EU launches full investigation into Google’s Fitbit acquisition over health data fears

Fitbit’s health-tracking business was losing money when Google swooped in to buy it. The European Commission is launching a full investiga...

Ford CEO Jim Hackett is retiring

Photo by Sean O’Kane / The Verge Ford CEO Jim Hackett is retiring, the company announced on Tuesday , and he will be replaced by current c...

Windows 10: HOSTS File Blocking Telemetry Is Now Flagged As a Risk

AmiMoJo writes: Starting at the end of July, Microsoft has begun detecting HOSTS files that block Windows 10 telemetry servers as a 'Sev...

PowerA’s xCloud-ready controllers can keep your phone charged while you game

PowerA Gaming peripheral maker PowerA has debuted a few controllers designed with Microsoft’s new xCloud cloud gaming service in mind. Th...

Microsoft’s xCloud game streaming will launch on September 15th on Android

Microsoft will launch its game streaming service, known as Project xCloud, on September 15th exclusively on Android devices. Project xCloud...

Razer’s new xCloud-ready Kishi controller adds Xbox buttons for a $20 premium

Razer Razer has made a variant of its shape-shifting Nintendo Switch-esque Kishi controller that’s ready for xCloud , Microsoft’s cloud ga...

Blizzard Workers Share Salaries In Revolt Over Wage Disparities

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Bloomberg: Employees at Blizzard Entertainment, a division of Activision Blizzard Inc., began circu...