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Microsoft buys Activision Blizzard, US opens orders for free at-home COVID tests

In today's news, Microsoft spends $68.7 billion to acquire Activision Blizzard, American households can now order four free at-home COVID tests and Apple reclaims top spot in the global smartphone market.

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Microsoft plus Activision Blizzard: What it means for gamers

The Xbox's parent company goes on a shopping spree to the tune of almost $69 billion.

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<p>The heads of Facebook, Twitter and Google have been called to appear before a US Senate Commerce committee.</p>

Apple and Google speak out against tech-focused antitrust bills

Their statements arrive before a Senate debate Thursday about antitrust legislation targeting the tech industry.

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<p>Some Activision Blizzard employees are still not happy with the company.&nbsp;</p>

Microsoft expands gaming and Xbox further, buying Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion

Microsoft's deal for the video game giant comes as Activision has struggled with a series of complaints about its toxic work culture.

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Winter Olympics ticket sales close, Amazon to accept UK Visa cards

In today's top stories, China will no longer sell tickets to the Beijing Winter Olympics, Amazon will continue to accept UK-issued Visa cards and airlines seek more 5G protections to avoid disruptions.

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The Jetson One is real

You can preorder this personal flying vehicle for less than $100,000.

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Malware detected at Ukraine government agencies, DirecTV drops One America News

In today's top stories, Microsoft has identified malware at Ukrainian government agencies, DirecTV is dropping One America News and US Winter Olympians are advised to take burner phones to Beijing.

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<p>Facebook renamed itself to Meta in October to reflect its focus on creating virtual worlds.</p>

Facebook parent Meta reportedly facing another antitrust probe

The US Federal Trade Commission and multiple states are reportedly looking into potential anticompetitive practices by Meta's virtual reality division, Oculus.

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Nigeria lifts Twitter ban, Microsoft stops Xbox One production

In today's top stories, Twitter is back in Nigeria after being forced offline in the nation for more than six months. Meanwhile, Microsoft is fully focused on the Xbox Series S and X.

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<p>The hit game has been banned from Apple's iOS App Store and Google's Play Store for over a year.</p>

Nvidia's GeForce Now service can stream Fortnite on iPhone and Android

The game streaming service has new touch controls to make it easier to play the game too.

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<p>The 2023 Toyota BZ4X arrives in US with funky looks and 250-mile estimated range.</p>

What do cars, robots and lightweight materials have in common?

Toyota Chief Scientist Gill Pratt explains what all three mean for the future of getting around.

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Apple yanks Wordle clones from App Store, Sony reportedly to keep building the PS4

In today's top stories, Apple gets rid of several Wordle copycats, over 80 fact-checking groups pen an open letter to YouTube and a report says Sony will keep making PS4 consoles due to PS5 shortages.

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