Electronic Arts

Media & Entertainment

EA’s $55 Billion Buyout Sets New ‘Going Private’ High Score

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The gaming industry boomed during the pandemic, but its rapid growth didn’t continue once consumers could go outside and touch grass.

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Patent Drop

Electronic Arts’ Patent Highlights Risks and Rewards of AI in Game Development

Though generative AI could make game development faster and easier, the industry is divided on where AI fits into the picture.

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Big Tech

Microsoft’s $75 Billion Activision Acquisition Faces In-Depth UK Probe

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Inflation & Prices

Post-Pandemic Life Drags Down the Video Game Industry

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Patent Drop

EA Makes Internet Friends (plus more from Snap & Facebook)

gaming as a social network, detecting VR intrusions & personalized media.

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Technology

Tiger Woods is Back at Your Fingertips

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Patent Drop

Airbnb Maps Out Your Home (plus more from Microsoft & EA)

3D maps for Airbnb hosts, Toxicity detection in organisations by Microsoft, & more

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