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Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard Acquisition Gets Approved by New Zealand

New Zealand is the latest country to approve Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

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Microsoft Store Launches its Annual Back-to-School Sale

Celebrating its annual back-to-school sale, the Microsoft Store is offering huge savings on hardware and…

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The End of Windows? Hardly (Premium)

Whether it’s inertia or the failings of its competitors, most people who need desktop productivity…

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CMA Gives Public Four Days to Comment on Activision Blizzard Acquisition

After publishing Microsoft's list of "material changes" on Monday, The UK CMA is giving the…

Microsoft Offers the CMA New Evidence, Not New Compromises
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Microsoft Offers the CMA New Evidence, Not New Compromises (Premium)

Microsoft provided the UK CMA with a list of "material changes" that have occurred since…

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This is What Matters in the EU Antitrust Case Against Microsoft Teams (Premium)

The EU antitrust investigation into Microsoft’s bundling of Teams with Office raises numerous issues worth…

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Analysis: Microsoft’s F23 Q4 and the Impact of AI (Premium)

Yesterday, Microsoft reported its financial results for the final quarter of its fiscal 2023. Here's…

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OpenAI, Microsoft, Google, and Anthropic Launch New AI Safety Group

OpenAI, Microsoft, Google, and Anthropic have jointly announced the launch of the Frontier Model Forum,…

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Microsoft Reports Blockbuster Quarter, Blockbuster Year

Microsoft delivered another blockbuster quarter, capping off the final quarter of its fiscal year with…

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A Tale of Two (OK, Three) Antitrust Regulators (Premium)

Embarrassed when their cases against the Microsoft/Activision Blizzard deal crumbled under scrutiny, the FTC and…

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The Biggest Danger of AI May Be One That No One is Talking About (Premium)

Microsoft’s dueling announcements about the cost of AI to its customers can serve as a…

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Microsoft + Activision Blizzard: Show Me the Money! (Premium)

Like many, I'm curious how Activision Blizzard will impact Microsoft's financial results going forward. And…

FTC Halts Internal Trial Against Microsoft, Opening Door to Settlement

The FTC granted Microsoft's request to halt an internal trial that was scheduled for August,…

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Microsoft and Activision Extend Acquisition Deadline to October 18

Microsoft and Activision Blizzard have announced an extension of their merging agreement deadline, which expired…

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UK CMA Backtracks Again, Speeds Toward Microsoft/Activision Blizzard Approval

Less than one hour after Microsoft's legal victory against the FTC on Friday, the UK…

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Microsoft Defeats FTC Again, Can Acquire Activision Blizzard

In yet another legal victory for Microsoft, a U.S. Appeals court has ruled against the…

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