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To avoid a hefty fine from the EU, Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google is reportedly offering to revamp its search results to better showcase rivals, as scrutiny over the tech giant’s dominance intensifies. What Happened: According to internal documents seen by Reuters,...

Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) could see shares plummet up to 25% if a federal judge orders Google to divest its Chrome browser, according to Barclays analysts, as the tech giant awaits a crucial antitrust remedy decision expected in August. What Happened: Google and the Department of...

On Friday, a federal judge signaled he may scale back the Justice Department's proposed remedies for Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google's alleged search monopoly, citing the fast-changing role of artificial intelligence in online search. What Happened: U.S. District Judge Amit...

On Friday, while testifying in Washington federal court, Parisa Tabriz, Chrome's general manager, said that the browser's heavy reliance on Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL)-owned Google's infrastructure makes it difficult for another company to recreate it. What Happened: "Chrome today...

On Tuesday, OpenAI's behind-the-scenes efforts to improve ChatGPT’s search capabilities have come to light in a high-profile antitrust trial targeting Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL)-owned Google's dominance in online search. What Happened: During testimony at the Department of...

Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google has begun disabling uBlock Origin and other extensions that rely on its outdated Manifest V2 framework, leaving millions of Chrome users scrambling for alternatives as the company fully transitions to its new extension standard, Manifest V3. What...

Anthropic, an AI startup backed by Jeff Bezos’ Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN), has filed a plea with a federal court to dismiss a U.S. government proposal that would prevent Alphabet Inc.‘s (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) Google from investing in AI startups. The proposal is intended to...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) intends to participate in the upcoming U.S. antitrust trial involving Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google. What Happened: The move comes as Apple seeks to defend its billion-dollar revenue-sharing agreements with Google, a significant source of income for...

Deepwater Asset Management's managing partner Gene Munster has weighed in on the implications of Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google’s regulatory challenges, including the potential divestment of the Chrome browser. What Happened: On Thursday, in an interview with CNBC,...

ChatGPT-parent OpenAI is reportedly considering developing a web browser to challenge Alphabet Inc. subsidiary (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google’s dominance. This follows the U.S. Department of Justice's push for Google to divest Chrome browser. What Happened: OpenAI has discussed its plans...

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to include a response from a Google spokesperson. The U.S. Department of Justice is reportedly preparing to request a court order that would force Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google to divest its Chrome browser. What Happened:...

Alphabet Inc.‘s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google decided to abandon its long-standing plan to eliminate cookies in its Chrome browser, citing industry and regulatory pushback. What Happened: After four years of persistent efforts, delays, and conflicts with the advertising sector, Google...

Alphabet Inc.'s Google Chrome browser has a new trick up its sleeve – generative AI themes. Google added the feature in a recent update after announcing it for its Pixel phones earlier in October. What Happened: If you use the Google Chrome browser and want to add your own AI-generated custom...

The recent findings of a security analysis have unearthed a method for hackers to gain access to Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google accounts without the need for a password. What Happened: Security firm CloudSEK has identified a new hacking technique that leverages third-party...

The ongoing antitrust trial against Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) has offered insights into the company’s “Code Yellow” period back in 2019. This has exposed the complexities and internal conflicts between Google’s search and advertisement teams. What...