GamingNews

Activision Blizzard found to have withheld raises from unionizing Raven Software workers

October 4, 2022
After investigating an unfair labor practice charge against Activision Blizzard, the National Labor Relations Board found that the company withheld raises from quality assurance workers at Call of Duty support studio Raven Software. The agency attributed this withholding to the workers’ union activity. The Communications Workers of America (CWA) filed a complaint on behalf of the workers in…
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AI & RoboticsNews

US set to impose more trade restrictions on Chinese AI and supercomputer companies

October 4, 2022
The White House is set to unveil rules that would further restrict access to advanced computing technology in China that could be used by its military, according to The New York Times. The new measures, which may be announced this week, reportedly aim to reduce Beijing’s ability to produce advanced weapons and surveillance systems.  The new rules would build on restrictions that block…
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MobileNews

Xiaomi's new 2-in-1 robot vacuum can wash and dry its own mops

October 4, 2022
In addition to launching the 12T smartphone series today, Xiaomi also announced that its Robot Vacuum X10+ — which debuted in China back in April — is now headed to Europe. This is the company’s most versatile robot vacuum to date: Not only can it vacuum with 4,000Pa suction and mop with pressurized dual rotating pads, but with its base station, it can automatically empty its trash…
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MobileNews

Google's October Android update is rolling out, maybe the last one for the Pixel 4 and 4 XL

October 4, 2022
As you may already know, Google releases its monthly Android updates for its supported Pixel phones on the first Monday of the month (unless it happens to be a holiday in the US). Since it’s the first Monday of the month, there’s a new update of course, headed to the Pixel 4 and later devices. Speaking of the Pixel 4, this should be the end of the line, for both it and the Pixel 4 XL.
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