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Google ordered to open its Android app store to third-party rivals, including Epic Games — no more "Google's scare screens and Google's 30% app tax"

Judge James Donato issued his final ruling on the Epic v. Google case, deeming Google Play Store an illegal monopoly. Donato's ruling highlighted several changes that need to be made, including opening the Google Play Store to third-party app stores for three years.

Windows Central

Judge Gives FTC Green Light In Antitrust Lawsuit Against Amazon; Rejects Some State Claims

The ruling of the court is a setback for Amazon, since it has been trying its best to toss the case out of court and avoid a full-blown trial. The court scheduled the trial for the case for October 2026.

International Business Times

Google opening the Play Store to Epic won't go the way Judge Donato seems to think

The Judge for Epic v Google round 1 has ruled that Google has to "open the Google Play store" and Google is already working on the appeal.

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Google's latest legal setback could open the door for more app stores on Android

A judge ruled Google must give competitors access to all Google Play apps and distribute their app stores.

Android Central

US Judge Orders Google To Open Android To Rival App Stores

A US judge on Monday ordered Google to open its Android smartphone operating system to rival app stores, in a fresh legal setback for the tech giant.

International Business Times

Federal judge orders Google to open its Android app store to competition

A federal judge on Monday ordered Google to tear down the digital walls shielding its Android app store from competition as a punishment for maintaining an illegal monopoly that helped expand the company’s internet empire

The Independent UK

I really don't get the apparent new Google Shopping logo

When will Google just leave its logo designs alone?

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Google spotted testing 'verified' check marks for websites in Search

Google was spotted beginning a test in Search that brings verified markers to your results.

Android Central

In the fight between Epic and Google, there are no 'good guys'

Epic Games isn't fighting for you. It is fighting because it doesn't want to pay Google's payment processing fees.

Android Central

Google says it will stop linking to New Zealand news if a law passes forcing it to pay for content

Google says it will stop linking to New Zealand news content and will reverse its support of local media outlets if the government passes a law forcing tech companies to pay for articles displayed on their platforms

The Independent UK

Microsoft Office 2024 gets you new versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more, no subscription required

Microsoft Office provides access to the core Office apps without requiring a subscription. Microsoft just released Office 2024, which has a new look and several new features compared to Office 2021.

Windows Central

Microsoft retires WordPad after 28 years — app no longer available as of Windows 11 24H2

The Windows 11 24H2 rollout formally removes support for Wordpad as Microsoft formally adds in its deprecated feature, ending its 28 years of product lifespan.

Tom’s Hardware

Microsoft KB5043145 update wreaks havoc on Windows 11 with multiple reboots and BSODs — company rolls back optional update

The KB5043145 Preview Update causes some Windows 11 computers to reboot multiple times or experience BSODs after installation. Microsoft has released an automatic fix and asks users to restart their PCs a few times to get it.

Tom’s Hardware

Microsoft's new Copilot can watch what you do on the web, and chat with you in real time while you do it

Microsoft has unveiled a wild new feature coming to the new Copilot called Copilot Vision that enables the ability for it to browse the web alongside you to help you make decisions or to be there as a friend simply to chat with as you read the news or shop…

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Epic Games Sues Google And Samsung Over App Store

"Fortnite"-maker Epic Games is suing tech giants Google and Samsung, it announced Monday, accusing them of illegally colluding to block competition on Samsung devices.

The Guardian - US

Trump vows to seek criminal charges against Google if re-elected president

Ex-president complains search results unfairly favor Kamala Harris and display negative stories about him

Google Maps is getting a free upgrade to help users spot companies with fake reviews

Hate the wealth of fake reviews on Google? There's a new feature which could help to spot them.

Tom’s Hardware

Microsoft Edge popup highlights performance-leeching extensions — UI allows for easy toggling of offending tools

Microsoft Edge begins a limited rollout of a performance monitor that looks out for extensions causing slowdown.

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Social media ban going ahead despite Meta restrictions

A ban on social media for young people is still needed despite Instagram rolling out new safety features, according to Michelle Rowland.

The Independent UK

Google begins its defense in antitrust case alleging monopoly over advertising technology

Google has opened its defense against allegations that it holds an illegal monopoly on online advertising technology with witness testimony saying the industry is vastly more complex and competitive than portrayed by the federal government

The Independent UK

A new life is proposed for Three Mile Island supplying power to Microsoft data centers

The owner of the shuttered Three Mile Island nuclear power plant says it plans to restart the reactor under a 20-year agreement that calls for tech giant Microsoft to buy the power to supply its data centers

The Independent UK

At Google antitrust trial, documents say one thing. The tech giant's witnesses say different

The judge who will decide whether Google holds a monopoly over technology that matches buyers and sellers of online advertising must choose whether to believe what Google executives wrote or what they’ve said on the witness stand

The Independent UK

Fake story claiming Kamala Harris was involved in a hit-and-run was created by Russian troll farm: Microsoft

Claims spread using fake San Francisco-area website

Windows Central

Microsoft Edge will borrow "a table of contents" from Google Chrome's playbook to declutter its settings and improve navigation in October 2024

Microsoft announced that it's revamping Microsoft Edge's Settings, seemingly making them more organized with a new quick-access panel on the landing page.

Tom’s Hardware

Microsoft promises major performance improvements for modern Windows 11 apps

Microsoft's Native Ahead-Of-Time compilation promises to reduce load times, while changes to Edge WebView2 SDK can reduce app sizes.

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