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Felony charges filed in Autopilot crash, Instagram tests paid subscriptions

In today's top stories, a fatal Autopilot crash results in felony charges, Instagram quietly tests a paid subscription option and the White House directs the NSA to boost its cyberdefenses.

Videoby Ashley EsquedaJanuary 20, 2022 4:00 AM PST

<p>Twitter's Communities feature lets users tweet to a group of people about a topic.</p>

Twitter makes Communities feature available to Android users

The feature, which lets users tweet within a group about a specific topic, launched on iOS in September 2021

Articleby Dan AveryJanuary 19, 2022 2:27 PM PST

Microsoft buys Activision Blizzard, US opens orders for free at-home COVID tests

In today's news, Microsoft spends $68.7 billion to acquire Activision Blizzard, American households can now order four free at-home COVID tests and Apple reclaims top spot in the global smartphone market.

Videoby Claire ReillyJanuary 19, 2022 4:00 AM PST

Microsoft plus Activision Blizzard: What it means for gamers

The Xbox's parent company goes on a shopping spree to the tune of almost $69 billion.

Videoby Dan AckermanJanuary 18, 2022 4:06 PM PST

<p>The heads of Facebook, Twitter and Google have been called to appear before a US Senate Commerce committee.</p>

Apple and Google speak out against tech-focused antitrust bills

Their statements arrive before a Senate debate Thursday about antitrust legislation targeting the tech industry.

Articleby Julian DossettJanuary 18, 2022 3:22 PM PST

<p>Some Activision Blizzard employees are still not happy with the company. </p>

Microsoft expands gaming and Xbox further, buying Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion

Microsoft's deal for the video game giant comes as Activision has struggled with a series of complaints about its toxic work culture.

Articleby Ian SherrJanuary 18, 2022 7:25 AM PST

Winter Olympics ticket sales close, Amazon to accept UK Visa cards

In today's top stories, China will no longer sell tickets to the Beijing Winter Olympics, Amazon will continue to accept UK-issued Visa cards and airlines seek more 5G protections to avoid disruptions.

Videoby Steph PanecasioJanuary 18, 2022 3:00 AM PST

<p>A Jetson ONE navigating through a forest.</p>

The Jetson One is real

You can preorder this personal flying vehicle for less than $100,000.

Articleby Andy AltmanJanuary 17, 2022 5:00 AM PST

Malware detected at Ukraine government agencies, DirecTV drops One America News

In today's top stories, Microsoft has identified malware at Ukrainian government agencies, DirecTV is dropping One America News and US Winter Olympians are advised to take burner phones to Beijing.

Videoby Steph PanecasioJanuary 17, 2022 3:00 AM PST

<p>Facebook renamed itself to Meta in October to reflect its focus on creating virtual worlds.</p>

Facebook parent Meta reportedly facing another antitrust probe

The US Federal Trade Commission and multiple states are reportedly looking into potential anticompetitive practices by Meta's virtual reality division, Oculus.

Articleby Queenie WongJanuary 14, 2022 1:37 PM PST

Nigeria lifts Twitter ban, Microsoft stops Xbox One production

In today's top stories, Twitter is back in Nigeria after being forced offline in the nation for more than six months. Meanwhile, Microsoft is fully focused on the Xbox Series S and X.

Videoby iyaz akhtarJanuary 14, 2022 4:00 AM PST

<p>The hit game has been banned from Apple's iOS App Store and Google's Play Store for over a year.</p>

Nvidia's GeForce Now service can stream Fortnite on iPhone and Android

The game streaming service has new touch controls to make it easier to play the game too.

Articleby Ian SherrJanuary 13, 2022 6:31 PM PST

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