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US officials threaten Google break-up, Netflix posts records UK revenues
US officials have confirmed they are considering breaking up Google's "illegal monopoly" of internet searches. The tech giant could face restrictions on its own products - including its Chrome browser, Play Store and Android operating system, the US Justice Department said. It comes after a judge found in August the company had broken anti-trust laws…
UK car industry issues warning over EV sales, Google launches AI Overviews video search
The UK car industry has warned its efforts to support the transition to electric vehicles cannot be sustained indefinitely as it faces the prospect of fines for missing climate-linked sales targets. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said that a government mandate, which requires its members to sell a minimum percentage of zero-emission…
AI used to shed light on under-mapped parts of world, Mr Beast faces lawsuit
Palu, Indonesia in 2023. Pic: Open Buildings, Google A new map made with AI has been launched to help shed light on life in under-mapped parts of the world. This week, the UN and Google launched the first map to show high-resolution building footprints and heights in Africa and across the global…
Google says Britain risks getting left behind in AI race, Huawei’s new blood pressure watch released
Google has said that Britain risks being left behind in the global artificial intelligence race unless the government moves quickly to build more datacentres and let tech companies use copyrighted work in their AI models. The company pointed to research showing that the UK is ranked seventh on a global AI readiness index for data and…
Google wins challenge against EU fine, EVs outnumber petrol cars in Norway
Google has won its challenge against a €1.49bn (£1.26bn) fine from the EU for blocking rival online search advertisers. The bloc accused Google of abusing its market dominance by restricting third-party rivals from displaying search ads between 2006 and 2016. Europe's second-top court ruled the European Commission - which levied the fine - "committed errors…
Zeekr EV charges in ‘record time’, Google Pixel Watch features Loss of Pulse detection
Chinese car maker Zeekr says its new electric vehicle (EV) batteries charge faster than any of its rivals, including industry leaders Tesla and BYD. The firm claims its upgraded batteries can be charged from 10% to 80% capacity in 10 and a half minutes using its ultra-fast charging stations. In comparison, Elon Musk’s Tesla says…
Google to launch Pixel 9 series today, Handing toddlers iPad could lead to anger issues
Google is ready to unify its Pixel smartphone lineup in a similar fashion to Apple. Pixel 9 will be the entry level equivalent to the base iPhone with a 6.3-inch (non-LTPO) OLED display refreshing at up to 120Hz and sporting slightly thicker bezels than its Pro counterparts. Google Pixel 9 Pixel 9 will get an…
VW to invest $5bn in Tesla rival Rivian, UK carmakers demand EV support
German car-making giant Volkswagen (VW) says it will invest up to $5bn (£3.94bn) in Tesla rival Rivian. The deal creates a joint venture that will allow VW and the US-based electric vehicle (EV) maker to share technology. Rivian shares jumped by almost 50% after the announcement. The tie-up comes as competition intensifies between EV makers…
Google to delete users’ location history, Volvo EV to feature ‘battery passport’
Google will delete everything it knows about users’ previously visited locations, the company has said, a year after it committed to reducing the amount of personal data it stores about users. The company’s “timeline” feature – previously known as Location History – will still work for those who choose to use it, letting them scroll…
TikTok hack targets Paris Hilton, £13.6 billion claim against Google can go ahead
TikTok says it is addressing a cyber-attack that targeted brands and celebrities, including Paris Hilton and CNN. However, the video-sharing app told the BBC that a "very limited" number of accounts had been compromised. It added that it was working with users to restore access to their accounts. TikTok, which is owned by Chinese company…
