US tech union praises completion of Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition, says it represents a ‘milestone’ for improving labor in gaming

What you need to know Microsoft finalized its acquisition of Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion on Oct. 13, 2023, adding a large number of studios and games to the Xbox first-party roster.  In working to complete this deal, Microsoft previously signed a binding contract to remain neutral in worker unionization efforts.  Earlier in 2023, over […]

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Labor Day is over, but these laptop discounts on HP, Surface, Acer, and more are going strong

Labor Day is an excellent time to pick up a PC. It’s also the last time that we’ll see some of the best laptops on sale until Black Friday. Back to school sales are wrapping up and other promotions are in the rearview mirror, making Labor Day a last hurrah for laptop shoppers. Right now, […]

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Labor Day laptop deals: These incredible Surface PC discounts are available for TODAY only

If you’re looking for the best Windows laptop, it makes sense to start with Microsoft. After all, it should know best how to shape a portable PC around the operating system it designs, right? We certainly think so, with most Microsoft Surface devices scoring highly in reviews, regularly coming up against some of the most […]

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Microsoft News Roundup: Starfield reviews, Pokémon’s gothic cousin, WordPad getting killed, and Labor Day deals

If you’re anything like our team of writers, you’ve spent the entire past week reading about Starfield or enjoying early access to the game. You’ve probably forgotten to do some things, like water your plants or go to your day job. My guess is you also missed some news stories while exploring the cosmos. Luckily, […]

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Corsair’s most popular products are discounted for Labor Day

Corsair is rolling out a Labor Day sales event that sees decent discounts on some of its latest products. The RMx Shift PSU is getting a first discount and is now available for $20 off for all variants, including 750W, 850W, 1000W, and 1200W with code US-RMXPSU at Corsair’s website. That may not seem like […]

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Labor Day sale cuts $360 off this gaming laptop with an Intel Core i7 and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070

When it comes to shopping for a gaming PC, you have to weigh your options with three factors in mind, portability, affordability, and power. Generally, you can only get two of those elements in a single system, but that’s not always the case if you can find the right deal. Right now, you can pick […]

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This Xbox wireless gaming headset is perfect for Starfield and it’s on sale ahead of Labor Day

What you need to know Microsoft requires gaming headsets to utilize a specific wireless protocol in order to work with Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. HyperX Cloud X Flight is a wireless headset officially licensed for Xbox. Ahead of Labor Day sales and Starfield’s release, the headset is currently a whopping $63 off. Xbox […]

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Apple Violated U.S. Labor Laws With Anti-Leak Email

Apple violated United States labor laws when it sent out an email warning employees about leaking confidential information about the company, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) said today in a ruling shared by Bloomberg. Rules that Apple has established around leaks “tend to interfere with, restrain or coerce employees” from the exercise of their […]

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Apple Illegally Interrogated and Coerced Employees Trying to Unionize in Atlanta, Says U.S. Labor Board

Apple violated federal law by holding mandatory anti-union meetings and interrogating and coercing employees at an Atlanta retail location, according a ruling from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) that was shared by Bloomberg. Back in May, employees at the Cumberland Mall retail location planned to hold a union election in June, with the Communication […]

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Apple Employees at Unionized Maryland Store File Labor Board Complaint After Being Denied Benefits

The unionized Towson Apple Store in Maryland today filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board after its employees were excluded from some benefits that Apple recently introduced for non-union workers, reports Bloomberg. Apple in October announced plans to offer employees additional funds for education and new health care options in some states, but […]

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Best Apple Deals of the Week: Labor Day Sales Arrive for the Holiday Weekend Alongside Record Lows on AirPods Max and More

Labor Day deals kicked off this week, and remain ongoing as we head into the long weekend. Alongside these discounts, we’ve got a few all-time low sales on Apple products like AirPods Max, MacBook Pro, and MacBook Air to highlight in this week’s best deals. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these […]

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The best Labor Day sales 2022: live updates on the best deals

Refresh 2022-09-01T14:56:58.128Z (Image credit: Dell) The XPS 13 Plus is an update to the XPS lineup just introduced this year, and man is it pretty. It also has a lot of the latest and greatest tech, and it’s really nice to see it on sale. This model includes a 12th-generation Intel Core i7 processor, Intel […]

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The Best Labor Day Deals on Apple Accessories and Charging Products

Although we’re still a few days away from the Labor Day holiday on September 5, many retailers have already begun introducing sales and markdowns on Apple-related accessories. We’ll keep tracking Labor Day deals as the three-day weekend approaches, and update this article accordingly for any new and notable offers. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner […]

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