Ubisoft Buyout Talks Stall Over Dispute Between Tencent and Guillemot Brothers
The deal would make Ubisoft private, but negotiations have hit a snag. Guillemot Brothers Ltd and Tencent disagree on control of the business post-buyout.
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Space Tech startup Pixxel Raises Fresh $24 Mn in Ongoing Series-B Funding Round
Pixxel, a US-India-based space tech firm, has secured an additional $24 million in its ongoing Series B funding round.
Microsoft Hit with UK Lawsuit Over Cloud Computing Licence Practices
Microsoft is facing legal action in the UK over allegations that it is overcharging thousands of businesses for Windows Server software licenses.
Canada Joins Global Crackdown, Sues Google for Anti-Competitive Behavior
Competition Bureau Canada has filed a lawsuit against Google - alleging that the tech giant has exploited its market dominance and employed anti-competitive tactics.
Decoding AI Success: Yann LeCun Insists on PhD for Indian Startups
Yann LeCun stresses that aspiring AI entrepreneurs in India should prioritize pursuing advanced academic degrees - PhD or Master's in fields like artificial intelligence.
Bryan Johnson Announces India Trip, Names Poonam Pandey as Sole Believer in His “Don’t Die” Initiative
Bryan Johnson, American tech entrepreneur, and venture capitalist, has finalized his trip to India, scheduled for December, after initially hinting at a visit in October. Johnson announced on X that he would be traveling to Mumbai and Bengaluru to promote…
Meta Appoints Salesforce AI Lead to Helm New Business AI Initiative
Meta hires Clara Shih, former CEO of Salesforce AI, to head a new team responsible for building artificial intelligence tools tailored for businesses.
Former Google X Employees launch TwinMind, Jarvis-Like AI Assistant with Memory Power
Former Google X engineers unveil TwinMind, a Jarvis-like AI assistant with memory features, challenging ChatGPT and redefining AI on smartphones.
U.S.-based CEO Unleashes Shocking Mass Termination: 99 Employees Fired for Unexcused Absence
U.S. CEO faces backlash after Reddit reveals shocking decision to fire 99 employees for missing a mandatory meeting, sparking intense online debate.
Blackstone Eyes 20% Stake in India’s Haldiram’s at $8 Bn Valuation: A Major Move in India’s Snack Industry
Blackstone seeks a 20% stake in Haldiram's, valued at $8 billion. Get the latest on this high-profile investment deal in India’s food sector.
U.S.-based TeaLeaf Scores $6 Mn Pre-Seed Funding through Dubai’s FasterCapital
United States-based startup TeaLeaf which offers a marketplace for buying and selling quality tea, has raised $6 million with support from Dubai-based FasterCapital.
Nvidia and Softbank Pilot World’s First AI-backed 5G Telecom Network
Nvidia, the renowned American chipmaker and Japanese Softbank Corp have piloted world's first artificial intelligence and 5G telecoms network.