DOJ scrutinizes Disney’s FuboTV acquisition move
April 23, 2025, 1:20 pm
The U.S. Department of Justice has launched an investigation into Disney’s plan to acquire a controlling stake in FuboTV, examining whether the deal would dangerously concentrate power in the competitive sports streaming market. The probe raises serious antitrust questions as regulators keep a watchful eye.
techcrunch.com / DOJ reportedly probes Disney-FuboTV deal over competition concerns
bloomberg.com/technology / DOJ Probes Disney-FuboTV Deal Over Competition Concerns - Bloomberg.com
permalink / 2 stories from 2 sources in 7 hours ago #streaming #antitrust #government #media #competition +
Courts crack down on rendition practices amid legal outcry
April 23, 2025, 1:20 pm
Federal judges are taking a stand against the Trump administration's rendition practices—which saw noncitizens shuffled to El Salvador without due process. The courts, criticizing the misuse of legal authority in cases like that of Abrego Garcia, are determined to put a stop to these questionable actions.
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techdirt.com / Another Court Says Trump Admin Needs To Stop Randomly Renditioning People To El Salvador
techdirt.com / DOJ Learning In The Abrego Garcia Case That Judges Don’t Like Being Lied To
permalink / 3 stories from 2 sources in 7 hours ago #politics #government #law #crime #elsalvador +
Google Gemini court reveal shows explosive user growth
April 23, 2025, 11:20 am
In a courtroom disclosure amid antitrust inquiries, internal data revealed that Google’s AI chatbot Gemini now boasts 350 million monthly active users. The revelation underscores the rapid adoption of Google’s AI offerings and intensifies the scrutiny over its market power.
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arstechnica.com / Google reveals sky-high Gemini usage numbers in antitrust case
techcrunch.com / Google Gemini has 350M monthly users, reveals court hearing
theinformation.com / Google’s Gemini User Numbers Revealed in Court - The Information
permalink / 4 stories from 4 sources in 9 hours ago #google #genai #ai #alphabet #antitrust +
Debate Over Pricing and Availability of Apple Intelligence
April 23, 2025, 10:20 am
Amid Apple’s highly anticipated unveiling of its AI suite, industry observers are split. Some argue that a paywall on Apple Intelligence is justified given its innovative features, while skeptics question rollout delays and true value; the mixed reactions underscore the pressure on Apple to deliver on its bold promises.
bgr.com / Apple Intelligence can’t be that bad if people say they want to pay for it
androidheadlines.com / Apple Faces Scrutiny Over Apple Intelligence Availability Claims
permalink / 2 stories from 2 sources in 10 hours ago #apple #technology #ai #technews #ai +
Trump Softens Tariff Threats, Eases Fed Chair Firing Rumors
April 23, 2025, 8:20 am
President Trump shifted gears by suggesting potential tariff cuts on Chinese imports while backing off his earlier, more bombastic rhetoric about firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The relaxed tone helped calm jittery markets, as futures rallied and gold slipped, defusing fears of erratic policy moves.
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theverge.com / Did Tim Cook finagle a special tariff deal? Senator Warren wants to know
appleinsider.com / Senator Warren asks if Apple CEO Tim Cook's Trump playbook is blatant corruption
zerohedge.com / A Recap Of Trump's First Three Months
zerohedge.com / US International Trade Court Denies Companies' Bid To Block Trump's Tariffs
zerohedge.com / If You Believe The Trump Pivot Story, "Clearly You Enjoy Fairy Tales"
tomshardware.com / PC shipments up 6.7% YoY in Q1 2025, likely caused by buyers worried about tariffs
reuters.com/business / Tariffs restrain US business activity, boost asking prices for products - Reuters
tomshardware.com / Top PC OEMs reportedly planning Saudi Arabia plants to avoid US tariffs — Lenovo, HP, Dell exploring options as panic continues
zerohedge.com / "West Coast On Tipping Point": Los Angeles Port Set For Steep Drop In Traffic
tomshardware.com / Custom keyboard maker stopping US sales entirely due to tariffs — Keyboardio cites tariffs, axed de minimis rule
gizmodo.com / Anker USB-C Charger Is Still at Its Record-Low Price, Secure Yours Before Tariff Hikes Hit
zerohedge.com / Trump To Exempt US Carmakers From Some Tariffs: Report
www.ft.com/ / Donald Trump to exempt carmakers from some US tariffs - Financial Times
reuters.com/business / Bessent says China tariffs are not sustainable as US signals willingness to de-escalate - Reuters
arstechnica.com / Trump is “desperate” to make a deal—China isn’t, analysts say
zerohedge.com / Reuters Pours Cold Water On WSJ Tariff Report, Says Any De-Escalation Steps Would Not Be Unilateral
zerohedge.com / Watch Live: Bessent Discuses Tariffs, Global Financial System
techinasia.com / Trump suggests he may reduce tariffs on China
bloomberg.com/technology / Powell Attempts Balancing Act as Trump Tests Fed’s Autonomy - Bloomberg.com
cnbc.com / Tesla stock pops after Trump comments on China tariffs and Powell, despite weak earnings
zerohedge.com / Futures Surge After Trump Tones Down Rhetoric On China, Powell
reuters.com/business / Gold slips as Trump backs off threats to fire Fed chair, lifts tariff hopes - Reuters
techinasia.com / US stocks end higher as Trump signals tariff relief
permalink / 27 stories from 13 sources in 12 hours ago #tariffs #politics #stockmarket #finance #fed +
EU Slaps Hefty Digital Markets Fines on Apple and Meta
April 23, 2025, 6:20 am
EU regulators have stepped in with a barrage of multimillion‐dollar fines against Apple and Meta for breaching digital competition rules. The agencies took action over restrictive App Store practices and questionable ad models, proving that even tech giants aren’t above a bit of bureaucratic slapstick.
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cnet.com / Apple and Meta Hit With EU Fines, Ordered to Improve Consumer Choice
theverge.com / The EU isn’t happy with Apple’s tax on alternative app stores
theregister.com / Europe hits Meta, Apple with €700M in fines for flouting DMA
appleinsider.com / EU cuts Apple anti-competition fine to $570 million to avoid Trump retaliation
bloomberg.com/technology / Apple, Meta Hit by €700 Million in EU Fines After Trump Threats - Bloomberg.com
arstechnica.com / Apple and Meta furious at EU over fines totaling €700 million
techcrunch.com / EU fines Apple, Meta millions for breaching tech competition rules
techspot.com / Apple and Meta hit with combined $797 million fine for violating EU's DMA antitrust rules
bgr.com / Apple fined $570 million for breaching Europe’s Digital Markets Act
reuters.com/business / Meta, Apple fined 700 million euros for violating EU antitrust rules - Reuters
therecord.media / EU fines Apple €500 million and Meta €200 million for breaking digital market rules
zerohedge.com / EU Hits Apple, Meta With €700 Million Fines For Violating Digital Markets Act
androidheadlines.com / EU Slaps Apple and Meta With Massive Fines Over Business Practices
theverge.com / Apple and Meta hit with the EU’s first DMA antitrust fines
cnbc.com / Apple fined $571 million and Meta $228 million for breaching European Union antitrust rules
theinformation.com / EU Fines Apple and Meta for Breaching Digital Competition Law - The Information
winbuzzer.com / EU Hits Apple and Meta with First Fines Under Digital Markets Act
macrumors.com / Apple Hit With €500M Fine as EU Enforces Digital Markets Act
politico.eu / EU fines Apple €500M and Meta €200M
yahoo.com / Apple and Meta fined millions for breaching EU law
reuters.com/business / Apple fined $570 million and Meta $228 million for breaching EU law - Reuters
wsj.com / Apple, Meta Fined by EU, Ordered to Comply With Tech Competition Rules
permalink / 32 stories from 21 sources in 14 hours ago #techpolicy #meta #apple #antitrust #technology +
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