Google, Apple hit with EU antitrust actions under cloud of Trump tariff threats

EU regulators are taking steps to rein in Google and Apple on antitrust charges, even as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to hit the bloc with tariffs.

CNBC - Mar. 19

10 Best Smart Speakers (2025): Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri

Chatty assistants from Amazon, Google, and Apple are popular. But which one is right for you?

Wired - 1d

EU accuses Google and Apple of breaking its rules, risking Trump clash

Tech companies could be fined billions if EU finds they have breached the Digital Markets Act. Business live – latest updates The European Commission has accused the US tech companies Google ...

The Guardian - Mar. 19

Utah governor signs online child safety law requiring Apple, Google to verify user ages

Utah's signing of the law is a political win for Meta, which has been aiming to put more political and regulatory pressure on Apple.

CNBC - 13h

Risking Trump’s Ire, E.U. Accuses Apple and Google of Unfair Practices

European Union regulators said the tech giants likely violated the law by unfairly boxing out smaller competitors, adding to tensions between Europe and the United States

The New York Times - Mar. 19

Risking Trump’s Ire, E.U. Accuses Apple and Google of Unfair Practices

European Union regulators said the tech giants likely violated the law by unfairly boxing out smaller competitors, adding to tensions between Europe and the United States.

The New York Times - Mar. 20

Risking Trump’s Ire, E.U. Accuses Apple and Google of Unfair Practices

European Union regulators said the tech giants likely violated the law by unfairly boxing out smaller competitors, adding to tensions between Europe and the United States.

The New York Times - Mar. 20

Brussels takes action against Google and Apple under Digital Markets Act – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news. Istanbul mayor arrested days before likely presidential nomination Is Trump driving the US into a recession? – in charts ...

The Guardian - Mar. 19

Trump urged to target ‘coercive and discriminatory’ Australian media laws by Musk’s X, Apple, Google and Meta

The Computer & Communications Industry Association named Australia’s News Media Bargaining Incentive in its submission. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Big ...

The Guardian - Mar. 20

Huawei's $1,000 foldable will run self-developed HarmonyOS 5 as it pushes Apple, Google alternative

The Pura X is the first to run HarmonyOS 5, the latest version of Huawei's own operating system.

CNBC - Mar. 20

Google finds 10,000 fake listings on Google Maps, sues alleged scammers

A small business owner flagged a possible impersonator on Google Maps. Google's investigation found it was just the tip of the iceberg.

CBS News - Mar. 19

Google Doodle celebrates women's NCAA tournament

Google is celebrating the beginning of women's college basketball championships with a Doodle.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Can Gaming Save the Apple Vision Pro?

A new patent could suggest that Apple may be ready to take VR gaming more seriously on the Apple Vision Pro—which is exactly what's needed to turn the device's fortunes around.

Wired - Mar. 10

Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking now has memory and Google apps integration

Google makes Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental more personal by connecting more Google apps and services.

VentureBeat - Mar. 13

Apple Burns Down Its Benefit of the Doubt

Apple’s failure to deliver on its promise of an ambitious new Siri is a cautionary tale for every leader.

Inc. - Mar. 13

The Best 3-in-1 Apple Charging Stations (2025)

Keep your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods topped up with these WIRED-tested docking systems.

Wired - Mar. 16

The DOJ Still Wants Google to Sell Off Chrome

In its final proposed remedy filing in the Google antitrust case, the Department of Justice reiterated that Google should stop paying partners for search placement—and divest its dominant Chrome ...

Wired - Mar. 7

Trump blasts EU over tech fines

Presented by Ericsson {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Trump slams EU for Apple, Google fines and lawsuits President Trump on Thursday called the European Union “nasty” while ...

The Hill - Mar. 13

Google allows users to personalize their Gemini conversations with new features

Google is launching new features to let users personalize their AI assistants.

CNBC - Mar. 13

Google announces new health-care AI updates for Search

Google on Tuesday announced new health-care updates to Search

CNBC - Mar. 18

Apple iPad Air (M3, 2025) Review: A Powerful Tablet That Feels Stale

Apple's midrange tablet is now an option for creatives and gamers alike, but it lacks exciting upgrades all around.

Wired - Mar. 10

The 33 Best Shows on Apple TV+ Right Now (March 2025)

Dope Thief, Severance, and Mythic Quest are among the best shows on Apple TV+ this month.

Wired - Mar. 11

The 23 Best Movies on Apple TV+ Right Now (March 2025)

The Gorge, Fly Me to the Moon, and Blitz are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Apple TV+ this month.

Wired - Mar. 13

Best MacBooks (2025): Which Apple Laptop Should You Buy?

Having a hard time choosing from Apple’s complex MacBook lineup? Let us help you find the right laptop.

Wired - Mar. 19

EU orders Apple to open operating systems to competitors

The European Union (EU) ordered Apple on Wednesday to take steps to open up its operating systems to competitors in order to comply with the bloc’s digital market regulations. The European ...

The Hill - Mar. 19

Google's DeepMind says it will use AI models to power physical robots

Google is taking its DeepMind artificial intelligence technology models into the physical world to power robots.

CNBC - Mar. 12

Google levels up Android graphics with Vulkan API in time for GDC 2025

Google announced it is leveling up its multiplatform game offering in time for GDC with graphics improvements leading the way.

VentureBeat - Mar. 13

Klang Games partners with Google Cloud on AI-driven simulation game Seed

Klang, the pioneering studio behind the ambitious simulation Seed, announced a strategic partnership with Google Cloud.

VentureBeat - Mar. 17

Google parent Alphabet to buy Wiz cybersecurity firm for $32 billion

The agreement comes after the cybersecurity startup rejected Google owner's original $23 billion proposal last July.

CBS News - Mar. 18

Is Google Search Cooked? + We’re Getting a U.S. Crypto Reserve? + What You’re Vibecoding

“I think Google realizes that this is a once-in-a-generation chance to reinvent the search experience”

The New York Times - Mar. 7

The overseas Apple iPhone encryption battle that could be headed to the U.S. next

Apple's refused to comply with a UK government demand for a backdoor into encrypted iPhone data, leaving users exposed. Other governments may press the issue.

CNBC - Mar. 18

iPhone 16e review: Apple’s cheapest new phone

Stripped back iPhone offers latest chips, AI and longer battery life, but with only a single camera on the back. Apple’s cheapest new smartphone is the iPhone 16e, which offers the basic modern ...

The Guardian - Mar. 11

To Truly Fix Siri, Apple May Have to Backtrack on One Key Thing—Privacy

The Siri that was promised back in 2011 never quite materialized. Now the big upgrade promised as part of Apple Intelligence is delayed “indefinitely.” Why can't Apple get Siri right?

Wired - 4d

Inside Google's Gemma 3 AI model

Google says its new Gemma 3 AI model can tackle more challenges while using just one GPU. Emilia David, senior AI reporter for VentureBeat, joined CBS News to discuss the new product.

CBS News - Mar. 14

Google unveils open source Gemma 3 model with 128k context window

Google's Gemma 3 is multimodal, comes in four sizes and can now handle more information and instructions thanks to a larger context window.

VentureBeat - Mar. 12

Google’s Gemini Robotics AI Model Reaches Into the Physical World

Google has developed an AI model that gives humanoids and other robots more intelligence—and a tool designed to give them a moral compass too.

Wired - Mar. 12

Google-Wiz deal is 'litmus test' for Trump administration's handling of Big Tech

After Google agreed to buy security software vendor Wiz for $32 billion on Tuesday, the Trump administration will get an early chance to weigh in on Big Tech.

CNBC - Mar. 18