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Microsoft Wants To Purchase Discord And We Know Why

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4 years ago

March 29, 2021

microsoft wants to purchase discord and we know why

According to multiple independent reports, Microsoft is interested in acquiring Discord, an instant messaging and digital distribution platform that’s especially popular among Gen Z gamers.

While the two companies are still far away from striking a deal, Microsoft seems to be the only potential buyer at the moment, and the software giant is willing to pay up to $10 billion to add Discord to its portfolio.

But why is one of the largest companies in the world interested in spending so much money to buy what was once the alt-right’s favorite chat app? The answer may surprise you: Microsoft isn’t really interested in the platform itself; it’s interested in the community of around 150 million monthly active users.

“Creation, creation, creation — the next 10 years is going to be as much about creation as it is about consumption and about the community around it, so it’s not creating alone,” said Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. “If the last 10 years has been about consumption — we’re shopping more, we’re browsing more, we’re binge-watching more — there is creation behind every one of those.”

Discord

Discord is a huge community of content creators, and many of its users play video games on Microsoft’s video game consoles. In the past, Microsoft had attempted to create a place for gamers to “come together to talk about games, watch games, watch others play games,” as Xbox chief Phil Spencer put it, by purchasing live streaming platform Beam and renaming it Mixer, but that effort turned out to be a failure.

The difference between mixer and Discord is that the latter platform is already loved by its target audience, so Microsoft wouldn’t face an uphill struggle and could simply focus on tightening the integration between Xbox, PC, and Discord.

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“There’s a big opportunity to bundle Discord’s premium offering, Nitro, into the Game Pass service to drive more subscriptions from the last reported 18 million,” pointed out Bloomberg Intelligence Analyst Matthew Kanterman.

It’s worth noting that Microsoft has been looking for its next big acquisition for quite some time now. The company attempted to purchase both TikTok and Pinterest but failed each time. It will be interesting to see if things will work out on the third try.

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UAE-Based Hupe Unveils 3-Stage Health Optimization Program

The platform offers a strategic, personalized approach to wellness combining cutting-edge diagnostics with expert guidance.

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16 hours ago

March 6, 2025

Nour Nasir

uae-based hupe unveils 3-stage health optimization program

Hupe, a UAE-based health optimization platform, has introduced its comprehensive 3-Stage Program — a strategic, personalized approach to wellness that combines cutting-edge diagnostics with expert guidance and state-of-the-art health technology.

This program is designed to move beyond conventional healthcare, which often uses a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, Hype offers its members a structured yet flexible system that enhances both physical and mental performance while proactively addressing potential health risks.

A New Era Of Personalized Health

hupe 3 stage optimization program

Stage 1: Discovery

A Hupe user’s journey begins with in-depth diagnostic testing, covering over 100 blood biomarkers, food allergies, and intolerances. Members also consult an Integrative Medicine Doctor, who conducts a detailed health assessment. These insights form the foundation for a personalized Health Insights Program, setting the stage for the next phase.

Stage 2: Personalization

With a tailored Health Insights Program in place, members receive expert guidance from a dedicated team of specialists, including Integrative Medicine Doctors, Clinical Nutritionists, Mindset Coaches, and Sports Medicine Experts.

Depending on individual needs, advanced diagnostics — such as DNA analysis, gut microbiome profiling, hormonal assessments, mycotoxin screening, and DEXA scans — may be integrated. Continuous glucose monitoring and wearable health devices feed real-time data into the Hupe App (for iOS and Android), offering a dynamic roadmap to optimized wellbeing.

Stage 3: Optimization

The final phase is a 12-month membership designed to maintain and build on the progress made in Stage 2. The customized approach allows members to continually enhance their health, extend longevity, and perform at their peak, backed by expert support and a wealth of data.

“Hupe’s 3-Stage Program is designed for those who expect more than a generic health plan — they want precision, personalization, and measurable results,” says Sami Malia, Hupe’s founder. “I created Hupe out of my own frustrations. As a former C-suite executive battling Stage 3 cancer and chronic health issues, I struggled to find a healthcare provider that looked beyond symptoms to address the root cause. So, I spent two years researching the best diagnostic tests, laboratories, and medical experts worldwide to bring them together under one roof”.

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Moving Beyond Traditional Healthcare

Unlike conventional medicine, which usually focuses on treating symptoms, Hupe’s proactive model identifies potential risks and optimizes health before problems arise. In addition, because every Hupe member receives a customized health strategy tailored to their unique biology, lifestyle, and goals, guesswork is eliminated, ensuring each plan aligns precisely with an individual’s physiology and genetics.