The Vergecast

Microsoft beat the FTC, and the Nothing Phone 2 is here

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The Verge's Nilay Patel, David Pierce, and Alex Cranz discuss Microsoft winning the case against the FTC for its Activision Blizzard deal. Also: the Nothing Phone 2 and more gadgets.

Further reading:

  • Meta-provided Facebook chats led a woman to plead guilty to abortion-related charges
  • Microsoft wins FTC fight to buy Activision Blizzard
  • Read Xbox chief Phil Spencer’s memo to Microsoft employees about the FTC win
  • FTC appeals its loss to Microsoft in Activision Blizzard case
  • Nothing Phone 2 review: the vibes abide
  • Is the Nothing Phone (2)’s camera better than these? 
  • Apple iMac rumor suggests a 32-inch version is being considered
  • Sarah Silverman is suing OpenAI and Meta for copyright infringement


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