The headline that dominated the news today stated that Microsoft had acquired Sony with all its divisions, including Sony Music and its gaming division. The report also stated that the deal entailed Microsoft acquiring various divisions of Sony Corp including Sony Pictures, Sony Music, PlayStation divisions, mobile phone division, its patents, and its camera and TV divisions. What made the report sound convincing, or at least somewhat convincing, was the mention of Microsoft’s VP of Gaming, Phil Spencer. Simply said, Microsoft has NOT acquired Sony. Secondly, even hours after the leak, neither Microsoft nor Sony have released a statement -- via a blog or social media -- about this alleged acquisition.

Source: Hindustan Times December 29, 2020 15:15 UTC