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After mocking and pleading with Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) to open up iMessage to non-iPhone users, Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google is now knocking on the doors of European Union regulators. What Happened: Google has partnered with several European telecom companies, including...

MicroStrategy Inc (NASDAQ:MSTR) CEO Michael Saylor shared insights into the company’s decision to invest in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) as a means to drive growth and protect capital.  What Happened: Saylor in an interview with Fox Business on Monday acknowledged that as a mid-sized software...

In a move to improve the user experience on its platform, YouTube has started testing an artificial intelligence feature aimed at organizing comments more efficiently. What Happened: Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) YouTube is trialing an AI system designed to bring order to...

Despite the initial issues, Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPhone 15 has retained its value much better than its predecessor iPhone 14. On the other hand, rival Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google Pixel 8 has lost nearly two-thirds of its value already. What Happened: Using data from...

Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google unveiled the Android operating system 16 years ago today, on Nov. 5, 2007. While it looked barebones at the time, Google's decision to embrace open source would make Android one of the most popular operating systems in the world. What Happened:...

During the weekend, Elon Musk’s xAI finally released its first AI model, Grok, and the tech billionaire doesn’t want it to just compete with existing platforms like OpenAI’s ChatGPT but become a verb like “googling.”  What Happened:...

In a significant development, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew is scheduled to hold discussions with EU regulators next week. The meetings will focus on critical issues such as data protection, disinformation and competition regulations. What Happened: As reported by Bloomberg...

The ongoing Google antitrust trial has revealed that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) once referred to Android as a “massive tracking device”, according to internal documents. What Happened: The US Department of Justice (DOJ) disclosed new exhibits from Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:...

In a Halloween surprise, the Google Pixel 7a is now down to its all-time low price of $374 on Amazon, making it one of the best budget smartphones this year. What Is The Deal: The Google Pixel 7a is available at a flat discount of $125 on Amazon, bringing down the price to an all-time low of $374....

Smartphone buyers are increasingly delaying their smartphone purchases due to weak economic conditions, with US smartphone shipments declining for the fourth consecutive quarter. Apple, Samsung, and Google are amongst the top losers, registering massive double-digit declines. What Happened: US...

Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) YouTube has announced a price hike for its YouTube Premium service in seven countries, weeks after hiking prices in the US. What Happened: YouTube Premium prices have been increased in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Chile, Germany, Poland, and...

Barry Diller, the chair of IAC Inc. (NASDAQ:IAC) and Expedia Group Inc. (NASDAQ:EXPE), previously voiced his dissatisfaction with Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google’s advertising approach, hinting at an impending “revolt....

YouTube is now completely blocking ad blockers after months of back and forth and testing its new anti-adblocker mechanism. The streaming giant is encouraging users to subscribe to YouTube Premium, which now costs $13.99 per month. What Happened: The Alphabet Inc.-owned (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL...

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...

Over half of Android devices currently in use run on at least a four-year-old version of Android, while nearly 90% of iPhones are already on at least iOS 16, which was rolled out last year. What Happened: Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google reported updated Android version...