UK watchdog no longer thinks Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard merger is a threat to console competition (updated)
Cloud gaming is still a concern, however.
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UK competition regulator confirms probe into Apple and Google's mobile dominance
It has support from developers, browser vendors and cloud gaming services.
Microsoft wants to build an Xbox-branded mobile game store
The Activision Blizzard merger would play a key role.We have two newsletters, why not sign up for both?
Meta will have to sell Giphy after losing UK appeal
A tribunal found that the deal reduced competition.
Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard will face 'in-depth' UK investigation
Don't expect the gaming giants to merge quickly.
UK competition regulator finds Microsoft-Activision deal 'could lead to competition concerns'
Microsoft has five days to respond to the initial objection.
UK forces Meta to halt its forced sale of Giphy
A court orders antitrust watchdog to review the original decision.
UK regulator plans to launch probe into Google's and Apple's mobile duopoly
The CMA is also investigating Google's Play Store rule that requires developers to use its payment system.
UK regulator will have the power to impose steep fines on Big Tech
The unit will also make it easier to switch between digital platforms.
Sony and Nintendo stop billing unused game subscriptions in the UK
They're joining Microsoft in addressing dormant accounts.
UK regulator accepts Google's updated proposal on browser cookie tracking
The government will keep a 'close eye' on the Privacy Sandbox development.
Microsoft will stop billing dormant Game Pass members... in two years
Changes to inactive memberships will roll out in the UK first and worldwide soon.
UK competition regulator orders Meta to sell Giphy
It found the deal 'could harm social media users and UK advertisers.'
Facebook fined $69.6 million in the UK for breaking rules related to its Giphy takeover
The competition authority cited a "lack of cooperation" by Facebook.
Facebook may be forced to sell Giphy following UK regulator findings
The CMA is worried about the deal's impact on social media users and display advertising.
UK opens investigation into Amazon and Google over fake reviews
The CMA said the two companies may have breached consumer protection law.
The UK will probe Google's plan to eliminate third-party cookies in Chrome
Regulators are concerned that "Privacy Sandbox" changes could favor Google ads.
The UK is investigating NVIDIA's acquisition of ARM
Regulators want to avoid "more expensive or lower quality products."
The UK is creating a new agency to regulate Big Tech
The Digital Markets Unit will start working in April.
UK's competition regulator demands tougher action on Google and Facebook
A proposed Digital Markets Unit would have the power to “order the separation of platforms where necessary.”
