The FTC is investigating Microsoft for anticompetitive practices, some of which may have been directed at the government itself

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The FTC is investigating Microsoft for anticompetitive practices.

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  • Microsoft's deals with the government may have breached antitrust laws, ProPublica reported.
  • In 2021, Microsoft pledged $150 billion to the government over five years to upgrade its security.
  • The deal included licensing agreements that may deter customers from switching to competitors.

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Elon Musk threatened to buy MSNBC. Joe Rogan jumped in with ideas, too.

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Elon Musk — the proud owner of the website formerly known as Twitter —is once again threatening to buy a thing he doesn't like. This time, Musk threatened to purchase left-leaning MSNBC.

In a bit of big media industry news, Comcast announced this week it intends to spin off its cable companies, including MSNBC. That's what led to Musk throwing in his two cents about the news channel.

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Apple is changing how MacBook Pro speakers are replaced and it could make repairs cheaper

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It’ll soon be possible to replace the speakers in recent MacBook Pro models without having to replace the entire top case, as has long been the procedure. A memo seen by Macrumors reportedly informed Apple Stores and Authorized Service Providers this week that speakers will be available as standalone components for the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro with the M4 family of chips. A source also told