European Commission doles out €2.42 billion fine on Google
Google’s wallet is going to get €2.42 billion thinner thanks to the European Commission.
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A recently settled class-action lawsuit could put an extra $10 or more in your pocket
These fine companies were accused of working together to inflate the price of DVD optical drives sold to computer makers and retailers.
Google gets another week to respond to EU AdSense complaint
The former deadline was October 26th and it has now been moved back to November 3rd making this the second extension granted in the AdSense complaint.
South Korea set to investigate Google over anti-competition concerns
Head of South Korea’s antitrust regulator said the agency will closely examine whether Google’s agreements with handset manufacturers on the U.S. firm’s Android mobile operating system limits market competition.
Google could see fines in the EU for anti-competitive practices
“The Commission intends to set the fine at a level which will be sufficient to ensure deterrence.”
Russian court rejects Google anti-monopoly appeal
Google has been facing deeper scrutiny in countries like Russia and the European Union for its business practices surrounding Android.
Battle between Spotify and Apple intensifies
This is the inevitable thing that happens when two very large and very wealthy companies decide to battle it out as they try to clench … Read more…
Do Apple, Google, Amazon.com have too much power?
There’s no doubt giant tech companies have a few advantages over many of the rest of us. Unless you’re a multi-billionaire there’s the obvious advantage … Read more…
Are Google Advertising Contracts Now A Target Of EU?
Google advertising contracts could be the latest target of an aggressive European Union campaign against the search giant and its parent company, Alphabet. Margrethe Vestager, head of … Read more…
Google Faces $3.4b Fine From European Commission
The European Commission is ready to lay down a record $3.4 billion dollar (€3 billion euros) fine on Google in their case that’s been going … Read more…
Microsoft And Google Call A Truce: No More Running To Regulators On Each Other
It’s been said that some companies should rely more on innovation and less on litigation. There’s another saying that says one should keep their friends … Read more…
Google Charged With Abusing Android Market Position In EU
The European Union has brought charges against Google accusing the search giant of abusing its position in the Android market. Antitrust regulators have said that … Read more…
Activision Spends $5.9bn On Candy Crush Maker King Digital Entertainment
Activision Blizzard has announced that they are acquiring King Digital Entertainment, makers of the popular Candy Crush series of games for a whopping $5.9 billion – that’s … Read more…
Senator Mike Lee Intends To Probe Prior FTC-Google Dealings
Senator Mike Lee (R., Utah) who chairs the Senate antitrust panel, is intending to launch an inquiry on FTC-Google meetings that may have taken place during … Read more…
Google Robotics Deal Struck With Johnson & Johnson
Google robotics, who would have ever thought you would hear those two words together ten years ago? Google has its mitts in just about everything … Read more…
Leaked Google FTC Report Paints Google As A Monopolist
A leaked Google FTC report that found its way into the hands of The Wall Street Journal is raising some eyebrows about Google’s business practices. … Read more…
Google Wins Slight Reprieve From Anti-Trust Case
It’s hard to be an expert on the US justice system, without the years of schooling of course. It seems as backwards as the patent system, so … Read more…
Expedia Purchasing Orbitz For $1.38 Billion
Reuters is reporting that online travel service Expedia is buying Orbitz for $1.38 billion dollars. Reuters is speculating the purchase is in hopes to more aggressively … Read more…
European Parliament Considering Breaking Google Up
There is no question who the dominant company is in Internet search, Google. That dominance doesn’t stop in America either. Google’s near monopoly of search … Read more…
Weekly Refresh: Netflix Petitions FCC, iPhone Event Announced, Google vs Amazon, and more – August 24-30
From Netflix petitioning the FCC to Google’s new drone delivery device and iPhone 6 rumors, we’ve covered a lot over the past week here at Techaeris. Here’s our … Read more…
Qualcomm Next To Face EU Investigation
Why does it seem like The European Union seems to be doing all it can to stifle technology at the moment? First they went after Google … Read more…
Tech History Thursday: Week 7, 08/03-08/09
Welcome to the seventh installment of Tech History Thursday! If you’re keeping up to date with tech news by reading Techaeris, you’re just as interested … Read more…
Canada’s Competition Bureau Files Legal Motion Against Search Giant Google
Reuters is reporting that Canada’s Competition Bureau has filed a legal motion against Google citing that Google is using it’s “dominant” position in an abusive … Read more…
Tim Cook Apple Code Of Conduct Video And Email (UPDATE) Video Is No Longer Available
http://youtu.be/H6mies-xqlk Sorry Folks, the video has gone private and no longer viewable, the email is still below. Email to Apple employees: Apple Team, I am … Read more…
