CMA sets new deadline to decide on Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard deal
The CMA has extended its investigation into Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard by six weeks.
The CMA has extended its investigation into Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard by six weeks.
In this week’s africast we discuss Microsoft’s win against the FTC and how it clears the way for its Activision Blizzard deal.
Following a decision in Microsoft’s favour this week, the FTC wants to appeal loss in its continued effort to block Activision Blizzard deal.
UK regulator, the CMA is looking to negotiate with Microsoft over deal, but warns that a new investigation may be needed.
Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley says the gaming industry will not become less competitive if Microsoft acquires Activision Blizzard.
As Microsoft awaits a ruling in its hearings with the FTC, it looks like the company expects Sony to release a PS5 Slim this year.
No fights will be finished here as the Cortana voice assistant on Windows PCs will no longer be supported as of late 2023.
AI is being pushed on Windows 11 users from multiple fronts including on the desktop.
Twitter says Microsoft accessed its API over 780 million times and retrieved over 26 billion tweets in 2022 alone but it’s unclear why this is problematic.
Non-profit organisations will be able to leverage AI to improve their operations thanks to updates from Microsoft.
After hearing Microsoft’s commitments to cloud gaming, EU regulators have decided that the acquisition of Activision Blizzard can go ahead.
Lillian Barnard has been appointed as president of Microsoft Africa, with Kalane Rampai named her successor as MD for South Africa.