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The lights are on so far, but letting gas supplies dwindle was a risky bet

Successive governments’ energy plans hinged on a delusion the market would always provide gas at reasonable prices

The Guardian - UK

Xbox boss Phil Spencer claims PlayStation wants to ‘grow by making Xbox smaller’

According to Spencer, 'Sony is trying to protect their dominance on console'

USA Today Sports Media Group

Air India collaborates with Microsoft for improving productivity, cost savings

MUMBAI: Private carrier Air India on Monday said it has collaborated with Microsoft for improving productivity and cost savings.

The Times of India

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3 Stocks That Are Better Buys Than Bed Bath & Beyond This December

Home spending trends have remained robust this year despite uncertain macroeconomic conditions. However, Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) has been struggling with declining sales, and analysts are bearish on its near-term prospects. Given this backdrop, we think it could be wise to invest in quality home improvement stocks Lowe’s Companies…

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Microsoft to buy 4% of London Stock Exchange Group on cloud deal

Microsoft Corp agreed to buy a 4% stake in London Stock Exchange Group Plc as part of a $2.8 billion cloud-computing deal that pushes big tech further into financial markets.

Bangkok Post

Office 2024 vs. Microsoft 365: Which should you buy?

The major difference between Office 2024 and Microsoft 365 is the upfront price and the benefits. Here’s all you need to know to decide which is the best for you.

Windows Central

How ZeniMax QA workers launched the biggest union in video game history

Workers at Microsoft owned developer ZeniMax, known for games like Fallout and Elder Srolls, speak on the importance of unionization industry-wide.

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2022 was tech's biggest year yet for labor unions and workplace organizing

But unions had their greatest wins on the industry's fringes, in Amazon warehouses, Apple stores and game studios..

Axios

Microsoft to buy 4% stake in London Stock Exchange Group

US tech company signs 10-year strategic partnership with LSEG for data analytics and cloud technology

The Guardian - UK

How to set up a games console for a child

Keep your kids safe while they’re gaming with our guide to setting up a new Xbox, PlayStation, or Nintendo Switch

Evening Standard

Microsoft takes £1.5bn stake in historic London Stock Exchange and signs tech deal

THE LONDON Stock Exchange Group made a major step towards the digital world today, signing a 10-year commercial deal with Microsoft which in turn takes a £1.5 billion stake in a business that goes back to 1801.

Evening Standard

North Korean cyber spies deploy new tactic: tricking foreign experts into writing research for them

When Daniel DePetris, a U.S.-based foreign affairs analyst, received an email in October from the director of the 38 North think-tank commissioning an article, it seemed to be business as usual.

Reuters

FTSE 100 Live: UK economy grew in October, Microsoft builds LSE stake

The UK unemployment rate today rose to 3.7% as figures also showed the cost of living squeeze through a 2.7% fall in real terms pay.

Evening Standard

The FTC Has No Business Trying To Stop Video Game Company Mergers

It’s one of the most competitive industries in the world, and there’s no good reason to stop Microsoft from acquiring Activision Blizzard.

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Why is the FTC suing to stop Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard deal? Because it doesn’t trust the tech giant

Federal regulators are skeptical that the Xbox parent will make good on pledges to keep games available on PlayStation.

Reason

It's Far Past Time To Decriminalize Fentanyl Test Strips

Plus: Lawmakers "demanding action" against slurs on Twitter, FTC sues to stop Microsoft from buying Activision Blizzard, and more...

The Guardian - UK

The Game awards: three patience-testing hours of video game advertorials

By focusing on the near-future of the industry, the honours failed to adequately celebrate its present

Axios

How ChatGPT could disrupt the business of search

It's go-time for Big Tech if they want to compete

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Microsoft is back on the antitrust hot seat

The FTC's suit says the Activision deal would give Microsoft an incentive to limit competition.

France 24

US sues to block Microsoft's takeover of Activision in blow to big tech

The US Federal Trade Commission has filed a formal complaint to stop Microsoft's $69 billion dollar acquisition of video game studio Activision. Also in the show: China and Saudi Arabia sign $30 billion in new contracts, and we see how Italy's pasta sector is under strain from high energy prices.

The Independent UK

Asian shares advance on back of Wall Street gains

Shares are higher in Asia after an advance on Wall Street led by the latest rally in technology companies

Tribune News Service

FTC votes to file suit to block Microsoft’s $69 Billion Activision deal

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is seeking to block Microsoft Corp.’s $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard Inc., saying the tie-up between the Xbox maker and popular gaming publisher would harm competition.

The Guardian - US

US agency moves to block landmark merger of Microsoft and Activision Blizzard

Regulators voted 3-1 to stop the biggest acquisition in video game history, citing concerns over thwarting of competition

Fortune

Why Apple’s end-to-end encryption expansion will get government scrutiny

Global policymakers are increasingly debating whether to allow the privacy feature to flourish.

WEKU

FTC sues to block the $69 billion Microsoft-Activision Blizzard merger

The Federal Trade Commission said Microsoft's planned takeover of the video game company could suppress competitors to Microsoft's Xbox game consoles and its growing games subscription business.

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