Google to pay $700 million to U.S. states for stifling competition against Android app store

Google to pay $700 million to U.S. states for stifling competition against Android app store

Google has agreed to pay $700 million and make several other concessions to settle allegations that it had been stifling competition against its Android app store — the same issue that went to trial in another case that could result in even bigger changes. Although Google struck the deal with state attorneys general in September,…

George Santos’ Ziwe interview shows the promise — and limits — of his Hollywood dreams

George Santos’ Ziwe interview shows the promise — and limits — of his Hollywood dreams

WASHINGTON —  Most lawmakers who leave Congress in disgrace hide from the media. George Santos is trying to become an internet icon. The expelled and indicted Republican has fought relentlessly — thirstily, even — to remain in the public eye since his Dec. 1 removal from the House of Representatives, posting frequently on X, formerly Twitter,…

Why Google’s lobbying in California skyrocketed this year

Why Google’s lobbying in California skyrocketed this year

The 30-second video ad struck an ominous tone, urging Californians to tell their lawmakers to vote against legislation that would force Google, Facebook and other large platforms to pay news publishers. “It’s a dangerous precedent that will drive up costs for small businesses and make it easier for politicians to raise taxes in the future,”…

“Beeper Mini” app lets Android users send texts to iPhones with blue iMessage bubbles

“Beeper Mini” app lets Android users send texts to iPhones with blue iMessage bubbles

“Beeper Mini” app lets Android users send texts to iPhones with blue iMessage bubbles – CBS News Watch CBS News A new app called “Beeper Mini” allows Android phones to text iPhones with the blue iMessage bubble that had been exclusive to Apple devices. Jo Ling Kent interviewed the 16-year-old tech wizard who helped reverse…

NASA uses laser to send video of a cat named Taters over 19 million miles

NASA uses laser to send video of a cat named Taters over 19 million miles

NASA beamed ultra-high definition video of a cat named Taters back to Earth from nearly 19 million miles away, the space agency said Monday.  The 15-second cat video was sent to Earth as an experiment for NASA’s Deep Space Optical Communications. The space agency hopes to one day stream very high-bandwidth video and other data…

Nikola Corp founder gets 4 years prison for exaggerating claims on zero-emission trucks

Nikola Corp founder gets 4 years prison for exaggerating claims on zero-emission trucks

The founder of Nikola Corp. was sentenced Monday to four years in prison for his conviction for exaggerating claims about his company’s production of zero-emission 18-wheel trucks, causing investors to lose hundreds of thousands of dollars. Trevor Milton learned his fate in Manhattan federal court when Judge Edgardo Ramos announced the sentence, saying he believed…

Millions of Apple users can claim part of a $25 million settlement. Here’s how.

Millions of Apple users can claim part of a $25 million settlement. Here’s how.

Subscribers to Apple Music and other services may be eligible to claim part of a $25 million settlement over the company’s subscription-share program. The settlement resolves a lawsuit over Apple’s Family Sharing perk, a free service that allows up to six users to access a handful of pay-per-month apps — including Apple News+, Music, TV+,…

Apple is pulling two of its watches off shelves by Christmas due to patent dispute

Apple is pulling two of its watches off shelves by Christmas due to patent dispute

Apple is pulling two of its most popular watch models from shelves this week. By Christmas Day, if a trade ruling stands, those watches will be illegal to import into the U.S. Online orders for the Series 9 and Ultra 2 models will end Thursday, and the watches will be cleared out of the retail…