Google’s search monopoly is becoming an AI monopolyGoogle's search crawler now feeds its artificial intelligence models, creating an unfair advantage. This strategy accelerates automated int...
10 Aug, 2026, 09.04 AM IST
Apple says UK App Store proposal amounts to price regulationIn a submission to Britain's Competition and Markets Authority, the iPhone maker said proposed "steering" requirements would go beyond prom...
29 Jul, 2026, 09.37 PM IST
Shutterstock shares crash 29% after Getty Images calls off $3.7 billion mergerShutterstock shares plunged nearly 30% after Getty Images scrapped its $3.7 billion merger following UK regulator objections. The Competiti...
01 Jul, 2026, 08.49 PM IST
UK regulator considers opening Apple, Google app stores to rival paymentsBritain's competition watchdog is proposing to let app developers direct users to cheaper payment options outside Apple and Google's app st...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
UK competition watchdog launches probe into eBay's purchase of DepopThe deal was announced earlier this year and is expected to help Etsy double down on its core handmade and vintage goods marketplace in p...
08 Jun, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
Google and Apple face extra UK scrutiny over 'strategic' role in mobile platformsThe Competition and Markets Authority escalated scrutiny of the two US tech companies Google and Apple by labeling them with "strategic mar...
22 Oct, 2025, 10.10 PM IST
UK competition watchdog begins probe into Getty Images-Shutterstock dealBritain’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has opened an inquiry into Getty Images’ planned $3.7 billion merger with Shutterstock. T...
22 Aug, 2025, 05.27 PM IST
UK watchdog flags concerns in $35 billion Synopsys-Ansys dealThe watchdog said the merger could reduce choice for customers and lead to a loss of innovation, lower quality software, and higher prices ...
20 Dec, 2024, 11.30 PM IST
UK watchdog accuses Google of anti-competitive behaviour in digital ads businessBritain's Competition and Markets Authority said that the US company gives preference to its own services to the detriment of online publis...
07 Sep, 2024, 10.23 AM IST
Microsoft and Amazon's AI partnerships draw UK watchdog scrutinyCMA investigates Microsoft-Mistral AI, Amazon-Anthropic partnerships, Open AI collaboration. U.S. FTC orders data from generative AI firms,...
25 Apr, 2024, 09.02 AM IST
Big Tech has a formidable foe in Britain's antitrust watchdog after Microsoft blowThe final ruling deals a blow to Microsoft’s chances of securing the world’s biggest gaming takeover and puts the Competition and Markets A...
27 Apr, 2023, 01.44 PM IST
Apple argues UK competition watchdog had "no power" to launch probeThe Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) opened a full investigation in November into cloud gaming and mobile browsers over concerns abo...
10 Mar, 2023, 09.29 PM IST
Apple appeals investigation by UK competition watchdogUS tech giants, including Google's owner Alphabet and Apple, are drawing increasing attention from competition regulators in Brussels, Lond...
20 Jan, 2023, 08.03 PM IST
UK competition watchdog puts music streaming in its sightsBritain's Competition and Markets Authority has taken an increasingly proactive role in the regulation of digital markets, with investigati...
19 Oct, 2021, 12.55 PM IST
Epic Games complains about Apple to UK competition watchdogThe move by the maker of the popular video game Fortnite is the latest salvo in its bitter battle over Apple's App Store.
30 Mar, 2021, 06.27 PM IST
UK's competition watchdog begins probe into Facebook's Giphy dealThe Competition and Markets Authority, which served an initial enforcement order to the companies in June, said it has until March 25 to ma...
28 Jan, 2021, 04.21 PM IST
UK competition watchdog to probe Google Chrome browser changesGoogle has proposed to remove third-party cookies and other functions from its Chrome browser, triggering concerns that the move would curb...
08 Jan, 2021, 05.19 PM IST