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Did Microsoft Try to Buy Nintendo Before Activision Blizzard?
Microsoft announced that it will acquire Activision Blizzard. Did the company try to buy Nintendo before this deal? Microsoft sees gaming as a key growth driver.
Women Say Other Players Are Groping Their Avatars in Virtual-Reality Worlds
Issues of sexual assault and harassment are affecting the metaverse, with women saying other players groped their avatars in virtual-reality worlds.Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard Acquisition Will Be Its Most Expensive Yet
What does Microsoft own? With the news of its planned purchase of Activision Blizzard, see other high-profile acquisitions Microsoft has made.Air Travel Might Be Delayed Due to 5G Interference With Aircraft
Aviation officials warn that 5G transmitter towers could interfere with an aircraft’s ability to land, which could threaten passenger safety.What Will Happen to Activision Shares After the MSFT Acquisition?
Microsoft is buying Activision Blizzard. What will happen to ATVI stock after MSFT acquires it? Many people want to know what to expect after the acquisition.Does Affirm Impact Your Credit Score or Show Up on Your Credit Report?
If you're just checking to see if you prequalify to use Affirm, it won't impact your credit score. Many people also want to know if Affirm shows up on their credit report.Search Engine DuckDuckGo Handled 35 Billion Searches in 2021
Who owns DuckDuckGo? Learn more about DuckDuckGo Inc., founder Gabriel Weinberg, and his vision for an “easy button” for online privacy.The Telegram Messaging App Gained Millions of Users After a Facebook Outage
After a Facebook outage in Oct. 2021, milions joined the Telegram messaging app. Who owns Telegram?Apple's New AirTag Is in Hot Water: What's the Device Used For?
What was meant to be a way for people to keep track of belongings and connect with family has turned into a tool for stalking. Does Apple's AirTag cause more harm than good?FlexBooker Data Breach Exposed Over 3 Million Accounts
Flexbooker is one of the top online booking services in the world. In December 2021, a data breach left millions of accounts compromised.5G Can Provide 100× Faster Mobile Data, Though AT&T and Verizon Are Delaying Its Rollout
How do you know if your phone is 5G? Learn more about the fifth generation of broadband cellular networks—and how to connect to 5G service.Neuralink Isn't Publicly Traded But There Are Indirect Ways to Invest
Neuralink isn't publicly traded. The company shares aren't available for purchase. However, investors can invest in the company indirectly.IRS Starts to Crack Down on Online Marketplaces—What About Facebook?
Facebook Marketplace is one of the many online marketplaces where people sell or resell their items. Does the marketplace report to the IRS?When Is a Tesla Phone Coming Out? Separating Fact From Fiction
Rumors are circulating on social media that Elon Musk’s next project for Tesla is a smartphone. Is a Tesla phone really coming out?DuckDuckGo Says It Makes Money Like Google—Just Without the Tracking
How does DuckDuckGo make money? Learn more about the privacy-focused search engine’s business model and how it differs from Google's.Is Apple Using Forced Labor to Make Its Products? Time Will Tell
Apple shareholders want to make sure that the company doesn’t use forced labor to produce its iPhones, iPads, iMacs, and other products. Is Apple using forced labor?Who Owns Pinterest? Platform Has 447 Million Monthly Active Users
Pinterest is a publicly traded company that's owned by multiple people, including investors. Ben Silbermann, the co-founder and CEO, owns 38 percent of Pinterest.Where Does Kronos Stand After Its Recent Ransomware Attack?
HR company Kronos was recently targeted by a ransomware attack. The company is attempting to restore data for its many clients relying on the system.Zoom Is Paying $85 Million to Settle a Class-Action Suit
Worried about a Zoom Meetings class-action scam? Learn about the legitimate class-action suit Zoom is settling, and see how to spot an online scam.What Happens to Cerner Stock After the Proposed Oracle Buyout?
What happens to Cerner stock as cloud computing giant Oracle plans to acquire the company in full. A buyout would impact Cerner stock.After Multiple Delays, the James Webb Space Telescope Launch Time Has Been Set
The James Webb Space Telescope, a $10 billion, decades-long project, is set to launch soon after multiple delays.How to Add a Legacy Contact to Your iPhone and Other Apple Devices
You can assign someone as a Legacy Contact on your Apple iPhone, iPad, or even Mac. How can you set it up? You can start by going to "Settings."Who Owns Ultimate Kronos Group? Info on the Latest Cyberattack Target
Kronos, which merged with Ultimate Software in 2020, is led by longtime Kronos CEO Aron Ain. Who owns Kronos?The Dark Web Offers 'Extreme Privacy,' for Better or Worse
Is it illegal to use the dark web? Learn more about the darknet technology and the ways people use it for licit and illicit activities.Details on the AT&T Text Scam and How To Stay Protected
AT&T says the company doesn't send texts or emails requesting personal information. Messages offering gifts and other incentives are often scams.Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri Is a Married Man—Here Are the Details on His Wife
Adam Mosseri has been married to Monica Mosseri since 2013. They have three children together.Apple Versus Epic Lawsuit: Latest Updates on the Tech War
More than a year later, the courtroom battle between Apple and Epic Games rolls on. Here's what to know about Apple's appeal of the lawsuit.How to Apply and Get Into Neuralink Human Clinical Trials
Neuralink hasn't started accepting applications for volunteers who want to participate in clinical trials. However, you might still be able to apply.What Happens if Alibaba Is Delisted and What Are the Chances It Will?
Alibaba stock has fallen to a new 52-week low amid delisting fears. What would happen if Alibaba is delisted from the U.S. stock markets?Spotify’s Annual Wrapped Feature Lets Users Dive Into Listening Stats
Spotify released its annual Wrapped experience for users on Dec. 1. How can users get the Wrapped experience and dive into listening stats?Scientists Build the First Living Robots That Can Reproduce
Xenobots are the first living robots that can reproduce. How can you invest in this innovative technology?Apple's AR/VR Headset Gets an Updated Release Date, Coming Sooner
Apple has some augmented reality projects that it has been working on. Apple's AR headset might get released sooner than expected. What's the updated release date?Samsung to Open $17 Billion Chip Manufacturing Plant in Taylor, Texas
The demand for U.S. semiconductor production is rising. Samsung plans to open a chip manufacturing plant in Texas.Square-Owned Tidal Launches Its First Free Tier
On Nov. 17, 2021, music streaming service Tidal introduced a free tier in the U.S., known as Tidal Free. Does rapper Jay-Z still own Tidal?Quantum Computers Might Boost Computing—Are They Sustainable?
Quantum computers could mean a quantum leap in computing. Are quantum computers sustainable?How to File a Claim Against TikTok in the Privacy Lawsuit Settlement
TikTok users can go to Tiktokdataprivacysettlement.com for information about how to file a claim against TikTok.Discord’s Owners Have Years of Experience in the Social Networking Industry
Discord CEO Jason Citron recently leaked a photo of crypto integration on the platform. Citron is one of the owners of Discord, but who else owns it?Ryan Reynolds Owns Mint Mobile? Here’s How He Became a Stakeholder
Ryan Reynolds became an owner of Mint Mobile in 2019. The Hollywood star claims he was a customer before becoming a stakeholder in the company.Amazon Retires Email-Related Features That Were Available on Alexa
Did you notice that Alexa has stopped reading your emails and unlinked your email account? What happened to email on Alexa?NSO Group CEO Shalev Hulio Made His Millions in Cyber Surveillance
Shalev Hulio, the founder and CEO of Israel's cybersurveillance firm NSO Group, is worth at least $100 million.Google Will Allow Third-Party Payments for Its App Store in South Korea
After South Korea implemented the "anti-Google law," Google has complied and allowed third-party app payments.ByteDance Is Planning a Major Reshuffle To Create Six Business Units
ByteDance is an internet technology company based in Beijing. Many people want to know what happened to ByteDance.Why Is There a Semiconductor Shortage and When Will It End?
The ongoing semiconductor shortage has been hurting several industries. Why is there a shortage and when will it end?Chime and Other Companies Compete to Offer Online Banking Services
As digital banking becomes popular, many online banks are cropping up. What banks are available in addition to Chime?Project Kuiper, Starlink, and OneWeb Duel in Satellite Internet Race
As the high-speed satellite internet race heats up, Project Kuiper, SpaceX’s Starlink, and OneWeb are fighting it out.Lawmakers and Consumer Groups Are Concerned About TracFone Wireless
Verizon has agreed to acquire TracFone Wireless for about $6.9 billion. Many people want to know who owns TracFone.When Is Fintech Startup Chime Planning To Go Public?
Robinhood and Affirm are two fintech names that have gone public in 2021. When will Chime go public, and what's its IPO date?These Are the Stocks To Buy if You Want To Bet on Sports Gambling
The sports gambling industry has been generating consistent revenue as more U.S. states allow online sports gambling. These are stocks set to benefit.At This Price, IronNet (IRNT) Could Be a Multibagger
IronNet (IRNT) stock, which has gone as high as $47.50, currently trades near $9.36. Why is IRNT stock down, and is it a good buy now?
