Why Google antitrust breakup fears are spooking Wall Street
Wall Street analysts are increasingly warning about a possible break-up of Google as the tech giant seeks to flee two federal antitrust lawsuits that could devastate its business model. The Justice Department is seeking to force a sale of Google's digital advertising business in an antitrust lawsuit that began in Virginia federal court last week. […]
Sextortion scams evolve with Google Maps images to intimidate victims
Scammers often play on fear to steal your hard-earned money. Whatever the type of scam, whether it's a Microsoft phone scam or a government impersonation, they'll try to scare you by claiming that you or your device has a serious problem and that only they can fix it. The latest sextortion scam targeting many people […]
Top Google lawyer coached Kamala Harris for Trump debate — and tech antitrust watchdogs are crying foul
The top lawyer who led search giant Google in its landmark court battle with the US government is also a key adviser to Sen. Kamala Harris' campaign, in a cozy relationship that the tech industry's antitrust watchdog has called “outrageous,” The Washington Post has learned. In a high-profile doubleheader in Washington, Google lawyer Karen Dunn […]
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Google Workspace and Microsoft Office are built for productivity. Really I know what I'm doing. Enter for your chance to win a new iPhone 16. No purchase necessary. Below are some of the best tips I've learned over the years of using this software, which might help you make the most of your time in […]
Gen Z ditches Google for this next most popular search engine
If you don't understand something, just search for “TikTok” instead of “Google.” Young people these days are abandoning the trusty search engines in favor of social media and other unorthodox means of online research. Bernstein, citing data from a Forbes Advisor/Talker Research survey of 2,000 Americans conducted in April 2024, reported that 45% of Gen […]
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold review: the ideal foldable phone design | Pixel
Google has cracked the foldable formula on its second try, beating Samsung at its own game, by developing the slightly chunky Pixel 9 Pro with a large 8-inch tablet screen on the inside. The Guardian's journalism is independent. If you buy something through our affiliate links, we may earn a commission. Find out more here. […]
Google exec said firm’s ‘goal’ was to ‘crush’ digital ad rivals: court docs
Google executives bragged to colleagues in 2009 that the goal of the company's nascent online advertising business was to “outcompete” rivals in the digital advertising market, according to evidence presented Wednesday in a major federal antitrust trial against the tech giant. The Justice Department highlighted comments made by Google's former president of display advertising, David […]
Apple, Google owe whopping tax bills due to EU’s crackdown on Big Tech
Michael Lee, founder of Michael Lee Strategy, analyzes Nvidia's stock valuation and the market impact of the EU antitrust fine. Apple and Google each suffered defeats on Tuesday in their defense against European Union efforts to curb the dominance of big tech companies. The European Court of Justice, the European Union's highest court, sided with […]
Lawyer defending Google in DOJ case prepping Harris for debate is ‘conflict of interest,’ Jordan investigates
First appeared on FOX: The House Judiciary Committee is seeking an explanation for how the Justice Department is working to combat “potential conflicts of interest and political bias” in its case against Google, following reports that the company's lead lawyer is helping Vice President Kamala Harris prepare for a debate with former President Donald Trump. […]
News Corp faced $9M loss by nixing Google advertising tools, former exec testifies
News Corp. considered switching away from Google's advertising products in 2017 but abandoned the idea after it thought it would have cost the company at least $9 million in revenue, a former executive at The Washington Post publisher testified on Tuesday. Despite providing tools, Google maintains a monopoly on digital advertising “It's cumbersome and slow” […]