Yahoo Joins the Frenzy Over Forced Chrome Sale Speculation

April 25, 2025, 10:20 am

In a twist that reads like a corporate bidding war, Yahoo has entered the race to acquire Chrome as regulators hint that Google might be forced to sell the browser. The unexpected move has ignited competitive speculations among industry giants, turning the future of the beloved browser into a high-stakes asset auction.

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