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After “incomprehensible” Xbox layoffs, id Software producer says worker-owned studios are “the only path forward” Pre-Crime

After “incomprehensible” Xbox layoffs, id Software producer says worker-owned studios are “the only path forward”

(Image credit: Bethesda) id Software producer Andrew Willis can only see one way through the Microsoft mess as the company begins executing its plans to bulldoze 3,200 jobs at Xbox : studios owned by workers, rather than executives who don't mind setting fire to, say, 3,200 jobs. Willis mourned the…
bubmag
July 13, 2026
UK startup launches RentDocs.co.uk to help landlords adapt to the Renters’ Rights Act Pre-Crime

UK startup launches RentDocs.co.uk to help landlords adapt to the Renters’ Rights Act

RentDocs.co.uk launches an all-in-one platform designed to help UK landlords manage compliance, tenancy documents and rental administration in one secure place. London, United Kingdom – 12.07.2026 As the UK’s rental sector prepares for significant legislative changes under the Renters’ Rights Act, a new British software platform aims to simplify compliance…
bubmag
July 12, 2026
São Paulo Court Rules Against Coinbase in Landmark Case Over $100K Self-Custody Hack Pre-Crime

São Paulo Court Rules Against Coinbase in Landmark Case Over $100K Self-Custody Hack

The ruling, which went against Coinbase even though it did not control the user’s wallet, might establish a precedent for liabilities affecting companies providing self-custody tools, even if they are only involved as software providers. Key Takeaways A Brazil court ordered Coinbase to return $100K to a user after unauthorized…
bubmag
July 12, 2026
Newsom Signs New California Taxes as Critics Label Package ‘Largest Tax Hike in State History’ Pre-Crime

Newsom Signs New California Taxes as Critics Label Package ‘Largest Tax Hike in State History’

```html id="s7wthc" ``` By Newspot Nigeria Global Desk California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a new state budget containing major tax changes affecting digital software, businesses and health insurance plans, triggering criticism that his administration has approved the “largest tax hike in California history.” The claim, which has spread widely…
bubmag
July 11, 2026
id Software Following Layoffs is ‘About the Same Size as When Making DOOM (2016)’ Pre-Crime

id Software Following Layoffs is ‘About the Same Size as When Making DOOM (2016)’

by William D'Angelo , posted 1 day ago / 2,862 Views Doom  developer id Software was hit hard with layoffs as part of the overall Xbox layoffs this week. The Texas-based studio saw 96 employees made redundant, along with 40 remote workers.  id Software has now released a message on social media…
bubmag
July 10, 2026
Tech Firm Launches Salessprobook.com Cloud Accounting in Lagos Pre-Crime

Tech Firm Launches Salessprobook.com Cloud Accounting in Lagos

Gimo Internet Technology unveiled its new cloud accounting solution, salesprobook.com, designed to support Nigerian businesses. Salesprobook.com offers seamless integration with One Accounting, providing a comprehensive business solution that combines accounting, inventory management system (IMS), and HR-payroll features. The software is affordable with a small monthly fee, avoiding large upfront costs…
bubmag
July 10, 2026
Progress urges ShareFile admins to shut down servers over “credible” threat Pre-Crime

Progress urges ShareFile admins to shut down servers over “credible” threat

Progress Software is emailing ShareFile customers who use Storage Zone Controllers to immediately shut down their servers after identifying what it describes as a "credible external security threat" targeting the on-premises secure file-sharing software. ShareFile is Progress Software's enterprise secure file sharing and collaboration platform that allows customers to host…
bubmag
July 10, 2026