The US Department of Justice (DoJ) has released a 23-page document calling for the breakup of Google, including a sale of the Chrome web browser and restrictions on Android, confirming previous reports. Selling Chrome “will permanently stop Google’s control of this critical search access point […]
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Selling Chrome Won’t Be Enough to End Google’s Search Monopoly
Despite shared concerns about Google’s power, critics of the company and former executives express little agreement on what, if anything, can really be done to increase competition.
Justice Department reportedly pushing Google to spin off Chrome
The Department of Justice is reportedly pushing to force Google to spin off its Chrome browser business. That’s according to Bloomberg, which reports that the Justice Department is also planning to recommend to a federal judge that Google face antitrust requirements related to AI and […]
Meta brings certain AI features to Ray-Ban Meta glasses in
After a brief delay, Meta says that it’s begun to roll out certain AI features to users of its Ray-Ban Meta AR glasses in France, Italy, and Spain. Starting today, people in those countries can invoke Meta’s AI assistant, Meta AI, using their voice to […]
The Exploration Company raises $160M to build Europe’s answer to SpaceX Dragon
Only two companies currently provide cargo delivery to and from the International Space Station, and both are based in the United States. The Exploration Company, which operates out of Germany, France, and Italy, is looking to change that: It just closed a large funding round […]
The Morning After: LG’s new twisty display tech can stretch up to 50 percent
LG Display’s new free-form screen technology can expand from 12 to 18 inches, with a resolution of 100ppi. The display also uses a micro-LED light source smaller than 40 micrometers, so it can apparently be stretched over 10,000 times. While this probably isn’t your next […]
LG’s new display stretches from 12 to 18 inches
Today’s edition of things I suddenly really really need comes courtesy of LG Display. The company has developed what it claims to be the first display capable of stretching up to 50 percent. The screen is able to expand from 12 inches to 18 inches […]
Trailers of the week: Squid Game, Presence, and Star Wars: Skeleton Crew
Screenshot: YouTube With all the noise from the lead-up to the 2024 US Presidential election next week, you’d be forgiven for having missed some of the trailers that came out over the last few days. Not to worry; I’ve got you covered for some of […]
Florida Man Accused of Hacking Disney World Menus, Changing Font to Wingdings
Plus: Cops take down a notorious infostealer, Strava leaks world leaders’ locations, and a hacking scandal is causing chaos in Italy.
The Morning After: Claim your Cash App settlement money
If you’ve used Cash App in the last six years, you might be entitled to compensation as part of a class-action settlement. The company set up a $15 million fund after breaches enabled a trove of user personal data to leak. You can file a […]