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The Microsoft-Activision deal's closure shows that tech giants can still grow by getting “vertical mergers” through courts and regulators relatively unscathed (New York Times) 14-10-2023

New York Times: The Microsoft-Activision deal’s closure shows that tech giants can still grow by getting “vertical mergers” through courts and regulators relatively unscathed  —  With the completion of the blockbuster acquisition, the notion that tech giants can grow through “vertical transactions” remains intact. Lees verder op Tech Meme

How social media is inducing an Israel-Hamas fog of war surpassing previous Gaza clashes, shaping how panicked citizens and a global public view the conflict (Elizabeth Dwoskin/Washington Post) 15-10-2023

Elizabeth Dwoskin / Washington Post: How social media is inducing an Israel-Hamas fog of war surpassing previous Gaza clashes, shaping how panicked citizens and a global public view the conflict  —  The barrage of false images, memes, videos and posts — mostly generated from within the region itself — is making it difficult to assess what is real. Lees verder op Tech Meme

A look at Apple's recent executive promotions; sources: a sub-$2,500 Vision Pro won't have EyeSight and M3-based MacBook Pros could come in early or spring 2024 (Mark Gurman/Bloomberg) 15-10-2023

Mark Gurman / Bloomberg: A look at Apple’s recent executive promotions; sources: a sub-$2,500 Vision Pro won’t have EyeSight and M3-based MacBook Pros could come in early or spring 2024  —  Still, it’s losing a top hardware executive.  Also: There are fresh details on efforts to lower the price of the Vision Pro … Lees verder op Tech Meme

TSMC founder Morris Chang says the company expects competition from Intel and others, and Japan and Singapore have the best chance of winning in the chip race (Cheng Ting-Fang/Nikkei Asia) 15-10-2023

Cheng Ting-Fang / Nikkei Asia: TSMC founder Morris Chang says the company expects competition from Intel and others, and Japan and Singapore have the best chance of winning in the chip race  —  Founder adds Japan and Singapore are well-positioned to win as industry evolves  —  TSMC founder Morris Chang attends a sports day event in Hsinchu, Taiwan, on Oct. 14. Lees verder op Tech Meme

How Brad Smith, who became Microsoft's top legal officer in 2002, used a legal, policy, and influence machine costing $1B+ per year to close the Activision deal (Financial Times) 15-10-2023

Financial Times: How Brad Smith, who became Microsoft’s top legal officer in 2002, used a legal, policy, and influence machine costing $1B+ per year to close the Activision deal  —  Company’s top legal officer has honed diplomatic skills to recast the US tech giant’s reputation Lees verder op Tech Meme

Geleidelijk minder buien. Morgenavond overal droog KNMI : 15-10-2023

Geleidelijk minder buien. Morgenavond overal droog Verwachting voor vandaag en morgen Waarschuwingen Er zijn geen waarschuwingen. Vanavond trekken er buien vanaf de zee het land binnen. Dieper landinwaarts lossen de meeste buien op. Zeer plaatselijk ontstaat mist. Er staat weinig wind. Aan de kust en op het IJsselmeer staat een matige wind uit het noordwesten. In het Waddengebied kan de noordwestenwind eerst nog krachtig zijn, windkracht 6. Komende nacht is er in de kustgebieden nog een enkele bui mogelijk. Vooral in het zuidoosten kan zeer plaatselijk mist ontstaan. De minimumtemperatuur ligt tussen 1°C plaatselijk in het zuidoosten en 10°C op… Lees verder »Geleidelijk minder buien. Morgenavond overal droog KNMI : 15-10-2023