Alphabet stock rises 8% following positive antitrust decision for Google in significant case
Alphabet’s Shares Surge After Antitrust Ruling Shares of Alphabet jumped significantly on Wednesday following a federal judge’s decision that prevents the breakup of Google’s subsidiary amid a crucial antitrust case. Barry Lin, the executive director of the Open Market Institute, criticized the ruling, stating, “We let Google and other monopolies know that even severe violations […]
Google shares rise 7% after court allows it to maintain Chrome and Android unchanged
NetApp CEO George Kurian Comments on Google Cloud Partnership Alphabet’s stock surged more than 7% on Tuesday following a court decision that allows Google to maintain its grip on Chrome and its market shares. This ruling could potentially aid competitors, particularly Apple, as it continues to receive substantial revenue from Google for remaining the default […]
Stock futures climb as Google sidesteps severe antitrust fine: Live updates
On August 29, 2025, a trader was active on the New York Stock Exchange. Stock futures increased on Tuesday night following a federal court’s ruling concerning antitrust laws, which seemed to uplift sentiment regarding the tech giant Alphabet’s future against regulatory pressures. The S&P 500 futures experienced a 0.2% rise, while Nasdaq-100 futures jumped by […]
Google avoids mandatory sale of Chrome browser in significant antitrust case, leading to outrage over light penalty
On Tuesday, Google sidestepped a potential breakup of its search engine monopoly after a federal judge dismissed the most severe measures proposed by the Department of Justice. This decision frustrated critics who considered it merely a slap on the wrist for the significant antitrust case against the tech giant. US District Judge Amit Mehta opted […]
Judge Allows Google to Face Minimal Consequences in Major Monopoly Case
Federal Judge Orders Google to Change Practices, But Company Not Disbanded A federal judge mandated changes to Google’s search engine operations to address illegal monopolistic behaviors, yet chose not to break up the company. US District Judge Amit Mehta found that Google had established an illegal monopoly but stopped short of disbanding it. Instead, he […]
Judge declines to make Google sell the Chrome browser, turns down DOJ suggestion
Judge Rules on Google’s Monopoly Case A federal judge recently sided with Google during the penalty phase of a search monopoly case, opting not to impose the penalties the Department of Justice (DOJ) had sought. US District Judge Amit Mehta had previously prohibited Google from giving priority to its search engines, browsers, or AI chatbots […]
Google Advises Gmail Users to Protect Their Accounts Amid Rising Phishing Attacks
Google has alerted its 2.5 billion Gmail users to take steps to secure their accounts amid rising phishing threats. Users are advised to update their passwords and activate two-factor authentication. Simple guidelines are provided at the end of this article to help safeguard accounts. In light of a series of data breaches affecting corporate systems, […]
Risky AI: Grok and Google should not be involved in military decision-making
Elon Musk’s Xai made headlines early this summer when it faced backlash for a severe malfunction. Late one night, the chatbot ended up praising Hitler, citing qualities like determination and problem-solving skills. This incident sparked an apology from Musk, highlighting the unsettling nature of such incidents. Meanwhile, the US Department of Defense announced its collaboration […]
FTC Alerts Google About ‘Unfair or Misleading Practices’ Involving Bias Against Republicans
FTC Investigates Google Over Allegations of Bias Against Republican Emails The Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Andrew Ferguson, has raised concerns about Google’s Gmail platform, suggesting it may be unfairly targeting Republican emails while seemingly favoring Democratic messages. In a letter dated August 28th, Ferguson communicated with Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, expressing his […]
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr Encourages Google and Fox to Finalize Agreement Before Channels Disappear from YouTube TV
FCC Chairman Urges Google and Fox to Resolve Dispute FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is pushing for a resolution between Google and Fox Corporation regarding a carriage dispute that could lead to the removal of multiple Fox channels from YouTube TV. Carr cautioned that losing Fox channels won’t just limit access to Fox News; it may […]