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U.S. Justice Department makes final arguments on Google being an illegal monopoly

Google's dominance as a search engine is being challenged by the Justice Department in an antitrust lawsuit.

The focus is on Google's spending of over $20 billion to secure default search engine status. [ more ]

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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 ]

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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 ]

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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 ]

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Google, Justice Department make final arguments about whether search engine is a monopoly - The Boston Globe

Google's antitrust trial focuses on contracts making it the default search engine and the competition it faces in different search markets. [ more ]

Boston 25 News

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 ]

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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 ]

Newsday

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 ]

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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 ]

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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 ]

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Google paid Apple $20 billion to be Safari's default search engine

Google paid Apple $20 billion to remain Safari's default search engine in 2022, highlighting the substantial cost of maintaining search dominance. [ more ]

Quartz

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 ]

Anchorage Daily News

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

Google faces antitrust case alleging monopoly abuse. [ more ]

WIRED

Inside Ukraine's Killer-Drone Startup Industry

Ukraine improvising drones for combat with extended capabilities like remote detonation.

Ukrainians developing advanced drone technology with AI for future military applications. [ more ]

Forbes

Google Search Used To Be Great

Google integrates Lens technology into Search, impacting users' experience and search quality. [ more ]

ITPro

Everything you need to know about Amazon Q, including features, pricing, and business tiers

AWS announces Amazon Q generative AI developer assistant to streamline coding tasks. [ more ]

Theregister

Huawei's rebounds from sanctions with profits up 564 percent

Huawei's net profits grew by 564% despite US sanctions. [ more ]

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WIRED

Would You Still Use Google if It Didn't Pay Apple $20 Billion to Get on Your iPhone?

Google's dominance in search engine market has led to antitrust probe by US government despite Microsoft's significant investment in Bing. [ more ]

Engadget

Microsoft's latest Windows security updates might break your VPN

Windows April security updates may cause VPN issues, prompting users to uninstall updates as a temporary workaround. [ more ]

Engadget

You can finally use passkeys to sign into your Microsoft account

Microsoft has introduced consumer passkey support for Microsoft accounts, following Apple and Google, making sign-ins easier and more secure. [ more ]

Theregister

SpirosMargaris 15 hours ago

Microsoft's FOMO on Google AI drove funding of OpenAI

Microsoft's CTO Kevin Scott expressed concern about a capability gap between Microsoft and competitors like Google and OpenAI in AI development. [ more ]

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The Verge

Microsoft needs some time to 'refine' updates for Copilot AI in Windows

Microsoft pauses rollout of Copilot features in Windows 11 for refinements based on user feedback. [ more ]

The Verge

Microsoft needs some time to 'refine' updates for Copilot AI in Windows

Microsoft pauses rollout of Copilot features in Windows 11 for refinements based on user feedback. [ more ]

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Theregister

Antitrust trial against Google comes to closing arguments

Google pays billions to remain default search engine, facing antitrust lawsuit for monopoly practices. [ more ]

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Tech Industry Braces as Google Antitrust Trial Closes

The U.S. vs. Google antitrust trial will impact the tech giant's operations and potentially set a legal precedent for other tech companies. [ more ]

New York Post

Google blasted as 'negligent' over evidence destruction as landmark DOJ antitrust case wraps up

A federal judge criticized Google for a negligent document retention policy resulting in the deletion of crucial chat records, raising concerns in an ongoing antitrust case. [ more ]

BBC News

Have the wheels come off for Tesla?

Tesla's initial success is being challenged by falling sales, competition, and product issues, leading to significant workforce cuts and financial setbacks. [ more ]

Ars Technica

Apple's Q2 2024 earnings reveal a drop in iPhone, iPad sales

Apple's hardware sales, particularly iPhone, declined, but services revenue grew, surpassing analyst expectations. [ more ]

New York Post

Apple stock rallies after record-setting $110B stock buyback, largest in US history

Apple's record-setting $110 billion share repurchase program boosted stock prices in premarket trading. [ more ]

The Motley Fool

Where Will Alphabet Stock Be in 1 Year? | The Motley Fool

Alphabet's stock surged to all-time high on strong earnings, new buyback plan, and new dividend.

Alphabet's core businesses, including Google's advertising, subscriptions, platforms, and devices, are accelerating again. [ more ]

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Apple reports slumping iPhone sales as global demand weakens

Apple's revenue dropped due to declining iPhone sales, but exceeded expectations. The company saw growth in services and announced a stock buyback. [ more ]

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U.S. Antitrust Case Against Google Is Just the Start

The U.S. government is actively pursuing antitrust cases against Big Tech giants like Amazon, Apple, Google, and Meta to curb monopolistic behavior and promote competition. [ more ]

Engadget

Microsoft's OpenAI partnership was born from Google envy

The AI landscape's development can be attributed to fear, jealousy, and capitalist ambition, leading companies like Microsoft to invest heavily in OpenAI to compete with Google. [ more ]

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Tech companies break earnings records despite regulatory battle

Tech giants' dominance persists despite regulatory challenges. [ more ]

TechCrunch

Apple earnings see 10% iPhones sales drop | TechCrunch

Apple reported a 10% drop in iPhone sales primarily due to a slowdown in China and slow adoption of AI. [ more ]

Retail Dive

Amazon services outpace retail growth in Q1

Amazon's non-retail services are outpacing retail sales, with a significant increase in net income driven by AWS and advertising services. [ more ]

Business Insider

Amazon, Microsoft, and Alphabet are doubling down on AI for the cloud - and it seems to be paying off

AI efforts boost Amazon, Microsoft, Alphabet's cloud revenue, contributing to Q1 earnings surpassing estimates. [ more ]

The Verge

Microsoft's billion-dollar OpenAI investment was trigged by Google fears, emails reveal

Microsoft invested $1 billion in OpenAI in 2019 to catch up with Google's AI scaling efforts. [ more ]

TechCrunch

A comprehensive list of 2024 tech layoffs | TechCrunch

Tech layoff wave persists in 2024 impacting both large and small companies. [ more ]

Ars Technica

DOJ explains how Google-Apple deal should have been done to avoid legal peril

Google's market dominance and alleged anti-competitive practices in search have led to the DOJ antitrust trial questioning its strategies and impact on competition and innovation. [ more ]

The Verge

As Google's antitrust trial wraps, DOJ seeks sanctions over missing messages

The fate of Google's search business is now in the hands of Judge Amit Mehta after closing arguments in the landmark trial. [ more ]

Fast Company

This Tesla team quietly built one of its superpowers. Why did Elon pull the plug on it?

Tesla's Supercharger network became the industry standard, unlocking federal funds and potential utility-like revenue.

Despite its success, Tesla's charging team, led by Rebecca Tinucci, was abruptly fired in a seemingly erratic move by Elon Musk. [ more ]

Spokesman.com

Judge Grills U.S. and Google on Antitrust Claims

The judge overseeing the U.S. antitrust case against Google questioned both sides' arguments and is expected to deliver a ruling that could impact the tech industry. [ more ]

Miami Herald

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 ]

The Verge

Microsoft overhaul treats security as "top priority" after a series of failures

Microsoft is prioritizing security by tying it to compensation for senior leadership. [ more ]

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Apple Reports Decline in Sales and Profit Amid iPhone Struggles in China

Apple faced challenges with declining sales, especially in China, due to competition from Huawei and other big tech companies performing better financially. [ more ]

Ars Technica

What to expect from Apple's May 7 "Let loose" event

Apple will host a product announcement event focusing on new iPads and accessories before WWDC to address challenges and preempt Microsoft's new chip announcement. [ more ]

Fast Company

Apple's share buyback is the largest in U.S. history. Here's what that means

A share buyback is a strategy where a company purchases its own shares, reducing the total outstanding shares and potentially increasing the value of remaining shares. [ more ]

Fast Company

How generative AI is clouding the future of Google search

Google rolled out the largest algorithm update to combat spam and AI-generated content in search results. [ more ]

ITPro

Internal emails reveal the fear that prompted Microsoft's OpenAI investment and pushed Google into an AI panic

Microsoft invested heavily in OpenAI due to concerns about Google's advancements in AI, reflecting a reactive approach in the competitive AI landscape. [ more ]

The Business of Fashion

Op-Ed | Who Could Buy TikTok?

ByteDance's legal argument regarding TikTok and free speech rights is at stake in potential acquisition scenarios. [ more ]

SiliconANGLE

Google cuts at least 200 employees from its developer teams in its latest round of layoffs - SiliconANGLE

Google has recently laid off at least 200 employees from different product development teams, focusing on efficiency and prioritization. [ more ]

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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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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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Google faces second day of closing arguments in U.S. antitrust trial

Google faces antitrust case in court for alleged search advertising competition violations. [ more ]

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The day Google started to get worse: We are getting too close to money'

Growth obsession leading to compromised user experience in Google.

Email chain reveals internal tension between search and advertising departments at Google.

Concerns about short-term profit affecting Google's search results. [ more ]

Theregister

AWS hits $100 billion revenue run rate, expands margins

AWS is projected to reach $100 billion revenue by FY2024 and contributes significantly to Amazon's operating income. [ more ]

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Apple shows its steepest quarterly decline in iPhone sales since pandemic's outset

Apple disclosed a 10% decline in iPhone sales, emphasizing the need for product innovation with AI to overcome revenue challenges. [ more ]

Ars Technica

Chaos at Tesla: What analysts think about Elon Musk's cuts and layoffs

Tesla's early success was fueled by innovative use of lithium-ion battery packs, but recent challenges include declining sales and profitability due to increased competition and price cuts. [ more ]

The Atlantic

America Can't Stop Watching Creepy Robot Videos

Boston Dynamics is known for creating robots that both impress and terrify viewers, setting a trend for tech companies to follow suit. [ more ]

Ars Technica

Microsoft ties executive pay to security following multiple failures and breaches

Microsoft faced major security breaches resulting in data exposure and criticism. The company is taking steps to improve its security practices and prioritize security as the top concern. [ more ]

Trusted Reviews

Google pays Apple a ridiculous amount to be Safari search engine

Google paid Apple a staggering $20 billion in 2022 for default search status on Safari. [ more ]

New York Post

Google paid Apple $20B in 2022 alone for default status: docs

Google paid $20 billion to Apple in 2022 as a default search engine on Safari, raising antitrust concerns. [ more ]

TechCrunch

Microsoft taps Sanctuary AI for general-purpose robot research | TechCrunch

Microsoft is investing in general-purpose robotics AI, collaborating with Sanctuary AI for advancement in artificial general intelligence. [ more ]

Theregister

Google Search market share drop in April was just an illusio

Google's reported drop in search popularity in April was due to an anomaly in the data, and there is likely no significant change once the issue is resolved. [ more ]

SFGATE

Google lays off dozens in Bay Area on way to record valuation

Google announced laying off 50 Bay Area workers amid hitting a financial milestone, focusing on core team adjustments and investing in high-priority areas. [ more ]

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Google Employees Tune Out Antitrust Threat as Trial Comes to a Head

Google's employees seem to be less concerned about the company's landmark antitrust trial and are more focused on competitive threats from Microsoft and OpenAI. [ more ]

Ars Technica

April updates for Windows 10 and 11 break some VPN software, Microsoft says

Microsoft is investigating a bug in recent Windows updates affecting VPN software. [ more ]

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Jack Dorsey's Block invests in Bitcoin's with 10% monthly profit allocation

Jack Dorsey's firm Block plans to invest 10% of profits into Bitcoin monthly, highlighting belief in cryptocurrency and economic empowerment. [ more ]

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Quartz

Apple's AI strategy is shrouded in mystery. Tim Cook says hold your horses

Apple CEO Tim Cook avoided detailed questions on AI strategy but hinted at key opportunities and upcoming announcements, causing speculation and competition comparison. [ more ]

Quartz

Apple's AI strategy is shrouded in mystery. Tim Cook says hold your horses

Apple CEO Tim Cook avoided detailed questions on AI strategy but hinted at key opportunities and upcoming announcements, causing speculation and competition comparison. [ more ]

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Everything Apple plans to show at May 7 Let Loose'iPad event

Apple to unveil major upgrades for iPad Pro and iPad Air on May 7 after the longest gap in new models, focusing on boosting sales globally. [ more ]

TechCrunch

Apple: pay attention to emerging markets, not falling China sales | TechCrunch

Apple CFO addresses concerns over China revenue drop by highlighting growth in other emerging markets. [ more ]

Fast Company

Antitrust lawyers argue that Google and Apple's innovations are thanks to epic 1998 Microsoft trial

The U.S. Justice Department is pursuing antitrust cases against Google and Apple, drawing parallels to the Microsoft case in 1998. [ more ]

Theregister

Microsoft admits VPN problems in Windows after April update

Microsoft's April Windows update can cause VPN connection failures in Windows 10 and 11. [ more ]

Quartz

Amazon stock is up as its AI platform stands to challenge Google and Microsoft's

Amazon's AWS is experiencing a surge in sales, positioning the company to compete with AI leaders like Microsoft and Alphabet. [ more ]

Ars Technica

Rabbit R1 AI box revealed to just be an Android app

The Rabbit R1 is a smartphone replacement device running a limited Android OS without Google Play access, facing issues with functionality and battery life. [ more ]

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Debugging tech journalism

The discovery of an AI system that can solve grade-school math problems caused concern among OpenAI staff. [ more ]

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Microsoft organizational changes seek to address security failures

Microsoft ties executive compensation to security targets and prioritizes security over new features to address recent breaches. [ more ]

Theregister

Apple sales slip, but investors offered giant buyback

Apple announced a $110 billion stock buyback plan, alongside Q2 2024 results showing mixed performance across different markets. [ more ]

New York Post

Apple sales drop but Tim Cook sees return to growth as iPhone maker invests in AI

Apple reported shallower revenue decline than expected, expecting sales growth with AI investment. [ more ]

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