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As the U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigates Microsoft's $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Microsoft recently revealed in its filings with the CMA...

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1. Microsoft Looks To Build An Xbox Mobile Gaming Store With Activision And King Content:

As the U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigates Microsoft's $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Microsoft recently revealed in its filings with the CMA that it plans to create a new "Xbox Mobile Platform" that will include mobile games by Activision and King. With the development of Xbox Mobile Platform, Microsoft intends to build its mobile gaming presence and compete with rivals Google and Apple.

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2. Google To Help Assam Government To Accelerate Digitisation In Schools:

Google has announced a Memorandum of Understanding to support and accelerate the Government of Assam's mission to promote digital growth and development in the state. Under this new initiative, Google will collaborate with the Assam Government's Skill, Employment & Entrepreneurship Department to reinforce their school digitization efforts by

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