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Apple shares rise as US judge spares search deal with Google that earned $20 bn for iPhone maker

Apple shares were up 4.3% on Tuesday after a US federal judge spared its search engine deal with Google in a judgement. The judge ruled that Google was allowed to enter into deals with companies like Apple that make its search engine the default option in browsers.

First Post - Technology - 3 hours ago

'The Studio,' 'The Penguin,' and Julie Andrews are among the winners at the Creative Arts Emmys -- Over the next two days, nearly 100 trophies will be handed out to many of TV's finest at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards, the annual precursor to the main Primetime Emmy Awards, which will air on Sept. 14 on CBS.

Over the next two days, nearly 100 trophies will be handed out to many of TV’s finest at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards, the annual precursor to the main Primetime Emmy Awards, which will air on Sept. 14 on CBS.

Boston Globe - Entertainment - 4 hours ago

Actor fined over jasmine flowers: Travel rules to know -- m read

Navya Nair was fined A$1,980 at Melbourne Airport for carrying a 15 cm jasmine garland

Gulf News - Entertainment - 16 hours ago

EU regulators fine Google billions in digital advertising services antitrust case -- September 5, 2025

European Commission also orders the U.S. tech giant to end its ‘self-preferencing practice’

The Globe and Mail - World - 1 day ago

Teen Influencer Released After Months in Antarctic Air Base With $30K Fine

Ethan Guo was released after two months after he was detained in Antarctica for an unauthorized landing.

Newsweek - World - 1 day ago

Google can keep Chrome but needs to give up some data, judge rules in antitrust case -- Michael Liedtke

The ruling orders the company to share some of its prized data with competitors — a big win for artificial intelligence companies in particular that seek to overtake Google's web searching dominance.

CBC News - Business - 1 day ago

Presidential election: Fine Gael tells its councillors to block Independents seeking nominations

Special meetings planned across country for presidential hopefuls to make their pitches

Irish Times - Politics - 1 day ago

BREAKING - | Google fined almost €3bn by European Commission

Google has been fined almost €3bn by the European Union and ordered to stop fauvoring its own advertising technology services, in a move that risks further...

Independent.ie - Business - 2 days ago

Google leads monster week for tech, pushing megacaps to combined $21 trillion

Tech's megacaps got bigger this week, and the eight trillion-dollar companies now make up a combined 36% of the S&P 500.

CNBC - Technology - 2 days ago

Trump threatens retaliation against EU over Google fine

Trump said "my Administration will NOT allow these discriminatory actions to stand" on the social media network he owns, Truth Social

Euractiv - Technology - 2 days ago

Donald Trump threatens action over EU's 'very unfair' €2.9bn Google fine

US president Donald Trump criticises decision as ‘very unfair’ and ‘discriminatory’

Irish Times - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Google hit with $3.5 billion fine from European Union in ad-tech antitrust case

It’s the fourth time that the European Commission has hit Google with a multibillion-euro fine in an antitrust case.

NBC News - Business - 2 days ago

European Regulators Fine Google Nearly $3.5 Billion Over 'Self-Preferencing' Advertising Practices

Google said the decision was “wrong” and that it would appeal.

Huffington Post - World - 2 days ago

EU regulators fine Google billions in digital advertising services antitrust case

European Commission also orders the U.S. tech giant to end its ‘self-preferencing practice’

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 2 days ago

Google hit with US$3.5 billion fine from European Union in ad-tech antitrust case

European Union regulators on Friday hit Google with a 2.95 billion euro fine for breaching the bloc’s competition rules by favouring its own digital advertising services, marking the fourth such antitrust penalty for the company as well as a retreat from previous threats to break up the tech giant.

CTV News - Science - 2 days ago

Google hit with $3.45 billion antitrust EU fine amid U.S. trade tensions

The European Commission accused Google of distorting competition in the adtech market by unfairly favoring its own display advertising technology services.

CNBC - Technology - 2 days ago

Google hit with massive $3B antitrust fine by EU over adtech practices — despite Trump threat

The move by the European Commission was triggered by a complaint from the European Publishers Council and comes amid a threat by President Trump to retaliate against the European Union for any push...

New York Post - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Google ordered to pay $425M for violating user privacy by tracking data

A federal jury ordered Google to pay $425.7 million for invading users' privacy by collecting data on millions of users who had turned off a tracking feature.

Fox News - Business - 2 days ago

Review: 'Catch Me If You Can' defined by a cast with four-star talent trapped in a show with one-star content

Marriott Theatre's staging of musical about con man Frank Abagnale Jr. sounds great, thanks to ensemble's powerful vocals and an enjoyable jazzy/bluesy bubblegum-pop score. But the context surrounding it is irredeemable.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Judge says Google must share data with rivals -- A judge on Tuesday outlined the penalties Google must face to curb its power one year after finding the tech giant's search engine acts as an illegal monopoly. The judge allowed Google to keep its Chrome browser, but mandated that it share search data with rivals.

A judge on Tuesday outlined the penalties Google must face to curb its power one year after finding the tech giant's search engine acts as an illegal monopoly. The judge allowed Google to keep its Chrome browser, but mandated that it share search data with rivals.

CBS News - Technology - 3 days ago

Google facing $425.7 million in damages for nearly a decade of improper smartphone snooping

A federal jury has ordered Google to pay $425.7 million for improperly snooping on people’s smartphones during a nearly decade-long period of intrusions.

CTV News - Science - 3 days ago

Google hit with $425.7-million fine for improper smartphone spying

Federal jury concludes Google was in violation of California privacy laws over nearly a decade of snooping

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 3 days ago

Google Ordered to Pay $425 Million in Class Action Lawsuit over Invading User Privacy

A federal jury has ruled that Google must pay $425 million for invading users' privacy by continuing to collect data from millions of users who had turned off a tracking feature in their Google accounts.

Breitbart - Technology - 3 days ago

Manna from Heaven: Judge Preserves Apple's $20 Billion Payday from Google

Although Google is being considered a major winner this week following a federal district court judge's antitrust ruling that analysts are calling a "slap on the wrist," Apple has emerged from the trial as another big winner. Judge Amit Mehta ruled that Google can continue its lucrative search deals, used to lock it in as the default search engines for devices, including a $20 billion annual payment to Apple.

Breitbart - Technology - 3 days ago

Google ordered to pay $425 million US for privacy violations in class-action case -- -

A U.S. federal jury determined on Wednesday that Alphabet's Google must pay $425 million US for invading users' privacy by continuing to collect data for millions of users who had switched off a tracking feature in their Google account.

CBC News - Business - 4 days ago

Google must pay $425 million in class action lawsuit over invading users' privacy, jury rules

A federal jury ruled Google must pay $425 million for invading users' privacy by continuing to collect data for millions of users who had switched off a tracking feature in their Google accounts.

New York Post - Technology - 4 days ago

Bears' Caleb Williams knows all about pressure — and, so far, has handled it just fine

We can talk about new coach Ben Johnson, a rejiggered offensive line and a purportedly deeper, better roster all we want, but as soon as the Bears' opener arrives Monday night, it’s back to being a Williams story.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 4 days ago

Alphabet's stock climbs after judge rules Google won't be forced to sell Chrome

Some experts said the judge's ruling could spur more competition as AI changes the way people search.

Los Angeles Times - Technology - 4 days ago

MAGA Redefines Who America 'Belongs To'

Senator Eric Schmitt argued America isn’t for people who believe in its ideals but a select group whose ancestors built it.

New York Magazine - Politics - 4 days ago

Judge: Google can keep Chrome, must share search data with "qualified competitors"

Google’s penalty for being a search monopoly does not include selling Chrome.

Ars Technica - Technology - 4 days ago

Disney to Pay $10 Million Fine over YouTube Videos Collecting Children's Data Without Parental Consent

The Walt Disney Company has agreed to pay a $10 million fine to settle a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) complaint over some of its "Made for Kids" YouTube videos that had collected kids' personal data without parental consent.

Breitbart - Technology - 4 days ago

Impact of US judge's ruling on Google's search dominance

Paris: Google has escaped a breakup of its Chrome browser in a major US competition case, but the judge imposed remedies whose impact remains uncertai...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 4 days ago

Alphabet shares soar 8% after Google gets favorable antitrust ruling in landmark case

The stock popped 6% in premarket trading, adding tens of billions in market value within hours.

New York Post - Technology - 4 days ago

Best Case Scenario for Big Tech: Google Avoids Breakup in Search Antitrust Case, Keeps $20B Deal with Apple

The judge in the Google Search antitrust case has ruled against the government's proposals to break up the tech giant, including a forced sale of its Chrome browser. The ruling also allows Google to maintain its massive $20 billion deal with Apple, although the tech giant will be forced to end exclusive distribution contacts. Both the Big Tech Masters of the Universe and the stock market are celebrating the decision as a massive win for Google.

Breitbart - Technology - 4 days ago

Google can keep Chrome, judge rules in landmark antitrust case

A U.S. judge on Tuesday rejected the government's demand for tech giant Google to sell its Chrome web browser as part of a landmark antitrust case,...

Daily Sabah - Technology - 4 days ago

Google dodges Chrome, Android split but must share data with rivals

Judge orders Google to share key search and advertising data with rivals while allowing the company to retain Chrome browser and Android operating system.

Fox News - Business - 5 days ago

Google avoids breakup in landmark search monopoly case

A United States federal judge has ruled that Google will not have to sell off its Chrome browser, in a landmark antitrust case aimed at regulating Big Tech. Shares of Google’s parent company Alphabet surged on the news in after-hours trading. Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 5 days ago

Google must share search data with competitors but can keep Chrome, Android OS, judge rules

Investors cheered the ruling, boosting Alphabet shares nearly 6.7% in extended trading

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 5 days ago

US judge orders Google to share search data with competitors

The decision rejects prosecutors’ bid to make the internet giant sell off its popular Chrome browser.

Aljazeera - Science - 5 days ago

Google won't be forced to sell its Chrome browser, judge rules

The highly-watched decision came after Google and the government proposed ways to fix the tech giant's monopoly over online search.

Los Angeles Times - Technology - 5 days ago

Google says Gmail security is "strong and effective" as it denies major breach

Google refutes claims that all 2.5 billion Gmail users are at risk.

Ars Technica - Technology - 5 days ago

Google Urges Gmail Users to Secure Accounts as Phishing Attacks Escalate

Google is advising its 2.5 billion Gmail users to update their passwords and enable two-factor authentication to protect their accounts from increasingly sophisticated phishing attempts. Follow the easy steps at the end of this article to secure your accounts from crooks.

Breitbart - Technology - 6 days ago

Best phones under Rs 50,000 (Aug 2025): Realme GT 7 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S24 FE to Google Pixel 9a

Here are the best smartphones to buy under Rs 50,000 in India at the moment

First Post - Technology - 9 days ago

Google Pixel 10 series review: Don't call it an Android

Google’s new Pixel phones are better, but only a little.

Ars Technica - Technology - 9 days ago

Google warns that mass data theft hitting Salesloft AI agent has grown bigger

Assume all Salesloft credentials are compromised after Workspace breach, Google says.

Ars Technica - Business - 9 days ago

Google debuts AI Mode in Pakistan, its most powerful Search experience yet

Google has launched AI Mode in Pakistan, offering its most advanced AI-powered Search with faster, smarter, and more comprehensive answers to complex queries. First introduced in the US earlier...

International The News - Technology - 12 days ago

Google's AI model just nailed the forecast for the strongest Atlantic storm this year

If they improve further, AI weather models may very well become the gold standard.

Ars Technica - Science - 12 days ago

Google will block sideloading of unverified Android apps starting next year

Google says it’s no different than checking IDs at the airport.

Ars Technica - Technology - 13 days ago

Costly extreme dorm makeovers redefine back-to-school shopping

Some say spending thousands of dollars to transform the humble college rooms into luxurious spaces is unnecessary and accentuates wealth disparity.

NBC News - Entertainment - 15 days ago

Google says it dropped the energy cost of AI queries by 33x in one year

The company claims that a text query now burns the equivalent of 9 seconds of TV.

Ars Technica - Science - 16 days ago

Google signs six-year cloud deal with Meta worth more than $10-billion

Meta will use Google Cloud’s servers, storage, networking and other services, source says

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 17 days ago

Google launches 'Gemini for Government' for US agencies almost for free

SAN FRANCISCO: Google has rolled out a new programme called Gemini for Government, offering artificial intelligence tools to US agencies at no cost, the government announced on...

International The News - Technology - 17 days ago

Climate Change -- Carbon Dioxide Defines Our Terrifying, Exhilarating World-and Always Has

In his latest book, science journalist Peter Brannen argues that CO2 is the most important—and most misunderstood—molecule on Earth

Scientific American - Environment - 17 days ago

Op-ed: High-value AI conversations will lead to a new, richer era for Google and the open web

While search traffic will decline, potentially hurting Google and publishers in the short term, a new type of "supply" is emerging: LLM conversations.

CNBC - Opinion - 18 days ago

Google unveils Pixel 10 series with improved Tensor G5 chip and a boatload of AI

The Pixel 10 series arrives with a power upgrade but no SIM card slot.

Ars Technica - Technology - 18 days ago

Google embraces AI in classrooms with Gemini tools for students

As kids return to school, some teachers are embracing AI tools to assist them in the classroom. NBC News’ Jesse Kirsch explains how a school is utilizing Google’s Gemini AI tool to enhance learning for high school students.

NBC News - Technology - 19 days ago

Google agrees $36m fine for anti-competitive deals with Australia telcos

The company agrees it acted against rules by making two telcos pre-install its search application on Android phones.

Aljazeera - Science - 20 days ago

Google to pay $36m fine over Australia telco deals

Google agreed on Monday to pay a A$55 million fine in Australia after the consumer watchdog found it had hurt competition by paying the country's two largest telcos to pre-install its search...

International The News - Technology - 21 days ago

More Refineries Are on the Verge of Leaving California: Insider Explains Why | Catherine Reheis-Boyd

California’s shrinking refinery network is only part of the story. New limits on Kern County oil are adding to the pressure, and decisions in Sacramento co...

Epoch Times - US News - 22 days ago

Google announces AI-infused flight deals

Washington: Googleannounced the launch of a new tool called Flight Deals, as part of its flight search services, designed to make it easier to find lo...

Peninsula Qatar - Technology - 22 days ago

Swiss Driver Facing Up To $110,000 In Fines For Speeding

The speedster is one of Switzerland's wealthiest people, and was ticketed in a region that bases fines on factors like income, fortune or general family financial situation.

Huffington Post - Weird - 25 days ago

Why is AI startup Perplexity offering $34.5 billion for Google Chrome? -- AI startup Perplexity has made an unprecedented $34.5 billion all-cash offer to buy Google Chrome, aiming to acquire the browser's massive user base amid a looming US antitrust ruling against Google. Backed by major investors, the San Francisco-based firm says the deal would preserve Chrome's openness while investing billions in its future development

AI startup Perplexity has made an unprecedented $34.5 billion all-cash offer to buy Google Chrome, aiming to acquire the browser’s massive user base amid a looming US antitrust ruling against Google. Backed by major investors, the San Francisco-based firm says the deal would preserve Chrome’s openness while investing billions in its future development

First Post - Technology - 25 days ago

Perplexity AI bids $34.5bn for Google's Chrome amid antitrust pressure

Perplexity AI has offered $34.5 billion to buy Google’s widely used Chrome browser as the tech giant faces potential antitrust-driven pressure to sell.The whopping sum proposed in a letter of...

International The News - Technology - 26 days ago

Perplexity AI makes unsolicited bid to buy Google Chrome

This is second big offer the AI startup has made this year to buy a major asset, after a bid for TikTok in January.

Aljazeera - Science - 26 days ago

G2 actor Adivi Sesh appeals to Honorable Chief Justice of India & Delhi Chief Minister against Mass Confinement of street dogs

Sesh’s appeal emphasizes that sterilised and vaccinated dogs should be allowed to remain in their own territories, in line with existing animal welfare laws

First Post - Entertainment - 26 days ago

Amazon, OpenAI, Google offer discounts to federal government agencies

Big Tech CEOs attended President Donald Trump’s inauguration in January and have since made deals to offer services to the federal government at a discount.

Washington Examiner - Technology - 27 days ago

What is AI Mode? Google's new search function comes to the UK

Users can ask long, complex enquiries and follow-ups using the new AI-powered Google Search feature

Evening Standard - Technology - 1 month ago

The AI Boom Is Expanding Google's Dominance

It’s been good for Google, but at great cost to the company’s partners and the web.

New York Magazine - Technology - 1 month ago

Apple and Google may be forced to make changes over mobile platform 'duopoly'

Firms designated with strategic market status can have conduct requirements imposed on them.

Evening Standard - Technology - 1 month ago

Google's AI Mode seen as 'strategic adaptation' in search race

Even though at the start of the unprecedented artificial intelligence race that kicked off at the end of 2022 and beginning of 2023, search giant Google...

Daily Sabah - Business - 3 months ago

Google working to decode dolphin communication using AI

Google is harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) to study how dolphins communicate with the ultimate goal of enabling humans to one day talk with them.

Fox News - Science - 4 months ago

US drops antitrust case against Google over AI, not Chrome

The DOJ and a coalition of 38 state attorneys general still seek a court order requiring Google to sell its Chrome browser and take other measures to address what a judge said was Google's illegal search monopoly

Voice of America - Technology - 6 months ago

Inside Google's Quest to Digitize Troops' Tissue Samples

The tech giant has long sought access to a priceless trove of veterans’ skin samples, tumor biopsies and slices of organs. DOD staffers have pushed back, raising ethical and legal concerns, but Google might win anyway.

ProPublica - Technology - 6 months ago

Senator Elizabeth Warren Probes Google's Quest for Soldiers' Medical Data

Responding to a ProPublica report, the Massachusetts Democrat has begun investigating Google’s “aggressive” pursuit of a biotechnology archive that could be used to build AI tools. She also faulted the Pentagon for favoring the tech giant.

ProPublica - Technology - 6 months ago

Have a consumer problem? The Globe's Fine Print columnist wants to help.

Have you had trouble getting a well-deserved refund, faced poor service from a company, or otherwise dealt with unfair treatment after money changed hands? Sean P. Murphy wants to hear your story.

Boston Globe - Business - 9 months ago

How Google's Ad Business Funds Disinformation Around the World

The largest-ever analysis of Google’s ad practices on non-English-language websites reveals how the tech giant makes disinformation profitable.

ProPublica - Technology - 2 years ago