Google, Justice Department make final arguments about whether search engine is a monopoly
Google's dominance is under scrutiny in a high-stakes antitrust lawsuit, with government lawyers arguing it maintains an illegal monopoly through hefty expenditure to block out competition. [ more ]
Google, Justice Department make final arguments about whether search engine is a monopoly
Google's perceived monopoly is being contested in a high-stakes antitrust lawsuit, with the company defending its position based on excellence and consumer preference. [ more ]
Elite racers competed in semi-finals after qualification in Fort William, Scotland, with the top 30 men and top 10 women advancing to the finals. [ more ]
Emmy Lan is a professional enduro racer transitioning from U21 to elites, training with varied riding activities, including road, trail, and downhill. [ more ]
49ers post Draft depth chart: Where do Ricky Pearsall, Dominick Puni and the rest of the rookies fit? Which vets get pushed down? https://t.co/g7Mqynj6dT
Tesla's initial success is being challenged by falling sales, competition, and product issues, leading to significant workforce cuts and financial setbacks. [ more ]
Chaos at Tesla: What analysts think about Elon Musk's cuts and layoffs
Tesla's early success was fueled by innovative use of lithium-ion battery packs, but recent challenges include declining sales and profitability due to increased competition and price cuts. [ more ]
Canada's shopping for a foreign grocer. Can an international retailer succeed here? | CBC News
The Canadian federal government is exploring the possibility of inviting foreign deep-discounters like Aldi and Lidl to set up operations in Canada to address grocery affordability and competition issues. [ more ]
Bunge-Viterra consolidation could cost farmers more than $700 million per year: U of S report
Bunge's acquisition of Viterra could lead to substantial economic losses for farmers in terms of export basis, canola prices, and elevator competition. [ more ]
U.S. Antitrust Case Against Google Is Just the Start
The U.S. government is actively pursuing antitrust cases against Big Tech giants like Amazon, Apple, Google, and Meta to curb monopolistic behavior and promote competition. [ more ]
Apple Reports Decline in Sales and Profit Amid iPhone Struggles in China
Apple faced challenges with declining sales, especially in China, due to competition from Huawei and other big tech companies performing better financially. [ more ]
China 'the most competitive market in the world' for iPhone
Apple CEO Tim Cook considers China the most competitive market globally, highlighting challenges and the importance of the region despite a slight decline in revenue. [ more ]
China to launch world-first mission to retrieve samples from far side of moon
China plans to retrieve samples from the far side of the moon in an ambitious two-month mission, aiming to establish a lunar presence by 2030. [ more ]
A major Chinese car company already has a Cybertruck knockoff
The car industry is experiencing high competition seen in the introduction of a Chinese vehicle resembling Tesla's Cybertruck at the Beijing auto show. [ more ]
In the first Autonomous Racing League race, the struggle was real
The first race of the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL) faced technical challenges during qualifying but culminated in a completed race with Tum emerging victorious. [ more ]
Tesla had a bumpy week. But don't draw conclusions about its stock just yet
Tesla's market cap fell dramatically but regained value after emphasizing low-cost models, amidst surprising competition with ExxonMobil post-Ukraine crisis. [ more ]
Will Meta Platforms Be Worth More Than Alphabet by 2025? | The Motley Fool
Meta Platforms faces challenges with revenue forecast and competition from Apple and TikTok, while Alphabet sees growth through advertising and cloud businesses. [ more ]
The Hill had a record-breaking performance in Q1'24 with 34M monthly unique visitors and 87M average visits, outperforming competitors like Bloomberg, Axios, and Politico. [ more ]
1 month left to submit nominations for Startup Battlefield 200 | TechCrunch
Nominations for Startup Battlefield 200 at Disrupt are open until June 10. Selected startups get exclusive benefits and a chance to compete for $100,000. [ more ]
The Olympics used to award medals in arts alongside athletics. The gold medal in arts at the 1924 Paris Olympics went to a Greek artist for a bronze sculpture of the Discobole. [ more ]
A Detailed Review of the Sex Scenes in Zendaya's Steamy New Movie
Challengers explores intense competition and desire in the world of professional tennis, featuring a sexually charged storyline with desirable characters. [ more ]
Microsoft's OpenAI partnership was born from Google envy
The AI landscape's development can be attributed to fear, jealousy, and capitalist ambition, leading companies like Microsoft to invest heavily in OpenAI to compete with Google. [ more ]
Tottenham 2-3 Arsenal: 'Arsenal survive painful flashbacks to maintain title push'
Arsenal is excelling in scoring goals from corners, highlighting a tactical advantage that has contributed significantly to their performance. [ more ]
Report: Leverkusen, Tottenham eyeing Juve transfer target Riccardo Calafiori
Juventus is targeting Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori, facing competition from Bayer Leverkusen and Tottenham, with the potential transfer fee set at â¬25 million. [ more ]
The two largest geostationary satellite operators will become one
SES acquires Intelsat to compete with emerging satellite broadband networks like Starlink, focusing on smaller satellites close to Earth for increased demand. [ more ]
The first-ever race between four self-driving cars and a Formula 1 driver just happened in Abu Dhabi | TechCrunch
The Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL) innovated by pitting autonomous cars against a former F1 driver and offering standardized race cars for a level playing field. [ more ]
Report: Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz a concrete target for Bayern Munich in 2025
Bayern Munich is interested in Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz, facing competition from top clubs like Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Liverpool. [ more ]
Apple iPad event 2024: Watch Apple unveil new iPads right here | TechCrunch
Apple is expected to unveil new iPads, including a new iPad Pro, iPad Air, Apple Pencil, and keyboard case, alongside the potential launch of a new M4 chip.
Speculation around Apple's quick silicon refresh and response to potential competition from Microsoft's rumored third-party chips at Build.
Anticipated features include an OLED display for the iPad Pro, a 12.9-inch iPad Air, new gestures for the Apple Pencil, and discussions on AI advancements. [ more ]
Big Sur International Marathon: First timers Ricci and Bilo bring home titles
A 26-year-old man from San Francisco, Simon Ricci, emerged as the men's title winner in the Big Sur Marathon by maintaining a comfortable pace and leading early in the race. [ more ]
2024 Canyons by UTMB 100k Results: Farvard Has Breakout Win, Schide Storms
Rod Farvard and Katie Schide emerged victorious at the 2024 Canyons by UTMB 100k race, showcasing impressive performances in a race full of changes and challenges. [ more ]
CMA's latest on Google's Privacy Sandbox sparks doubt among ad execs
CMA expressed increased concerns over Google's Privacy Sandbox, citing 79 issues and collaboration with ICO to address privacy and competition challenges. [ more ]