirming a significant cloud computing partnership with Meta. According to analysts, the pullback suggests profit-taking following the previous session’s rally.

by Henry Blakemore
SoftwareTechnology

Uno Platform Deepens Microsoft Partnership to Enhance .NET 10 Cross-Platform Capabilities

In a significant development for the .NET ecosystem, Uno Platform has revealed a deepening technical partnership with Microsoft. The collaboration has already delivered Android 16 support for .NET MAUI in the upcoming .NET 10 release, with plans for expanded cooperation across multiple platform components.

Strategic Partnership Strengthens .NET Ecosystem

As .NET 10 approaches its scheduled November release, the Uno Platform team has announced a significant technical collaboration with Microsoft that is already yielding tangible benefits for developers. According to reports, this partnership enabled crucial support for Android 16 within .NET MAUI, Microsoft’s cross-platform mobile application framework.

by Henry Blakemore
AIBusiness

MBA Credentials Face Credibility Crisis as AI Reshapes Business Education Landscape

Business schools are facing a credibility crisis as employers report hiring MBA graduates who excel at using AI tools but lack fundamental analytical judgment. The convergence of pandemic accommodations, AI-enabled academic shortcuts, and institutional pressures has created what industry observers call the “AI jockey problem” in business education.

The Erosion of MBA Credential Value

According to industry reports, the Master of Business Administration degree, once considered a reliable indicator of business capability, is facing a significant credibility crisis. Sources indicate that employers are increasingly encountering graduates who have learned to operate AI tools effectively but haven’t developed the independent analytical judgment and leadership skills the degree traditionally certified.

by Henry Blakemore