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Mobile gaming is fantastic. It is possible to sit on a train and play some of the latest video games using a mobile phone. If you look back at some of the early mobile phones, Snake was the only game available to play and while it was an addictive game, it does not come close to the tremendous selection of games we have available today.
The App Store Battle Begins: Apple v. Epic Lawsuit Hearings Commence By Luke BellosMay 05, 2021
After months of anticipation, the trial between Apple and Epic games has officially begun. Over the next three weeks, under COVID19 restrictions, lawyers will be debating whether or not Apple’s app store is a monopoly in the mobile app space, which requires app developers a 30% fee and other conditions to remain in the marketplace.
To those unfamiliar with the case, here are some key points to know. Epic Games is the creator of one of the most popular video games currently available, Fortnite. The game, a first person shooter that specializes in the “Battle Royale” format, is widely available on all major video game platforms, including Apple’s IOS app store and Google Play. Fortnite became incredibly popular for its unique take on the “freemium” gaming model, where players can play the game for free, but have the ability to buy customizable in-game
Verizon Says Farewell to AOL and Yahoo By Luke BellosMay 04, 2021
Verizon announced the company would be selling its majority stake in both AOL and Yahoo, officially ending the company’s presence in the media space.
Verizon purchased both companies in a relatively short period of time, with the intention of becoming a major player against other tech companies like Google and Facebook, both of which have diversified their brands by expanding into media. AOL and Yahoo were purchased for roughly 4 billion each, but Verizon executives admit the purchase turned out to be less successful than anticipated. Both companies will now be owned and operated by private equity firm Apollo Global Management after signing an agreement for $5 billion.
Bezos Draws Attention to Workplace Injuries in Final Shareholder Letter By Luke BellosApril 30, 2021
In his last letter to shareholders, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos pleaded with investors to increase attention to common workplace injuries that are surging in the manufacturing industry. Bezos hopes that the company will pay attention to workplace conditions for employees in the same fashion it is known to treat customers.
According to the company’s own research, musculoskeletal injuries account for roughly 40% of Amazon’s work-related injuries. Though this number is high, this is not uncommon among the manufacturing sector. The World Health Organization claims that musculoskeletal disorders affect nearly 1.7 billion workers globally. The company may be looking to reshape its reputation for it’s treatment of warehouse employees, as the company has received harsh criticism for harboring suboptimal working conditions despite Amazon’s astronomical market value