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Google and Apple face their greatest challenge yet

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Tech giants like Google and Apple are facing increasing regulatory scrutiny, with the possibility of breakup looming on the horizon.

 

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As governments around the world aim to curb the dominance of these tech behemoths, antitrust actions and investigations are intensifying.

In the United States, lawmakers have been ramping up efforts to rein in the power of big tech companies.

The Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission have launched investigations into alleged anti-competitive practices by Google and Apple, among others.

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This heightened regulatory focus suggests potential seismic shifts in the industry’s landscape.

Internationally, similar sentiments are echoed as governments in Europe and elsewhere also take aim at tech giants’ market dominance.

With concerns over unfair competition and stifled innovation, calls for stricter regulations and even breakup of these companies are gaining traction.

 

Giant’s Break-up

Regulators are still weighing their options, and it’s uncertain whether they’ll decide on a break-up order for Apple.

They may opt for fines instead. Legal experts, referencing the 1998 case against Microsoft, suggest that prosecuting Apple could be more challenging this time around.

A Commission official in the European Union, speaking anonymously, noted that breaking up companies is not a common practice and is typically considered a last resort. It has never been done before.

Damien Geradin, a lawyer at Geradin Partners advising app developers in other cases against Apple, highlighted the complexity of breaking up Apple compared to Google due to its highly integrated system. For instance, forcing Apple to divest its App Store wouldn’t be practical.

He suggested that imposing behavioral remedies on Apple might be more effective, requiring the company to adhere to certain practices. On the other hand, with Google, a break-up order could focus on undoing acquisitions that bolster its core services.

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Israel launches its new “Iron Beam” laser system

Israel’s new “Iron Beam” laser defense system to deploy by year-end, promising cost-effective missile interception.

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Israel’s new “Iron Beam” laser defense system to deploy by year-end, promising cost-effective missile interception.


Israel’s Defence Ministry says its new “Iron Beam” laser system will be deployed by year’s end. The technology is designed to destroy incoming missiles, rockets, drones and mortars with precision.

Developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems in partnership with Elbit Systems, Iron Beam will sit alongside existing defences such as Iron Dome, David’s Sling and Arrow. Unlike traditional interceptors which can cost tens of thousands of dollars per shot, the laser comes at negligible expense.

Officials call it the world’s first high-power laser interception system to achieve operational maturity, hailing it as a game-changer for modern warfare. Military leaders expect the system to reshape air defence capabilities and cut costs dramatically.

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Stephen Colbert’s opening monologue on Jimmy Kimmel

Stephen Colbert condemns censorship and calls out Trump in powerful monologue dedicated to Jimmy Kimmel’s suspended show.

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Stephen Colbert condemns censorship and calls out Trump in powerful monologue dedicated to Jimmy Kimmel’s suspended show.


Stephen Colbert’s opening monologue is being hailed as one of the most powerful moments in modern late-night history. Standing on stage at the Ed Sullivan Theatre, Colbert dedicated his show to Jimmy Kimmel and his team after ABC suspended Kimmel’s programme under pressure from Washington.

Colbert called the move “blatant censorship” and directly accused President Trump of acting like an autocrat. “With an autocrat, you cannot give an inch,” he warned, making clear that the stakes reach far beyond late-night comedy.

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Charlie Kirk was scheduled to speak at Colorado State University

Despite cancellation, 10,000 gathered at CSU to support Charlie Kirk, creating a rally-like atmosphere.

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Despite cancellation, 10,000 gathered at CSU to support Charlie Kirk, creating a rally-like atmosphere.


Charlie Kirk was scheduled to speak at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, but the event was meant to be cancelled. Despite that, thousands of people still turned up to celebrate his legacy.

As many as 10,000 people turned out, showing the extent of support for the conservative activist. The crowd gathered outside CSU, creating an atmosphere more like a political rally than a cancelled speech.

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