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Newsday
1 week ago
Tech industry

Google, Justice Department make final arguments about whether search engine is a monopoly

Google's dominance is attributed to its excellence, not anti-competitive practices. [ more ]
WFTV
1 week ago
Tech industry

Google, Justice Department make final arguments about whether search engine is a monopoly

Google argues its search engine dominance is due to excellence, not monopoly. [ more ]
AP News
1 week ago
Tech industry

Google, Justice Department make final arguments about whether search engine is a monopoly

Google and the Justice Department are presenting final arguments on the monopoly status of Google's search engine. [ more ]
www.npr.org
2 weeks ago
Tech industry

U.S. v. Google: As landmark 'monopoly power' trial closes, here's what to look for

The landmark Google monopoly trial between U.S. Justice Department and Google aims to decide if Google abused its monopoly power in online search.
The case could have significant implications for future antitrust actions against tech companies. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Tech industry

The Second Coming of the Microsoft Antitrust Battle?

The Justice Department's antitrust lawsuit against Apple draws parallels to the case against Microsoft in 1998.
Federal prosecutors are linking the Apple lawsuit to the previous antitrust battle against Microsoft. [ more ]
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The Seattle Times
1 week ago
Tech industry

Google, Justice Department make final arguments about whether search engine is a monopoly

Google argues its dominance in search engine market comes from merit and excellence, not illegal practices. [ more ]
WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio
1 week ago
Tech industry

Google, Justice Department make final arguments about whether search engine is a monopoly

Google argues its search engine ubiquity is due to excellence, not monopoly tactics. [ more ]
Boston 25 News
1 week ago
Tech industry

Google, Justice Department make final arguments about whether search engine is a monopoly

Google argues its dominance is due to customer preference and competition is present in targeted search markets. [ more ]
WPXI
1 week ago
Tech industry

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 ]
Action News Jax
1 week ago
Tech industry

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 ]
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Boston.com
1 month ago
Tech industry

Justice Department sues Apple, alleging it illegally monopolized the smartphone market

Apple is accused of having a smartphone market monopoly.
The Justice Department filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple for stifling competition. [ more ]
Intelligencer
1 month ago
Tech industry

The Government Finally Comes for Apple

Apple facing monopoly lawsuit for control over various markets.
Department of Justice broadens focus beyond the App Store to include Apple Pay and iPhone. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 month ago
Tech industry

The U.S. sues Apple, saying it abuses its power to monopolize the smartphone market

Apple faces antitrust lawsuit for monopolistic practices
Apple accused of blocking innovation to strengthen its smartphone monopoly [ more ]
www.france24.com
1 month ago
Tech industry

US files antitrust lawsuit against Apple over iPhone 'monopoly'

The U.S. Department of Justice and 15 states sued Apple for alleged smartphone market monopoly.
Apple faces antitrust allegations regarding its App Store commissions and smartphone market dominance. [ more ]
GameSpot
2 months ago
Video games

Activision Blizzard Accused By Call Of Duty Pros Of Illegal Esports Monopoly

The Call of Duty League faces a lawsuit alleging it as an illegal monopoly with coercive financial terms.
Activision Blizzard's ownership of the league stifles competition and control over revenue streams. [ more ]
time.com
3 months ago
Apple

What to Know About the Various Legal Disputes Over the Apple Watch

A U.S. federal appeals court dismissed a lawsuit claiming Apple had illegally monopolized the heart-monitoring app market for the Apple Watch.
Apple stated that the outcome confirms their ability to improve important capabilities of the Apple Watch and that it is not anticompetitive. [ more ]
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The New Yorker
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Why the Biden Administration Is Suing Apple and Investigating Big Grocers

The Department of Justice sued Apple for monopolizing the smartphone market.
The Federal Trade Commission released a report on grocery industry concentration and price hikes during the pandemic. [ more ]
Axios
1 month ago
Apple

Justice Dept. lawsuit hits Apple at its core

The Department of Justice filed an antitrust suit against Apple over its integration of hardware, software, and services.
The legal challenges against Apple could force the company to disentangle its popular iMessage app and app store from the iPhone. [ more ]
Above the Law
2 months ago
Law

Antitrust Law's Big Day

$3.8 billion merger called off due to antitrust concerns.
Department of Justice opposed merger due to antitrust violation. [ more ]
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GSMArena.com
1 month ago
Tech industry

US Department of Justice sues Apple for having an illegal monopoly over the smartphone market

Apple is being sued by the Department of Justice for an alleged illegal monopoly in the smartphone market.
The lawsuit accuses Apple of hindering competition by limiting functionality of third-party apps and making it difficult for users to switch from Apple devices. [ more ]
The Verge
1 month ago
Tech industry

US sues Apple for illegal monopoly over smartphones

Apple accused of operating illegal monopoly
DOJ alleges Apple drives up prices for consumers and developers [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Tech industry

U.S. government sues Apple for smartphone antitrust violations | CBC News

Apple faces antitrust lawsuit for alleged smartphone monopoly.
Apple's walled garden defended as protection for personal information. [ more ]
Ars Technica
1 month ago
Tech industry

US sues Apple, alleging it illegally monopolized the smartphone market

Apple sued by US Department of Justice for antitrust violations related to iPhone features and smartphone market monopoly. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Tech industry

U.S. files antitrust lawsuit against Apple alleging company monopolized smartphone market

Apple facing antitrust lawsuit for monopolizing smartphone market
Justice Department alleges Apple restricts developer access to maintain monopoly [ more ]
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Anchorage Daily News
1 week ago
Tech industry

Google's empire is massive. A judge will soon rule if it's a monopoly.

Google faces antitrust case alleging monopoly abuse. [ more ]
Miami Herald
1 week ago
Tech industry

Judge Grills U.S. and Google on Antitrust Claims

Judge Amit P. Mehta questioned both sides' arguments in a landmark U.S. antitrust case against Google, which could reshape the tech industry. [ more ]
Quartz
2 weeks ago
Tech industry

Google's landmark antitrust trial is coming to a close

Google faces significant antitrust allegations, accused of using anticompetitive tactics to maintain a monopoly over search engine services. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
Tech industry

Judge Grills U.S. and Google on Antitrust Claims

Judge's scrutiny of both sides' cases in landmark antitrust challenge to Google could reshape the tech industry. [ more ]
Theregister
2 weeks ago
Tech industry

Antitrust trial against Google comes to closing arguments

Google pays billions to remain default search engine, facing antitrust lawsuit for monopoly practices. [ more ]
GSMArena.com
1 month ago
Tech industry

Apple tried to make the Apple Watch work with Android phones

Apple considered making Apple Watch compatible with Android phones for three years.
Apple cites technological limitations as the reason Apple Watch cannot work with Android phones. [ more ]
Daily Kos
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

AI's Problems Are Antitrust Problems

Tech giants leveraging AI to monopolize and drive usage of their cloud services, leading to potential harm for consumers. [ more ]
Futurism
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Google Accidentally Admits Something Very Funny About AI

Google is considering charging for AI-integrated search, potentially marking the first time for a core feature.
The AI search feature could disrupt Google's current ad revenue model, creating a conflict between AI development and ad revenue generation. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago
Dining

Lizzie Magie, la desconocida inventora del famoso Monopoly'

La historia de Monopoly se remonta a Lizzie Magie, una mujer polifacética cuyo juego original, The Landlord's Game, fue luego llamado Monopoly por Charles Darrow. [ more ]
Miami Herald
3 weeks ago
Media industry

Editorial: Google's hardball tactics against California news outlets show why it should be regulated

Google's shift away from its 'Don't be evil' motto is exemplified by its actions to potentially crush news outlets by removing links from search results in response to lobbying for revenue sharing. [ more ]
Ars Technica
1 month ago
Web design

Epic submits wish list of Google reforms ahead of games store Android launch

Epic Games seeks injunction to open Android to third-party app stores outside Google Play, challenging Google's monopoly. [ more ]
Polygon
1 month ago
Video games

After Barbie tackled the patriarchy, Margot Robbie's Monopoly movie could take a shot at capitalism next

Margot Robbie's company, LuckyChap, is working on a film based on the board game Monopoly, with a historical twist.
The Monopolists book uncovers the secret history of Monopoly, revealing Lizzie Magie's leftist origins and the transformation of her game's message. [ more ]
VG247
1 month ago
Video games

Margot Robbie to produce Monopoly movie

Margot Robbie's production company to create a live-action Monopoly film with Lionsgate.
Monopoly adaptation has been in talks for years and remains popular. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
1 month ago
California

California bill takes aim at Ticketmaster, but musicians warn they could be collateral damage

First law in the nation to address Ticketmaster's monopoly
Aims to increase competition and consumer choices in ticket sales [ more ]
Mail Online
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Here's how Apple's iPhone may change if DOJ wins its antitrust lawsuit

Apple faces DOJ lawsuit for alleged monopoly practices
EU Digital Markets Act impact on Apple users [ more ]
ComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

US sues Apple, alleging smartphone monopoly | Computer Weekly

Apple faces antitrust lawsuit for monopolistic behavior
US DoJ emphasizes protecting consumers from higher prices and fewer choices [ more ]
Gizmodo
1 month ago
Tech industry

U.S. Accuses Apple of Running a Monopoly

Apple facing legal trouble for alleged iPhone monopoly
Apple disputes the lawsuit claims [ more ]
time.com
1 month ago
Tech industry

What to Know About the U.S. Apple Antitrust Lawsuit

The DOJ sued Apple for maintaining a monopoly over the smartphone market by restricting third-party products' interactions.
The lawsuit alleges that Apple violates the Sherman Act by favoring its products over third-party alternatives in anti-competitive ways. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 month ago
Tech industry

Apple's iPhone is not a monopoly like Windows was a monopoly | TechCrunch

Apple facing antitrust lawsuit for alleged monopoly in premium smartphone market.
Difference between Apple's and Microsoft's monopoly cases lies in market dominance. [ more ]
Forbes
2 months ago
Marketing

Council Post: Creating A Monopoly: Big Ideas And Marketing

Big ideas come from a well-fed conscious mind allowing the subconscious to generate innovative ideas.
Quality service, unique meanings, inability to replicate, and patience are essential factors in addition to a big idea for creating a successful monopoly. [ more ]
The Verge
5 months ago
Tech industry

The Epic question: how Google lost when Apple won

Google lost its legal battle against Epic Games, being found to have maintained an unlawful monopoly with the Play store.
The outcome of the Epic v. Google case was different from the Epic v. Apple case, with different evidence and a different judge. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Tech industry

Google's Epic Loss, Silicon Valley's Curious New Subculture and How 2023 Changed the Internet

The Google Play store has been found to stifle competition and maintain a monopoly.
There is a growing movement advocating for the rapid development of artificial intelligence, even if it has negative consequences.
The internet of the future may undergo significant changes. [ more ]
www.npr.org
5 months ago
Tech industry

Epic Games beat Google but lost to Apple in monopoly lawsuits. What does it all mean?

Google has been ruled as operating as an illegal monopoly in its app store by a jury in San Francisco.
In a separate case, a court ruled in favor of Apple and dismissed most of Epic Games' monopoly claims against the company. [ more ]
Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
5 months ago
Silicon Valley

San Jose City Edition

The new San Jose City Edition of Monopoly was highly anticipated and quickly sold out before its official release.
It features landmark locations and local businesses in San Jose, including Winchester Mystery House and Original Joe's.
San Jose residents are excited about the game, with one person saying it will be the hottest Christmas gift in the Bay Area. [ more ]
www.france24.com
5 months ago
Tech industry

Fortnite's Epic Games wins US antitrust lawsuit against Google

Epic Games wins court battle against Google over Android app store monopoly
Google plans to appeal the decision [ more ]
The Verge
5 months ago
Tech industry

20 things we learned from the Epic v. Google trial.

Epic could win the antitrust dispute against Google's Android app store monopoly.
Google was scared of losing top game developers, like Fortnite, to outside platforms. [ more ]
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
5 months ago
Design

This Wooden-Edition Monopoly Board is Beautiful Enough to Pass Down to Your Grandchildren - Yanko Design

The Monopoly Heirloom Edition is a luxurious version of the classic board game, featuring a solid wood case and high-quality materials.
The design of the Heirloom Edition pays homage to the timeless appeal of Monopoly and is built to last for generations.
The game comes with a storage drawer and banker's tray for convenient organization of game components. [ more ]
Investing.com Australia
6 months ago
Tech industry

Google defends against antitrust accusations citing innovation and competition By Investing.com

Google is nearing the end of its defense in an antitrust lawsuit accusing it of holding a monopoly over search and advertising markets.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai revealed that Google shared 36% of search revenue from default search engine deals with Apple.
Google has cited its history of fostering competition through transformative products as part of its defense. [ more ]
www.bbc.com
6 months ago
Tech industry

Google sends a third of Safari ad revenue to Apple

Google sends 36% of advertising revenue from its Safari browser to Apple.
Google paid over $26 billion to other companies, including Apple, to be the default search engine.
The trial between Google and the US Department of Justice is expected to conclude soon. [ more ]
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