Didn’t have time to follow the news yesterday? Here is what marked Tuesday, February 1: Sony buys Bungie, Microsoft-Activision, it gets stuck and Lidl gets on the bike. To not miss any news, remember to subscribe to the Frandroid newsletter.
PlayStation Studios welcomes Bungie and promises more arrivals
On Monday evening, Sony announced the acquisition of Bungie Studios for $3.6 billion. He made himself known by creating the license Halo for Xbox, before moving from Microsoft to Activision and creating Destiny. An 18th member for PlayStation Studios who make games for PlayStation. And not the last to join the family, promised Jim Ryan, the boss of Sony Interactive Entertainment.
Microsoft: the acquisition of Activision Blizzard takes a difficult road
Microsoft side, things do not seem as simple as imagined. The Activision Blizzard takeover will be reviewed by the FTC in the United States and not the Department of Justice. This could call the operation into question.
Gmail: the web interface will change its look
Google will update the Gmail interface for Workspace users. On the menu: a few more curves, but above all, the further integration of other services.
Lidl announces a low-cost electric bike
Lidl, the hard discount specialist, is getting into urban mobility with a low-cost Zündapp electric bike. A success.
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