Google reverses course on Chrome cookie phase-out
April 22, 2025, 2:21 pm
In an unexpected twist, Google has opted to keep third-party cookies alive in Chrome—effectively scrapping its planned phase-out. This U-turn, which ensures ongoing user tracking under the guise of improved ad targeting, has left market watchers bemused by the tech giant’s persistence in old habits.
theverge.com / Google is scrapping its planned changes for third-party cookies in Chrome
theregister.com / RIP, Google Privacy Sandbox
arstechnica.com / Google won’t ditch third-party cookies in Chrome after all
theinformation.com / Cookies will keep tracking users on Chrome, Google says - The Information
reuters.com/business / Google opts out of standalone prompt for third-party cookies - Reuters
winbuzzer.com / Google Halts Chrome Third-Party Cookie Phase-Out In Surprising Twist
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Google Antitrust Trial Heats Up With DOJ Demands
April 22, 2025, 6:20 am
During a contentious antitrust trial, Google lambasted the DOJ’s proposals—deeming divestiture demands “extreme” and “fundamentally flawed”—while a Perplexity AI executive urged against a breakup. The legal battle intensifies as both sides trade barbs over remedies with a side of courtroom theatrics.
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arstechnica.com / ChatGPT head tells court OpenAI is interested in buying Chrome
bgr.com / OpenAI says it would buy Chrome if Google is forced to sell it
theverge.com / OpenAI tells judge it would buy Chrome from Google
techcrunch.com / OpenAI exec says the company would buy Google’s Chrome browser if offered the chance
macrumors.com / OpenAI Wants to Buy Google's Chrome Browser
theinformation.com / Google Rebuffed OpenAI Request to Access Search Data - The Information
winbuzzer.com / Google Antitrust Trial Reveals Details of Samsung’s Costly Gemini AI Integration Deal
medianama.com / Google Says US Department of Justice’s Proposed Antitrust Action Could Slow Innovation
androidheadlines.com / Google Lawyer Calls DOJ Proposals a Wishlist for Competitors
medianama.com / Perplexity AI: Google Should Not Be Broken Up in Case Against US Department of Justice
winbuzzer.com / Google Frames DOJ Chrome Divesting Demands “Extreme” and “Fundamentally Flawed” as Antitrust Trial Begins
permalink / 16 stories from 11 sources in 16 hours ago #techpolicy #google #antitrust #browsers #government +
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