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India's Byju's in talks to sell unit Epic for $400 mln to PE fund Joffre - Bloomberg News
Indian ed-tech firm Byju's is in advanced talks to sell its U.S.-based kids' digital reading platform Epic! Creations for about $400 million to private equity fund Joffre Capital, seeking funds to ease its financial pressures, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter. Key Points
ReutersTrouble mounts for Byju's as firm's plan to sell assets hits a roadblock
The assets, include Great Learning and Epic. Byju’s is reportedly seeking around $600 million from sale of the higher education asset but is yet to find a buyer with a binding term sheet. Key Points
Business TodayMaybe Madri did not commit sati in the Mahabharata?
Explore the historical and cultural context of sati in the Mahabharata and question whether Madri actually committed sati. Discover the truth behind the portrayal of sati in Hindu scriptures. Key Points
Times Of IndiaFortnite Festival: Check out release date, songs setlist, headliner and more
Fortnite introduces Festival mode on December 9, 2023, a musical addition to Epic Games. Harmonix, known for Rock Band, collaborates on the first crafted music mode in Fortnite. The setlist features global stars, including The Weeknd, who headlines the Festival with a Festival Pass offering exclusive cosmetics for players. Key Points
Economic TimesEpic Games: Company announces free games with 'Mystery Game' for December. Check full list and other detai
The Epic Games Store looks to be gearing up for one of its best promotions of the year where people get more free games than usual for the holidays. Epic Games Store users have one less day than normal to claim these titles, with them leaving the service on December 13 at 10am CT. Key Points
Economic TimesEpic Games says Apple violated App Store injunction, seeks contempt order
By Jonathan Stempel (Reuters) -Epic Games, which makes the popular video game "Fortnite," on Wednesday accused Apple of violating an injunction governing its lucrative App Store, and asked a U.S. Key Points
ThePrintAlphabet CEO, in Play store trial, acknowledges some materials not retained
In federal court on Tuesday, Alphabet CEO (GOOGL.O) Sundar Pichai acknowledged that he sometimes marked documents as "privileged" and never turned off a setting that caused internal chats to automatically delete after one day. Key Points
ReutersApple asks US Supreme Court to strike down Epic Games order
Apple (AAPL.O) on Thursday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down an order requiring changes to its App Store rules stemming from an antitrust case brought by "Fortnite" owner Epic Games. Key Points
ReutersApple to ask US Supreme Court to undo App Store order in Epic Games case
Apple said on Monday it will ask the U.S. Supreme Court to hear its challenge to a judge's order in an antitrust case brought by "Fortnite" maker Epic Games that could force the iPhone maker to change payment practices in its App Store. Key Points
ReutersHideo Kojima’s Death Stranding is free on the Epic Games Store
Death Stranding is currently available for free and the director's cut is priced at Rs 1,559.40 on Epic Games store. Key Points
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US Supreme Court allows a court order to take effect that could cost Apple billions of dollars
The appeal stemmed from an antitrust lawsuit filed by Epic Games, maker of the popular Fortnite video game. The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed a court order... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaGoogle’s App Store Ruled an Illegal Monopoly, as a Jury Sides With Epic Games
A jury in San Francisco unanimously found that Google stifled competition for its app store. A judge will now decide on what fixes to require at the company, but appeals could delay the impact of the case for years. Key Points
WIREDGoogle’s App Store Ruled an Illegal Monopoly, as a Jury Sides With Epic Games
A jury in San Francisco unanimously found that Google stifled competition for its app store. A judge will now decide on what fixes to require at the company, but appeals could delay the impact of the case for years. Key Points
WIREDGoogle’s App Store Ruled an Illegal Monopoly, as a Jury Sides With Epic Games
A jury in San Francisco unanimously found that Google stifled competition for its app store. A judge will now decide on what fixes to require at the company, but appeals could delay the impact of the case for years. Key Points
WIREDApple Turned Its Epic Defeat Into Another App Store Victory
Despite expensive legal battles and regulatory pressure, Apple’s and Google’s mobile app stores are mostly unchanged. This week, Apple introduced a new fee on developers to protect its business. Key Points
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Apple Turned Its Epic Defeat Into Another App Store Victory
Despite expensive legal battles and regulatory pressure, Apple’s and Google’s mobile app stores are mostly unchanged. This week, Apple introduced a new fee on developers to protect its business. Key Points
WIREDNetflix's 'Wereworld' Animated Series: All you may want to know about release date, cast and more
Netflix's 'Wereworld' animated series, anticipated in 2024, adapts Curtis Jobling's fantasy novels. Directed by Tom Brass, produced by Lime Pictures and Jellyfish Pictures, the show delves into Werelords and Werewolves' Epic struggle. Key Points
Economic TimesGoogle’s App Store Monopoly Ruled Illegal as Jury Sides With Epic
A jury in San Francisco unanimously found that Google stifled competition for its app store. A judge will now decide on what fixes to require at the company, but appeals could delay the impact of the case for years. Key Points
WIREDLiquidity crisis to ease in 45-60 days, says Byju's
India Business News: Byju's expects the liquidity crisis to ease in 45-60 days. The firm is working to close the audit of its FY23 accounts. The litigation surrounding ter Key Points
Times Of IndiaByju’s in talks to sell US unit Epic for $400 million to Joffre
The potential sale of Epic! Creations Inc. would help Byjus raise funds to pay down a disputed $1.2 billion term loan, people familiar with the matter said. Other bidders, including Duolingo Inc., have also expressed interest in buying the platform, they said, asking not to be named as the information isnt public. Key Points
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Epic Games asks US Supreme Court to review Apple antitrust case
Epic Games on Wednesday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review the antitrust case it brought against Apple (AAPL.O), hoping to reverse lower court rulings that have found the iPhone maker has not violated antitrust laws. Key Points
ReutersEpic Games asks US Supreme Court let App Store order take effect
Epic Games on Thursday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to allow a lower court ruling to take effect against Apple Inc (AAPL.O) that could force the iPhone maker to change payment practices in its App Store. Key Points
ReutersFortnite player count: How many people play the game?
Fortnite's player count remains undisclosed by Epic Games, but third-party sources estimate an average of 239 million monthly players, with a peak of 15 million players in a day. Live events attract massive participation, like the 15.3 million players who joined forces against Galactus. Key Points
Economic TimesRelease dates for all upcoming Fortnite seasons up until Chapter 5 Season 2 Leaked; Details here
Alongside the substantial updates for Fortnite Battle Royale, Epic Games is actively working on enhancing Creative 2.0 and introducing fresh content for it. The ultimate objective for the Unreal Engine for Fortnite (UEFN) is to empower players to create high-quality AAA games within the Fortnite platform, with a targeted release timeframe set for late 2024 or early 2025. Key Points
Economic TimesShefali Shah: 'A person once told me 'You look so good on TV but', was just amused at this ridiculous lack of decency'-Entertainment News , Firstpost
The actress then shared the one comment that left her amused. 'The most Epic one was years ago when one person said “T.V pe toh achi lagti hai”. I wasn’t angry I was just amused at this ridiculous lack of decency.' Key Points
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