Author: EconLearner
There have been a lot of layoffs in gaming recently.getty You may have noticed that there have been many layoffs in Western game development and the game press recently. There’s a lot going on here, so let’s get into it. There are many factors at play as to why companies fold or simply downsize, and the reasons vary from game development to game type. So let’s start with the big one. Game development budgets were huge and unsustainable As I have pointed out in many of my previous articles, the reckoning is finally here. Game development budgets were huge and…
Islamic rules on the environment will be at the fore at COP 28 in the United Arab Emiratesgetty The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is considered a relatively progressive Muslim country with a vibrant multi-ethnic community and is also home to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The country also sees itself as a universal place of talks, especially since then officially recognized Israel and opened diplomatic relations with the country in 2020. As the host of the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC – COP 28), it is now under unprecedented…
An annotated version of the viral video that claims to show someone with a weapon that is actually a baton.Twitter / YouTube A video went viral on Friday purporting to show someone with a rifle at the Indonesian Hospital in Gaza, which was held up as evidence that Hamas is using hospitals as a staging ground for military activity. The video was even promoted by Israel’s official account on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. But a closer look at the video reveals that it’s not a weapon. The video actually shows someone with what appears to…
Laboratory blue and colorless diamond jewelry by Valquère, the new arm of the Baunat Group.Baunat Innovative Antwerp-based diamond company Baunat has launched a laboratory diamond division alongside its existing ethical natural diamond business, becoming the first company of its kind to offer both natural and surface diamonds, in a clear play for two separate customers. Baunat Group’s new laboratory arm, Valquère, will also offer technically complex fancy colored blue and pink diamonds, bringing together science, art and traditional European craftsmanship in a cleverly designed new offering. In the heart of Antwerp’s historic Diamond District, Baunat was started in 2008 by…
Walgreens Boots Alliance sold shares in drug distributor Cencora, formerly AmerisourceBergen, … [+] for $674 million in proceeds, which will be used for “debt repayment and general corporate purposes,” the company announced on Nov. 10, 2023. The Walgreens and Walgreen Co. appears outside their corporate offices in Deerfield, Illinois. (Photo by Tim Boyle/Getty Images)Getty Images Walgreens Boots Alliance has sold more drug distributor stock Cencora, formerly AmerisourceBergenfor proceeds of $674 million, which will be used for “debt repayment and general corporate purposes.” The stock sale, which comes less than a month after former Express Scripts executive Tim Wentworth became chief…
The “Modern Warfare 3” campaign is a bad ending to an otherwise great story.Activision When in 2019 Modern Warfare Reboot complete, it turned out to be one of the best single player FPS campaigns in years. It was a tough act to follow, but while in 2022 Modern Warfare II The campaign had the occasional mistake, hitting the same highs when it mattered most. After revision MW2it was fair to wonder if the best was yet to come. However, there were nagging doubts, especially after the announcement that MW3 it would arrive just a year later MW2, despite the three…
Google will start clearing inactive accounts from December 2023SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Google has already confirmed that it is going to start deleting, although liquidation might be a better term, some personal Google Accounts starting December 1st. This cleanup will include almost any content you can think of: Gmail messages, Google Photos libraries, Google Calendar all appointments and Google Docs files are affected. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the December deadline. The countdown clock to deleting Google content is ticking If the news of this move to delete inactive Google accounts comes as a complete surprise…
Apple MacBook Pro with an M3, M3 Pro or M3 Max processor.apple Apple’s latest laptops come in two sizes, 14-inch and 16-inch. This is a review of the 14-inch MacBook Pro, powered by the latest Apple M3 Max processor. You can buy the 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M3 Pro chip if you prefer, or even the original M3, which is more affordable but less powerful. Note that the larger 16-inch MacBook Pro comes with a choice of M3 Pro and M3 Max chips, but not the M3. I’m testing the MacBook Pro just announced by Apple on October 30th.…
Travelers in Europe, China, Japan and other places with high-speed trains have options to continue their journeys when flights are canceled.Photo by Miguel Medina/AFP/Getty Images Research shows that bullet trains are a reliable, resilient alternative to flight disruptions caused by high winds and global warming storms. With Alan OnsmanForbes Staff ONEir travel causes a lot of carbon pollution, contributing to a climate crisis whose worsening weather is also making air travel more turbulent and unpleasant. As these conditions intensify in the coming years, research suggests that high-speed rail — which does not exist in the U.S. — would be a…
Meta allows Amazon shoppers to buy products on Facebook and Instagram without leaving the apps Meta doesn’t want you to give up its popular mobile apps when you make that impulse buy from Amazon. The company debuted a new feature that lets users link their Facebook and Instagram accounts to Amazon so they can buy products by clicking on offers in their feeds. Meta is looking for new ways to boost ad revenue after Apple’s iOS privacy changes in 2021 made it harder for social media companies to target users. The update was a major blow to Meta’s business and,…