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August 6, 2024
NEWS
The Verge

The Google TV Streamer might be the Apple TV 4K rival we’ve been waiting for
Yes, there are some Gemini AI tricks thrown in, and with other hardware upgrades like a built-in ethernet jack, the Google TV Streamer seems poised to be a much better entertainment hub than its predecessor. The only downside?
CNN

The Google TV Streamer is here to kill the Chromecast — and it’s up for preorder
Google apparently noticed that those who want a dedicated streaming device (and not just to use the ecosystems built into the best TVs) are more demanding than ever, and users want an even better option than before. Let’s dig into the good news and bad …
NPR

Google loses massive antitrust case over its search dominance
WASHINGTON — A judge on Monday ruled that Google’s ubiquitous search engine has been illegally exploiting its dominance to squash competition and stifle innovation in a seismic decision that could shake up the internet and hobble one of the world’s …
The Verge

‘You are a helpful mail assistant,’ and other Apple Intelligence instructions
Apple’s latest developer betas launched last week with a handful of the generative AI features that were announced at WWDC and are headed to your iPhones, iPads, and Macs over the next several months. On Apple’s computers, however, you can actually …
BBC News

Google’s monopoly of online searches is illegal, US judge rules
A US judge has ruled Google acted illegally to maintain a monopoly on online searches and related advertising. Google was sued by the Department of Justice in 2020 for its control of about 90% of the online search market. US District Judge Amit Mehta …
SamMobile

Android’s August security patch fixes a zero-day flaw that may be under “targeted” attack.
BleepingComputer points out the notes for this month’s Android security patch, with fixes for flaws that could allow someone to take over your device. The 2024-08-05 patch level specifically addresses a kernel flaw tagged CVE-2024-36971 which “may be …
The Indianapolis Star

Schools are back in session. The cicadas are singing. So when does fall begin?
K-12 schools are back in session, college students are heading back to campus, the Indiana State Fair is in full swing and the cicadas are singing (quite loudly) their end of summer song. So when exactly is fall? Here’s what to know.
BBC News

What could Google monopoly ruling mean for you?
The tech world is digesting a US judge’s potentially seismic ruling that Google illegally monopolises online search and related advertising. It took four years to get to this point, and Google-owner Alphabet’s inevitable appeal means this the legal …
Samsung Newsroom UK

The Knox Journals: Stay in Control of Your Security – Your Data, Used Exactly How You See Fit
The Choice Is in Your Hands With Galaxy’s Security & Privacy Dashboard, Samsung Find and Advanced Intelligence Settings. We pick up our mobile devices hundreds of times each day and now rely on them to such an extent that we rarely leave the house …
Google loses to the Justice Department in major anti-trust lawsuit
The judge ruled that google illegally abused its monopoly power to ensure it dominated the search engine market. MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: Google has lost a …