In the end this deal just makes perfect business sense for Microsoft. Gaming is a huge and profitable industry, in which Microsoft is already deeply involved in through Xbox, and they’re sitting on top of a $140 billion cash pile. Why not use half of that to buy a growing business that will generate lots of revenues and opportunities for many years to come?
Read MoreLaptop cameras must become better
Why are modern laptop cameras so bad? Why has there been so little improvement in 10 years? It seems like the camera is an area which, prior to COVID-19, was completely neglected by laptop manufacturers. When comparing the camera of my mid-2017 MacBook Pro to the camera of my mid-2012 MacBook Pro, the difference is negligible. According to Apple’s tech specs, both devices feature a 720p FaceTime HD camera (not sure if you can call 720p HD anymore), and yes the newer camera is slightly better in low-light conditions, but that’s it.
Read MoreSay Hello to the AI in Your Pocket
I’ve noticed that many still view artificial intelligence (AI) as something that only exists in sci-fi movies or in the fantasies of tech geeks. This mindset is paradoxical considering that most of us are in fact carrying an AI with us all the time.
Read MoreApple, Google and Microsoft are Too Big to Fail
I can easily remember when the world's most valuable companies were two oil companies, Exxon Mobil and Royal Dutch Shell. Today the most valuable companies are two tech companies Google and Apple. And in that particular order as of February 2nd.
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