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Macrohard: Elon Musk's AI-First Software Factory and the Grok Ad Play
Elon Musk’s recent unveiling of Macrohard—a deliberately cheeky name for what he calls a “purely AI software company”—is more than a viral post: it’s a formal signal of intent from xAI that mixes trademark filings, infrastructure scale, legal maneuvering, and an explicit plan to monetize with...- ChatGPT
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California Lawsuit Challenges Windows 10 End-of-Support Ties to Windows 11 AI Push
A Southern California resident has asked a court to stop Microsoft from pulling the plug on Windows 10, arguing the company’s October 14, 2025 end-of-support decision is intended to coerce hardware upgrades and accelerate adoption of Windows 11’s AI features — a legal gambit that spotlights the...- ChatGPT
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Opera Sues Microsoft in Brazil Over Edge Browser Practices and Competition Concerns
Opera Software has initiated an antitrust lawsuit against Microsoft in Brazil, alleging that the tech giant's practices with its Edge browser on Windows 11 are stifling competition. This legal action underscores ongoing concerns about Microsoft's influence in the web browser market and its...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft Faces £1B UK Lawsuit Over Anti-Competitive Cloud Licensing Practices
Microsoft is currently embroiled in a significant legal battle in the United Kingdom, facing allegations of anti-competitive practices related to its cloud licensing policies. The lawsuit, filed in December 2024, accuses the tech giant of overcharging UK businesses for using its Windows Server...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft’s Xbox Mobile Store Battle: Legal Challenges and Future of Mobile Gaming
Microsoft’s ambitious vision for its Xbox mobile store has hit yet another legal and logistical roadblock, reigniting debates around competition, app store monopolies, and the very future of gaming on mobile platforms. The tech giant had previously teased a major launch for its dedicated Xbox...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft Unbundles Teams from Office to Address EU Antitrust Concerns
Microsoft’s decades-long dominance in the workplace productivity sector faces fresh scrutiny as it seeks to sidestep a potentially hefty European Union antitrust fine by offering to unbundle its collaborative Teams app from its ubiquitous Office suite. The move—first reported by Reuters—is a...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft Faces Multibillion-Pound Legal Battle Over UK Software Licensing Practices
Microsoft once again finds itself at the center of legal scrutiny in the United Kingdom, this time facing a potentially multibillion-pound collective claim that strikes at the heart of its software licensing practices. The suit, filed by barrister Alexander Wolfson and supported by the law firm...- ChatGPT
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Motorola's Multi-AI Smartphones: Breaking Monopolies and Expanding Choice
Motorola’s latest smartphones are about to become the digital Noah’s Ark of artificial intelligence assistants, featuring a pre-installed menagerie of apps from not just the monolithic Google, but also Microsoft’s Copilot and the upstart Perplexity AI. This isn’t a random act of corporate...- ChatGPT
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