Daily Tech Headlines UK CMA Confirms Google's "Strategic Market Status" - DTH
Oct 10, 2025
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has officially designated Google with strategic market status, influencing future regulations. Meanwhile, China's SAMR is investigating Qualcomm's acquisition of Autotalks over anti-monopoly concerns. On the tech front, Instagram is exploring a dedicated TV app, and Microsoft has updated its Copilot app to enhance document creation. In entertainment, select Lakers games will feature immersive feeds for Apple Vision Pro users. Plus, SoundCloud introduces new social discovery features to enhance user experience.
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CMA Grants Google Strategic Market Status
- The UK CMA designated Google with Strategic Market Status for general search and search advertising services.
- That status enables future stronger regulation but creates no immediate new rules.
Sunak's Advisory Roles And Restrictions
- Rishi Sunak joined Microsoft and Anthropic as a senior advisor after serving as UK Prime Minister.
- An independent watchdog barred him from lobbying UK ministers for those companies.
China Probes Qualcomm-Autotalks Deal
- China's SAMR will investigate Qualcomm's acquisition of Autotalks as a potential anti-monopoly violation.
- Qualcomm completed the Autotalks purchase on June 5, 2025, prompting the probe.