Microsoft is not giving up on its $69 billion takeover bid for Activision Blizzard, as it challenges Britain’s decision to block the deal. The country’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) rejected the acquisition in April, citing concerns about the potential impact on competition in the emerging cloud gaming sector. Microsoft maintains that the CMA’s assessment of its cloud gaming capabilities was flawed and made fundamental errors in its market share calculations. Microsoft is presenting five grounds for appeal to the Competition Appeal Tribunal. In the US, Microsoft cleared a potential hurdle in the form of a lawsuit against it by gamers seeking to block the acquisition, with district judge Jacqueline Scott Corley ruling that the plaintiffs had not established irreparable harm from the proposed deal.
Meanwhile, at Google I/O 2023, the tech giant stressed its commitment to AI and showcased its first foldable phone and Pixel-branded tablet. The company is set to incorporate AI technology across its apps, services, and Android operating system in the coming year. Check out Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast, for further analysis on Google’s focus on AI. The podcast is available on several platforms, including Spotify, Gaana, JioSaavn, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music. Please note that some links may be affiliate links, and refer to our ethics statement for further information.
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