Thursday, September 15, 2022Activision Acquisition By Microsoft To Get UK ScrutinyAny hopes of seeing a rapid acquisition of Santa Monica-based game publisher Activision by Microsoft may have gone out the door today. The United Kingdom says that it is launching an investigation into the merger, saying that the merger "may be expected to result in a substantial lessening of competition within a market or markets in the United Kingdom". The investigation may significantly delay the merger, in addition to requiring some concessions on Microsoft's part to ease regular concerns.
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Snapchat Rolls Out Web Version To AllVenice, California-based Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, said today that it has rolled out the web-based version of it service to everyone. The availability was announced along with a number of other features. Snapchat's web version is more limited than its apps, but does allow users to get the basic functionality of the social networking service.
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DroneBase Adds Solar Power Plant AssessmentSanta Monica-based DroneBase, a provider of aerial imaging, says it is launching a specific product that rates the status of solar plant assets. According to the company, it has rolled out a new "Solar Scan" system which provides a three-letter asset rating system to solar assets. The company said that its surveys use aerial photography and thermal scans to provide a three-letter asset rating to solar site condition, by assessing power loss, module condition and cell temperature. So far, DroneBa (More info...)
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FaZe Clan Partners With The SandboxLos Angeles-based e-sports brand FaZe Clan said this morning it is in a strategic partnership with The Sandbox, a decentralized gaming irtual world, which is owned by Animoca Brands. FaZe Clan said the partnership revolves around a 12 x 12 plot of LAND named "FaZe World", a virtual land encompassing the lifestyle and culture of FaZe Clan. Financial details of the partnership were not announced.
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