#Groups urge FTC to probe ‘loot box’ on FIFA video game

#Groups urge FTC to probe ‘loot box’ on FIFA video game

“Groups urge FTC to probe ‘loot box’ on FIFA video game” Consumer advocates on Thursday urged US regulators to investigate video game maker Electronic Arts for the misleading use of a digital “loot box” that “aggressively” urges players to spend more money while playing a popular soccer game. The groups Fairplay, Center for Digital Democracy and…

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#Microsoft cuts earnings, sales forecast due to strong dollar

#Microsoft cuts earnings, sales forecast due to strong dollar

“Microsoft cuts earnings, sales forecast due to strong dollar” Microsoft Thursday cut its fourth-quarter forecast for profit and revenue, making it the latest US company to warn of a hit from a stronger greenback and sending its shares down 1.5% in midday trading. A hawkish Federal Reserve and heightened geopolitical tensions have driven a 14% gain in the dollar…

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#Sue Bird’s company suing The Rock’s XFL over logo

#Sue Bird’s company suing The Rock’s XFL over logo

“Sue Bird’s company suing The Rock’s XFL over logo” Sue Bird followed through on her threat to The Rock and the XFL that her inclusivity brand has exclusive intellectual property. In April, Bird and her wife, Megan Rapinoe, threatened to sue Dwayne Johnson and the spring football league, claiming their branding was similar to the…

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#Google Chrome users urged to check vital new privacy tool

#Google Chrome users urged to check vital new privacy tool

“Google Chrome users urged to check vital new privacy tool” Google Chrome fans are being urged to protect their personal data by taking the browser’s latest crime-busting tool for a spin. “Privacy Guide” is a simple, step-by-step guided tour of some existing privacy and security controls in Chrome. It allows you to shore up your…

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#Harvey Weinstein loses bid to overturn rape conviction

#Harvey Weinstein loses bid to overturn rape conviction

“Harvey Weinstein loses bid to overturn rape conviction” Harvey Weinstein lost a bid to have his 2020 rape and sexual assault conviction thrown out, according to a ruling by a New York appellate court Thursday. In a unanimous decision, the court shot down Weinstein’s argument that he was the victim of misguided rulings by the trial judge — including…

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