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In a move that has sent ripples through the tech community, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reportedly opened an extensive antitrust investigation into Microsoft Corporation, dissecting various elements of its business, particularly in the realms of cloud computing, artificial...

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has cast a critical eye towards the giant that is Microsoft, initiating a formal antitrust investigation focused on the company's software licensing practices and cloud computing operations. This scrutiny comes amid swirling allegations that Microsoft is...

In a development that has sent ripples through the tech industry, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), under the leadership of Lina Khan, has initiated an investigation into Microsoft’s cloud business practices. This inquiry, stemming from a ProPublica report, is focused on allegations that...

In the latest installment of Windows Weekly, Leo Laporte, Richard Campbell, and Paul Thurrott break down some of the hottest topics in the world of Microsoft and beyond, offering insights that are sure to resonate with Windows enthusiasts and IT professionals alike. Episode 908, amusingly titled...

In a twist that adds a new layer to the already dramatic saga surrounding OpenAI and its co-founder Elon Musk, the tech mogul has formally named Microsoft and venture capitalist Reid Hoffman as defendants in an amended lawsuit. This development comes as Musk's legal troubles with OpenAI...

In a significant move that could reshape the cloud computing landscape, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is gearing up to investigate Microsoft’s cloud business for potential anti-competitive practices. This investigation falls within a broader context of scrutiny aimed at major tech...

In a bold proclamation that stirs the already turbulent waters of tech rivalries, Microsoft has publicly accused Google of orchestrating "shadow campaigns" aimed at discrediting its cloud computing divisions. This dramatic escalation in their long-standing rivalry highlights the fierce...

In the latest episode of Windows Weekly, episode 902 titled "Nothing to Declare," the trio of tech aficionados—Leo Laporte, Richard Campbell, and Paul Thurrott—dive into an intriguing mix of topics that every Windows user should be aware of. Notably, their discussion revolves around the eagerly...

Gather ‘round, tech enthusiasts, for yet another enlightening episode of Windows Weekly hosted by the dynamic trio of Leo Laporte, Richard Campbell, and Paul Thurrott. Dubbed the episode for seekers of inside scoops, especially those perched on the edge of innovation in the world of Windows...

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The hearings will focus on competition in digital markets, anti-competitive conduct of “dominant firms,” and whether current laws and enforcement policies are adequate. Continue reading...

By Paul Thurrott The European Union’s top antitrust official said over the weekend that he has confirmed with Microsoft that the software giant will change Windows 8 to comply with any EU antitrust requirements. The comments, allegedly made by Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, refer to a new...

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In an effort to avoid customer confusion caused by hardware disparities and fragmentation, Microsoft is is apparently asking chipmakers and hardware developers for forthcoming Windows 8 tablets to form one-on-one relationships, wherein chipmakers will supply one and only one tablet maker...

A group representing over 5,000 users of vector drawing software FreeHand has filed a class action lawsuit against Adobe Inc. in the California District Court for antitrust violations. Adobe almost acquired FreeHand in 1994 when it acquired Aldus, but the Federal Trade Commission put a...

# inbrief Odds are good that Windows 8 is coming in 2012 , which means lots of interesting information is starting to leak out regarding what we can expect. The latest: Rumor has it Windows 8 will finally have a built-in PDF reader , called Modern Reader. Microsoft has had good (antitrust)...

Microsoft plans to file a formal complaint with the European Commission Thursday, accusing Google of abusing its position as the region's dominant search engine. The software giant -- once subject to its own landmark antitrust investigation in the United States and Link Removed -- claimed in...

Link Removed In Silicon Valley’s best-known David-and-Goliath story, Thomas McCoy was the guy who slung the stone. The general counsel of Advanced Micro Devices didn’t topple mighty Intel, but his impact was at least felt in the chip giant’s pocketbook. McCoy, 59, said Wednesday that he is...

Do you remember if you bought memory between 1999 and 2002? If you did, bet you thought it was really expensive. A major memory price fixing conspiracy is currently undergoing settlement in the United States, in which nearly every major DRAM manufacturer has been implicated. The alleged price...