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www.npr.org
1 week ago
US news

DOJ sues Ticketmaster and Live Nation; the dangers of sharing kids' photos online

The Justice Department and 30 state attorneys sue Ticketmaster's owner, Live Nation Entertainment, for being a monopoly affecting prices and fan experiences in the live event industry. [ more ]
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Boston.com
1 week ago
US news

'Time to break up Live Nation-Ticketmaster': Justice Department says illegal monopoly drives up prices for fans

Fans pay more in fees, artists have fewer opportunities to play concerts, smaller promoters get squeezed out, and venues have fewer real choices for ticketing services. [ more ]
The Seattle Times
4 weeks ago
Tech industry

Google, Justice Department make final arguments about whether search engine is a monopoly

Google argues its dominance in search engine market comes from merit and excellence, not illegal practices. [ more ]
WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio
4 weeks ago
Tech industry

Google, Justice Department make final arguments about whether search engine is a monopoly

Google argues its search engine ubiquity is due to excellence, not monopoly tactics. [ more ]
WPXI
4 weeks ago
Tech industry

Google, Justice Department make final arguments about whether search engine is a monopoly

Google's dominance is under scrutiny in a high-stakes antitrust lawsuit, with government lawyers arguing it maintains an illegal monopoly through hefty expenditure to block out competition. [ more ]
Action News Jax
4 weeks ago
Tech industry

Google, Justice Department make final arguments about whether search engine is a monopoly

Google's perceived monopoly is being contested in a high-stakes antitrust lawsuit, with the company defending its position based on excellence and consumer preference. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Tech industry

The Second Coming of the Microsoft Antitrust Battle?

The Justice Department's antitrust lawsuit against Apple draws parallels to the case against Microsoft in 1998.
Federal prosecutors are linking the Apple lawsuit to the previous antitrust battle against Microsoft. [ more ]
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#justice-department
Los Angeles Times
1 week ago
Business

DOJ sues Live Nation to break up alleged Ticketmaster monopoly

The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment, aiming to break up the alleged illegal monopoly in the live entertainment industry. [ more ]
Newsday
4 weeks ago
Tech industry

Google, Justice Department make final arguments about whether search engine is a monopoly

Google's dominance is attributed to its excellence, not anti-competitive practices. [ more ]
WFTV
4 weeks ago
Tech industry

Google, Justice Department make final arguments about whether search engine is a monopoly

Google argues its search engine dominance is due to excellence, not monopoly. [ more ]
AP News
4 weeks ago
Tech industry

Google, Justice Department make final arguments about whether search engine is a monopoly

Google and the Justice Department are presenting final arguments on the monopoly status of Google's search engine. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 month ago
Tech industry

U.S. v. Google: As landmark 'monopoly power' trial closes, here's what to look for

The landmark Google monopoly trial between U.S. Justice Department and Google aims to decide if Google abused its monopoly power in online search.
The case could have significant implications for future antitrust actions against tech companies. [ more ]
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#google
WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio
2 weeks ago
Law

Google wants judge, not jury, to decide upcoming antitrust case in Virginia

Google requests judge, not jury, to decide U.S. antitrust case on online advertising technology. [ more ]
Anchorage Daily News
4 weeks ago
Tech industry

Google's empire is massive. A judge will soon rule if it's a monopoly.

Google faces antitrust case alleging monopoly abuse. [ more ]
Miami Herald
4 weeks ago
Tech industry

Judge Grills U.S. and Google on Antitrust Claims

Judge Amit P. Mehta questioned both sides' arguments in a landmark U.S. antitrust case against Google, which could reshape the tech industry. [ more ]
Boston 25 News
4 weeks ago
Tech industry

Google, Justice Department make final arguments about whether search engine is a monopoly

Google argues its dominance is due to customer preference and competition is present in targeted search markets. [ more ]
Quartz
1 month ago
Tech industry

Google's landmark antitrust trial is coming to a close

Google faces significant antitrust allegations, accused of using anticompetitive tactics to maintain a monopoly over search engine services. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Tech industry

Judge Grills U.S. and Google on Antitrust Claims

Judge's scrutiny of both sides' cases in landmark antitrust challenge to Google could reshape the tech industry. [ more ]
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MarTech
2 weeks ago
Tech industry

Is Google a Monopoly? The DOJ's case in 11 slides | MarTech

Google is accused of maintaining its search engine monopoly through paying companies to make it the default setting. [ more ]
#antitrust
Daily Kos
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

AI's Problems Are Antitrust Problems

Tech giants leveraging AI to monopolize and drive usage of their cloud services, leading to potential harm for consumers. [ more ]
Boston.com
2 months ago
Tech industry

Justice Department sues Apple, alleging it illegally monopolized the smartphone market

Apple is accused of having a smartphone market monopoly.
The Justice Department filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple for stifling competition. [ more ]
time.com
2 months ago
Tech industry

What to Know About the U.S. Apple Antitrust Lawsuit

The DOJ sued Apple for maintaining a monopoly over the smartphone market by restricting third-party products' interactions.
The lawsuit alleges that Apple violates the Sherman Act by favoring its products over third-party alternatives in anti-competitive ways. [ more ]
www.france24.com
2 months ago
Tech industry

US files antitrust lawsuit against Apple over iPhone 'monopoly'

The U.S. Department of Justice and 15 states sued Apple for alleged smartphone market monopoly.
Apple faces antitrust allegations regarding its App Store commissions and smartphone market dominance. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Dining

Lizzie Magie, la desconocida inventora del famoso Monopoly'

La historia de Monopoly se remonta a Lizzie Magie, una mujer polifacética cuyo juego original, The Landlord's Game, fue luego llamado Monopoly por Charles Darrow. [ more ]
Polygon
1 month ago
Video games

After Barbie tackled the patriarchy, Margot Robbie's Monopoly movie could take a shot at capitalism next

Margot Robbie's company, LuckyChap, is working on a film based on the board game Monopoly, with a historical twist.
The Monopolists book uncovers the secret history of Monopoly, revealing Lizzie Magie's leftist origins and the transformation of her game's message. [ more ]
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VG247
1 month ago
Video games

Margot Robbie to produce Monopoly movie

Margot Robbie's production company to create a live-action Monopoly film with Lionsgate.
Monopoly adaptation has been in talks for years and remains popular. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
1 month ago
California

California bill takes aim at Ticketmaster, but musicians warn they could be collateral damage

First law in the nation to address Ticketmaster's monopoly
Aims to increase competition and consumer choices in ticket sales [ more ]
#department-of-justice
The New Yorker
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Why the Biden Administration Is Suing Apple and Investigating Big Grocers

The Department of Justice sued Apple for monopolizing the smartphone market.
The Federal Trade Commission released a report on grocery industry concentration and price hikes during the pandemic. [ more ]
Above the Law
2 months ago
Law

Antitrust Law's Big Day

$3.8 billion merger called off due to antitrust concerns.
Department of Justice opposed merger due to antitrust violation. [ more ]
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#apple
GSMArena.com
2 months ago
Tech industry

Apple tried to make the Apple Watch work with Android phones

Apple considered making Apple Watch compatible with Android phones for three years.
Apple cites technological limitations as the reason Apple Watch cannot work with Android phones. [ more ]
Mail Online
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Here's how Apple's iPhone may change if DOJ wins its antitrust lawsuit

Apple faces DOJ lawsuit for alleged monopoly practices
EU Digital Markets Act impact on Apple users [ more ]
Gizmodo
2 months ago
Tech industry

U.S. Accuses Apple of Running a Monopoly

Apple facing legal trouble for alleged iPhone monopoly
Apple disputes the lawsuit claims [ more ]
Intelligencer
2 months ago
Tech industry

The Government Finally Comes for Apple

Apple facing monopoly lawsuit for control over various markets.
Department of Justice broadens focus beyond the App Store to include Apple Pay and iPhone. [ more ]
GSMArena.com
2 months ago
Tech industry

US Department of Justice sues Apple for having an illegal monopoly over the smartphone market

Apple is being sued by the Department of Justice for an alleged illegal monopoly in the smartphone market.
The lawsuit accuses Apple of hindering competition by limiting functionality of third-party apps and making it difficult for users to switch from Apple devices. [ more ]
Axios
2 months ago
Apple

Justice Dept. lawsuit hits Apple at its core

The Department of Justice filed an antitrust suit against Apple over its integration of hardware, software, and services.
The legal challenges against Apple could force the company to disentangle its popular iMessage app and app store from the iPhone. [ more ]
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Forbes
2 months ago
Marketing

Council Post: Creating A Monopoly: Big Ideas And Marketing

Big ideas come from a well-fed conscious mind allowing the subconscious to generate innovative ideas.
Quality service, unique meanings, inability to replicate, and patience are essential factors in addition to a big idea for creating a successful monopoly. [ more ]
GameSpot
3 months ago
Video games

Activision Blizzard Accused By Call Of Duty Pros Of Illegal Esports Monopoly

The Call of Duty League faces a lawsuit alleging it as an illegal monopoly with coercive financial terms.
Activision Blizzard's ownership of the league stifles competition and control over revenue streams. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Tech industry

Google's Epic Loss, Silicon Valley's Curious New Subculture and How 2023 Changed the Internet

The Google Play store has been found to stifle competition and maintain a monopoly.
There is a growing movement advocating for the rapid development of artificial intelligence, even if it has negative consequences.
The internet of the future may undergo significant changes. [ more ]
Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
5 months ago
Silicon Valley

San Jose City Edition

The new San Jose City Edition of Monopoly was highly anticipated and quickly sold out before its official release.
It features landmark locations and local businesses in San Jose, including Winchester Mystery House and Original Joe's.
San Jose residents are excited about the game, with one person saying it will be the hottest Christmas gift in the Bay Area. [ more ]
The Verge
5 months ago
Tech industry

20 things we learned from the Epic v. Google trial.

Epic could win the antitrust dispute against Google's Android app store monopoly.
Google was scared of losing top game developers, like Fortnite, to outside platforms. [ more ]
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
6 months ago
Design

This Wooden-Edition Monopoly Board is Beautiful Enough to Pass Down to Your Grandchildren - Yanko Design

The Monopoly Heirloom Edition is a luxurious version of the classic board game, featuring a solid wood case and high-quality materials.
The design of the Heirloom Edition pays homage to the timeless appeal of Monopoly and is built to last for generations.
The game comes with a storage drawer and banker's tray for convenient organization of game components. [ more ]
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Investing.com Australia
6 months ago
Tech industry

Google defends against antitrust accusations citing innovation and competition By Investing.com

Google is nearing the end of its defense in an antitrust lawsuit accusing it of holding a monopoly over search and advertising markets.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai revealed that Google shared 36% of search revenue from default search engine deals with Apple.
Google has cited its history of fostering competition through transformative products as part of its defense. [ more ]
www.bbc.com
6 months ago
Tech industry

Google sends a third of Safari ad revenue to Apple

Google sends 36% of advertising revenue from its Safari browser to Apple.
Google paid over $26 billion to other companies, including Apple, to be the default search engine.
The trial between Google and the US Department of Justice is expected to conclude soon. [ more ]
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