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Xiaomi’s new Band 8 activity tracker can be worn as a necklace

Xiaomi’s new Band 8 activity tracker can be worn as a necklace

Wearables are most commonly associated with devices that strap onto your wrist, but that’s by no means your only option. Xiaomi is exploring alternatives on its new Mi Band 8 fitness tracker, following in the footsteps of Fitbit and others by promoting the tracker as a potential necklace or even shoe accessory. A design change ...

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Bobby Kotick calls out PlayStation to the world in email

Bobby Kotick calls out PlayStation to the world in email

photo: Kevin Diech (Getty Images) As we near the finish line in the month-long battle over Microsoft’s purchase of Activision Blizzard, things are getting tense. Governments get involvedstrange Promises are made and the people at the heart of it all – like Bobby Kotick, CEO of Activision –sound like they’re starting to feel the strain. ...

Sony Microsoft’s fight for Activision is a full-fledged circus

Sony Microsoft’s fight for Activision is a full-fledged circus

photo: Alex Wang (Getty Images) Over a year after it was first announced, Microsoft’s $69 billion deal with Activision Blizzard is under scrutiny from regulators. It still seems to be creeps towards its unstoppable endbut things get very messy and incredibly silly in the process. The latest stunt? Activision’s chief communications officer accused Sony Interactive ...

Union says Activision illegally fired QA testers over protest

Union says Activision illegally fired QA testers over protest

photo: Bloomberg (Getty Images) The Communications Workers of America (CWA) today filed charges against publisher Activision—a company with a long track record of alleged anti-unionism– Allegation that the publisher violated several labor laws in connection with the firing of two QA testers. The fees refer to those of Activision The recent decision to force workers ...