Google to pay $700M in antitrust settlement reached with states before recent Play Store trial loss 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 a another case that could result in even bigger changes. Science and Tech 19 Dec, 2023
In the middle of a crisis, Facebook Inc. renames itself Meta Like many companies in trouble before it, Facebook is changing its name and logo. Facebook Inc. is now called Meta Platforms Inc., or Meta for short, to reflect what CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Thursday is its commitment to developing the new surround-yourself technology known as the " metaverse." But the social network itself will still be called Facebook. Science and Tech 29 Oct, 2021
Facebook plans new group name to revamp image, says The Verge Facebook Inc, under fire from regulators and lawmakers over its business practices, is planning to rebrand itself with a new group name that focuses on the metaverse, the Verge reported on Tuesday. Science and Tech 21 Oct, 2021
Apple's smaller rivals unite to fight iPhone app store rules WASHINGTON: Spotify and the makers of Fortnite and Tinder are taking on Apple and Google as part of a newly formed coalition calling for "fair treatment" in the way the tech giants run their app stores. The Coalition for App Fairness, a... Mobile & Apps 25 Sep, 2020
Facebook bashes Apple for refusing to waive commission fees, seizing on backlash Facebook Inc (FB.O) said on Friday that Apple Inc (AAPL.O) had declined its request to waive a 30% commission fee the iPhone maker charges apps listed on iOS devices, taking a shot at its fellow Big Tech peer as developers challenge the policy. The... Mobile & Apps 15 Aug, 2020
Beckham invests in esports with London-based start-up Guild LONDON: Former England soccer captain David Beckham is moving into the virtual world as co-owner of London-based start-up Guild Esports. Guild said in a statement on Thursday that it will launch player academies and run teams in various esports... 25 Jun, 2020
PUBG rules as country languishes in ever extending lockdown KATHMANDU: Esports in Nepal is still in its infancy but given the rise of the gaming community, it’s slowly but surely gaining traction. The Nepal Olympic Association has endorsed eSports as a sporting event with events like ComCon Nepal, Hackathons,... 26 May, 2020
YouTube suspends comments on videos of kids SAN FRANCISCO: YouTube said Thursday it will turn off comments on nearly all videos featuring kids — potentially affecting millions of posts on the site — after reports last week that pedophiles were leaving inappropriate comments on innocuous... Women 01 Mar, 2019
Griezmann owed it to coach Simeone to win Europa League LYON: Striker Antoine Griezmann figured he owed it to coach Diego Simeone to win the Europa League with Atletico Madrid. He did so in style, scoring two expertly-taken goals as Atletico won the trophy for the third time with a 3-0 victory... 17 May, 2018
