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The Upshot of Microsoft’s Activision Deal: Big Tech Can Get Even Bigger

President Biden’s top antitrust officials have used novel arguments over the past few years to stop tech giants and other…

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How Microsoft Turned the Tide in Its Regulatory Fight Over Activision

The company found a way to placate three of the most powerful regulatory bodies in the world, along with a…

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As Microsoft Completes Activision Deal, Gamers Celebrate Cautiously

They could save money if Activision’s titles are added to Xbox Game Pass, a monthly subscription service. But some are…

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Microsoft Closes $69 Billion Activision Deal, Overcoming Regulators’ Objections

The megadeal could strengthen Microsoft’s standing in the video game industry, after a year and a half of negotiations with…

Business

Microsoft Finally Closes In on Activision Deal After Key Approval

The $69 billion video game acquisition is expected to be finalized soon after the sign-off from British regulators.

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Microsoft C.E.O. Testifies That Google’s Power in Search Is Ubiquitous

Satya Nadella, the chief executive of Microsoft, is the government’s biggest-name witness in its landmark antitrust case against Google.

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Big Tech Rebounds and Preps for Transformative A.I. Investments

As the tech giants found their financial footing last quarter, they doubled down on artificial intelligence, which has been a…

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Hacking of Government Email Was Traditional Espionage, Official Says

The hackers penetrated the accounts of senior State Department officials, including the U.S. ambassador to China.

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Chinese Hackers Gained Access to Government Email Accounts, Microsoft Says

The hack, by a Chinese group that the company said was intent on conducting espionage, went undetected for a month.

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U.K. Blocks Microsoft’s $69 Billion Bid for Activision, a Blow for Tech Deals

The decision barring the takeover of a big video game publisher is a major loss for Microsoft, which also faces…

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