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Diverse entrepreneurs working intensely on laptops in a futuristic co-working space, with a ticking clock symbolizing the approaching deadline for Startup Battlefield 200.
AI

Startup Battlefield 200 applications close June 8

With just hours remaining until the June 8, 2026 deadline, aspiring founders face their final opportunity to apply for Startup Battlefield 200.

Arjun Mehta·June 6, 2026
A dramatic image showing a vast cloud data center under digital scrutiny, with a symbolic magnifying glass over the Microsoft logo, representing the UK's regulatory investigation into its cloud and software licensing practices.
Software

UK Watchdog Probes Microsoft Cloud Business and Software Licensing

The UK's competition watchdog will open an investigation into Microsoft in May, scrutinizing its cloud and software licensing practices amid concerns that its market dominance could stifle competition, particularly with the rise of AI.

Sophie Laurent·March 31, 2026