IT&Software
Saints Row studio Volition lays off more than 30 people
The three we've heard back from can confirm that close to forty people have been laid off the last few days as a effect of Agents of Mayhem selling "far less than it needed to". Deep Silver did not immediately return a request for comment. For those who don't know, Deep Silver acquired Volition back in 2013, after THQ went bankrupt. [Full Article...]
Facebook CEO Zuckerberg Hits Back at Trump Over Bias Claims
Both the House and Senate Intelligence Committee are expected to hold open hearings this fall about how Russian Federation used Twitter , Facebook and Google to sow political discord in the United States during the 2016 campaign. [Full Article...]
New Facebook tool to help people find blood in India
Every year thousands of people in India seek for potential blood donors via Facebook posts and Zuckerberg believes this approach will bring convenience to Indian people. Donors can then review the request and, if they wish to respond, contact the requestor directly through WhatsApp , Messenger or a phone call. "This will first be available on Android and mobile web, as these are the most wide... [Full Article...]
Apple releases iOS 11.0.1 update for iPhone and iPad
The likeliest fix for that: Give this update time. You can also use Low Power mode to get most out of your device's battery till the company pushes out an update. " Battery drain is a common iOS problem that usually pops up immediately after a major iOS upgrade release". Studies have since been conducted, one by enterprise mobile security firm Wandera , with the company finding tangible eviden... [Full Article...]
North Korea incapable of shooting down United States planes despite threats
High drama was the order of the day at the United Nations General Assembly last week when first Donald Trump promised to "totally destroy " North Korea if the United States has to defend itself or its allies. Sanders said it is never appropriate for a country to shoot down another country's aircraft when it's over global waters. "A war on the Korean Peninsula will have no victor, which will also ... [Full Article...]
Your guide to the SNES Mini | Games, release date, where to buy
Digital Foundry managed to get its hands on a system before its release, and actually took a look at the boards that were inside, comparing them to the same boards that came with the NES Classic Edition . When the NES Mini landed we were offered a glimpse into our childhoods (or for you retro gaming enthusiasts out there, last Tuesday-week), via a collection of brilliant but yet ultimately dated... [Full Article...]
Reports of sluggish iPhone 8 demand 'excessively negative'
Apple has also released an update today that fixes the email bug which was affecting Microsoft email services. It's the most open approach to the problem , but it comes with significant risk to Apple's financial performance in Q4 2017. [Full Article...]
Fore Research & Management LP Holds Stake in Nxp Semiconductor Nv (NXPI)
The fund owned 45,702 shares of the semiconductor provider's stock after selling 87,621 shares during the period. About 691,116 shares traded. Among 27 analysts covering NXP Semiconductors NV (NASDAQ:NXPI), 10 have Buy rating, 1 Sell and 16 Hold. [Full Article...]