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How Microsoft’s Legal Legacy Shapes the Antitrust Case Against Google

Lawyers for the Justice Department and Google as well as the judge in a monthslong trial have invoked the landmark case against Microsoft from the 1990s.

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Google sends a third of Safari ad revenue to Apple

New detail on how much Google is willing to pay to be a go-to search engine has slipped out in court.

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How to Use Hidden Browser Window Controls in ChromeOS

ChromeOS users, learn how to use these hidden browser window controls, and find out why you’ll want to use them.

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A software update bricked Rivian infotainment systems

Welcome to the future, where your car is a computer and a “fat finger” can grind your tunes to a halt. On Monday, Rivian put out — then abruptly cancelled — an over-the-air software update that offered bugfixes and improvements … Continue reading

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Amazon strikes deal with Snap to let users buy its products from ads on Snapchat

Amazon has entered into a partnership with Snap to allow users to buy its products directly from ads on the social app, the company confirmed to TechCrunch. The news was first reported by The Information. The Amazon ads on Snapchat … Continue reading

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Airbnb acquires AI startup for just under $200 million

Airbnb has made its first acquisition as a public company, in a deal valued at just under $200 million, sources familiar with the deal told CNBC.

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Apple gets 36% of Google search revenue from Safari, Alphabet witness says

Google pays Apple 36% of its search advertising revenue from Safari under the terms of the two companies’ search default agreement, an Alphabet witness said.

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Why oil majors Shell and BP are combining solar energy and agricultural production

Oil giants BP and Shell are investing in an emerging industry called agrivoltaics, which combines solar energy generation with agricultural activities.

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The U.S. has lost thousands of tech workers to Canada — here’s why

The Canadian government says more than 6,000 U.S. H-1B visa holders had arrived in Canada so far this year.

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British fintech Wise reports 280% jump in profit as higher interest rates boost income

British fintech Wise reports 280% jump in profit amid higher interest rates

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