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Trump threatens ‘substantial’ tariff on EU in response to fines on US tech giants

Google has been fined $1bn for abusing its own power by favouring its own apps over its rivals

The Independent UK · Jul 24

Kids don't 'Google it' anymore. AI chatbots taught them to 'search it up' instead

A generational shift in slang is tracking a bigger one in how people actually find information online.

Fortune · Jul 24

SpaceX’s $94 Billion Investor Is Also a $920 Million-a-Month Customer

Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) has built an unusual two-way relationship with SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX): the Google parent stands as both a major shareholder and a significant customer of the rocket and satellite company.

Benzinga · Jul 24

Google co-founder Sergey Brin turned his $450 million superyacht into a floating headquarters with an entire deck dedicated to work

Google co-founder Sergey Brin's superyacht Dragonfly features a dedicated business deck. This vessel combines luxury with functionality, reflecting his entrepreneurial approach. The yacht includes a private office and helicopter hangar for global business management. Brin's increased involvement in AI development mirrors this work-centric design. Dragonfly reimagines the superyacht as a…

The Times of India · Jul 24

EU hits Google with another $1B fine as Search and Play Store face fresh antitrust crackdown

The EU just hit Google with a $1 billion fine, accusing it of favoring its own Search services and restricting Play Store developers.

Android Central · Jul 24

How Businesses (and Advisers) Can Budget for AI Use When the Bill Keeps Changing

AI is now a permanent line in your operating budget, but don't treat it like a standard software subscription. It's a variable cost, so plan accordingly.

Kiplinger · Jul 24

US launches trade probe into EU over big tech fines

President Donald Trump announced a trade probe into the EU, accusing the bloc of unfairly targeting U.S. tech giants, a day after Google was hit with a €890 million antitrust fine.

Euronews · Jul 24

Google is rolling out Gemini Live to its first-gen smart home devices, and it’s great news if your Home Mini speaker is still going strong — here’s how you can sign up to early access

Older Google smart home devices are getting Gemini Live, but you'll need a Google Home Premium subscription for the full experience.

TechRadar · Jul 24

Alphabet Lost $294 Billion in One Brutal Day — Almost an Entire Palantir

Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) just erased $294 billion in market value in a single session — roughly the size of an entire Palantir Technologies Inc.

Benzinga · Jul 24

The undersea internet cables connecting continents could soon help fund public schools as Oregon proposes charging millions in new fees to tech companies

Oregon is introducing new fees for undersea cable installations near its coast. These charges will generate revenue for the state's public K-12 schools. Existing fees were established about twenty-five years ago and were much lower. The new rates aim to attract tech investment while ensuring compensation. This update follows a…

The Times of India · Jul 24