Electronic Arts Cites Private Bond Rating to Avoid Payout in Leveraged Buyout Dispute
Electronic Arts has obtained an investment-grade rating from Egan-Jones Ratings Co for a subset of its bonds, and is using it to argue it does not owe creditors a 101-cent payout after the largest leveraged buyout on record.
» readSmart coffee machines raise data privacy concerns after unusual activity
A US man's discovery that his parents' Keurig coffee machine transmitted a terabyte of data in just 10 days has gone viral, highlighting potential privacy issues with internet-connected appliances.
» readTechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to host networking events for global startup ecosystems
A series of evening events at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 was announced, designed to connect international innovation hubs with Silicon Valley.
» readVPN stands by disinformation conference after US pressure prompts sponsor withdrawals
A two-day conference in Vilnius, Lithuania, organized by the non-profit EU Disinfo Lab, brought together hundreds of researchers, journalists, technologists, and policymakers to collaborate on countering disinformation.
» readFCC Chair Brendan Carr’s Push to Ease Media Ownership Rules Draws Opposition from Cable Giants and Reform Groups
Summary: It was reported that FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has been working to eliminate media consolidation limits, a move seen as benefiting Trump-friendly broadcasters such as Sinclair, Tegna, and Nexstar.
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