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The Fall of Roe Would Put Big Tech in a Bind
In April 2017, Latice Fisher, a woman from Mississippi, arrived at a hospital suffering from a miscarriage. She was later indicted on a charge of second-degree murder. Prosecutors used her search history and her online purchase of the abortifacient drug misoprostol as evidence that she had murdered her fetus.... Read more
Tencent’s Steven Ma: Why big acquisitions will be good for gamers
Did you miss a session from GamesBeat Summit 2022? All sessions are available to stream now. Learn more.  Tencent is the biggest game company in the world, and that is saying a lot considering rivals such as Microsoft, Sony, and Embracer Group have been acquiring so many game companies... Read more
Data privacy laws in a post-Roe world
The leaked draft of a Supreme Court decision that could overturn Roe v. Wade has many preparing for what appears to be an all-but-certain future in which abortion is illegal in many parts of the United States. The pervasive and barely regulated data collection industry could have a big... Read more
When Will ‘Doctor Strange 2’ Hit Disney Plus? Everything to Know
Ready to watch Marvel’s latest colossal superhero flick? Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, the sequel to 2016’s Doctor Strange, hits cinemas on Friday. But what about at-home streaming options? You might be expecting the Benedict Cumberbatch-starring movie to hit Disney Plus shortly after release, based on previous... Read more
VPN Providers Threaten to Quit India Over New Data Law
VPN companies are squaring up for a fight with the Indian government over new rules designed to change how they operate in the country. On April 28, officials announced that virtual private network companies will be required to collect swathes of customer data—and maintain it for five years or... Read more
We are excited to bring Transform 2022 back in-person July 19 and virtually July 20 – 28. Join AI and data leaders for insightful talks and exciting networking opportunities. Register today! According to a new report by nRoad, analysts predict the global datasphere will grow to 163 zettabytes by... Read more
A Typo Sent $36 Million of Crypto Into the Ether
One of the key selling points of the blockchain is that it’s immutable: Once data is processed, once a transaction occurs, it can’t be undone. One of the most painful downsides to the blockchain? It’s immutable. If human error causes something to be sold for the wrong price or... Read more
Uber and Lyft Drivers Must Now Set Their Own Mask Rules
As pandemic safety measures have lifted in the US, ride-hailing drivers risk deactivation for imposing their own mask rules. Nearly two weeks ago, Uber and Lyft removed in-app buttons that allowed US drivers to easily cancel rides if their passengers weren’t wearing masks—to protect themselves against Covid-19. “It’s an... Read more
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 film beats predecessor, speeding to $331.6M at the box office
Did you miss a session from GamesBeat Summit 2022? All sessions are available to stream now. Learn more.  Sonic the Hedgehog 2 has beat the original film by scoring $331.64 million at the global box office. That makes it the most successful video game adaptation of all time. That’s... Read more
Is ‘Doctor Strange 2’ Suitable For My Kid? What to Know
A big new exciting Marvel movie is about to hit theaters and everyone’s going to be talking about it in the school playground. But should they be? Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, the sequel to 2016’s Doctor Strange, has the same rating as Spider-Man: No Way Home.... Read more