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India Antitrust Watchdog Probes Google Over Android Market Dominance

India's competition regulator launches an investigation into Google following allegations that the tech giant abuses its Android dominance to stifle local rivals. The complaint originates from two current associates and a former intern of the watchdog.

Top Tech Giants Face Antitrust Questions in Upcoming House Hearing

Apple, Amazon, Google, and Facebook are sending policy executives to testify before the House Antitrust Subcommittee about their market dominance. The hearing occurs as federal regulators and political candidates increase scrutiny on major technology companies.

Apple iPhone 11 Launch Highlights Shift Toward Digital Services

Apple reveals the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro with minor hardware upgrades as the company pivots its core business strategy toward selling digital services.

Disappointing IPOs and Antitrust Scrutiny Highlight Turbulent Tech Year

A look back at 2019 reveals a turbulent year for the tech industry, marked by failed public offerings and increasing antitrust scrutiny. Major startups struggle to maintain their valuations as investor confidence wavers.

EU Digital Markets Act Targets Tech Gatekeepers to Ensure Fair Competition

The EU's Digital Markets Act establishes clear rules to regulate large digital platforms known as gatekeepers, requiring them to follow specific obligations and prohibitions.

US Regulators Launch Antitrust Probes Into Big Tech Giants

US regulators and Congress are investigating whether Amazon, Apple, Google, and Facebook hold too much market power. Critics accuse the companies of using their massive platforms to unfairly favor their own products and crush competitors.

Federal Judge Rules Qualcomm Violated Antitrust Laws in Chip Monopoly Case

A federal judge rules that Qualcomm violates antitrust laws by charging excessive patent royalties and stifling competitors. The chipmaker strongly disagrees with the decision and plans to immediately appeal the ruling.

Zuckerberg Dismisses Co-Founder Hughes' Call to Break Up Facebook

Mark Zuckerberg pushes back against Chris Hughes' plea to split Facebook, arguing that breaking up the company hinders its ability to fight election interference and fund safety measures.

Facebook Co-Founder Hughes Calls for Company Breakup and Zuckerberg Accountability

Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes publicly urges the U.S. government to break up the social media giant, arguing that CEO Mark Zuckerberg holds too much unchecked power. Hughes states that monopolistic control over platforms like Instagram and WhatsApp stifles competition and harms society.

Facebook Co-Founder Hughes Urges Regulators to Break Up Social Media Giant

Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes calls for government regulators to break up the company, arguing that CEO Mark Zuckerberg holds too much unchecked power over global speech. Hughes warns that time is running out before Facebook merges its messaging platforms into a more difficult-to-divide network.

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Warren's Tech Breakup Plan Raises Questions About Digital Coordination Rights

Elizabeth Warren's proposal to break up major tech companies goes beyond traditional antitrust concerns by questioning how digital platforms allocate coordination rights. The plan frames these rights as a public resource rather than a purely corporate asset.

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Elizabeth Warren's Big Tech Breakup Plan Officially Targets Apple

Senator Elizabeth Warren confirms that her proposal to break up major tech companies includes Apple, requiring the company to choose between running the App Store and selling its own apps.