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PLUS: Google says breaking it up = China wins?
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🧠 Google says breaking it up = China wins?
💸 Uber dragged for shady subscription charges
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🔍 How antitrust heat is reshaping the SaaS map
Source : Fast Company
Google is beefing with the DOJ. The feds wanna split its empire — Chrome, Android, Search. Google says, “Do that, and China takes the W.”
🚨 Breaking News:
The DOJ thinks Google’s holding too much power. So they’re considering breaking it up. Google clapped back, saying it would hurt the U.S. economy and help foreign tech giants.
⚡ Wire Simplified:
DOJ: Google’s got too much sauce in search + ads.
Split might affect Chrome, Android, maybe even Search.
Google: “This will backfire — bad for users, bad for the U.S.”
Court showdown is set — decision by August 2025.
Appeals and more legal drama incoming.
✔️ Straight to the Point:
This fight ain’t just about Google — it’s Big Tech vs Big Gov. And China’s watching, popcorn in hand.
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Source : The Economic Times
The FTC is suing Uber for sneakily charging folks for Uber One (their premium plan). Uber’s like, “Nah, we fixed that already.”
🚨 Breaking News:
FTC says Uber enrolled users into Uber One without asking — and made cancelling feel like trying to quit a gym. Uber says chill, it’s easier now.
⚡ Wire Simplified:
Uber One: $9.99/month for perks like free delivery, discounts, etc.
FTC: People got signed up without clicking anything.
Cancelling was a maze — like 6 screens deep.
Uber: “You can cancel in 20 secs now.”
FTC wants refunds + legal action to block this stuff.
✔️ Straight to the Point:
This is classic “dark pattern” drama. If it’s true, Uber’s gotta chill with the sneaky charges and respect the cancel button.
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