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Mafia 4 Launching In August, Will Cost Only $50
- Mafia: The Old Country, the next entry in the Mafia franchise, will be launched on August 8 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam, priced at only $50.
- The game is a prequel set in the 1900s, showcasing the origins of the mafia in Italy during that era and developed by Hangar 13, known for Mafia 3 and the original Mafia remake.
- Unlike previous games, this upcoming prequel focuses on a linear adventure rather than an open-world setting, aiming to deliver a gritty, brutal, and emotional storytelling experience.
- The game will not feature an open-world sandbox or multiplayer mode, and the standard edition will cost $50, offering a more affordable pricing approach compared to other recent game releases.
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CTA Warns Trump Tariffs Could See Console Prices Rising By As Much As 69% In US
- The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) warns that console prices in the US may rise by up to 69% due to tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.
- An updated report by CTA assessed the impact of the tariffs, focusing on video game consoles, laptops, smartphones, and more.
- If higher tariffs are applied in July, desktop PCs and smartphones could see a price increase of 24% and 30.8%, respectively, while video game consoles might spike by 69.4%.
- This increase could lead to video game consoles reaching as much as $428 per unit, affecting consumer spending power and potentially impacting the release of physical games.
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Bill Gates tears into Elon Musk for being ‘involved in the deaths of the world’s poorest children’
- Bill Gates criticized President Donald Trump and Elon Musk for funding cuts to USAID, warning that childhood deaths could increase from five million to six million.
- Gates expressed disappointment over the unexpected 80 percent cut in USAID's budget and attributed it to Musk's influence, accusing him of prioritizing personal engagements over charitable commitments.
- Despite Musk's participation in the Giving Pledge, Gates doubts his philanthropic impact and remarks on Musk's involvement in the deaths of the world's poorest children.
- As part of his future plans, Gates aims to give away all his wealth through his foundation over the next two decades, leading to the closure of the Gates Foundation by December 31, 2045.
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Microsoft Activision Deal Gets Another Win in Court Against FTC
- The U.S. Federal Trade Commission lost its appeal against the Microsoft Activision deal in the 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals.
- The court ruled that the acquisition didn't violate antitrust laws, affirming a trial judge's decision.
- The court stated that exclusive game practices are common in the industry and Sony benefited from the deal with major Xbox exclusives landing on PS5.
- The FTC failed to prove that Microsoft would restrict rivals' access to major games like Call of Duty, leading to the case being resolved.
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Federal Court upholds Microsoft’s Activision-Blizzard deal against FTC's challenge
- Microsoft completed the $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard despite the FTC's attempt to block the deal.
- The U.S. Federal Trade Commission raised concerns about the acquisition impacting competition in the video gaming market.
- The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the FTC's request to block the deal and upheld the lower court's ruling.
- Despite facing challenges globally, the deal was eventually completed, with the FTC still aiming to thwart it.
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Courts put an end to the FTC’s 2023 lawsuit against Microsoft’s takeover of Activision Blizzard
- US federal appeals court ended the FTC's lawsuit against Microsoft's takeover of Activision Blizzard, ruling against the appeal of an injunction against the initial deal.
- The court ruled based on the FTC's failure to show likelihood of success on the merits of any of its theories regarding competition concerns.
- FTC's objections to the merger included concerns over Microsoft having control of Activision's content, potentially leading to lessened competition in terms of product quality, price, and innovation.
- The FTC initiated the campaign against the merger in late 2022, with Microsoft completing the acquisition over a year-and-a-half ago, and the legal battle has now concluded in May 2025.
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Review: Oblivion Remastered Is a Stunning Remaster
- The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is a comprehensive and detailed remaster that makes the experience feel entirely new.
- The remaster includes the Knights of the Nine and Shivering Isles expansions, enhancing the gameplay.
- Oblivion Remastered is an open-world action-RPG with mainline and side quests, offering a variety of gameplay options.
- The visuals in Oblivion Remastered are stunning, resembling Skyrim with updated environments, NPCs, and voice acting.
- Enhancements in magicka regeneration, archery, and perk adjustments make gameplay more enjoyable.
- New elements like Clairvoyance spell and camera motion options enhance accessibility for players.
- Quality of life adjustments from Skyrim, such as sprinting and health regeneration, improve the gameplay experience.
- The remaster maintains the classic Oblivion gameplay while offering smoother visuals and gameplay mechanics.
- Oblivion Remastered sets a high standard for video game remasters, providing significant improvements and changes.
- Available for PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, Oblivion Remastered is a must-play for fans of The Elder Scrolls series.
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Big Tech's new playbook: Trim the fat; pay the stars
- Tech firms like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft are focusing on rewarding top performers and scrutinizing underachievers through revised compensation models.
- Amazon, for instance, revamped its compensation model to offer larger payouts to long-standing top performers, while cutting down compensation for first-time top rank achievers.
- The tech industry is shifting towards leaner, high-performing teams by incentivizing top talent and eliminating underperformers.
- Companies like Google, Microsoft, and Meta are aligning their compensation strategies to encourage high-quality work from top-tier employees.
- While tech giants previously offered lavish perks to attract talent, the focus is now on performance and efficiency to achieve more with fewer employees.
- Google and Microsoft have made changes to reward top contributors and enhance performance management, while Meta aims to cut low-rated staff annually.
- Some tech companies are reducing new hire offers and tightening salary approvals, indicating a shift towards rewarding high performers.
- Job switchers in the tech industry are experiencing lower pay increases, reflecting weakened bargaining power and reduced competition.
- While some experts view the crackdown on underperformance as a trend, others believe it may be cyclical and driven by industry norms.
- Despite mixed reactions, employees at tech firms like Amazon have expressed frustration over changes in compensation structures.
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Microsoft Backs Google’s Open Agent2Agent Protocol to Power Multi-Agent AI Apps
- Microsoft is expanding support for Google’s open AI agent interoperability protocol known as Agent2Agent (A2A) in Azure AI Foundry and Copilot Studio.
- The A2A protocol enables structured agent communication, exchanging goals, managing state, invoking actions, and returning results securely and observably.
- With A2A support, Azure AI Foundry customers can build complex, multi-agent workflows that span internal copilots, partner tools, and production infrastructure while maintaining governance and SLAs.
- Microsoft has joined the A2A working group on GitHub, plans to contribute to the protocol’s specification and tooling, and expects a public preview of A2A support in Foundry and Copilot Studio soon.
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The Verge
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FTC loses appeal to stop Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard deal that already happened
- The FTC has lost its appeal against Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion.
- A district court judge denied the FTC's request for a preliminary injunction to stop the deal from finalizing.
- An appeals court panel affirmed the denial, stating the FTC failed to show likelihood of success on its theories.
- The deal was completed in October 2023 and is still subject to an ongoing administrative proceeding before the FTC.
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Report: OpenAI Aims to Reduce Revenue Sharing With Microsoft
- OpenAI is planning to reduce revenue sharing with Microsoft from 20% to 10% by 2030.
- Microsoft has invested billions in OpenAI, with revenue-sharing set to continue until 2030.
- OpenAI's decision to keep its nonprofit parent in control of the for-profit entity behind ChatGPT stands in contrast to the earlier plan.
- OpenAI is in the process of planning a $40 billion funding round led by SoftBank, contingent on switching to for-profit control.
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Microsoft backs $60M round for application security startup OX Security
- OX Appsec Security Ltd., a startup, has raised $60 million in a Series B investment round to enhance its technology.
- The investment was led by DTCP and included participation from Microsoft Corp., IBM Ventures, Swisscom Ventures, Evolution Equity, and Team8, bringing OX Security’s total outside funding to $94 million.
- OX Security developed a cloud platform utilizing artificial intelligence to identify urgent vulnerabilities that could lead to data breaches and offers remediation suggestions. Its annual recurring revenue has surpassed $10 million.
- The company plans to use the funding to develop new features, improve AI models for assessing vulnerability severity, and expand its international presence.
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ServiceNow debuts AI agents for security and risk to support autonomous enterprise defense
- ServiceNow introduced new AI agents for its Security and Risk suite, focusing on autonomous enterprise defense.
- The AI agents aim to automate threat response, orchestrate remediation, and reduce response times across organizations.
- ServiceNow's AI agents leverage complex workflows to initiate dynamic playbooks, automate vulnerability responses, and provide real-time insights for decision-making.
- ServiceNow also expanded capabilities in risk-based vulnerability management, formed partnerships with Cisco and Microsoft, and introduced tools for operational resilience and AI governance.
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OpenAI To Cut Microsoft Revenue Share – Report
- OpenAI is planning to reduce the amount of revenue it pays to Microsoft, its biggest investor and close partner.
- OpenAI confirmed it will continue to be overseen and controlled by a non-profit operation, potentially limiting CEO Sam Altman's power over the firm.
- OpenAI intends to decrease the percentage of revenue shared with Microsoft by at least half by the end of the decade, dropping from the existing 20 percent deal to potentially sharing only 10 percent of revenues by 2030.
- There are reports of a cooling relationship between Microsoft and OpenAI, with some media sources suggesting a drift between CEOs Sam Altman and Satya Nadella.
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Elevat and Microsoft partner to provide Internet of Things data to off-highway EV industry
- Elevat partners with Microsoft to provide IoT data to the off-highway EV industry, enhancing connectivity and insights for businesses.
- The partnership combines Elevat's Machine Connect platform with Microsoft's Azure IoT Edge to deliver end-to-end IoT solutions.
- Machine Connect enables efficient data collection, analysis, and control in industries like construction, agriculture, and mining, supporting the rise of battery-electric off-highway vehicles.
- The collaboration aims to transform industries with innovative IoT solutions, offering advanced analytics, machine learning, and security features for users.
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