Will Microsoft be able to close $69bn deal for Activision Blizzard? Appeal by competition watchdog in US is latest twist in complex saga involving trio of regulators The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2023
Despite reports, the UK regulator is NOT backing down over Xbox's Activision deal A CNBC report claimed that Microsoft and the UK CMA had already agreed to a small "divestiture" to get the deal approved. Turns out that was likely false. Here's what's happening next. Windows Central · Jul 12, 2023
What does Microsoft’s Activision acquisition mean for gamers? With a judge rejecting the FTC’s block, Microsoft’s planned acquisition of Activision is one step closer to reality. But what could it mean for the average gamer? Tom’s Guide · Jul 12, 2023
Today’s Cache | Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard deal nears closure; Musk’s insults boost Zuckerberg’s image; Amazon stresses on low-cost cloud computing U.S. District Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley decided not to block Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The Hindu · Jul 12, 2023
Stock Market Today: Markets Rise Ahead of CPI; Activision, Amazon Stocks Outperform A federal judge said Microsoft can proceed with its purchase of Activision Blizzard, while Amazon.com was added to Wells Fargo's "signature picks" list. Kiplinger · Jul 11, 2023
U.S. federal Judge Corley finally rules on Microsoft's Xbox-ABK deal: Microsoft WINS The past couple of weeks have seen the FTC and Xbox come to blows in federal court, over the FTC's desire to delay Microsoft's merger with Activision Blizzard. The decision is finally here. Windows Central · Jul 11, 2023
Analyst Raises Apple Price Target To $200 Despite US Sales ‘Not Tracking Great’ The bull case for the stock is due to the excitement around new products and investors reaching for safety. Zenger · Jul 11, 2023
Best Apple deals for Amazon Prime Day 2023: Offers on iPhones, iPads and more The Apple doesn’t fall far from the discount tree Evening Standard · Jul 10, 2023
Apple patches zero-day bug used in cyberattacks — update your iPhone, iPad and Mac now Apple has released a new round of Rapid Security Response updates to address yet another zero-day flaw that impacts iPhones, iPads and Macs. Tom’s Guide · Jul 10, 2023
The best Apple Watch deals this Prime Day: LIVE updates From the Series 8 to the Apple Watch Ultra, our guide to the best Prime Day deals on Apple's wearable. Creative Bloq · Jul 10, 2023
Apple’s MR Headset Could Be A Hit Like IPhone, IPad With These 2 Two Things: Gurman Apple Inc Zenger · Jul 10, 2023
Apple Vision Pro tipped for UK release in late 2024 Apple insiders suggest Canada and the UK are next in line for a taste of Vision Pro Evening Standard · Jul 10, 2023
iPhone 15 Pro could see a beloved color return The iPhone 15 Pro will release in a new color that plays homage to older Pro models. iMore · Jul 10, 2023
Amazon Prime Day buyers rights when their order is late, missing or faulty Prime Day is right around the corner, and the deals are already flooding in on the website - but what happens if you order something and it is faulty, late or doesn't arrive at all? Daily Record · Jul 9, 2023
T3 · Jul 7, 2023 The iPhone 16 design might not push the right buttons The will they / won't they iPhone 16 design saga continues with more reports of production problems
Windows Central · Jul 6, 2023 How Xbox should respond to the PS5 Slim and PS5 Pro Recent comments from Microsoft suggest the PS5 Slim is coming very soon. Here's the best way for Xbox to counter.
The Guardian - US · Jul 5, 2023 Big tech vows to fight climate crisis but employs fossil fuel-linked lobbyists The biggest players in tech have contracted with lobbyists that also represent some of the biggest fossil fuel companies
Laptop · Jul 5, 2023 Are EU the keymaster? Apple’s gatekeeper status is about to change, and that’s good news for you Apple has confirmed that it meets the European Union's definition of a gatekeeper, which means the company will follow new laws to open up iMessage and allow third party app stores.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2023 Pushing Buttons: How much does Call of Duty really make? Inside the court case telling gaming’s secrets In this week’s newsletter: How a hearing on Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard has made for the gossipiest weeks in gaming for years
Tom’s Guide · Jul 5, 2023 PS5 Slim tipped for 2023 release — by Xbox The PS5 Slim could launch later this year, and for the same price tag as a PS5 Digital.
Windows Central · Jul 4, 2023 Another regulator unconditionally approves Microsoft's Activision merger with Xbox The FTC in the US and the CMA in the UK may still have their gripes about the Activision acquisition by Xbox, but South Africa's Competition Tribunal has approved the deal unconditionally.
Zenger · Jul 4, 2023 Apple’s Market Cap Tops $3 Trillion, Outpacing Rivals Apple's market capitalization surpasses $3 trillion, leaving competitors in the dust.
What Hi-Fi? · Jul 4, 2023 Apple's AirPods Pro will switch from Lightning to USB-C, just like upcoming iPhone 15 Apple is preparing to launch a USB-C case for the flagship AirPods Pro earbuds to coincide with the iPhone 15’s launch this autumn.
Laptop · Jul 3, 2023 Apple AirPods may double as hearing aids in the future — you'll finally stop saying 'huh?!' Apple is reportedly working on adding several new game-changing health perks to the AirPods, including hearing-enhancing features and other cool additions.
iMore · Jul 3, 2023 Apple Card could be switching banks after Goldman Sachs wants out — has it failed? Goldman appeared committed to Apple Card — but that could be changing soon.