Because $68.7 billion forms a pretty enormous gaming empire. Microsoft on Tuesday announced its acquisition of Activision Blizzard for US$95 per share, bringing the total valuation to US$68.7 billion, on Tuesday. The deal includes iconic franchises from the Activision, Blizzard and King studios such as “Warcraft,” “Diablo,” “Overwatch,” “Call of Duty” and “Candy Crush.” The […]
SysJoker Backdoor, a new piece of malware, has been discovered on the Internet, and was discovered in December 2021 by the Intezer team. SysJoker Backdoor can infect macOS, Windows, and Linux machines. It was first dissevered while it was actively attacking a Linux web server of “a leading educational institution.” Based on its Command and […]
On Tuesday, software developer DuckDuckGo shared its review of achievements and improvements for 2021 and offered the following details as to a plan to release a private browser for the desktop: Instead of forking Chromium or anything else, we’re building our desktop app around the OS-provided rendering engines (like on mobile), allowing us to strip […]
If you love the Web but hate some of its foibles, this might be for you. StopTheMadness, a web browser extension developed by Jeff Johnson (formerly of Rogue Amoeba Software) works to fix annoying web site behavior such as pop ups, autoplay videos, privacy invasion tools, etc. The extension works in Safari on iOS and […]
If you’re hankering to host multiple 4K displays off your MacBook Pro, you’re going to like this. Accessory maker HYPER on Monday announced the launch of its latest dock, a 15-port version that is designed for the 13, 14, 15 and 16-inch MacBook Pro models. The HyperDrive 4K Multi-Display Docking Station supports up to three […]