#Google lashes out at Apple amid struggle with EU

#Google lashes out at Apple amid struggle with EU

“#Google lashes out at Apple amid struggle with EU” Alphabet unit Google on Monday blasted EU antitrust regulators for ignoring rival Apple as it launched a bid to get Europe’s second-highest court to annul a record 4.34-billion euro ($5.1 billion) fine related to its Android operating system. Far from holding back rivals and harming users, Android…

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#Apple, Google block Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny’s app

#Apple, Google block Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny’s app

“#Apple, Google block Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny’s app” Apple and Google stand accused of “political censorship” after the companies removed an app created by imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navanly under pressure from the Kremlin.  The app, which encouraged Russians to strategically vote for opposition candidates that were the most likely to defeat members of…

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# Nifty News: Nafty launches naughty NFT site, Dutch DJ pushes limits of physical NFTs

# Nifty News: Nafty launches naughty NFT site, Dutch DJ pushes limits of physical NFTs

“# Nifty News: Nafty launches naughty NFT site, Dutch DJ pushes limits of physical NFTs ” NFT NSFW Nafty, a blockchain firm that produces decentralized NSFW platforms —such as OnlyFans competitor Nafty.TV — launched an erotic-themed NFT marketplace dubbed “NaftyArt” today. NaftyArt aims to provide a platform for erotic artists and adult-content creators to promote…

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#Google locks Afghan government emails as Taliban seek retribution

#Google locks Afghan government emails as Taliban seek retribution

“#Google locks Afghan government emails as Taliban seek retribution” Google has temporarily locked some Afghan government email accounts in an apparent attempt to head off the Taliban’s hunt for the identities of former officials who worked with the recently collapsed US-backed administration. “In consultation with experts, we are continuously assessing the situation in Afghanistan. We…

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#Google challenges 1M French fine amid broader antitrust war

#Google challenges $591M French fine amid broader antitrust war

“#Google challenges $591M French fine amid broader antitrust war” Google plans to fight a $591 million fine that was levied by France’s antitrust watchdog earlier this summer over compensating publishers for news content — just one front in a broader battle that has the tech giant facing off against anti-monopoly regulators across the globe. French…

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