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Big Tech's Troubles

The Justice Department is pushing to dismantle Google due to its monopoly in online search, indicating a serious government stance against Big Tech.

Google Declared An Illegal Monopoly For The Second Time In A Year, Digital Ad Network Under Fire

Google's advertising business was ruled an illegal monopoly by a federal judge on April 17, marking a second antitrust ruling against the company in a year.

fromExchangewire

Digest: Yahoo Eyes Chrome Acquisition; ChatGPT to Feature Washington Post Content in New Media Partnership

Yahoo is considering acquiring Google's Chrome browser amid antitrust discussions.

ChatGPT partners with The Washington Post to improve news responses.

Amazon expands 'Haul' storefront as part of its e-commerce strategy.

The US government is coming for Google and Meta but what will happen next?

Google faces significant legal challenges over its monopolistic practices, posing risks to its future and revenue.

5 days ago

Everybody wants to buy Chrome

The US government aims to force Google to sell Chrome amid antitrust measures.

fromMind Matters

US judge finds that Google's online ad tech monopoly is illegal

Google was found liable for maintaining illegal monopoly power in ad tech markets, signaling major legal shifts against tech monopolies.

Tech industry

fromwww.nytimes.com

Big Tech's Troubles

The Justice Department is pushing to dismantle Google due to its monopoly in online search, indicating a serious government stance against Big Tech.

Google Declared An Illegal Monopoly For The Second Time In A Year, Digital Ad Network Under Fire

Google's advertising business was ruled an illegal monopoly by a federal judge on April 17, marking a second antitrust ruling against the company in a year.

fromExchangewire

Digest: Yahoo Eyes Chrome Acquisition; ChatGPT to Feature Washington Post Content in New Media Partnership

Yahoo is considering acquiring Google's Chrome browser amid antitrust discussions.

ChatGPT partners with The Washington Post to improve news responses.

Amazon expands 'Haul' storefront as part of its e-commerce strategy.

The US government is coming for Google and Meta but what will happen next?

Google faces significant legal challenges over its monopolistic practices, posing risks to its future and revenue.

5 days ago

Everybody wants to buy Chrome

The US government aims to force Google to sell Chrome amid antitrust measures.

Apple and Meta Hit With Fines for Violating E.U. Digital Competition Law

EU regulators fine Apple and Meta for violating the Digital Markets Act, marking an effort to enhance competition in the digital economy.

fromMashable India

Meta And Apple Fined $798 Million By EU For Breaching Digital Markets Act; Companies Call It Unfair

EU fines Apple €500 million and Meta $228 million for breaching Digital Markets Act regulations.

The Big Tech vs. Europe war just ratcheted up. But Trump is also taking on Big Tech.

The European Union has fined Apple and Meta a total of $800 million for antitrust violations, emphasizing tensions between US tech and EU regulations.

Can US monopoly laws rein in Silicon Valley?

EU fines Apple and Meta for violation of Digital Markets Act, signaling increased regulatory scrutiny on tech companies.

6 days ago

The EU fined Apple and Meta but failed to really hold them to account. Was that to appease Trump? | Alexander Hurst

The EU's lenient fines against big tech fail to challenge their market dominance effectively.

fromIrish Independent

EU slaps new fines on Apple and Meta for competition breaches

The European Commission fined Apple €500m and Meta €200m for violating digital market regulations.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Apple and Meta Hit With Fines for Violating E.U. Digital Competition Law

EU regulators fine Apple and Meta for violating the Digital Markets Act, marking an effort to enhance competition in the digital economy.

fromMashable India

Meta And Apple Fined $798 Million By EU For Breaching Digital Markets Act; Companies Call It Unfair

EU fines Apple €500 million and Meta $228 million for breaching Digital Markets Act regulations.

The Big Tech vs. Europe war just ratcheted up. But Trump is also taking on Big Tech.

The European Union has fined Apple and Meta a total of $800 million for antitrust violations, emphasizing tensions between US tech and EU regulations.

Can US monopoly laws rein in Silicon Valley?

EU fines Apple and Meta for violation of Digital Markets Act, signaling increased regulatory scrutiny on tech companies.

6 days ago

The EU fined Apple and Meta but failed to really hold them to account. Was that to appease Trump? | Alexander Hurst

The EU's lenient fines against big tech fail to challenge their market dominance effectively.

fromIrish Independent

EU slaps new fines on Apple and Meta for competition breaches

The European Commission fined Apple €500m and Meta €200m for violating digital market regulations.

more#digital-markets-act

Mark Zuckerberg Says Social Media Is Over

Social media has evolved from a platform for interpersonal connection to a focus on entertainment and broadcasting content.

An internal Meta planning deck reveals its early strategy for Threads, code-named Project 92

Meta's Threads platform intends to fill the gap created by Twitter's instability by offering a more engaging digital conversation space.

How Mark Zuckerberg tried to control Instagram and Facebook's sibling rivalry

Meta's sibling rivalry between Instagram and Facebook reveals internal struggles impacting Facebook's engagement and relevance.

fromEngadget

Instagram's former CEO testifies Zuckerberg thought the app was a 'threat' to Facebook

Zuckerberg viewed Instagram as a threat to Facebook's growth, impacting investments and hiring.

Systrom's testimony reveals ongoing tensions between Instagram's founders and Zuckerberg over resources.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Social media marketing

Instagramco-founder claims app could have thrived without Meta

Systrom argues Instagram could have thrived independently without Meta's acquisition, citing resource limitations imposed by Zuckerberg post-deal.

US politics

FTC commissioners on fighting back against Trump's illegal firing

FTC commissioners Rebecca Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya, fired by Trump, are suing for reinstatement, questioning the legality of the President's actions.

fromThe New Yorker

6 days ago

Mark Zuckerberg Says Social Media Is Over

Social media has evolved from a platform for interpersonal connection to a focus on entertainment and broadcasting content.

An internal Meta planning deck reveals its early strategy for Threads, code-named Project 92

Meta's Threads platform intends to fill the gap created by Twitter's instability by offering a more engaging digital conversation space.

How Mark Zuckerberg tried to control Instagram and Facebook's sibling rivalry

Meta's sibling rivalry between Instagram and Facebook reveals internal struggles impacting Facebook's engagement and relevance.

fromEngadget

Instagram's former CEO testifies Zuckerberg thought the app was a 'threat' to Facebook

Zuckerberg viewed Instagram as a threat to Facebook's growth, impacting investments and hiring.

Systrom's testimony reveals ongoing tensions between Instagram's founders and Zuckerberg over resources.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Social media marketing

Instagramco-founder claims app could have thrived without Meta

Systrom argues Instagram could have thrived independently without Meta's acquisition, citing resource limitations imposed by Zuckerberg post-deal.

US politics

FTC commissioners on fighting back against Trump's illegal firing

FTC commissioners Rebecca Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya, fired by Trump, are suing for reinstatement, questioning the legality of the President's actions.

Marketing tech

2 Magnificent AI Stocks Down 27% and 32% That Investors Will Wish They Bought on the Dip

Antitrust litigation against Alphabet and Meta may reshape their business operations, prompting investors to consider potential opportunities despite current volatility.

Marketing tech

2 Magnificent AI Stocks Down 27% and 32% That Investors Will Wish They Bought on the Dip

Alphabet and Meta Platforms must navigate significant antitrust challenges that threaten their market dominance amidst investor uncertainty.

fromThe Motley Fool

Marketing tech

2 Magnificent AI Stocks Down 27% and 32% That Investors Will Wish They Bought on the Dip | The Motley Fool

Antitrust challenges against Alphabet and Meta Platforms may present buying opportunities for investors despite their recent stock declines.

from24/7 Wall St.

Marketing tech

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) Price Prediction and Forecast 2025-2030 for April 16

Meta's stock rebounds 8.43% weekly but remains down 12.76% for the year, facing legal challenges and economic headwinds.

Marketing tech

2 Magnificent AI Stocks Down 27% and 32% That Investors Will Wish They Bought on the Dip

Antitrust litigation against Alphabet and Meta may reshape their business operations, prompting investors to consider potential opportunities despite current volatility.

Marketing tech

2 Magnificent AI Stocks Down 27% and 32% That Investors Will Wish They Bought on the Dip

Alphabet and Meta Platforms must navigate significant antitrust challenges that threaten their market dominance amidst investor uncertainty.

fromThe Motley Fool

Marketing tech

2 Magnificent AI Stocks Down 27% and 32% That Investors Will Wish They Bought on the Dip | The Motley Fool

Antitrust challenges against Alphabet and Meta Platforms may present buying opportunities for investors despite their recent stock declines.

from24/7 Wall St.

Marketing tech

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) Price Prediction and Forecast 2025-2030 for April 16

Meta's stock rebounds 8.43% weekly but remains down 12.76% for the year, facing legal challenges and economic headwinds.

According to a FTC Lawsuit, Amazon Ranks Its Own Products First | HackerNoon

The FTC accuses Amazon of biasing search results to favor its own products, disadvantaging competitors.

Property owners impacted by fires sue CA insurers for colluding to drop coverage in fire-prone parts

Home insurance companies may have colluded to limit coverage in high-risk wildfire areas, pushing homeowners onto basic insurance plans.

LA real estate

fromSFGATE

4 days ago

L.A. Wildfire Victims Sue Insurance Carriers for Dropping Fire Coverage

Los Angeles residents sue insurers for dropping fire coverage post-wildfires, alleging antitrust violations.

LA real estate

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Property owners impacted by fires sue CA insurers for colluding to drop coverage in fire-prone parts

Home insurance companies may have colluded to limit coverage in high-risk wildfire areas, pushing homeowners onto basic insurance plans.

LA real estate

fromSFGATE

4 days ago

L.A. Wildfire Victims Sue Insurance Carriers for Dropping Fire Coverage

Los Angeles residents sue insurers for dropping fire coverage post-wildfires, alleging antitrust violations.

more#insurance

fromwww.morningstar.com

5 days ago

Alphabet Earnings: AI Monetization Continues to Improve

Alphabet demonstrates strong growth despite challenges, particularly in Google Cloud and AI monetization.

Investor concerns create a potential buying opportunity as Alphabet shows resilience.

The firm's capital expenditure plans signal confidence in future growth.

fromESPN.com

National Basketball Association

Judge delays NCAA settlement over roster limits

Judge delays final approval of NCAA antitrust settlement until roster limits are modified to protect current athletes.

fromMSNBC.com

fromSearch Engine Roundtable

Marketing tech

RFK Jr.'s autism registry idea raises all kinds of red flags

Kennedy's autism registry raises concerns over data security and misuse amidst his controversial views on autism.

Trump Media seeks investigation of a hedge firm that bets against its success, leveraging connections to the Trump administration.

Google faces ongoing antitrust challenges, emphasizing the scrutiny on its advertising practices.

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

Marketing tech

Daily Search Forum Recap: April 22, 2025

Google Ads permits ads at top and bottom of search results without considering it double serving.

Privacy technologies