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European Union opens 'in-depth' investigation into Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard
Following a preliminary investigation, the European Commission believes the deal may “significantly reduce competition” in a handful of areas, including the PC and console gaming markets.
Mark Zuckerberg will testify in the FTC’s antitrust case against Meta
The Federal Trade Commission will call on Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to testify in its upcoming case against the company.
Spotify accuses Apple of impeding its fledgling audiobook business
Spotify launched its audiobook business just last month with 300,000 titles, but is now saying that Apple is engaging in "anticompetitive" behavior.
India fines Google $113 million for abusing the Play Store's dominance
It’s the second time in a week that the country has slapped Google with a nine-figure, Android-related fine.
Google fined $161.9 million in India over 'anti-competitive' Android policies
India has fined Google $161.9 million for allegedly abusing its dominance to favor its own Android apps.
Meta will have to sell Giphy after losing UK appeal
Meta will be forced to sell Giphy after losing an appeal with a UK regulator.
Epic Games and Match Group want to bring additional antitrust allegations against Google
Epic Games and Match Group are attempting to expand their lawsuits against Google to include additional allegations against the search giant.
Apple wins appeal to slash its $1.2 billion French antitrust fine by two-thirds
The Paris court of appeals has reduced Apple's $1.2 billion by two-thirds to $364.6 million, but Apple wants it to be zero.
House, Senate Democrats ask FTC to fight Amazon's acquisition of iRobot (updated)
Senators and House members are calling on the FTC to oppose Amazon's buyout of iRobot.
Justice Department officials want to take part in Epic v. Apple appeal
The Department of Justice has asked a US federal judge to participate in the upcoming appeals case between Epic and Apple.
California sues Amazon for preventing third-party sellers offering cheaper prices elsewhere
California has filed an antitrust lawsuit accusing Amazon of unfairly punishing sellers that offer lower prices elsewhere.
The FTC is investigating Amazon’s deal to buy One Medical
Amazon’s buyout of iRobot and One Medical may take longer than expected.
Apple may face a DOJ antitrust complaint over AirTags
A Department of Justice suit could focus on Apple's hardware.
Microsoft negs Activision Blizzard to push through $68.7 billion acquisition
Microsoft is taking an interesting approach to secure regulatory approval for its acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
FTC moves to block Meta's purchase of 'Supernatural' VR workout app maker Within
'Meta is trying to buy its way to the top,' an FTC competition official said.
UK forces Meta to halt its forced sale of Giphy
The UK’s Competition Appeal Tribunal has ordered the country’s antitrust watchdog to review the decision to order Meta to sell Giphy.
Amazon promises fairer seller program to avoid EU fines
Amazon has committed to marketplace changes in an effort to avoid EU fines.
UK’s antitrust watchdog investigating Microsoft and Activision megadeal
Microsoft will have to satisfy more than just the Federal Trade Commission to complete its $68.7 billion deal to buy Activision Blizzard.
Qualcomm won't have to pay its $1 billion EU fine over LTE deal with Apple
The court found procedural irregularities in the European Commission's investigation.
Google may let rival ad platforms run commercials on YouTube
The move would be a concession to EU antitrust concerns, according to Reuters.