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Activision Blizzard reports 20 people have exited company and 20 more disciplined

Join gaming leaders online at GamesBeat Summit Next this upcoming November 9-10. Learn more about what comes next.  Activision Blizzard reported that 20 people have exited company and 20 more have been disciplined in its investigation of allegations of sex discrimination at the big video game giant. The company said it has also added three full-time positions to its thics and compliance team…
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MobileNews

Google’s biggest camera upgrade yet delivers 50MP Pixel 6, Magic Eraser, Motion Mode, more

Google’s bread and butter with the Pixel series for 5 generations has been the camera, but with the rest of the industry catching up, it was clear Google was due for an overhaul. Now, that has finally arrived in the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, which offer a new 50MP camera sensor and plenty of features to push it to its limit. Taking a look firstly at the physical hardware, this is by far the…
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MobileNews

Google Assistant gains ‘Quick phrases,’ enhances At a Glance on Pixel 6

While unveiling the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, Google showcased new features for the Google Assistant including “Quick phrases” that work without “Hey Google,” and a revamp for At a Glance. For years now, Google has used their own hardware to showcase what the Google Assistant is capable of, with the first-generation Pixels being the first phones to truly integrate it. Each Pixel since has…
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MobileNews

As Google Store checkout returns, Pixel 6 and accessory shipping dates are in flux

The Google Store has been absolutely bombarded by demand for the Pixel 6 series, with the storefront going down almost entirely for hours after pre-orders first opened up. Now, though, things are coming back online, but shipping dates for Pixel 6 and its accessories are slipping. Your results may vary, but it seems that as of 3:45 p.m. ET, the Google Store is at least mostly back, with pages and…
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