[ad_1] The game will combine elements from other titles in the franchise, like Black Ops and Modern Warfare. “We are delivering the definitive, first-person action experience on mobile with signature Call of Duty gameplay in the palms of your hands,” said Chris Plummer, VP, Mobile at Activision, in a statement. “We are bringing together some […]
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AT&T reportedly considers offloading its DirecTV satellite unit
[ad_1] AT&T declined to comment. CFO John Stephens previously said that merging DirecTV and Dish would be unlikely “from a regulatory perspective.” While the reasoning for such a move wasn’t available as we wrote this, it’s no secret that DirecTV has been bleeding customers for a while, even in its promising DirecTV Now (changed to […]
T-Mobile’s Sprint merger is opposed by 18 state attorneys general
[ad_1] In July, the Department of Justice approved T-Mobile’s $26.5 billion bid to merge with Sprint — on the condition that it sell some of its business to Dish Network. And Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai endorsed the deal. But opposition from so many attorneys general could pose a legitimate threat. The state attorneys […]
What we've been watching: 'Another Life' and 'Light as a Feather'
[ad_1] In the September edition of our video IRL series, contributing editor Mariella Moon explains the appeal of a horror TV show with episodes that clock in at under a half-hour, and Georgina Torbet checks out Netflix's Another Life to see if it deserved… [ad_2] Source link
HBO Max will revive ‘The Boondocks’ for a two-season run
[ad_1] Aaron McGruder, who created the show based on his comic book series, will return to head up the revival as showrunner. “There’s a unique opportunity to revisit the world of The Boondocks and do it over again for today,” he said, according to Variety. It’s crazy how different the times we live in are […]
Congress plans to investigate how social media giants are fighting hate
[ad_1] The bill would create a “national commission” at the Department of Homeland Security. The commission would have the authority to hold hearings and issue subpoenas. It would also create a social media task force to coordinate the government’s response to security issues. The legislation could be introduced as soon as next week, The Washington […]
Microsoft plans to bring broadband to 9 million more Americans
[ad_1] The measure is part of the Microsoft Airband Initiative, which aims to narrow the digital divide by expanding rural broadband access to more than 3 million people by mid-2022. The Federal Communications Commission estimates upwards of 21 million Americans don’t have broadband access, Microsoft, meanwhile, believes around 29 million people in the aforementioned states […]
California governor signs labor law meant to fix the gig economy
[ad_1] The law will take effect January 1st, 2020. As with many forms of legislation, the reality is more complicated. Numerous companies have pushed for exemptions to AB 5, and there are concerns this may hurt flexibility for some workers. They may have to work a minimum number of hours at regular times instead of […]
India effectively bans e-cigarettes
[ad_1] Much like the Trump administration and its potential ban on flavored e-cigarettes, the country’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare cited the recent spike in youth vaping for the move. “The decision to prohibit e-cigarettes will help protect the population, especially the youth and children, from the risk of addiction through E-cigarettes, ” said […]
‘Apex Legends’ teases its newest playable character with in-game cameo
[ad_1] Apex fans got their first peek at Crypto during the trailer for Season 2. The hacker can be seen throughout the video before he ultimately sets off the EMP blast that leads to the trailer’s climax. Respawn has spent much of Season 2 teasing Crypto’s addition. Nothing yet in the hints Respawn has dropped […]