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Google ruled an online ad monopoly, could be forced to break up its advertising products – Computerworld
Google took this as a partial win, with the company’s VP for regulatory affairs, Lee-Anne Mulholland, stating: “We won half of this case and we will appeal the other half. The Court found that our advertiser tools and our acquisitions, such as DoubleClick, don’t harm competition. We disagree with the Court’s decision regarding our publisher tools. Publishers have many options…
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Microsoft’s Next Windows API Change Will Break Some Apps
Microsoft has deprecated the UWP Map control API in Windows. Windows applications using that feature to embed Bing maps will stop receiving updated maps, and they will eventually stop working entirely. Microsoft’s own Maps app might also shut down. Microsoft introduced the MapControl API in Windows 10, which allowed apps to display maps using data from Bing. It was a…
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‘Insiders don’t need to break in’: A developer crippled company networks with malicious code and a ‘kill switch’ after being sacked – and experts warn it shows the huge danger of insider threats
Security experts have warned ITPro over the risks of insider threats from disgruntled workers after a software developer deployed a ‘kill switch’ to sabotage his former employer’s networks. 55-year-old Davis Lu was convicted in March after being found guilty of “causing intentional damage to protected computers”, according to the US Department of Justice (DOJ). Lu, who worked for power management…
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January Windows security updates break audio playback
Microsoft has confirmed that the January 2025 Windows security updates are breaking audio playback on some systems with external DACs (digital-to-analog converters). DACs are commonly used at home, in professional music studios, and in portable music players to improve audio quality, process signals, or convert digital audio into analog signals for playback through speakers or headphones. As the company further…
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All of Canoo’s employees are reportedly on a ‘mandatory unpaid break’
Days after furloughing dozens of its employees without pay, EV startup Canoo told the remainder of its staff they will be on a “mandatory unpaid break” through at least the end of the year, TechCrunch reported Friday. A company email seen by the outlet said employees would be locked out of Canoo’s systems by the end of Friday, with their…
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Google’s counteroffer to the government trying to break it up is unbundling Android apps
The Department of Justice’s list of solutions for fixing Google’s illegal antitrust behavior and restoring competition in the search engine market started with forcing the company to sell Chrome, and late Friday night, Google responded with a list of its own (included below). Instead of breaking off Chrome, Android, or Google Play as the DOJ’s filing considers, Google’s proposed fixes…
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Google wants regulators to break up Microsoft’s OpenAI deal
Google has asked the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to break up Microsoft’s partnership with OpenAI over competition concerns. The firm is asking the regulator to examine an exclusive agreement that ensures OpenAI’s technology is hosted on Microsoft’s cloud platform, reports from The Information suggest. A conversation over the potential move occurred after the FTC asked Google about business practices…
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Department of Justice reportedly will seek to break up Google Search monopoly
Google was dealt a legal blow in its antitrust lawsuit with the U.S. government, when the presiding judge, Amit Mehta, determined that the tech giant had violated the Sherman Act. At the time, Mehta declared, “Google is a monopolist.” There was much speculation on how the Department of Justice would respond to the ruling with many suspecting that the DOJ…
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One Piece Manga Goes on Two Week Break Due to Oda’s Health Concerns
Recently, it feels like it is not the best time to be a One Piece fan as both the anime and manga are going through long hiatuses often. We just came out of a tiring two-week break last week with the release of chapter 1131, learning more about Loki. But, it looks like we are not done. Well, as confirmed…
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Microsoft says recent Windows 11 updates break SSH connections
Microsoft has confirmed that last month’s Windows security updates are breaking SSH connections on some Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2 systems. This newly acknowledged issue affects enterprise, IOT, and education customers, but the company says that only a “limited number” of devices are impacted. Microsoft is also investigating whether consumer customers using Windows 11 Home or Pro editions are affected.…
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