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Apple and Google's mobile browsers are facing an in-depth investigation into their market dominance, launched by Britain's competition watchdog, months after the regulator began considering a probe. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said on Tuesday responses to its consultation from June revealed "substantial support" for a fuller investigation into the matter and how iPhone maker Apple restricts cloud gaming through its app store."Many UK businesses and web developers tell us they feel that they are being held…

As expected, the European Commission will carry out a full-scale investigation into Microsoft’s $69 billion bid to buy Activision Blizzard. Following a preliminary probe, the European Commission announced Tuesday (via Reuters) it believes the deal may “significantly reduce competition” in a handful of areas, including the PC and console gaming markets, as well as among cloud gaming services. According to the Commission's antitrust officials, Microsoft has the potential economic incentive to prevent competitors from…

Microsoft now faces a larger probe over its plans to acquire Activision Blizzard, with the European Commission set to take 90 working days up to March 23rd to take a decision. The Commission says it’s opening up an in-depth investigation because it’s “concerned that the proposed acquisition may reduce competition in the markets for the distribution of console” and PC games.EU regulators are also concerned about Microsoft’s Activision deal for PC operating systemsThe Commission also says it’s concerned that Microsoft “may…

Mahindra recently launched the all-new Scorpio N SUV and was one of the most anticipated products from the manufacturer this year. The SUV has started reaching dealerships and delivery of the same has also started. We have also started seeing videos where people have started taking the SUV off-road. It received an overwhelming response from customers and just like Thar and XUV700, Scorpio N also has long waiting periods now. We have seen ownership experience videos of Scorpio N on internet and here we have an in-depth…

The offices of satellite operator Inmarsat in central London.Leon Neal | AFP | Getty ImagesThe U.K.'s competition regulator launched an in-depth probe into American satellite internet company Viasat's $7.3 billion deal to buy British rival Inmarsat.The Competition and Markets Authority on Friday referred the takeover for a so-called "Phase 2" competition investigation, concerned it would make it harder for competitors such as Elon Musk's SpaceX, U.K. firm OneWeb and Canadian operator Telesat to do business with the…

Last updated: September 22nd, 2022 at 16:28 UTC+02:00 Samsung Display and LG Display have been working on flexible and foldable display technology for many years. And before LG left the mobile market in 2021, the company was on the brink of releasing its first device based on foldable display technology. More specifically, the company devised a rollable phone. And while LG never got to release the phone to the general public, a few high-ranking LG employees/engineers were reportedly allowed to buy it. A new video…

Microsoft might want to abandon the hope of a speedy merger with Activision Blizzard. The UK's Competition and Markets Authority is referring the takeover for an "in-depth" (Phase 2, in CMA lingo) investigation. The regulator is still concerned the buyout could lead to a "substantial lessening" of competition in the country after launching a basic inquiry in July.  The Authority signalled its intention to launch a deeper investigation on September 1st. It gave Microsoft until September 8th to propose acceptable…

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Britain's competition regulator said it will refer Microsoft Corp's $68.7 billion acquisition of "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard Inc for an in-depth investigation. The Competition and Markets Authority said the merger could reduce competition substantially in gaming consoles, multi-game subscription services and cloud gaming services. "Following our Phase 1 investigation, we are concerned that Microsoft could use its control over popular games like 'Call of Duty' and 'World of Warcraft' post-merger to harm…

Microsoft is publicly pleading for its Activision Blizzard deal to go ahead, just as the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has expressed concerns. Microsoft surprised the gaming world earlier this year with its plans to acquire Activision Blizzard in a $68.7 billion deal, by far the biggest ever in gaming. Now regulators are starting to take notice. The UK’s CMA says it’s “concerned that Microsoft’s anticipated purchase of Activision Blizzard could substantially lessen competition in gaming consoles,…