The FTC is challenging Microsoft’s $69 billion buyout of Activision againThe agency will continue to attempt to block the deal despite being repeatedly rebuffed.By M. Saleh, 09.28.2023
The FTC accuses Amazon of 'monopolistic practices' in long-expected antitrust suitIt claims the retailer prevented vendors from selling products for less elsewhere.By W. Shanklin, 09.26.2023
The FTC may file an antitrust lawsuit against Amazon as soon as next weekIt would be another major salvo in a long-running battle between the two sides. By K. Holt, 09.22.2023
Yelp has a wall of shame for businesses caught paying for fake reviewsThe review site is launching an index tracking shady reviews on its platform. By K. Bell, 09.20.2023
FTC starts claims process for Fortnite players tricked into making unwanted purchasesThe compensation stems from a settlement finalized in March with Epic Games.By M. Saleh, 09.19.2023
Everything we learned from the biggest leak in Xbox historyA refreshed, digital-only Xbox Series X seems to be coming next year. By K. Holt, 09.19.2023
Leaked Microsoft documents detail 'cloud hybrid' next-gen Xbox for 2028It would marry physical hardware and cloud, according to an internal presentation. By S. Dent, 09.19.2023
Huge leak reveals Microsoft will launch an all-digital Xbox Series X and new controller haptics'FTC v. Microsoft' court document suggests the new console could arrive in November 2024. By S. Dent, 09.19.2023
FTC says Elon Musk ‘may have jeopardized data privacy and security’ at TwitterThe regulator has been investigating the owner of X since March. By K. Bell, 09.12.2023
Amazon is reportedly cutting most of its in-house clothing brandsThe decision comes ahead of a possible antitrust suit.By W. Shanklin, 08.10.2023
Amazon will reportedly meet with the FTC ahead of potential antitrust lawsuitThe agency kicked off the reportedly wide-ranging probe in 2019.By W. Shanklin, 08.07.2023
OpenAI's trust and safety lead is leaving the companyThe organization is facing an FTC investigation. By L. Bonk, 07.21.2023
FTC puts internal trial over Microsoft-Activision deal on holdThe move opens the door for the agency and companies to hold talks over a settlement.By K. Holt, 07.20.2023
Appeals court rejects the FTC’s last-ditch attempt to stop Microsoft from buying ActivisionMicrosoft and Activision Blizzard can close their merger as early as Saturday.By K. Holt, 07.14.2023
FTC opens investigation into ChatGPT creator OpenAIThe agency wants to know if the AI company is violating consumer protection laws.By J. Fingas, 07.13.2023
FTC appeals ruling that would have let Microsoft’s Activision takeover move forwardThe fight's not over yet.By K. Holt, 07.12.2023
Microsoft and UK regulators agree to pause legal fight to negotiate Activision acquisitionThe announcement comes after Microsoft beat back the FTC's request for a preliminary injunction against the deal. By I. Bonifacic, 07.11.2023
Microsoft's Activision acquisition moves ahead as judge rejects FTC injunction requestThe companies may close the deal in the coming days.By K. Holt, 07.11.2023
The FTC plans to slap companies with hefty fines for using fake reviewsThe agency is also taking aim at phony social media metrics.By K. Holt, 06.30.2023
Sega's COO says the company is not for saleIt will, however, continue its close relationship with Microsoft. By L. Bonk, 06.30.2023