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Consolidation surrounding the video game industry has been happening more frequently, and the latest rumor involves Amazon and Electronic Arts. GLHF and USA Today reported that Amazon would announce a formal offer to acquire Electronic Arts later today. However, CNBC refuted those rumors stating that it would not be happening. It’s a confusing scenario, but it appears that EA and Amazon will stay as separate entities for now. “I have talked to some people who would actually know if there was something going on, and…

The government will set up expert groups to explore the adoption of common chargers for mobile and all portable electronic devices and submit a detailed report in two months, Consumer Affairs Secretary Rohit Kumar Singh said on Wednesday. Emerging out of the meeting with industry stakeholders, the secretary said India can initially think of exploring shifting to two types of chargers, including a C-Type port."It is a complex issue. India has a position in the manufacturing of chargers. We have to understand everybody's…

The government will hold a meeting with industry stakeholders on Wednesday to explore the option of adopting a common charger for mobile phones and other portable electronic devices. The meeting, to be chaired by Consumer Affairs Secretary Rohit Kumar Singh, is scheduled post lunch and will be attended by manufacturers of portable electronic devices, including laptops and mobiles.The sector-specific associations, industry bodies CII and FICCI and representatives from IIT Delhi and IIT BHU will be part of the meeting."The…

Uncertainty is a core part of the clubbing experience. It’s all a gamble. Will we get in? Will it be any good? How do we get home? And, as the final line in Shut Up and Dance’s classic Raving I’m Raving puts it: “Do I really feel the way I feel?” Promising young singer-songwriter-producer Yunè Pinku makes engaging, garage-adjacent tracks that ripple with uncertainty. The 19-year-old Irish Malaysian Londoner has described her excellent debut single Bluff as being about “the paranoia you have sometimes when you go clubbing”…

Sean Booth, one half of British electronic music duo Autechre, has claimed that the group was at one point lined up to score Metroid Prime. Speaking during a recent Twitch AMA, Booth finally revealed the reason behind why his and Autechre partner Rob Brown’s names are included in the credits for the iconic Nintendo game (thanks, VGC). According to Brown, Autechre was in the running to score Metroid Prime, before Nintendo eventually went with series composer Kenji Yamamoto. The inclusion of Brown and Booth’s names in the…

Us humans aren't so good at grasping things underwater, but new research reveals how nature could lend us a helping hand. Scientists have developed a glove specifically for these purposes that takes its design cues from an octopus, featuring rubber suckers and a sophisticated sensing capability that mimic the sea creature's unique muscular and nervous systems.Unlike humans, the octopus is very well equipped to handle all kinds of objects in the water. This is facilitated by more than 2,000 suckers spread across eight arms…

A San Diego Police Department officer looks on as activists hold signs and protest the California lockdown due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on May 01, 2020 in San Diego, California.Photo: Sean M. Haffey (Getty Images)San Diego is joining a growing list of cities taking official action against the unregulated use of emergent police surveillance technologies.Community-led efforts to address potential civil liberties violations, spurred by the deployment of more 3,000 police cameras across the city, finally paid…

As the Russian war in Ukraine drags on, electronic warfare techniques may be giving Russian forces an edge, according to some intelligence analysts. In the latest phase of the war, which is now entering a sixth month of combat, various observers have noted that Russian electronic warfare (EW) systems are playing a greater role. The EW designation refers to a range of hardware and software systems that can jam, intercept, or locate enemy communications. In June, the Associated Press reported that these systems were…

Analytics Insight presents quick tech catch with the latest crypto and tech news, stay updated! Good morning Tech Fam, here’s a quick tech update for you to catch on: What’s new today: New US Virtual Currencies Tax Fairness Act would help Bitcoin as electronic cash; BGMI has mysteriously disappeared from India-specific Google Play and Apple Store. Fast-Trach Insights: Twitter accepts October 17 trial but is concerned Elon Musk will try to delay; Google Maps rival MapmyIndia introduces Street View-like 3D…

Tülay McNally, director of inclusive design at Electronic Arts, chooses her words carefully as we chat about creating diverse characters for video games. Raised in Germany, McNally is no stranger to the international video game industry. She worked at Square Enix, Sega, and Bioware before joining EA. McNally’s team at EA assists with the development of characters from underrepresented groups and with public communication.Her caution is warranted—Activision Blizzard was ripped to shreds a month before our interview for its…