UK competition regulator confirms probe into Apple and Google's mobile dominanceIt has support from developers, browser vendors and cloud gaming services.By S. Dent, 11.22.2022
Microsoft wants to build an Xbox-branded mobile game storeThe Activision Blizzard merger would play a key role.By J. Fingas, 10.19.2022
Meta will have to sell Giphy after losing UK appealA tribunal found that the deal reduced competition.By J. Fingas, 10.18.2022
Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard will face 'in-depth' UK investigationDon't expect the gaming giants to merge quickly.By J. Fingas, 09.15.2022
UK competition regulator finds Microsoft-Activision deal 'could lead to competition concerns'Microsoft has five days to respond to the initial objection.By D. Cooper, 09.01.2022
UK watchdog is investigating whether Google restricts competition in adsIt's the second CMA investigation into Google's ad tech practices.By M. Moon, 05.26.2022
UK regulator will have the power to impose steep fines on Big TechThe unit will also make it easier to switch between digital platforms.By J. Fingas, 05.06.2022
Microsoft will stop billing dormant Game Pass members... in two yearsChanges to inactive memberships will roll out in the UK first and worldwide soon.By K. Holt, 01.27.2022
UK competition regulator orders Meta to sell GiphyIt found the deal 'could harm social media users and UK advertisers.'By S. Dent, 11.30.2021
The UK's antitrust regulator is reportedly set to block Meta's purchase of GiphyIt would be the first Competition and Markets Authority reversal of a major tech acquisition.By K. Holt, 11.29.2021
Facebook fined $69.6 million in the UK for breaking rules related to its Giphy takeoverThe competition authority cited a "lack of cooperation" by Facebook.By S. Dent, 10.20.2021
UK regulator will examine Google and Apple’s ‘effective duopoly’ in mobileThe study will examine if having just two players is stifling competition and raising prices.By D. Cooper, 06.15.2021
Facebook may soon face a UK antitrust investigationRegulators might look into whether Facebook harnessed user data to fend off rivals.By K. Holt, 03.19.2021
UK's antitrust watchdog is investigating Facebook's purchase of GiphyFacebook reportedly paid $400 million for the GIF sharing site.By M. DeAngelis, 06.12.2020
UK regulator opens probe into Amazon's Deliveroo stakeAmazon has not addressed concerns that the deal will hurt competition.By C. Fisher, 12.27.2019
UK investigates Microsoft, Nintendo, Sony over game service practicesRegulators are concerned these online services are unfair to gamers.By J. Fingas, 04.06.2019