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Activision Blizzard Inc. will likely abandon a $69 billion takeover bid by Microsoft if the US Federal Trade

Apple has launched “Business Connect”, a new tool to let business change how they appear within its Maps. While the new feature is aimed at businesses themselves, and those with official place listings within Maps, it is aimed at making the company’s information more useful for customers who might be looking for information. Some of Apple’s rivals, such as Google, have long offered richer listings for businesses and made it easier for both the companies themselves as well as customers to add information to those listings. Apple Maps has until now opted for a more controlled method, largely relying on information from other systems such as Yelp. Because the information on businesses was pulled through from third-party listings, which might be out of date or entirely inaccurate. Now within Apple’s Maps and elsewhere can “claim” their location using the new tool, which will give them the ability to edit it. As well as allowing businesses to correct any false information, they are also able to use the tool to add their own photos and logos, include the option to order or take other actions, and show advertising and promotions, Apple said. The feature launched in the US earlier this year. But it has now rolled out more broadly, allowing UK companies to start claiming their own listings and adding information to them. It also comes with a range of protections. Apple will vet the information within the “Showcase” banners that will appear on listings, for instance, to ensure they do not include swearing or other prohibited content, and it will also call businesses to ensure that other people are not able to falsely take control of listings. Companies can use the system by registering on Apple’s self-service website, which is done using an AppleID. Once a business is logged in, it will be able to claim its listing card and start adding more information. The information within the listing will appear not only on Maps but on other parts of Apple’s ecosystem, such as Siri and Messages. Read More Apple sounds alarm over new government plans Google kills its rival smart glasses to Apple Vision Apple releases urgent update to iPhone and iPad users

Oracle Corp. said its industry-leading database software can be used with a new type of processor for the

By Andrew Goudsward Bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX sued one of its former top lawyers, accusing him of aiding

Financial firms are once again lining up to attempt to get their proposed spot bitcoin exchange-traded-funds approved by

By Greg Bensinger and Diane Bartz SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) -The chief executive of "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard, Bobby

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By Paul Sandle LONDON (Reuters) -Activision Blizzard said its studio that developed "Call of Duty" would set up shop in

(Reuters) -Alphabet-owned Google on Tuesday said it is cutting jobs at mapping app Waze as it merges the app's advertising

The newly appointed chief executive officer of Vedanta Resources Ltd.’s untried display business is seeking to hire global

Alphabet Inc.’s Google has cut jobs at mapping service Waze, the tech giant’s latest move to trim its

By Greg Bensinger SAN FRANCISCO Arguing for the government on Tuesday in its legal fight against Microsoft's $69