A judge has branded Google a monopolist, but AI may bring about quicker change in internet search A federal judge has branded Google as a ruthless monopolist bent on suffocating it competitors The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2024
A Microsoft victory and Mozilla defeat: The fallout from Google’s antitrust saga Here are the biggest winners and losers in the aftermath of Google's antitrust ruling. Fortune · Aug 6, 2024
A US judge ruled that Google built an illegal monopoly. What happens next? The ruling found Google broke antitrust laws by making multibillion-dollar deals. Will those agreements evaporate? The Guardian - US · Aug 6, 2024
Generative AI is getting kicked off its pedestal. It’s about time Generative AI is getting a much-needed reality check. Now the real work can begin. Fortune · Aug 6, 2024
Microsoft snaps back at Delta, accuses airline CEO of sharing comments that were "incomplete, false, misleading, and damaging to Microsoft and its reputation" Microsoft shared a strong respond to recent accusations from the Delta CEO. Microsoft called Delta's claims surrounding the recent CrowdStrike outage "incomplete, false, misleading, and damaging to Microsoft and its reputation." Windows Central · Aug 6, 2024
Why including a keyboard with the next-gen Xbox and PlayStation would boost console gaming Microsoft and Sony are both gearing up for the next generation of Xbox and PlayStation hardware. I think a significant way to shake up the industry would be to include a QWERTY keyboard as standard, enhancing social aspects of games that demand it. Windows Central · Aug 6, 2024
We know the Google antitrust ruling is huge, but we don’t know what it really means yet Consumers could see hardly any changes at all, or they could see Google being split up. Fortune · Aug 6, 2024
One of the best VPNs now works with Copilot+ PCs powered by Snapdragon X chips Private Internet Access just launched an Arm-native version of its VPN. Very few VPNs work with Windows on Arm PCs right now, making Private Internet Access a welcome addition to the list of native Arm apps. Windows Central · Aug 6, 2024
Microsoft wants you to get better at AI detection with its new quiz game: "The growing quality in AI images makes them harder to spot" Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith has shared a new website to help users sharpen and enhance their AI-detection skills. Windows Central · Aug 6, 2024
Age of Mythology: Retold FAQ — Xbox Game Pass, release date, platforms, and everything you need to know Here's everything you need to know about Age of Mythology: Retold, an ambitious title that rebuilds the original experience for modern gaming hardware. Windows Central · Aug 6, 2024
Apple Maintains Trillion Market Cap Lead Over Tech Giants Apple maintains its trillion market cap, while Microsoft and Nvidia face challenges in a volatile market. Top News · Aug 6, 2024
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is coming to Xbox Game Pass in August 2024 Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy and more games are coming to Xbox Game Pass in August 2024. Windows Central · Aug 6, 2024
Crowdstrike And Delta Air Lines Dispute Over Technology Outage Dispute between CrowdStrike and Delta Air Lines over 0 million damages from a global technology outage. Top News · Aug 6, 2024
Microsoft makes security a ‘core priority’ for all employees in major worker shift Microsoft memo to employees places security as a key focus following several recent high-profile incidents. TechRadar · Aug 6, 2024
The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2024 Russian disinformation slams Paris and amplifies Khelif claims to undermine the Olympics Russia is using online disinformation to spread false information about the 2024 Olympics and portraying Paris as a crime-ridden cesspool
TechRadar · Aug 6, 2024 Global cloud market sees another huge spending spree as AI demand continues Latest cloud market share results are in, and there aren’t very many surprises.
T3 · Aug 6, 2024 Apple MacBook versus Windows laptop: which is the best buy for students? Students need reliable yet affordable kit, but does an Apple MacBook or Windows laptop best suit and why?
Windows Central · Aug 6, 2024 Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says "Security is our No. 1 priority" but will need teamwork to make the dream work Microsoft is doubling down on its cybersecurity efforts. As highlighted In an internal memo, "Everyone at Microsoft will have security as a Core Priority."
TechRadar · Aug 6, 2024 Microsoft drops new details on Windows 11 24H2’s improved power-saving mode that could help prolong your laptop’s battery life New Energy Saver feature promises to be an impressive update on the current Battery Saver mode.
Fortune · Aug 6, 2024 Monday's stock market crash shows that the AI revolution isn't quite here yet The ‘Magnificent Seven’—Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Tesla—together lost more than $650 billion in market cap.
PC Gamer · Aug 5, 2024 Former Blizzard president Mike Ybarra is now CEO of one of those technically-not-gambling daily fantasy sports apps Ybarra stepped down from Blizzard during this year's massive Microsoft layoffs.
The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2024 CrowdStrike and Delta fight over who's to blame for the airline canceling thousands of flights Cybersecurity software company CrowdStrike is firing back at Delta Air Lines
Laptop · Aug 5, 2024 OpenAI has anti-cheating technology ready to launch, so why won't it? ChatGPT has become a popular tool for cheating on essays in school, but OpenAI has yet to roll out a crucial anti-cheating tool. Here's how teachers are spotting ChatGPT-generated homework.
Windows Central · Aug 5, 2024 Google loses US DOJ antitrust case after judge rules its search engine payments violated the law: "Google is a monopolist" A judge has found Google guilty of breaking US antitrust law with payments made in 2021 that made its search engine the default option on smartphones.
Tom’s Guide · Aug 5, 2024 Google search declared monopoly in landmark antitrust case — Google responds A federal judge has declared that Google is an illegal monopoly when it comes to online search. Here's what that means and what comes next in the case.