de Column: Are extended warranties worth it? Not so much, experts say By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Dec 2019 08:00:30 -0500 "Extended warranties are generally a bad value," says one consumer advocate. "Rarely do they pay off." Full Article
de Major union launches campaign to organize video game and tech workers By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 7 Jan 2020 08:00:37 -0500 One of the country's largest unions is targeting video game and tech companies — and hired a Southern California organizer to spearhead the project Full Article
de Women suing Riot Games may deserve $400 million, not $10 million, state regulator says By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 17:37:33 -0500 Two California state agencies are intervening in a class action suit against Riot Games, saying women who worked at the company could deserve more money. Full Article
de Long hours and 'a pile of white dudes': Annual survey looks at game industry working conditions By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Jan 2020 19:29:56 -0500 A rare, insider look at the highly secretive game industry from the Game Developers Conference. Developers share thoughts on working conditions, the need for unionization, attempts to diversify and more. Full Article
de Riot Games accuses regulators of 'questionable tactics' to block gender bias settlement By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Jan 2020 08:00:13 -0500 California state agencies argue that women who worked at the video game company could deserve up to $400 million. The company—and the lawyers for women who worked there—strongly disagree. Full Article
de Ad industry seeks to delay new California data privacy law By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 18:57:00 -0500 Some of the advertising industry's biggest trade associations are asking California's attorney general to delay enforcement of the state's new privacy law — which is set for July 1— by at least six months. Full Article
de Column: Your car dealer may be quietly selling your data to your insurer By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Jan 2020 09:00:08 -0500 "There's a lot of information that gets traded" about people's driving habits, says an industry official. "It's amazing." Full Article
de AB 5 is already changing how Uber works for California drivers and riders By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 3 Feb 2020 09:00:56 -0500 Responding to a new California labor law, Uber making concessions drivers have long sought. But it may change the service in ways that displease drivers and riders alike. Full Article
de App made by Clinton campaign veterans' firm is behind Iowa caucuses debacle By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 4 Feb 2020 21:51:48 -0500 Shadow, a tech developer started by veterans of Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential run, built the app being blamed for delaying Iowa Democratic caucus results. Full Article
de Snap is still in comeback mode. But investors are getting impatient By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 6 Feb 2020 08:00:43 -0500 Snap's stock took a tumble after a disappointing year-end earnings report, but analysts say there's ample reason to think the company's upward trajectory will continue. Full Article
de Bernie Sanders dominates Democrats in donations from tech workers By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Feb 2020 06:00:04 -0500 Bernie Sanders, who has criticized Amazon's treatment of its blue-collar workforce, led the field of Democratic presidential hopefuls in donations from Amazon employees, with support from both warehouse workers and software engineers. Full Article
de Happy Valentine's Day. Play a video game about breaking up By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Feb 2020 07:00:24 -0500 Apartment: A Separated Place is an interactive tale about moving on. Full Article
de 'Please disregard, vote for Bernie': Inside Bloomberg's paid social media army By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Feb 2020 08:00:32 -0500 Mike Bloomberg has hired hundreds of paid "digital organizers" to boost his presidential bid on social media. A look inside the operation reveals potential downsides to this approach. Full Article
de San Francisco's Game Developers Conference canceled over coronavirus fears By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 20:33:23 -0500 The annual Game Developers Conference, a professional gathering of close to 30,000 interactive industry professionals, has been called off just two weeks before the 2020 edition was to launch due to fears of a coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
de Sony reveals new PlayStation 5 details that reignite the home console wars By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 17:43:49 -0400 In what would have been big news at the coronavirus-postponed Game Developer's Conference, Sony's streamed event, along with Microsoft's announcement, heats up the video game wars. Full Article
de Job losses from coronavirus are already devastating Southern California By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 09:00:05 -0400 Coronavirus unemployment hits a broad swath of industries across California. Full Article
de Delivery workers are keeping California fed. They say no one's keeping them safe By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 28 Mar 2020 08:00:04 -0400 Coronavirus relief efforts are leaving some delivery workers unprotected, they say. Full Article
de Sony delays 'The Last of Us 2,' 'Iron Man VR,' citing coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 2 Apr 2020 18:02:57 -0400 "The Last of Us Part 2," a game, in part, about the breakdown of society due to the spread of a highly contagious virus, has been delayed indefinitely by Sony Interactive Entertainment -- despite the success of 'Animal Crossing' and more games in coronavirus quarantine. Full Article
de How USC students turned Zoom into a video game platform for coronavirus life By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 4 Apr 2020 10:00:44 -0400 Beyond business meetings and quarantine cocktail parties Zoom turns out to be an excellent video game platform. Students at the USC Game School have been leading the way in creating games. Full Article
de Uber wants to redefine employment. More than 50 labor groups are fighting back By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 8 Apr 2020 11:00:01 -0400 A coalition of more than 50 groups is calling on Congress to resist Uber's call for a new category of work and force on-demand gig companies to fund unemployment benefits. Full Article
de 'Apollo 13 moments': Amid coronavirus crisis, doctors, inventors convert devices into ventilators By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 07:00:43 -0400 Innovations are taking place around the country as doctors and entrepreneurs turn their ingenuity to solving the country's ventilator shortage. Full Article
de It's official: Coronavirus forces even postponed Game Developers Conference online only By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 19:02:50 -0400 Organizers behind San Francisco's Game Developers Conference said they were being "optimistic" when they postponed their March gathering to August. Now GDC Summer is online-only. Full Article
de After the coronavirus canceled E3, video game industry plots Summer Game Fest By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 12:48:19 -0400 Summer Game Fest, spearheaded by Game Awards architect Geoff Keighley, already has Microsoft, Sony, Electronic Arts, Bethesda and Activision on board. Full Article
de Un retour des Nordiques pourrait être favorisé par la pandémie, selon Pierre Karl Péladeau By www.journaldemontreal.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 21:13:26 EDT Selon Pierre Karl Péladeau, la crise du coronavirus pourrait permettre d’établir les bases du retour d’une équipe de hockey professionnelle à Québec. Full Article
de Des rues en l'honneur de Suzuki et Tatar... à Vegas By www.journaldemontreal.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 23:25:39 EDT Nick Suzuki et Tomas Tatar seront associés à jamais à Las Vegas. Full Article
de MLB : un repêchage à cinq rondes plutôt que 40 By www.journaldemontreal.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 19:25:11 EDT Ce changement pourrait causer du tort aux espoirs du baseball québécois, qui sont généralement sélectionnés tardivement lors des repêchages. Full Article
de Impact: Samuel Piette craintif à l'idée de revenir By www.journaldemontreal.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 19:22:34 EDT Samuel Piette est plus ou moins chaud à l’idée de revenir à Montréal pour reprendre l'entraînement avec ses coéquipiers dans le contexte actuel. Full Article
de L’UFC reprend ses combats à huis clos en Floride By www.journaldemontreal.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 20:25:06 EDT L’UFC s’apprête à reprendre ses combats, à huis clos, samedi à Jacksonville, sept semaines après l’arrêt forcé des compétitions sportives. Full Article
de Douche froide pour les joueurs de la LCF By www.journaldemontreal.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 22:32:54 EDT Le commissaire a évoqué l’annulation de la saison. Full Article
de Le trophée Calder ira à Makar ou Hughes ? By www.journaldemontreal.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 20:45:03 EDT À l’instar de la séance de repêchage, la cérémonie de remise des trophées de la LNH ne sera pas tenue dans sa forme habituelle. Full Article
de De la rue Molson... à président By www.journaldemontreal.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 05:00:00 EDT François Dumontier est devenu en avril le président de l’Autorité sportive nationale (ASN) et siège maintenant au conseil mondial de la FIA. Full Article
de Dans un cul-de-sac By www.journaldemontreal.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 05:00:00 EDT Le repêchage des joueurs amateurs se veut un incontournable. Tout d’abord, il s’agit d’une tribune exceptionnelle pour les jeunes espoirs. Full Article
de Reprise des activités: le soccer va changer By www.journaldemontreal.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 21:02:56 EDT En attendant que le gouvernement du Québec dévoile sa stratégie pour le retour des sports, les fédérations sportives préparent leurs plans. Full Article
de Jalen Hill withdraws from NBA draft consideration and decides to return to UCLA By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 23:20:39 -0400 After declaring his intention to enter the NBA draft earlier this week, forward Jalen Hill changed his mind and decided to return to UCLA. Full Article
de Secretariat wins virtual Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 2 May 2020 19:22:27 -0400 Secretariat won a virtual Kentucky Derby against 12 fellow Triple Crown winners, 47 years after the chestnut colt won the real race at Churchill Downs. Full Article
de This day in sports: Bill Shoemaker wins fourth Kentucky Derby at age 54 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 3 May 2020 08:00:19 -0400 A look at what happened on May 3 in sports history, including jockey Bill Shoemaker winning his fourth Kentucky Derby at age 54 in 1986. Full Article
de 'The Last Dance': The 23 most fascinating takeaways from Episodes 5 and 6 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 3 May 2020 09:00:55 -0400 The latest episodes of ESPN's Michael Jordan documentary produce more tales of triumph, but also chip at his image as a teammate and examine his gambling issues. Full Article
de Granderson: Daishen Nix's journey is the latest example of amateur hour at the NCAA By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 3 May 2020 09:30:23 -0400 The nation's top high school point guard chose the G League over UCLA. He was scorned. European-born players turn pro as early as 13. They are praised. Full Article
de Season Interrupted: Peninsula track star Aiden Lieb pays it forward By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 3 May 2020 10:00:13 -0400 UCLA-bound hurdles standout Aiden Lieb envisions a future teaching others: 'I want to be that support system that believes in young athletes.' Full Article
de 'The Last Dance' Episodes 5 and 6: NBA players share their reactions By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 3 May 2020 22:16:16 -0400 NBA players react to Episodes 5 and 6 of 'The Last Dance,' which features the relationship between NBA superstars Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. Full Article
de Don Shula, the NFL's all-time leader in coaching wins, dies at 90 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 10:30:47 -0400 Don Shula, who led the Miami Dolphins to two Super Bowl titles and the only undefeated season in NFL history, died Monday. He was 90. Full Article
de Don Shula: The sports world reacts to the death of a legendary coach By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 12:47:02 -0400 Here's what figures from around the NFL and beyond are saying about legendary Miami Dolphins coach Don Shula, who has died at age 90. Full Article
de Swimming championships moved to accommodate Olympics delay due to coronavirus outbreak By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 13:59:25 -0400 Swimming follows a similar move by track, shifting to 2022 to make room for the delayed Tokyo Olympics in 2021. Full Article
de Clippers close deal to purchase Forum from MSG By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 16:15:15 -0400 Nearly six weeks after MSG Entertainment agreed to sell the Forum to a group backed by Steve Ballmer, ownership of the arena officially changed hands. Full Article
de Hernández: Billing late-night Korean baseball as the return of live sports on TV is a stretch By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 18:21:07 -0400 Desperate for viewers while the country is shut down, ESPN gambled that fans are in such need of live competition that they'd watch late-night Korean baseball. Full Article
de Tennis player Kristie Ahn delivering aces on social media during pandemic By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 18:43:34 -0400 Kristie Ahn, the 96th-ranked player on the WTA Tour, has brought much-needed comic relief to the tennis world with videos she's posted on TikTok and Instagram. Full Article
de Galaxy permanently shut down elite girls' soccer academy, leaving players scrambling By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 22:21:35 -0400 The Galaxy have permanently shuttered their elite girls' soccer academy, leaving more than 80 girls looking for new places to play. Full Article
de Season Interrupted: Palm Desert's Jasmine Perezchica can take the heat By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 09:00:31 -0400 Reigning league MVP Jasmine Perezchica will go from one desert to another to chase her college dream: 'I really live and breathe softball.' Full Article
de 'Next Olympic Hopeful' DeAira Jackson eager to make an impact with rugby sevens By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 19:04:20 -0400 After being named one of six winners of Season 3 of the TV show "Next Olympic Hopeful," DeAira Jackson began to train as an Olympic rugby sevens player. Full Article
de Gus Bradley says Chargers need to be in rush to fix defense By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 19:37:13 -0400 Chargers defensive coordinator Gus Bradley said an emphasis will be placed on pressuring quarterbacks this season, making offenses susceptible to game-changing mistakes. Full Article