The Trustbuster Who Has Apple and Google in His Sights
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The Trustbuster Who Has Apple and Google in His Sights

Jonathan Kanter, the head of the Justice Department’s antitrust division, made his boldest move on Thursday by accusing Apple of antitrust violations.
The Upshot of Microsoft’s Activision Deal: Big Tech Can Get Even Bigger
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The Upshot of Microsoft’s Activision Deal: Big Tech Can Get Even Bigger

With the completion of the blockbuster acquisition, the notion that tech giants can grow through “vertical transactions” remains intact.
In Its First Monopoly Trial of Modern Internet Era, U.S. Sets Sights on Google
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In Its First Monopoly Trial of Modern Internet Era, U.S. Sets Sights on Google

The 10-week trial, set to begin Tuesday, amps up efforts to rein in Big Tech by targeting the core search business that turned Google into a $1.7 trillion behemoth.