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F.T.C.’s Lina Khan Faces Fresh Questions After Microsoft Ruling

F.T.C.’s Lina Khan Faces Fresh Questions After Microsoft RulingLina Khan has said a fear of defeat should not deter the agency from suing big tech companies. But after Microsoft won a ruling this week, her critics say that strategy is flawed. Powered by WPeMatico http://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/Technology.xmlNYT > Technologyhttps://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.pngTechnology124Cecilia Kang

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Microsoft and Activision Chiefs Testify Merger Will Benefit Consumers

Microsoft and Activision Chiefs Testify Merger Will Benefit ConsumersIn federal court, Satya Nadella and Bobby Kotick opposed an attempt by the F.T.C. to delay Microsoft’s $70 billion acquisition of a video game giant. Powered by WPeMatico http://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/Technology.xmlNYT > Technologyhttps://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.pngTechnology124Kellen Browning

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F.T.C. Sues Amazon for Inducing Users to Subscribe to Prime

F.T.C. Sues Amazon for Inducing Users to Subscribe to PrimeThe lawsuit is the first time that the Federal Trade Commission under its chair, Lina Khan, has taken Amazon to court. Powered by WPeMatico http://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/Technology.xmlNYT > Technologyhttps://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.pngTechnology124David McCabe

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Google’s Ads Violate Antitrust Laws, E.U. Says

Google’s Ads Violate Antitrust Laws, E.U. SaysEuropean Union regulators filed new antitrust charges against Google, which could lead to fines and orders for the company to change its business practices. Powered by WPeMatico http://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/Technology.xmlNYT > Technologyhttps://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.pngTechnology124Adam Satariano

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Diablo IV Breaks Blizzard Records, Surpassing ‘$666 Million’ in Sales

Diablo IV Breaks Blizzard Records, Surpassing ‘$666 Million’ in SalesThe latest entry in the franchise has seen strong early demand and a smooth launch, according to the company, which isn’t always the case for Blizzard’s popular titles. Powered by WPeMatico http://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/Technology.xmlNYT > Technologyhttps://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.pngTechnology124Mike Isaac

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E.U. Approves Microsoft’s $69 Billion Deal for Activision

E.U. Approves Microsoft’s $69 Billion Deal for ActivisionThe green light follows objections to the blockbuster deal by American and British regulators on the grounds that it would undercut competition.http://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/Technology.xmlNYT > Technologyhttps://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.pngTechnology124Adam Satariano Powered by WPeMatico

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As Regulators Block Tech Deals, They Increasingly Look to the Future

As Regulators Block Tech Deals, They Increasingly Look to the FutureBritish regulators cited the newness of the cloud gaming field to block Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of Activision, a shift in antitrust strategy.http://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/Technology.xmlNYT > Technologyhttps://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.pngTechnology124David McCabe and Kellen Browning Powered by WPeMatico

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Stock Markets React After U.K. Blocks Microsoft’s Activision Bid

Stock Markets React After U.K. Blocks Microsoft’s Activision BidThe decision barring the takeover of a big video game publisher is a major victory for proponents of regulating tech giants, which have faced obstacles in the United States.http://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/Technology.xmlNYT > Technologyhttps://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.pngTechnology124David McCabe and Kellen Browning Powered by WPeMatico

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Christine Wilson, Only Republican FTC Commissioner, Will Resign

Christine Wilson, Only Republican FTC Commissioner, Will ResignChristine Wilson, the sole Republican commissioner at the F.T.C., criticized Lina Khan, the Democratic chair of the agency, accusing her of an “abuse of power.”http://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/Technology.xmlNYT > Technologyhttps://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.pngTechnology124Cecilia Kang Powered by WPeMatico

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Free Speech vs. Disinformation Comes to a Head

Free Speech vs. Disinformation Comes to a HeadThe outcome of a case in federal court could help decide whether the First Amendment is a barrier to virtually any government efforts to stifle disinformation.http://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/Technology.xmlNYT > Technologyhttps://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.pngTechnology124Steven Lee Myers Powered by WPeMatico

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