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EU Formally Files Antitrust Charges Against Google For Hindering Competition With Android
The European Union’s competition chief, Margrethe Vestager, has charged Google over its practice of forcing manufacturers to preload its apps when using the Android system.
Android Antitrust: Google’s Big Problem In Europe Could Result In $7.5B Fine
The European Commission is reportedly about to file charges against the tech giant after investigating Google’s practice of forcing operators and manufacturers to preload its own apps on Android devices.
Supreme Court Rejects Challenge To Google Book-Scanning Project
The Authors Guild and several individual writers have argued that the project, known as Google Books, illegally deprives them of revenue.
Verizon (VZ) Leads Yahoo (YHOO) Auction As Google (GOOG), AT&T (T) and Time (TIME) Drop Out
Over 40 firms had initially expressed interest when Yahoo was first placed on the block under pressure from activist investor Starboard Value.
Google Nexus 6P, 5X Price Discounted On Google Store, Best Buy
Google has slashed the price of its Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X smartphones by $50 on the Google Store for a limited period.
VR In The OR: Sahfi Ahmed Performs First Ever 360-Degree, VR Surgery
The surgery performed Thursday at a hospital in London was a truly immersive experience.
Privacy Shield: EU Regulators Voice Concerns Over Data Sharing Agreement Leaving US Companies In Limbo
European data protection officials have issues with a proposed new mechanism for companies to transfer data from Europe to the U.S.
Privacy Shield: Leaked Report Suggests EU Regulators Will Reject Proposed EU-US Data-Sharing Deal
A leaked report suggests that Europe’s data protection officials — led by Isabelle Falque-Pierrotin — will reject the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield data-sharing deal.
Panama Papers: Corporations Shifted A Half-Trillion Dollars To Offshore Tax Havens In 2012
In some small countries, the profits reported by American corporations are larger than the entire gross domestic product.
Daily Mail May Bid On Yahoo Assets, According To Reports Ahead Of Deadline
The U.K. newspaper is reportedly considering a bid for Yahoo as the media company hears proposals from several international corporations.
YouTube vs Universal, Sony And Warner Music Groups: Top Three Labels To Renegotiate Licensing Deals With Streaming Giant
Top labels made more money off vinyl record sales than revenue from YouTube in 2015.
Facebook (FB), Google (GOOGL), Twitter (TWTR), Yahoo (YHOO) Being Chased By Indonesia For Taxes
The Southeast Asian country is investigating Facebook, Google, Twitter and Yahoo over corporate back taxes of up to billions of dollars.
Panama Papers Law Firm Founder Wrote Novel About Lies, Manipulation And Illicit Enrichment
In an apparent case of art imitating life, Ramón Fonseca’s novel explores such themes as illicit “enrichment.”
Taliban Spokesperson Says Their 'Android App' Will Help Gain More Global Supporters: Report
Terrorist organization Taliban apparently had an Android App in Play Store, before Google took it down.
Google April Fools' Day 2016: Gmail Mic Drop, YouTube SnoopaVision, Disco Maps And More
It’s a mixed bag for the tech giant on the annual day of pranks.
Google Pulls ‘Mic Drop’ April Fools’ Day Joke After Angering Users
The company has pulled the “Mic Drop” feature it added to Gmail after users voiced their anger at how the prank was working.
BlackBerry (BBRY) Q4 Earnings: Software And Services Business Boost EPS, Revenues Below Expectations
The Canadian smartphone manufacturer’s earnings suggest an improved ability to turn the company's fortunes around.
Microsoft (MSFT) Has A Billion Reasons To Care Who Buys Yahoo
Microsoft still makes a great deal of money from Yahoo search, an arrangement it would like to keep intact.
Facebook, Google, Apple, Yahoo May See Profits Shrink From Closed Tax Loopholes
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development is bringing the hammer down on companies around the globe.
Google Working On Gesture-Based Keyboard For iPhone With GIF, Image And Search Functions: Report
The search giant is looking to extend its reach on Apple's iOS platform by building a keyboard to replace the standard Apple version.
Samsung Galaxy Note 6 Release Date Rumors: To Launch In July With Android N, Codenamed As Grace
Fresh rumors indicate that the Samsung Galaxy Note 6 preloaded with Android N will release in July this year.
From DeepMind To Watson: Why You Should Learn To Stop Worrying And Love AI
Many consumers see AI as science fiction, but companies see business opportunities -- such as AlphaGo, a program developed by a unit of Google.
Health Startup Oscar Hires A Google Exec After Posting $100M Losses On Obamacare Exchanges
Oscar, a rare newcomer in the health insurance industry, has hired a chief technology officer after losing money on health exchange websites.
Google Shopping Boston Dynamics, Its Famed Robotics Unit
The tech giant is looking to sell Boston Dynamics, the unit that became a YouTube darling for its human- and animal-like creations.
Alphabet’s Google Urging Congress To Speed Up Introduction Of Self-Driving Cars On American Roads
The head of its self-driving car program is urging Congress to grant national auto safety regulators new authority to speed up their introduction on U.S. roads.
Apple, McDonald’s, Google And Ikea To Face EU Lawmakers Over Tax Deals
At a hearing Wednesday, Apple, McDonald’s, Google And Ikea will be asked about special arrangements they've negotiated in Europe.
Russian Court Dismisses Google’s Appeal In Anti-Monopoly Case
Monday’s ruling in Russia comes less than a month after the European Union revived a probe into the search giant’s ad practices.
Lee Sedol vs. AlphaGo: After Three Straight Losses, Korean Champion Strikes Back With Maiden Victory
Lee’s victory, which comes after three consecutive losses in the five-game series against Google’s AlphaGo, proves that the program is far from invincible.
Google DeepMind’s AlphaGo Wins 5-Match Go Series With Third Straight Victory Against World Champion Lee Sedol
The program took an unassailable lead in the five-game Go series against its human competitor, marking a watershed moment in machine learning.
Xerox Translation Service Scans Documents, Prints In Other Languages
The service, in partnership with optical character recognition specialists Abbyy, brings translation to printers.