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2026-07-01

Getty Images is scrapping its $3.7 billion merger with Shutterstock after the U.K. blocked the deal

The U.K.'s competition regulator conditioned its approval on a sale of Shutterstock's editorial business, a requirement Getty's board rejected [...]

qz

2026-07-01

Ipsen is acquiring a Swiss biotech for up to $800 million to treat kidney transplant infections

The French drugmaker will pay 200 million euros upfront for Memo, whose lead drug targets a kidney transplant infection with no approved treatments [...]

qz

2026-07-01

Kroger is acquiring regional grocery chain Giant Eagle in a $1.65 billion deal

The deal, which includes $1.25 billion in cash and $400 million in assumed liabilities, is expected to close in 2027 [...]

Destination

2026-07-01

Sony will stop making disc-based PlayStation games starting 2028

RIP to physical PlayStation discs. [...]

Destination

2026-07-01

Plex vs Jellyfin vs Emby: Here's how the three media servers really compare

Convenience costs you with Plex, but the alternatives require more work. [...]

Destination

2026-07-01

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 specs and cases leaks fill the gaps in Samsung's new teaser — and there could be one disappointing omission

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 could have lots of power but just two rear cameras and no Privacy Display. [...]

Destination

2026-07-01

$169 GMKtek N5095 mini PC is a brave but desperate attempt to revive a PC market decimated by AI and RAM greed

Popular mini PC vendor debuts a new GMKtec G5S model based on obsolete tech in a bid to reduce price. [...]

Destination

2026-07-01

Sony announces that the PS3 and Vita stores are going offline on the same day it tells us we won't be able to buy physical games in future — 'This is why physical media matters'

In bad news for PS3 and PS Vita owners, Sony has confirmed that the consoles' storefronts are going offline. [...]

Destination

2026-07-01

Your iPhone is about to get more software updates — and AI is the reason why

Because of the risks posed by AI cyber-hacking, we're all about to get more frequent Apple security updates. [...]