Microsoft Corp has agreed to acquire Activision Blizzard in a $68.7 billion deal marking the biggest ever acquisition in the gaming industry’s history to date underscoring the tech giant’s interest in increasing its footprint in the virtual gaming industry. The deal,… Read More ›
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Omicron surge increasing drag in Australia’s economic recovery
On Wednesday, Australia’s New South Wales, its most populous states, saw a significant increase in Omicron infections leading to staff shortages that have disrupted supply chains hampering its economy’s recovery. Businesses are grappling with a growing toll of workers who… Read More ›
Sony examines options to expand into electric vehicles
This Spring, Sony is set to examine its options vis-à-vis the electric vehicle market as it looks to capitalize on its sensor and entertainment strengths to play a bigger role in next-generation mobility. Speaking ahead of the CES technology trade… Read More ›
VISA reports 27% rise in total revenues to $6.13 billion in third quarter
Riding on the back with a boost in domestic spending, which has bounced back to close to pre-pandemic levels, and with international travel on the road to recovery with increased vaccinations across the globe, Visa Inc announced its quarterly profits which… Read More ›
NBCUniversal’s management shuffle sees entertainment & sports consolidate under Mark Lazarus
In a statement NBCUniversal announced a management reshuffle which saw the entertainment and sports division consolidate under Mark Lazarus, chairman of TV and streaming at NBCUniversal. As part of the management shuffle, Andy Lack who headed the news division will… Read More ›
Vice Media acquires online publication Refinery29 for undisclosed sum
According to a report from the Financial Times, the combined value of the deal has been pegged at $4 billion. Vice Media LLC has disclosed it will be acquiring Refinery29, an online publication that focuses on entertainment and lifestyle for… Read More ›
Fox Corp acquires U.S. consumer lender Credible Labs Inc for $397 million
The acquisition has synergy with Fox Business and Fox Television Stations, given that Credible would benefit from access to the broadcast and entertainment giant’s huge audience. On Monday, Credible Labs Inc, a U.S. consumer lender disclosed, it has agreed to… Read More ›
Walt Disney’s digital content to stream on Alibaba’s Youku platform
The deal represents a breakthrough for Walt Disney in its efforts to enter China. On Monday, Alibaba Group Holding Ltd stated its entertainment business has signed a licensing agreement with Walt Disney Co to provide Disney’s collection of animation on… Read More ›