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China fines Trip.com $765 million for forcing hotels into exclusive deals and controlling their prices
TL;DR China fines Trip.com $765 million for forcing hotel partners into exclusive deals and controlling their pricing China’s market regulator fined Trip.com Group $765 million on Saturday after concluding that the country’s largest online travel platform abused its dominant market position. The State Administration for Market Regulation said Trip.com used its traffic allocation algorithms, platform
With help from data, art museums are reframing the visitor experience
Skip to content Museums are embracing data-driven curation and a shifting technology landscape. Visitors at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. Visitors at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. Giovanni Kanter goes to at least one art museum whenever he visits a new city. That’s on top of his regular exploration of galleries in New
CW@60: The mirror and the machine – three decades on the frontlines of the tech revolution
Every technology innovation and every IT project is, at its heart, a human-interest story - and those delivering the IT should always remember that, says IT services veteran Sam Kingston By Sam Kingston Published: 24 Jul 2026 On 22 September 2026, Computer Weekly turns 60. To mark the milestone, we asked some of our friends
GG.Bet Leaving UK Esports Betting Market This Week
Esports-focused betting platform GG.Bet will end operations in the UK this week after surrendering its license. All bets placed before January 9 will be settled. However, bets placed on events after that date will be voided, with the funds returned to account holders’ balances for withdrawal. The company announced its decision to relinquish its UK
Gen.G CEO Warns LoL Esports May Be on Path To Financial Ruin
Gen.G CEO Arnold Hur sounded the alarm on League of Legends esports, claiming that Riot Games’ current structure is completely unsustainable. It’s at the point where teams are looking for buyers and can’t get any bids. Bear in mind, this isn’t within the ailing LCS either, but the LCK and LPL — the esport’s most
New York Bill Seeks To Ban Live Esports Betting
A bill introduced in New York seeks to ban all live betting, which includes in-play esports wagering. Assembly member Linda Rosenthal introduced bill A9343, which states it “shall prohibit any casino, mobile sports wagering licensee or mobile sports wagering operator from accepting in-play sports wagers from sports bettors in this state.” The bill has been
British Esports secures funding for EFL esports campaign
Image credit: British Esports National esports body British Esports has secured funding to launch an esports-focused campaign with the English Football League (EFL). The Safe to Play campaign is set to run across ten football club communities and utilises esports to help young people build digital skills and stay safe online. According to a release
Alpha7 Esports crowned PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2025 winners
Image credit: Alpha7 Esports Brazilian esports organisation Alpha7 Esports has been crowned this year’s winner of the PUBG Mobile Global Championship (PMGC), one of two international tournaments at PUBG UNITED 2025. The squad competed against 39 other international teams in Bangkok, Thailand, securing the largest share of the compeition’s $3m (~£2.24m) prize pool. As a
Team Vitality and PSG Esports announce long-term partnership
Image credit: Team Vitality, PSG Esports Team Vitality has announced a long-term partnership with PSG Esports, the esports branch of French football club Paris Saint-Germain. The collaboration between the two parties will focus on EA Sports FC, beginning with the 2025/26 FC Pro season. This notably includes Team Vitality’s EA Sports FC division being rebranded
Man City and PUMA launch 2025/26 esports range
Image credit: Manchester City Manchester City (Man City) and PUMA have launched the 2025/2026 esports range, themed after the club’s home kit, to for the football clubs esports division. The esports range includes the 2025/2026 jacket, alongside a jersey with the option to have custom printings. The jersey boasts a much lighter colour scheme compared
XLG Esports and DRG become final VCT China teams to qualify for VALORANT Champions
Image credit: VALO2ASIA via X XLG Esports and Dragon Ranger Gaming (DRG) have secured the final two VCT China slots for VALORANT Champions in Paris this September. Both teams have qualified through VCT China’s points standings after the region’s fifth contestant for Champions, All Gamers, was eliminated by XLG today. XLG Esports has been competing
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China fines Trip.com $765 million for forcing hotels into exclusive deals and controlling their prices
TL;DR China fines Trip.com $765 million for forcing hotel partners into exclusive deals and controlling their pricing China’s market regulator fined Trip.com Group $765 million on Saturday after concluding that the country’s largest online travel platform abused its dominant market position. The State Administration for Market Regulation said Trip.com used its traffic allocation algorithms, platform
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With help from data, art museums are reframing the visitor experience
Skip to content Museums are embracing data-driven curation and a shifting technology landscape. Visitors at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. Visitors at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. Giovanni Kanter goes to at least one art museum whenever he visits a new city. That’s on top of his regular exploration of galleries in New
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CW@60: The mirror and the machine – three decades on the frontlines of the tech revolution
Every technology innovation and every IT project is, at its heart, a human-interest story - and those delivering the IT should always remember that, says IT services veteran Sam Kingston By Sam Kingston Published: 24 Jul 2026 On 22 September 2026, Computer Weekly turns 60. To mark the milestone, we asked some of our friends
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God of War Laufey Launches February 16, 2027, New Kratos-Led God of War Game Announced
by William D'Angelo , posted 1 day ago / 3,853 Views Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer Santa Monica Studio during a panel at San Diego Comic-Con announced God of War Laufey will launch for the PlayStation 5 on February 16, 2027. Santa Monica Studio head of creative Cory Barlog also announced the next Kratos-led God
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Marvel’s Wolverine Gets Story Trailer
by William D'Angelo , posted 2 days ago / 2,411 Views P ublisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer Insomniac Games have released the story trailer for Marvel's Wolverine. View the trailer below: Read details on the game below: An all-new take on the iconic character, based on Marvel comics. From Insomniac Games, the developers of