The Week That Was: IT and Media news week 17
Microsoft’s struggle to buy video game giant Activision Blizzard continues. The UK’s competition authority CMA has now objected to Microsoft’s
Some optimism at big tech
There were some careful smiles hoping that the worst could be over when big tech companies reported quarterly results that
Entertainment winning the internet and news returning to the homepage
Many of the biggest digital media companies are being forced to adapt to a new world. This includes a return
Research shows AI better than humans at hiring staff
Using artificial intelligence when hiring staff can be efficient and lead to increasing diversity. But negative attitudes against AI can
The potential for future cloud gaming
Microsoft’s struggle to buy video game giant Activision Blizzard continues. The proposed deal is described as the largest merger in
Mental health and lack of flexibility top concerns for women at work
More women worldwide left their jobs in the last 12 months than in 2021 and 2020 combined, citing a lack
Competition for top digital talent remains fierce
Even with recent tech industry layoffs, the tech talent shortage shows few signs of abating. A ZipRecruiter survey conducted in
77% of teens use YouTube every day but only 19% use Facebook daily
Majorities of teens use YouTube and TikTok every day, and some report using these sites almost constantly, according to a
Rise of AI and climate challenge in global advertising charter
The global advertising business is facing a new wave of challenges and concerns, including the climate challenge and the rise
AI is the wild west right now market research analyst tells panel
“AI spending worldwide will increase to $154 billion this year, a jump of over $30 billion YoY. But it will