ARK Invest’s chief futurist lists five groups that should give tech investors an edge. According to Brett Winton, robotics, artificial intelligence, multi-omics sequencing, public blockchain and energy storage are key areas because they’re all entering the marketplace at the same time. “We believe that this is a unique time in technological economic history,” he told … Read more
Epic Games is about to hold its first major sale of the year. The Epic Games Store Spring Sale kicks off at 4pm GMT UK time on the afternoon of March 14. The sale will reportedly run for two weeks, ending at the same time on March 28. In addition to discounts on hundreds of … Read more
Epic Games touted the European Union’s (EU) new tech regulations on Friday, after Apple agreed to reinstate the Fortnite maker’s developer account as it looks to launch a competing app store for iOS devices in Europe. “Apple has told us and committed to the European Commission that they will reinstate our developer account,” Epic said … Read more
Europe changed the rules of the internet this week when the Digital Markets Act took effect, holding the biggest tech companies to tough new standards. Now the world is waiting to see which giant will be first to fall foul of the law. One of the architects of the DMA says Apple is a strong … Read more
Fortnite developer Epic Games is taking everything offline for server maintenance as part of the launch of update 28.30. Coming to PS5, PS4, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Android and PC, update 28.30 will be available to download on the morning of February 22. It will be accompanied by a period of server downtime, which means you won’t be … Read more
UPDATED with Disney letter to shareholders. In a letter to shareholders Wednesday, the Walt Disney Co. said it is better off “with Bob Iger at the helm” and without board representatives from activist firms like Nelson Peltz‘s Trian Fund Management. “Delivering ambitious growth plans requires leadership with a deep understanding of the company’s current strengths … Read more
Disney touted its latest financials, a dividend hike and projects around sports, Fortnite and Taylor Swift as it urged stockholders to elect its board candidates at the upcoming annual meeting — not directors nominated by activist investors that it says will gum up the works as management “successfully executes a strategic transformation of the company.” … Read more
The revisions provide developers “a meaningful opportunity” to do business outside of Apple’s billing system “while also enabling users to make an informed choice” about where to transact, attorneys for the company say in a court filing. The arrangement is similar to how Apple began allowing alternative purchase options—with a fee—in the Netherlands and South … Read more
The Supreme Court declined to review a ruling in an antitrust case between Apple and Epic Games that largely leaves Apple’s App Store rules in place, the court announced Tuesday. Although the ruling was mostly in Apple’s favor, the Supreme Court’s decision to decline the case means Apple must comply with a portion of the … Read more
Photo: Andy Kalmowitz / Jalopnik Mercedes-Benz announced a slew of stuff at CES, from a new AI virtual assistant to musical EV sounds developed with Will.I.Am that change as you drive. CES was also host to the North American debuts of the Concept CLA and the new E-Class, but the only thing that I truly … Read more
