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Amazon slashes jobs at Twitch, MGM and Prime Video

The tech giant says a new round of job losses is needed to make its business more sustainable.

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Gaming voice actors blindsided by ‘garbage’ union AI deal

Voice actors say they were not told about the agreement signed by the Sag-Aftra actors’ union.

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Bitcoin ETF: Cryptocurrency swings as watchdog X account ‘compromised’

US regulators are expected to make an announcement on new Bitcoin investment instruments this week.

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New material found by AI could reduce lithium use in batteries

Microsoft said AI and supercomputing were used to synthesise an entirely new material.

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Apple Vision Pro: $3,499 headset finally gets release date

Apple’s long-awaited mixed-reality headset will launch in the US on 2 February.

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EA FC 24 was UK’s best-selling game in 2023

The Fifa successor retained its position at the top of the gaming league table despite a rebrand.

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Stratford sphere venue plans officially withdrawn by US firm

Madison Square Garden Entertainment says it will not bring the Las Vegas-style venue to London.

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Samsung warns of worse than expected profits fall

The announcement comes as global demand for consumer electronics remains weak after the pandemic.

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Apple pays out over claims it deliberately slowed down iPhones

The tech giant is compensating US customers and faces similar allegations in the UK.

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BT Group to turn old street cabinets into electric vehicle charging points

Up to 60,000 could be converted to tackle a shortfall in electric car charging points, the group says.

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