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Microsoft and Activision’s shared virtual universe

Microsoft and Activision’s shared virtual universe

FromFT News Briefing


Microsoft and Activision’s shared virtual universe

FromFT News Briefing

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Length:
10 minutes
Released:
Jan 19, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The car industry has turned on France’s plan to force manufacturers to attach the equivalent of a public health warning to their advertising, and US telecoms companies will delay their rollout of 5G services near airports. Plus, the FT’s Chris Nuttall, explains why Microsoft’s $75bn deal for Activision Blizzard makes sense. Mentioned in this podcast:Carmakers criticise French plan for health warning on advertsAT&T and Verizon limit 5G service near US airports after airlines’ outcryActivision leverages itself into metaversePatriotic Gen Zs fuel pandemic jewellery boom in China#techFT newsletterThe FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon and Marc Filippino. The show’s editor is Jess Smith. Additional help by Peter Barber and Gavin Kallmann. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Released:
Jan 19, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

A rundown of the most important global business stories you need to know for the coming day, from the newsroom of the Financial Times. Available every weekday morning. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.