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Google Chrome to test restricting third-party cookies soon before ditching them for good

Google is taking down third-party cookies in Chrome bit by bit, starting with 1% of users in January before a full freeze for everyone.

Android Central

Unilever Faces Scrutiny Over Environmental Claims

The CMA has expressed concerns that consumers may be misled by Unilever's claims, prompting a closer examination of the company's marketing practices.

International Business Times UK

Xbox Cloud Gaming support arrives on Meta Quest headsets

Xbox Cloud Gaming support is now available on compatible Meta Quest headsets, letting players stream games like Halo Infinite and Starfield.

Windows Central

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Dove and Marmite maker Unilever to be investigated in UK over ‘greenwashing’

Consumers may be misled by ‘green’ claims on some essential household products, says watchdog

The Guardian - UK

Competition watchdog launches 'greenwashing' probe into Marmite and Lynx maker Unilever

The consumer goods giant came under fire last year for its focus on the 'purpose' of brands like Hellman's mayonnaise

Evening Standard

Microsoft under the antitrust microscope again as OpenAI partnership gets scrutiny

Microsoft is once again in the spotlight, and this time for its partnership with OpenAI

TechRadar

Microsoft vs. FTC II: The Wrath of Khan — the FTC once again comes for Microsoft, for gaming, and now AI too

The FTC will take a closer look to see if Microsoft and OpenAI violated antitrust laws. At this stage, the FTC has started preliminary inquiries but has not opened a formal investigation.

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The U.K. just put Microsoft under the spotlight for its partnership with OpenAI

Just two months after okaying Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the U.K. regulator wants to know more about OpenAI.

Fortune

Be glad UK’s watchdog has its eyes on what just happened at OpenAI

Failures in the regulation of social media companies a generation ago must not be repeated

The Guardian - UK

Are Microsoft and OpenAI too close? UK CMA will look into the complicated partnership that could forge the future of AI.

The UK Competition and Markets authority is seeking information of whether OpenAI and Microsoft's actions resulted in a relevant merger. The CMA could later start a formal investigation into the relationship if deemed necessary.

Windows Central

UK watchdog to examine Microsoft’s partnership with OpenAI

Action on possible ‘acquisition of control’ follows leadership turmoil at ChatGPT developer

The Guardian - UK

Microsoft may face UK probe into OpenAI partnership after taking board seatMicrosoft may face UK, FTC probes into OpenAI partnership after taking board seat

Microsoft is OpenAI's biggest shareholder and has a nonvoting seat on the ChatGPT creator's board.

The Street

Competition watchdog to probe OpenAI's Microsoft partnership

Last month, OpenAI shocked the AI world when it ousted its boss Sam Altman only to bring him back days later.

Evening Standard

Google, Amazon Ask UK's CMA To Take Action Against Microsoft's Anticompetitive Business Practices

According to the UK's communications regulator Ofcom, Amazon and Microsoft owned 70 to 80 per cent of the nation's cloud computing market in 2022.

International Business Times UK

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Amazon also slams Microsoft UK cloud practice following Google complaint

Amazon comments on Microsoft’s unfair business practices, even though it’s also under fire from the CMA.

Windows Central

"Customers are left with no economically reasonable alternative": Google and Amazon ask the UK's CMA to regulate Microsoft's Azure cloud business (UPDATED)

Google is pushing for the CMA to force Microsoft to make changes to its Azure policies.

Evening Standard

Iceland boss accuses baby formula brands of 'exploitation'

The CMA found evidence of overcharging in the baby formula sector earlier this week

The Guardian - UK

Iceland boss hits out at parent ‘exploitation’ in baby milk market

Richard Walker calls for price cap on infant formula as competition watchdog finds evidence of greedflation

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The Guardian - UK

Watchdog is right to investigate supermarkets’ two-tier pricing tactics

Loyalty schemes are listing more and more products at cheaper prices for cardholders, but many shoppers are missing out

The Guardian - UK

Watchdog to investigate price cuts for UK supermarket loyalty cardholders

Regulator says that big discounts for members may be restricting competition and disadvantaging those outside the schemes

Evening Standard

Grocery brands accused of unjustified price rises

Usually, customers were able to avoid paying more by switching to own-brand products, but the watchdog noted one glaring exception

The Guardian - UK

UK competition watchdog to investigate baby formula market

CMA announces move after finding popular grocery brands put up prices on number of products faster than costs rose

Evening Standard

UK watchdog warns Adobe's $20 bn takeover of Figma could harm competition

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said the an investigation into the planned deal found that it would wipe-out competition between two major players.

The Street

Adobe lower as UK competition watchdog sees harm from $20 billion Figma acquisition

Britain's Competition and Markets Authority echoed concerns raised by European officials over Adobe's proposed $20 billion purchase of Figma.

The Independent UK

Sharp cut in fuel prices after retailers given ‘good prod’ by regulator, AA says

Average petrol prices dropped twice as fast following a Competition and Markets Authority report.

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