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Japan’s Antitrust Case May Find Google Guilty of Competition Violations

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Nikkei Asia has reported that Japan’s Fair Trade Commission plans to find Google guilty of violating the country’s antimonopoly regulations. The regulatory body has concluded that Google’s agreements with smartphone makers "unfairly limit competition" in the search industry. Unfair Contracts According to the watchdog, Google’s contracts contain conditions for the installation of its Search app and […]

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EU Investigation Sought by Price Comparison Sites Over Google Search Changes

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Last month, Google announced a range of updates to its Search platform to align with the EU Digital Markets Act (DMA). The tech giant claims it has implemented over 20 modifications, including specialized units and formats aimed at enhancing the visibility of comparison websites throughout Europe. Impact on Users and Businesses Google pointed out that the

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Google Pixel 9a Specs and Pricing Leaked Before Launch

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Google’s upcoming mid-range smartphone has been in the spotlight due to numerous leaks recently. Just two weeks after Google unveiled the Pixel 9 (currently priced at $622 on Amazon) along with its other flagship models, the first images of the Pixel 9a emerged. Since that time, the Pixel 9a has made several appearances, with the latest

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Google Urges FTC to Block Microsoft’s OpenAI Cloud Partnership

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Google has requested the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to look into Microsoft’s exclusive cloud service deal with OpenAI. The Information, as reported by Reuters, indicates that this discussion took place while the FTC was probing Google about Microsoft’s business practices as part of a wider investigation. Microsoft and OpenAI’s Growing Partnership The alliance between Microsoft

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Google’s Willow Quantum Chip Completes 10-Septillion-Year Task in Minutes

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Google’s latest quantum processor, Willow, is creating a buzz due to its revolutionary error correction capabilities. It’s able to handle calculations that would take traditional supercomputers billions of years to complete. This 105-qubit chip represents a significant advancement in quantum computing, particularly in addressing the critical issue of quantum error rates. Advancements in Error Correction Willow

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Google Extends Bluetooth Switch Deadline for Stadia Controller

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When Google decided to close its Stadia game streaming service in early 2023, they gave users of the Stadia Controller a chance to transform it from a Wi-Fi controller to a Bluetooth controller, making it usable with other devices. Extension of Deadline Initially, the online tool designed for this conversion was set to be discontinued on

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Google Sues US CSFB Over Alleged Government Overreach

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Google is taking legal action against a ruling from the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) that allows the bureau to "conduct examinations on a periodic basis" to check if Google is following consumer financial regulations. Allegations Against Google The consumer finance regulator has focused on Google Pay and Google Pay Balance. According to a report

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Google Pixel 9a Leak Reveals iPhone 8 Plus-Style Camera Design

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Google launched the Pixel 9 series in August this year, with plans to add a budget-friendly entry-level model. In September, a leaked CAD render gave us a glimpse of what the smartphone might look like, and now, we have some actual photos of the device. Design Confirmation The real-life images seem to confirm the accuracy of

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Google Launches PaliGemma 2 Vision-Language Models

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Google has revealed the successor to its visual-language model PaliGemma, which was introduced in May 2024. The new version, PaliGemma 2, comes in a range of sizes, featuring parameter counts from 3 billion to 28 billion, and resolution options that go up to 896px. Advanced Performance Features According to the company, this model showcases "top-tier performance

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Canada Takes Legal Action Against Google for Online Ad Practices

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The Competition Bureau of Canada has started legal proceedings against Google, alleging that the tech giant has been engaging in anti-competitive practices within the online advertising technology market. This action follows an investigation that began in 2016. In an official announcement, the Bureau revealed that it has submitted an application to the Competition Tribunal to tackle

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