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Deactivate prompts to log in with the Google account: DuckDuckGo already announced at the end of 2022 that it will now block the Google logins that pop up in its ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/aufforderungen-zur-anmeldung-mit-dem-google-konto-deaktivieren/
Key Facts: Block Google Account Login Prompts
Apr 22 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stadt-bremerhaven.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stadt-bremerhaven.de
- DuckDuckGo announced in late 2022 that it blocks Google login prompts in its apps.
- Users of partner sites that support Google sign-ins are no longer notified when using DuckDuckGo.
- For those not using DuckDuckGo, Google login prompts can be disabled in account settings.
- The article has been updated to ensure accuracy of the information.
“This is a moment in time, we’re at an inflection point, will we abandon the search market and surrender them to control of the monopolists or will we let competition prevail and give choice to future generations,”— David Dahlquist, Justice Department attorney, during opening arguments in an antitrust case against Google.
Old Nest thermostats are about to become dumb: What you need to know: Google is going to purposefully break old Nest thermostats. Here's how to find out if ...
androidauthority.com/google-nest-thermostats-eol-3548272/
US judge sets May 2 hearing to discuss remedies in Google digital ads lawsuit: A U.S. judge has set a May 2 hearing to discuss remedies the U.S ...
reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/us-judge-sets-may-2-hearing-discuss-remedies-google-digital-ads-lawsuit-2025-04-25/
Key Facts: Judge Schedules Hearing on Google Antitrust Remedies
7h · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- A U.S. judge has scheduled a May 2 hearing to discuss potential remedies against Google after ruling it illegally dominates two online advertising markets.
- Judge Leonie Brinkema aims to gain a broad understanding of possible remedial actions before focusing on specific measures.
- Her April 17 ruling found Google willfully acquired monopoly power in the publisher ad server and ad exchange markets.
- This marks the second ruling declaring Google an illegal monopolist; the company denies the allegations and plans to appeal the decisions.
Google launches a battery replacement program for swollen Pixel 7a handsets: Depending on your region, you could get a free battery swap or a payout.
engt.co/3YfTHwf
Google Messages now (optionally) pixelates alleged nude photos: Google Messages now has a feature that can pixelate alleged nude photos. Caschy reported this ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/google-messages-verpixelt-ab-sofort-optional-mutmassliche-nacktbilder/
US Court: Google Has Illegal Advertising Monopoly: Another defeat for the tech giant from Mountain View. A US court has now determined that Google does indeed ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/us-gericht-google-hat-illegales-werbemonopol/
Key Facts: US Court Confirms Google's Illegal Advertising Monopoly
Apr 18 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stadt-bremerhaven.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stadt-bremerhaven.de
- A US court has ruled that Google holds an illegal monopoly in online advertising technology.
- The lawsuit was filed by the US Department of Justice and 17 states, alleging Google unlawfully dominates advertising technology.
- Judge Leonie Brinkema found that Google's actions were anti-competitive, harming publisher clients and consumers.
- The ruling could have significant implications, including potential restrictions or even a breakup of the company.
"Google has intentionally engaged in anti-competitive conduct to acquire and maintain its monopoly position."— Judge Leonie Brinkema in the ruling regarding Google's anti-competitive behavior.
Google’s remote workers are being told to come back to the office. Here’s what experts think
ctvnews.ca/sci-tech/article/google-requiring-some-remote-workers-to-come-back-3-days-a-week-or-their-jobs-may-be-at-risk/
Google pushes 'a refreshed look' and other features to Gmail for iOS: The Gmail app for iOS is getting some new design updates. Google is rolling out a ...
neowin.net/news/google-pushes-a-refreshed-look-and-other-features-to-gmail-for-ios/
ChatGPT maker wants to buy Chrome from Google: An OpenAI executive told a US judge the company would be interested in buying the popular browser.
bbc.com/news/articles/c1dr6neg766o
Key Facts: Interest in Chrome: Buyers Ready to Bid
9h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theverge.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theverge.com
- Google's Chrome could be up for sale if the DOJ succeeds.
- Potential buyers like OpenAI, Yahoo, and Perplexity are interested in promoting their search services.
- Chrome's value is estimated to be up to $50 billion, representing a significant investment.
- Acquiring Chrome could give a company access to billions of users and severely impact Google.
Actually buying Chrome would potentially cost tens of billions of dollars, but it’s something that the company could make happen with the help of Apollo Global Management, its owner.— Brian Provost, Yahoo Search General Manager, discussing the potential cost and feasibility of acquiring Chrome during the trial.
Gemini AI is coming to cars, wearables, and more this year, Google confirms: It's officially confirmed - Gemini is coming to Android Auto, wearables ...
digitaltrends.com/mobile/google-gemini-cars-wearables/
How to delete your personal info from the internet for free: Hiding your address, phone number, and other details from Google and people search sites is easier ...
fastcompany.com/91320779/how-to-delete-your-personal-info-from-the-internet-for-free
OpenAI tells judge it would buy Chrome from Google: If Google is forced to sell off Chrome, ChatGPT’s head of product told a judge today in the remedies trial ...
theverge.com/news/653882/openai-chrome-google-us-judge
BNN Bloomberg Apr 25
Alphabet sales beat estimates on Google search advertising: Google parent Alphabet Inc. reported first-quarter revenue and profit that exceeded analysts’ ...
bnnbloomberg.ca/investing/2025/04/24/alphabet-sales-beat-estimates-on-google-search-advertising/
Alphabet surprises with strong Q1 results! 📈 • Earnings per share: $2.81 (previous year: $1.91) • Net profit: $34.54 billion (+46% year-on-year) • Revenue: $90 ... Show more
Google's Gemini usage is surging, but rivals still dominating: Google's Gemini usage data was revealed this week by the tech giant during a court hearing in the ...
businessinsider.com/google-gemini-usage-surging-rivals-chatgpt-meta-dominating-2025-4
President Donald Trump Raised a Record $239 Million for His Inauguration This Year
entrepreneur.com/business-news/president-donald-trump-sets-new-record-with-inaugural-fund/490324
Google paid Samsung to preload and integrate Gemini AI on phones: A Google exec testified in court that the company paid Samsung "an enormous sum of ...
pcworld.com/article/2761914/google-paid-samsung-to-preload-and-integrate-gemini-ai-on-phones.html
Key Facts: EU Imposes Heavy Fines on Apple and Meta
Apr 23 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: arstechnica.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: arstechnica.com
- The European Commission fined Apple €500 million and Meta €200 million for violating the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
- Both companies must comply within 60 days to avoid further penalties, marking the first non-compliance decisions under the DMA.
- Apple and Meta criticized the fines, claiming the EU's actions unfairly hinder their business models.
- The Commission noted that both companies' practices limited choices for consumers and developers, necessitating compliance changes.
"The European Commission is attempting to handicap successful American businesses while allowing Chinese and European companies to operate under different standards."— Joel Kaplan, Chief Global Affairs Officer of Meta, commented on the fines imposed by the European Commission.
Chrome on the chopping block as Google’s search antitrust trial moves forward: The court ruled that Google has a search monopoly. Now, we learn the consequences.
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/04/chrome-on-the-chopping-block-as-googles-search-antitrust-trial-moves-forward/
I'm an ex-Google and Meta engineer — preferred the more stressful job: A former Meta and Google engineer compared his experience working at both companies ...
businessinsider.com/ex-google-meta-engineer-compares-companies-work-burnout-2025-4
OpenAI would buy Chrome if Google forced to sell: This could solve one antitrust problem and begin building another.
axios.com/2025/04/23/open-ai-google-chrome
Google Will Keep Cookies and Backtrack on its Opt-Out Plans : The development is a drastic reversal on years-long efforts to deprecate the tracking technology.
adweek.com/media/google-will-keep-cookies-and-backtrack-on-its-opt-out-plans/
Defence Blog Apr 24
Russia fines Google over YouTube videos revealing military losses: Russia has imposed a fine on Google, accusing the tech giant of disseminating sensitive ...
defence-blog.com/russia-fines-google-over-youtube-videos-revealing-military-losses/
Watch Out for This Sophisticated Phishing Email That Looks Like It's From Google: Google says it's rolling out a fix but here's what you should do now to protect ...
uk.pcmag.com/security/157663/watch-out-for-this-sophisticated-phishing-email-that-looks-like-its-from-google
Google, X next targets as Europe stays tough on tech regulation: Alphabet's Google and Elon Musk's X may be the next to face fines from European regulators ...
reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/google-x-next-targets-europe-stays-tough-tech-regulation-2025-04-23/
Cult of Mac Apr 23
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI ready to buy Chrome from Google: OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, would be willing to buy Chrome from Google if a U.S ...
cultofmac.com/news/chatgpt-maker-openai-ready-buy-chrome-google
Anthony Edwards on LeBron:
"He was shooting it from Yucatan." 🤣
(h/t @ohnohedidnt24 )
Moscow court finds Google guilty of disclosing Russian war casualties, TASS says: A Moscow court has found Alphabet's Google guilty of disclosing personal data ...
reuters.com/business/moscow-court-finds-google-guilty-disclosing-russian-war-casualties-tass-says-2025-04-21/
Palantir shares break the $100 mark again📈 🆕 Palantir has announced a major new contract. This news has been well-received by the market ... Show more
YouTube says more than 20 billion videos uploaded in 20 years: YouTube on Wednesday celebrated more than 20 billion videos being uploaded to the platform since ...
standardmedia.co.ke/business/sci-tech/article/2001517298/youtube-says-more-than-20-billion-videos-uploaded-in-20-years
Google Pixel 9a Review: Packs flagship power, great cameras and clean software in elegant chassis
thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/gadgets/google-pixel-9a-review-packs-flagship-power-great-cameras-and-clean-software-in-elegant-chassis/article69489868.ece
Google might get broken up, but top marketers aren't cheering: While big marketers have long pushed Google for more transparency, they rely on its reach and lack ...
businessinsider.com/google-breakup-potential-impact-advertising-marketing-cmo-reaction-2025-4
Google forcing some remote workers to come back 3 days a week or lose their jobs
cnbc.com/2025/04/23/google-teams-are-including-remote-workers-in-their-cuts.html
Alphabet by the numbers: Buy, hold, or sell?: Alphabet exceeds expectations with strong sales | and profit growth, while AI innovations and efficiency ...
deraktionaer.de/artikel/aktien/alphabet-nach-zahlen-kaufen-halten-oder-verkaufen-20379004.html
ChatGPT is crushing Google in AI. Unless you look at data differently.: ChatGPT leads in app usage, but Google's platform distribution through Search and Android ...
businessinsider.com/chatgpt-crushing-google-ai-unless-you-look-data-differently-2025-4
Workers could save 122 hours a year by using AI in admin tasks, Google finds: Britain could gain £400 billion ($533 billion) from artificial intelligence-driven ...
cnn.com/2025/04/25/tech/ai-admin-work-google-pilot-intl/
Google earnings: Team consolidation cuts costs, boosts speed, says CFO: Google CFO Anat Ashkenazi discusses team consolidation efforts aimed at reducing costs ...
businessinsider.com/google-q1-2025-earnings-team-consolidation-cuts-costs-speed-cfo-2025-4
Google is trying to get college students hooked on AI with a free year of Gemini Advanced
engt.co/4jgQzZr
Phishers abuse Google OAuth to spoof Google in DKIM replay attack: In a rather clever attack, hackers leveraged a weakness that allowed them to send a fake email ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/phishers-abuse-google-oauth-to-spoof-google-in-dkim-replay-attack/
"That was a terrible dunk. I wish I could get it back, I would've crunk it back a little more."
—Anthony Edwards on his dunk over Luka in the Game ... Show more
Android: Google brings back the “Do not disturb” shortcut: Sometimes changes are not always improvements - Google also had to realize this with a new feature in ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/android-google-bringt-den-bitte-nicht-stoeren-shortcut-zurueck/
Former DOJ antitrust chief says a Google break up will benefit the internet: Former DOJ antitrust chief Jonathan Kanter on the Google monopoly cases and what ...
theverge.com/decoder-podcast-with-nilay-patel/654243/jonathan-kanter-antitrust-google-ad-tech-monopoly-doj
Google adds YouTube Music feature to end annoying volume shifts: Automatic audio leveling is coming to YouTube Music.
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/04/youtube-music-gets-consistent-volume-option-to-save-your-ears/
Google’s AI Overviews now reach more than 1.5 billion people every month: Google shared the figure as part of its Q1 2025 earnings.
theverge.com/news/655930/google-q1-2025-earnings
Google's bad year just got worse: Morning Brief: A string of legal defeats makes the search giant's vulnerabilities to a shifting online environment and ...
finance.yahoo.com/news/googles-bad-year-just-got-worse-morning-brief-100008988.html
Google demos Android XR smart glasses with Gemini AI, visual memory, and multilingual capabilities
techspot.com/news/107616-google-demos-android-xr-smart-glasses-gemini-ai.html
x.com Apr 21
The White House Easter Egg Roll is sponsored by Amazon, Google, and Meta — who are all being sued by the federal government for antitrust violations ...
x.com/RBReich/status/1914378877503221830
Motorola Razr 2025: Price, release date, features, specs: Motorola's 2025 Razr phones all include AI from Google and Motorola, and the new high-end Razr Ultra ...
businessinsider.com/guides/tech/motorola-razr-2025-price-release-date-features-specs
Google issues ultimatum to workers: Return to office or lose job: Google demands some employees return to the office or risk job loss, amid a strategic shift and ...
sfchronicle.com/tech/article/google-return-office-ultimatum-20292786.php
MSNBC.com Apr 24
RFK Jr.’s autism registry idea raises all kinds of red flags: Mark Zuckerberg makes power moves to help Meta avoid regulations, a popular prayer app has taken ...
msnbc.com/top-stories/latest/rfk-jr-autism-registry-trump-google-ice-hegseth-rcna202393
Flyer beware: Don’t fall for this airline customer service scam: Travelers recently uncovered an increasingly common airline customer service scam ...
thepointsguy.com/news/airline-customer-service-scam/
Google makes Gemini Advanced subscription free for all college students in the US
neowin.net/news/google-makes-gemini-advanced-subscription-free-for-all-college-students-in-the-us/
Tech platforms have an obligation to save California’s local newsrooms | Opinion: “Tech platforms have captured the advertising profits that once sustained ...
sacbee.com/opinion/op-ed/article304697956.html
Google's multibillion-dollar deal with Apple at risk in search case: A federal judge will ultimately determine Google's fate after he ruled that the tech giant ...
businessinsider.com/google-billion-dollar-deal-apple-at-risk-monopoly-search-case-2025-4
"I got 2 words for you. Jaden McDaniels" 🗣️
Anthony Edwards attributed part the Wolves' success down the stretch to his teammate 🙌
Trump’s Rearview Antitrust Battles: The cases against Meta and Google miss how fast markets are changing.
wsj.com/opinion/trump-antitrust-google-search-doj-ftc-amit-mehta-business-monopoly-2944d098
Paid articlePaywall Google loses online advertising monopoly case: It's Google's second big recent loss in a monopoly case.
axios.com/2025/04/17/google-ad-tech-monopoly-antitrust-ruling
Google school ratings going, going, gone after trolls take over: As of next week, reviews and ratings for schools will disappear from the search giant as too ...
theage.com.au/national/victoria/google-school-ratings-going-going-gone-after-trolls-take-over-20250421-p5lt3e.html
LegionHoops 20h
Kawhi was asked what his best healthy alternatives to Gatorade are:
His response: “I’m not mentioning that right now. You can talk to me after ... Show more
https://x.com/ohnohedidnt24/status/1915644757788787187/video/1
https://x.com/ohnohedidnt24/status/1915644757788787187/video/1
Anthony Edwards:
"Julius gotta shoot more. Took fu*king 13 shots. You alright?" 🤣🤣
(h/t @ohnohedidnt24 )
Ziff Davis Apr 22
This Compact Google Nest Security Cam Is Down to Its Lowest Price Yet: This compact 1080p Nest cam gives you smart motion alerts, two-way audio ...
extremetech.com/deals/this-compact-google-nest-security-cam-is-down-to-its-lowest-price-yet
Mediaite Apr 21
Democrat Catches Fox’s Will Cain Unaware That Trump Wants To Deport U.S. Citizens: ‘Just Googl ...
mediaite.com/tv/democrat-catches-foxs-will-cain-unaware-that-trump-wants-to-deport-u-s-citizens-just-google/
Google shouldn't be broken up, says CEO of AI search rival Perplexity : The DOJ wants to break up Google, but Perplexity's CEO says that's not the right fix for ...
businessinsider.com/perplexity-ceo-google-antitrust-android-chrome-choice-doj-2025
Google has illegal advertising monopoly, judge rules: It is the second major case Google has lost in a year, after it was found to have a monopoly on online ...
bbc.com/news/articles/c3674nl7g74o
Key Facts: Judge Confirms Google's Monopoly in Online Advertising Market
Apr 17 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abcnews.go.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abcnews.go.com
- A federal judge ruled that Google illegally dominates two online advertising technology markets.
- Judge Leonie Brinkema found that Google intentionally engaged in anticompetitive practices to secure its monopoly position.
- The Justice Department is seeking to compel Google to sell at least its Google Ad Manager to enhance competition.
- Google intends to appeal the court's decision, maintaining that its tools are beneficial for publishers.
"For over a decade, Google has tied its publisher ad server and ad exchange together through contractual policies and technological integration, which enabled the company to establish and protect its monopoly power in these two markets."— U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema, in her decision regarding Google's advertising monopoly.
Google brings ChromeOS M135 to the stable channel, with improved mouse support and more
neowin.net/news/google-brings-chromeos-m135-to-the-stable-channel-with-improved-mouse-support-and-more/
Google will soon redirect you to Google.com, no matter your country: Google is going to begin redirecting users to Google.com if they access the search engine ...
neowin.net/news/google-will-soon-redirect-you-to-googlecom-no-matter-your-country/
Gmail’s New Encrypted Messages Feature Opens a Door for Scams: Google is rolling out an end-to-end encrypted email feature for business customers ...
wired.com/story/gmail-end-to-end-encryption-scams/
Google holds Illegal 'monopoly power', rules US federal judge: The ruling by the US federal judge could now force the tech giant Google to give breakup ...
wionews.com/world/google-holds-illegal-monopoly-power-rules-us-federal-judge-google-online-8973770
