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Microsoft’s hire of start-up staff probed as possible merger

If the CMA finds there has been a ‘merger’ between Microsoft and Inflection, it will investigate further.

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Disney investigating massive leak of internal messages

A hacking group says it has leaked internal data from the media giant to protest its use of AI.

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Russia antivirus firm Kaspersky quits US after ban

The move comes after sales and distribution of its products were banned by the Biden administration.

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As Apple headset reaches Europe, will VR ever hit the mainstream?

As Apple’s Vision Pro headset launches in the UK, can it finally kickstart the virtual reality market?

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EU says X’s blue tick accounts deceive users

The EU says the way the social media site designs and operates blue tick accounts “deceives” users.

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Pioneering British AI chip designer bought by Japanese firm

Graphcore was once considered one of the country’s most promising start-ups, with a £2bn valuation.

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Pioneering British AI chip designer bought by Japanese firm

Graphcore was once considered one of the country’s most promising start-ups, with a £2bn valuation.

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Palestinians say Microsoft unfairly closing their accounts

More than 20 Palestinians say they have been kicked off Skype, a popular tool for contacting relatives.

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Microsoft killed my online life after I called Gaza

Palestinians calling home to Gaza on Skype are being blocked and banned from using Microsoft products.

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Musk defeats ex-Twitter staff seeking $500m in severance

A US judge dismissed the case, one of several filed in the aftermath of Mr Musk’s takeover of the site.

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