This gamer bought 24 years’ worth of PlayStation Plus to avoid price hikes In a world driven by digital entertainment, gaming has become an integral part of many people’s lives. For enthusiasts like Andrew Mitchell, the prospect of uninterrupted gaming experiences without the worry of price hikes is paramount. As a result, Mitchell decided to… Continue reading This gamer bought 24 years’ worth of PlayStation Plus to avoid price hikes
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His Galaxy Wolf Art Kept Getting Ripped Off. So He Sued—and Bought a Home
In the vast world of art, it is not uncommon for talented artists to fall victim to copyright infringement, leaving them feeling discouraged and powerless against those who profit from their original creations. However, one artist’s tenacity and determination changed the game when he took legal action against those who continuously ripped off his beloved… Continue reading His Galaxy Wolf Art Kept Getting Ripped Off. So He Sued—and Bought a Home
Xbox begins refunding players who bought Redfall’s Bite Back Edition DLC
Xbox gamers who purchased Redfall’s Bite Back Edition DLC can now breathe a sigh of relief as Microsoft has taken the commendable step of offering refunds for this controversial add-on. The move comes following an outcry from players who were left dissatisfied and disappointed with their purchase. When Redfall’s Bite Back Edition was released, it… Continue reading Xbox begins refunding players who bought Redfall’s Bite Back Edition DLC
This venture-backed startup has quietly bought more than 80 mom-and-pop shops
In an unprecedented move, a venture-backed startup has quietly acquired more than 80 mom-and-pop retail stores across the United States. The venture-backed startup is known as Big Box, a retail chain with a unique business model. Rather than operating large, traditional stores that can take up retail space and be expensive to maintain, Big Box… Continue reading This venture-backed startup has quietly bought more than 80 mom-and-pop shops
Tekken 2 and other PlayStation classics can now finally be bought on PS5
In recent weeks, there has been a huge surge of excitement over the upcoming PlayStation 5 console. And now, fans have something else to get excited for: classic games from the original PlayStation are now available for purchase on the PlayStation 5. One of the most beloved titles from Sony’s first console is Tekken 2.… Continue reading Tekken 2 and other PlayStation classics can now finally be bought on PS5
Verizon is shutting down the videoconferencing app it bought for $400 million
On Wednesday, May 5th, 2021, Verizon announced it was ceasing operations for its videoconferencing app, BlueJeans. The now-defunct app was acquired back in April of 2019 in a $400 million deal, part of Verizon’s efforts to become a major player in the growing videoconferencing industry. BlueJeans was designed to be a comprehensive video conferencing platform… Continue reading Verizon is shutting down the videoconferencing app it bought for $400 million
Nationwide Campaign of Digitally Generated Swatting Calls Bought on Telegram
Digitally generated swatting calls bought on the encrypted messaging service Telegram have become a massive problem for many countries across the globe. “Swatting” is the practice of falsely reporting an incident to police, such as a terrorist attack or mass shooting, in order to draw attention – and heavily armed police – to a specified… Continue reading Nationwide Campaign of Digitally Generated Swatting Calls Bought on Telegram
Spotify is shutting down Heardle, the Wordle-like music guessing game it bought last year
Last year, Spotify, the world’s leading digital music streaming service, acquired Wordle-like music guessing game, Heardle. Now, just one year later, Spotify is abruptly shutting down Heardle—first reported by Bloomberg on May 18, 2020. Heardle, which was launched in 2018, allowed users to guess songs based on snippets of classic songs provided by the game.… Continue reading Spotify is shutting down Heardle, the Wordle-like music guessing game it bought last year
Disney just laid off the guy it bought Marvel from… but that’s probably a good thing
Disney’s recent announcement that it is laying off the previous Marvel Entertainment CEO, Isaac “Ike” Perlmutter, has caused some unexpected controversy. The man who conceived and created the Marvel superhero universe that Disney bought in 2009, has officially left the company after over 10 years onboard. Following the acquisition of the company, Ike Perlmutter kept… Continue reading Disney just laid off the guy it bought Marvel from… but that’s probably a good thing
I nearly bought a Framework Laptop, but logistical realities got in the way
Laptops are essential for people who want to stay connected and productive. A few weeks ago, I was considering buying a new laptop, and I had set my sights on the latest offering from Framework. The laptop promised a large, vibrant display and a fast processor for a great combination of portability and power. But,… Continue reading I nearly bought a Framework Laptop, but logistical realities got in the way