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Microsoft and Activision Blizzard Deal Greenlit by European Union; Breakthrough
The European Commission has backed Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, but under certain conditions.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
May 16, 2023
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Microsoft Will Wait for EU's Ruling; 'It's Not a Race' [UPDATE]
The European Commission has extended the deadline by which it is to issue a final decision on Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
March 3, 2023
Microsoft to Face EU Officials; Meeting Date Revealed
Next week there will be an extremely important meeting between representatives of the Redmond giant and the European Commission for the fate of the merger between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard.
video games
Kamil Kleszyk
February 15, 2023
EU Seems to Have Doubts over Microsoft Takeover of Activision
The European Commission may join the ranks of opponents of the biggest deal in video game history, Reuters reports.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
January 16, 2023
Microsoft Wants to Placate EU Over Activision Blizzard Takeover
The stalemate over the merger of Activision Blizzard and Microsoft has been going on for a very long time. While the European Commission is screening the deal for antitrust violations, Microsoft is reaching out and offering a solution to the problem.
video games
Wiktor Szczesny
November 29, 2022
Bobby Kotick Shares Activision Acquisition Date, European Union Doesn't Care
The merger process between Activision Blizzard and Microsoft is picking up steam. We learned the date for the deal finalization. The merger is accompanied by more objections from officials. The European Commission has taken a clear stance on the matter.
video games
Wiktor Szczesny
November 9, 2022
European Union to Examine Microsoft's Purchase of Activision
Microsoft is having a lot of trouble getting approval for its acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The European Commission has decided to take a closer look at the matter.
video games
Adrian Werner
November 2, 2022
Sony Not Letting Microsoft Off the Hook; PlayStation Chief Lobbied Politicians?
According to the latest reports, PlayStation boss Jim Ryan was scheduled to go to the European Parliament to express his concerns about Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
video games
Kamil Kleszyk
October 3, 2022
Intel Won't Build a Factory in the UK Due to Brexit
Intel's new factory will not be built in Great Britain. The reason is the fact that this country is no longer a member of the European Union, i.e. the Brexit. There are 70 other locations in 10 EU countries under consideration.
hardware & software
Arkadiusz Strzala
October 7, 2021
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EU Could Force Apple to Use USB-C on iPhones From 2024 [UPDATED]
The European Union may soon force Apple to introduce USB-C in iPhones. Draft regulations for a standarized charger will be unveiled tomorrow.
hardware & software
September 24, 2021
EU Cracks Down on Crypto; No More Anonymous Transactions?
The European Commission intends to limit the anonymity of transactions using cryptocurrencies. The reason is that they are used for money laundering and other financial crimes.
hardware & software
Adam Krolak
July 23, 2021
Bloober Team Secured Funding for New Games But There's a Catch
It has been reported that Bloober Team is working on 3 unannounced games. However, these revelations should be approached with caution.
video games
Damian Gacek
July 5, 2021
Epic Games Files Complaint Against Apple in Europe
Epic Games filed a complaint against Apple with the European Commission. Tim Sweeney's company has once again drawn attention to what it believes are anti-consumer and monopolistic actions by the App Store's owner.
hardware & software
Jacob Blazewicz
February 17, 2021
TikTok is a Threat to Children, Claims Complaint to European Commission
The EU consumer rights organisation BEUC has filed a complaint with the European Commission against the popular online platform TikTok. The entity accuses the Chinese company of violating numerous provisions of EU law.
hardware & software
Bart Swiatek
February 17, 2021
$100 Million Worth of Crypto Stolen From Celebrities
Ten people have been arrested in connection with the theft of $100 million in cryptocurrencies. The criminals used a method called SIM-swap, which means taking over a victim's phone number to withdraw funds from their bank account.
hardware & software
Arkadiusz Strzala
February 14, 2021
EU Citizens Will be Able to Remove Pre-installed Phone Apps
The European Union will address the problem of applications pre-installed on our devices by manufacturers and operators.
hardware & software
Mikolaj Laszkiewicz
October 1, 2020
Easier Access to Batteries in EU Mobile Devices - Legislation Proposal Leaked
Danish website Het Financieele Dagblad posted a leak concerning a proposal for a European Parliament law that would make it easier for mobile users to access batteries. According to the information, we will officially hear about it for the first time in mid-March.
hardware & software
Paul Wozniak
February 29, 2020
The European Parliament Adopts Resolution on Universal Charger
The European Parliament adopted a resolution to unify charging ports for all smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices available on the market. 582 voters were in favor of its introduction.
hardware & software
Agnes Adamus
January 31, 2020
EU Considers Temporary Ban on Usage of Face Recognition Technology
According to reports from Reuters, the European Union is considering a five-year ban on the use of face recognition technology in public places. This would prevent abuse and allow for working out solutions to protect citizens. The idea appeared in an extensive report created by the European Commission.
hardware & software
Bart Swiatek
January 20, 2020
The EU Wants a Universal Charger for all Smartphones; Apple Protests
The topic of developing a common charging port for all mobile devices returns. The European Union will hold a vote, after which we will find out whether Europe will soon be united by a single charger. As you can guess, not everyone is supporting the idea, namely Apple, among others.
hardware & software
Konrad Serafinski
January 16, 2020