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UK watchdog claims Google’s ad tech practices are harming competition
Google is facing more scrutiny over its ad tech practices, this time from a UK competition watchdog.
Kris Holt09.06.2024
UK competition watchdog opens Ticketmaster probe after Oasis ticket debacle
The UK's competition regulator is looking into whether Ticketmaster broke consumer law over its use of dynamic pricing for Oasis tickets.
Kris Holt09.05.2024
UK opens antitrust investigation into Amazon over its ties to AI startup Anthropic
UK opens antitrust investigation into Amazon over its ties to AI startup Anthropic. This comes after the retail giant invested $4 billion.
Lawrence Bonk08.08.2024
US and European antitrust regulators agree to do their jobs when it comes to AI
Regulators in the US, UK and EU have agreed on a set of shared principles to bolster competition in the AI space.
Kris Holt07.23.2024
UK antitrust officials join FTC in investigating Microsoft's hiring of Inflection AI staff
Microsoft's hiring of Inflection AI staff and licensing of the startup's tech has caught the attention of regulators.
Kris Holt07.16.2024
The UK's competition regulator is reviewing Microsoft's links to OpenAI
The UK is weighing an investigation into whether Microsoft's partnership with OpenAI has resulted in an "acquisition of control."
Steve Dent12.08.2023
Microsoft's $68.7 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard finally gets UK approval
After a protracted back and forth, the UK's antitrust regulator has given Microsoft the green light to buy Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion.
Microsoft and Amazon face a UK antitrust probe over cloud services
The UK's competition regulator is looking into the country's cloud services market to find out if companies are engaging in anti-competitive practices. Microsoft and Amazon are by far the biggest players in the market.
Kris Holt10.05.2023
Microsoft's Activision merger set to get its final UK approval
Microsoft's $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard looked close to being dead not long ago, but it just took a big step toward clearing its last major obstacle.
Steve Dent09.22.2023
Microsoft and Activision extend the deadline for their $68.7 billion merger to October 18th
Microsoft wasn't able to complete its $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard by a July 18th deadline. There are still some regulatory issues to clear up. However, the companies have agreed to extend their merger agreement to get the deal done.
Kris Holt07.19.2023
Microsoft and a UK regulator have been granted more time to resolve Activision merger issues
Microsoft has been granted more time to resolve a UK regulator's concerns over its proposed $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. A tribunal has paused Microsoft's appeal against the CMA's decision to block the deal.
Kris Holt07.17.2023
Microsoft and UK regulators agree to pause legal fight to negotiate Activision acquisition
On Tuesday, Microsoft and the United Kingdom's Competition and Markets Authority said they would take a break from their legal battle to negotiate a compromise that could allow the deal to move forward.
Igor Bonifacic07.11.2023
The UK will ramp up its investigation into Adobe's $20 billion Figma acquisition
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) plans to perform an in-depth probe into Adobe’s acquisition of Figma, the agency announced today (via The Wall Street Journal). Citing concerns about “a substantial lessening of competition” for screen design software, it plans to move into a “phase two” investigation. However, it’s giving the companies five business days to “offer legally binding proposals” to address the concerns; if their response doesn’t satisfy the CMA, the probe will begin. Adobe announced its plans last year to buy its smaller rival for $20 billion.
Will Shanklin06.30.2023
UK bill could protect consumers from 'subscription traps' and fake reviews
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has introduced a new bill that would give it the power slap the biggest tech companies with a fine worth billions if they don't comply with its rules.
Mariella Moon04.25.2023
Google could allow developers in the UK to use third-party payment providers
Ten months after United Kingdom's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launched an investigation into the tech giant's payment system for in-app purchases, Google offered to give developers in the region the choice to use alternative options.
Mariella Moon04.19.2023
Apple wins appeal against UK antitrust probe into mobile browser dominance
On Friday, Apple won an appeal against an investigation the UK's antitrust watchdog launched last fall.
Igor Bonifacic04.01.2023
UK watchdog no longer thinks Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard merger is a threat to console competition (updated)
UK regulators say Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard won't harm competition in consoles, but cloud gaming is still an issue.
Jon Fingas03.24.2023
UK competition regulator confirms probe into Apple and Google's mobile dominance
The UK's competition regulator has launched a probe into Apple and Google's "duopoly" after receiving "widespread support" for its proposals.
Steve Dent11.22.2022
Microsoft wants to build an Xbox-branded mobile game store
Microsoft is developing an Xbox game store for phones, and it's hoping the Activision Blizzard deal will help.
Jon Fingas10.19.2022
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.
Jon Fingas10.18.2022