BigTech
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Big Tech, also known as Big Four tech companies and Gang of Four, denotes some of the largest technology companies such as Apple, Google, Amazon, Facebook and occasionally even Microsoft. These companies are assumed to be the most influential computer and software companies in the world because of their domination over the cyberspace during the 2010s.
Microsoft Is Acquiring Bethesda’s Parent Company for $7.5 Billion
The official Xbox blog reports that Microsoft has acquired ZeniMax media, the parent company of the publisher Bethesda Softworks, which includes a dozen of internal studios that develop popular video games.
Federal Court Issues a Preliminary Injunction to Block WeChat and TikTok in the United States
TikTok and WeChat blocking decrees should enter into force on September 20, but the judge decided to issue a preliminary injunction to block WeChat in the United States.
Facebook and Ray-Ban Will Introduce Smart Glasses in 2021
At the all-virtual Facebook Connect conference, Mark Zuckerberg announced a partnership with Ray-Ban maker EssilorLuxottica to co-produce smart glasses in 2021.
Apple Released iOS 14, iPadOS 14, tvOS 14 and watchOS 7 in One Day
At Apple's September 15 presentation, the company announced the release of new operating system updates in one day, thus not giving the developers enough time to prepare before the release.
Apple Presented the Most Powerful iPad Air Ever
Cupertinians called the new iPad Air the most powerful iPad Air in history because it has a fresh 6-core Apple A14 Bionic processor, made using a 5nm process technology.
Apple Reveals the First Affordable Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch Series 6 With a Blood Oxygen Sensor
The Apple Watch Series 6 can measure blood oxygen levels in about 15 seconds. The company is partnering with medical organizations to conduct large-scale research, determining if such a system can detect COVID-19.
Google Pledges to Run on Carbon-Free Energy by 2030
This will include powering all of the company’s offices, campuses, and data centers for all products across Search, Maps, YouTube, and Gmail with only carbon-free electricity by 2030.
