11 years later, people may be starting to like Apple Maps A new report claims iPhone users are starting to see the benefits of Apple Maps — despite its long-standing reputation. Tom’s Guide · Jul 18, 2023
Russia bans state officials from using Apple products over spying fears Russia has barred government officials from using iPhones and other Apple devices for work purposes Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2023
Microsoft's Activision deal for Xbox takes another step forward in the UK Microsoft will no longer be appealing the Activision Blizzard purchase to the CAT in the U.K, getting closer to a deal with the CMA. Windows Central · Jul 17, 2023
Sony Square Enix Rumors Expose the Most Obnoxious Trend in Gaming In the wake of Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard finally (probably?) going through, Sony fans want the company to purchase Square Enix. Here's why that's misguided. Inverse · Jul 17, 2023
CMA is in danger of securing pyrrhic victory in Call of Duty battle Regulating Microsoft’s takeover of Activision Blizzard could make UK games market international outlier The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2023
Apple Vision Pro is first of ‘many’ Apple headsets — here’s what we know A new report suggests that the Apple Vision Pro is under the control of an Apple division called the ‘Vision Products Group (VPG)’ and that it’s almost certainly working on more than just the Vision Pro. Here’s what we know. Tom’s Guide · Jul 17, 2023
Microsoft and UK regulators want more time to work on $69 billion Activision deal Microsoft and British regulators sought more time from a court Monday as the U.S. tech company uses a rare second chance to overcome opposition to its $69 billion bid for video game maker Activision Blizzard The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2023
PSA: Yes, you’ll still be able to play Call of Duty on PS5 Call of Duty will be available on PlayStation for the next decade — thanks to a Microsoft deal. Tom’s Guide · Jul 17, 2023
‘Call Of Duty’ Stays In PlayStation Arsenal As Sony, Microsoft Reportedly Strike 10-Year Deal Sony Group Corp and Microsoft Corporation reached a 10-year agreement to keep “Call of Duty” games on PlayStation consoles Zenger · Jul 17, 2023
Will Call of Duty still be on PS4 and PS5 when Xbox buys Activision? The answer is yes. Microsoft has entered into a legally binding agreement to keep Call of Duty with PlayStation. Here are the details. Windows Central · Jul 17, 2023
Apple creates dedicated AR division to handle future Vision launches Apple has created a dedicated division called the Vision Products Group, which will handle future AR/VR launches for the company. iMore · Jul 17, 2023
Microsoft agrees to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation ahead of Activision buy Software giant acquiesced after US trade commission expressed concern that Activision Blizzard acquisition would hurt gamers The Guardian - US · Jul 16, 2023
FTC loses appeal bid to block Microsoft-Activision deal A U.S. appeals court denied a Federal Trade Commission bid to pause Microsoft Corp.’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard Inc. Friday, clearing a path for the companies to close the largest gaming deal ever in the U.S. Tribune News Service · Jul 15, 2023
FTC loses again, Microsoft is now clear to close the Activision-Xbox deal in the US The FTC has lost an appeal to reverse a decision by Judge Corley to deny a preliminary injunction blocking the Microsoft-ABK merger. Windows Central · Jul 14, 2023
GamesRadar · Jul 13, 2023 The FTC is now trying to delay the Activision deal in a new way as Microsoft pushes to close it Not unlike game studios, the FTC wants to delay this until it can potentially sort it out
Tribune News Service · Jul 13, 2023 Amazon sees biggest sales day in company history during Prime Day sale Amazon marked its largest sales day ever Tuesday, the start of a48-hour Prime Day sales event that saw shoppers spend billions to buy more than 375 million items, the tech and e-commerce giant said Thursday after the end of the sale.
Inverse · Jul 13, 2023 Sony Responds to Microsoft FTC Win by Doubling Down on a Trend Everyone Hates Live-service games? In this economy?
iMore · Jul 13, 2023 Apple's UK sales surge to a record £1.5 billion a year ahead of iPhone 15 reveal Apple's UK sales have bounced back following a COVID-inspired downturn and have hit a new record high.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2023 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
Windows Central · Jul 12, 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.
Tom’s Guide · 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?
The Hindu · 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.
Kiplinger · Jul 11, 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.
Windows Central · 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.
Zenger · 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.