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Microsoft and Activision Blizzard Deal Greenlit by European Union; Breakthrough

Jacob Blazewicz, 16 May 2023, 12:02

The European Commission has backed Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, but under certain conditions.

Microsoft Will Wait for EU's Ruling; 'It's Not a Race' [UPDATE]

Jacob Blazewicz, 03 March 2023, 11:32

The European Commission has extended the deadline by which it is to issue a final decision on Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

Microsoft to Face EU Officials; Meeting Date Revealed

Kamil Kleszyk, 15 February 2023, 14:30

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.

EU Seems to Have Doubts over Microsoft Takeover of Activision

Jacob Blazewicz, 16 January 2023, 22:13

The European Commission may join the ranks of opponents of the biggest deal in video game history, Reuters reports.

Microsoft Wants to Placate EU Over Activision Blizzard Takeover

Wiktor Szczesny, 29 November 2022, 12:30

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.

Bobby Kotick Shares Activision Acquisition Date, European Union Doesn't Care

Wiktor Szczesny, 09 November 2022, 13:40

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.

European Union to Examine Microsoft's Purchase of Activision

Adrian Werner, 02 November 2022, 13:36

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.

Sony Not Letting Microsoft Off the Hook; PlayStation Chief Lobbied Politicians?

Kamil Kleszyk, 03 October 2022, 13:32

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.

Intel Won't Build a Factory in the UK Due to Brexit

Arkadiusz Strzala, 07 October 2021, 14:12

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.

EU Could Force Apple to Use USB-C on iPhones From 2024 [UPDATED]

GRG, 24 September 2021, 11:56

The European Union may soon force Apple to introduce USB-C in iPhones. Draft regulations for a standarized charger will be unveiled tomorrow.

EU Cracks Down on Crypto; No More Anonymous Transactions?

Adam Krolak, 23 July 2021, 13:00

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.

Bloober Team Secured Funding for New Games But There's a Catch

Damian Gacek, 05 July 2021, 12:51

It has been reported that Bloober Team is working on 3 unannounced games. However, these revelations should be approached with caution.

Epic Games Files Complaint Against Apple in Europe

Jacob Blazewicz, 17 February 2021, 18:28

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.

TikTok is a Threat to Children, Claims Complaint to European Commission

Bart Swiatek, 17 February 2021, 14:11

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.

$100 Million Worth of Crypto Stolen From Celebrities

Arkadiusz Strzala, 14 February 2021, 16:45

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.

EU Citizens Will be Able to Remove Pre-installed Phone Apps

Mikolaj Laszkiewicz, 01 October 2020, 12:24

The European Union will address the problem of applications pre-installed on our devices by manufacturers and operators.

Easier Access to Batteries in EU Mobile Devices - Legislation Proposal Leaked

Paul Wozniak, 29 February 2020, 22:43

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.

The European Parliament Adopts Resolution on Universal Charger

Agnes Adamus, 31 January 2020, 23:29

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.

EU Considers Temporary Ban on Usage of Face Recognition Technology

Bart Swiatek, 20 January 2020, 10:54

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.

The EU Wants a Universal Charger for all Smartphones; Apple Protests

Konrad Serafinski, 16 January 2020, 12:39

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.

EU Report Warns Against 5G Devices From „Hostile Suppliers”

Bart Swiatek, 11 October 2019, 19:30

The recently published „EU coordinated risk assessment of the cybersecurity of 5G networks” report summarises the most important risks associated with the implementation of the new communication standard. One of the issues raised is the danger of entrusting the development of infrastructure to a single company, which may be under the influence of an external state.