GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Launched, GeForce RTX 40 Series Laptop GPUs Announced at CES 2023

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Launched, GeForce RTX 40 Series Laptop GPUs Announced at CES 2023

Nvidia has recently unveiled the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti desktop GPU, a powerful graphics card that bears striking resemblance to its previously announced but yet-to-be-released counterpart, the GeForce RTX 4080 (12GB). The tech giant was forced to backtrack on its initial launch due to the confusingly similar name shared with the GeForce RTX 4080 (16GB), …

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Microsoft: Call of Duty deal: Britain aims to make decision on Microsoft-Activision merger by August 29

Microsoft: Call of Duty deal: Britain aims to make decision on Microsoft-Activision merger by August 29

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), Britain’s antitrust regulator, is conducting a probe into the Microsoft-Activision Blizzard deal. They aim to make a final decision on the matter by August 29. Microsoft has submitted arguments to the CMA explaining why the $69 billion deal should be re-evaluated. The CMA has invited comments on the new …

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Here’s why I’m glad Nvidia is giving up on the RTX 4090 Ti

Here’s why I’m glad Nvidia is giving up on the RTX 4090 Ti

A trusted source has recently leaked information suggesting that Nvidia is abandoning its plans to release the RTX 4090 Ti. If this cancellation is indeed true, it may actually be a positive outcome for all parties involved. Let me explain why. I’m afraid there won’t be RTX 4090 Ti anymore. Some low-grade AD103 and AD106 …

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Nvidia’s attempts at reconciliation seem to be falling short

Nvidia’s attempts at reconciliation seem to be falling short

The Nvidia RTX 4060 Ti 16GB has quietly made its debut, lacking the promotion usually associated with top-tier graphics cards. This lack of advertising may be attributed to its inferior performance compared to other options on the market. Due to this, there is limited information available through early benchmarks. MSI has released some benchmarks comparing …

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Microsoft Pushes for Activision Deal at EU Hearing to Promote Market Competition

Microsoft Pushes for Activision Deal at EU Hearing to Promote Market Competition

Microsoft President Brad Smith is set to make a compelling case to EU antitrust regulators regarding the company’s proposed $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the maker of popular game Call of Duty. The closed hearing will be attended by a delegation of 18 senior Microsoft executives, including CEO Phil Spencer, while Activision will be …

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Microsoft and Nvidia Forge 10-Year Collaboration to Address Regulatory Concerns Regarding Activision Merger

Microsoft and Nvidia Forge 10-Year Collaboration to Address Regulatory Concerns Regarding Activision Merger

Microsoft has announced a significant 10-year agreement to bring Activision games, including the popular Call of Duty franchise, to Nvidia’s gaming platform. However, this agreement is contingent upon Microsoft’s completion of their highly contested $69 billion acquisition of Activision. Regulators and competitors, such as Sony, have strongly opposed the proposed Microsoft-Activision merger. While this move …

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Sony Urges UK Authorities to Prevent Activision Takeover, or Compel Microsoft to Sell Call of Duty

Sony Urges UK Authorities to Prevent Activision Takeover, or Compel Microsoft to Sell Call of Duty

Microsoft has announced that it will be licensing Activision Blizzard’s Call of Duty (CoD) to Sony for a span of 10 years. This decision comes in response to concerns raised by Britain regarding Microsoft’s $69 billion takeover of the renowned games maker. The details of this arrangement were made public by the regulatory body. Last …

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Sources Say Microsoft’s Takeover Deal with Activision Targets Only Cloud Streaming Rivals in EU Remedies

Sources Say Microsoft’s Takeover Deal with Activision Targets Only Cloud Streaming Rivals in EU Remedies

According to insiders, Microsoft Corp’s efforts to address European Union antitrust concerns regarding its $69 billion acquisition of Activision solely focus on cloud gaming services. Surprisingly, there is no mention of rival Sony in their proposed solutions, indicating that the Commission may no longer be concerned about competition in the console market. While Microsoft submitted …

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