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White House slams Amazon for tariff disclosure move

April 29, 2025, 9:07 am more...

Amazon’s plan to show tariff‐driven price increases on its site has ignited a political firestorm. The White House has labeled the tactic “hostile” and “political,” with multiple reports noting that the move comes amid broader tariff controversies, rattling markets and stoking regulatory ire.

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theregister.com / Trump admin freaks out over mere suggestion Amazon was going to show tariff impact on prices

techinasia.com / Amazon’s tariff costs plan sparks White House backlash

androidheadlines.com / Amazon was stopped from being the saint we know that it isn't

gizmodo.com / Gadgets Are Getting More Expensive, But Not Even Amazon Wants to Say ‘Tariffs’

arstechnica.com / Amazon denies it will start listing cost of tariffs as other sites start doing it

wsj.com / Amazon Rules Out Displaying Tariff Impact After White House Attack

gizmodo.com / White House Panics After Report Claims Amazon Will Display Tariff Prices

theverge.com / Trump reportedly complained to Bezos about Amazon’s tariff plan

404media.co / Trump Demands Amazon Deny the Reality of What His Tariffs Are Doing to Prices

theverge.com / Amazon has no choice but to display tariffs on prices now

cnet.com / Sorry Shoppers, Amazon Says Tariff Cost Feature 'Is Not Going to Happen'

wsj.com / Amazon Considered Displaying Import Charges on Its Ultracheap Site

bgr.com / Amazon might might show tariff costs on product pages, and the White House is pissed

winbuzzer.com / Amazon Denies Tariff Cost Display Plan for Product Pages, Says Plan Was Only for Its “Haul Store”

tomshardware.com / Trump administration brands Amazon's tariff transparency plan a 'hostile and political act'

cnbc.com / Amazon considers displaying tariff surcharge on low-cost Haul products

cnet.com / Amazon Prime Day Is Coming Back in July, With Tariffs Looming Large

theverge.com / White House calls Amazon ‘hostile’ after report says it will label tariff price hikes

techcrunch.com / Amazon Prime Day to return in July despite threat of tariffs

theinformation.com / White House Slams Amazon After Report it Will Highlight Tariff Costs - The Information

winbuzzer.com / White House Blasts Amazon Over Plans to Show Tariff Cost on Product Pages ‘Hostile and Political Act’

appleinsider.com / Amazon to display cost of tariffs on products in 'hostile and political' act

zerohedge.com / Amazon Shares Tumble After White House Calls Tariff-Tracker 'Hostile And Political Act'


permalink / 42 stories from 19 sources in 16 hours ago #amazon #tariffs #pricing #bezos #ecommerce +


Yahoo Joins the Frenzy Over Forced Chrome Sale Speculation

April 25, 2025, 10:20 am more...

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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bloomberg.com/technology / Only Google Can Run Chrome, Company’s Browser Chief Tells Judge - Bloomberg.com

bgr.com / If Google is forced to sell Chrome, you should be wary of the buyer

theverge.com / Why are companies lining up to buy Chrome?

theverge.com / Everybody wants to buy Chrome

androidheadlines.com / Yahoo Joins Race to Acquire Chrome as Google Faces Potential Forced Sale


permalink / 6 stories from 5 sources in 4 days ago #google #antitrust #alphabet #browsers #doj +


Motorola Launches Bold 2025 Razr Flip Phones

April 24, 2025, 11:20 am more...

Motorola is reviving its classic flip vibe with not one but three Razr models—headlined by the premium Razr Ultra. The new lineup boasts notable upgrades like a sturdier hinge, blending nostalgic design with modern practicality in a way that’s equal parts cheeky and innovative.

androidheadlines.com / T-Mobile makes buying the new Razr phones surprisingly affordable

arstechnica.com / Perplexity will come to Moto phones after exec testified Google blocked access

arstechnica.com / Motorola announces super-colorful Razr, Razr+, and Razr Ultra flip phones

androidheadlines.com / Motorola Razr 2025 Price and Where to Buy

androidheadlines.com / Motorola Razr 2025 Camera Features

androidheadlines.com / Motorola's Razr 2025 Series is Loaded with AI – And that's not a bad thing

androidheadlines.com / Motorola Razr 2025 Release Date

androidheadlines.com / Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 Specs

androidheadlines.com / Motorola Razr Plus 2025 Specs

androidheadlines.com / Motorola Razr 2025 Specs

androidheadlines.com / Motorola Razr 2025 Colors

gizmodo.com / Motorola’s New Razr Flip Phones Cram in AI from Nearly Everyone Except OpenAI

cnet.com / Motorola's New 2025 Razr Line Gets a High-End $1,300 Ultra Phone video

theverge.com / Motorola’s new Razr Ultra brings the wood back panel back

wired.com / Motorola's Latest Razr Phones Are All In on AI

cnet.com / Motorola Razr Ultra Hands-On: A $1,300 Flip Phone in Fashionable Fabric

androidheadlines.com / The 2025 Razr Lineup Is Motorola’s Boldest Flip Phone Bet Yet


permalink / 17 stories from 6 sources in 5 days ago #mobiletech #android #technology #google #antitrust +


Google Antitrust Trial Targets Samsung Gemini Deal

April 24, 2025, 9:21 am more...

In a high‐stakes courtroom showdown, the Department of Justice is zeroing in on Google’s Samsung Gemini AI deal, arguing that it extends the search giant’s monopoly power. The trial has ignited fresh regulatory scrutiny as Google defends its competitive stance with detailed counterarguments.

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theverge.com / Yahoo wants to buy Chrome

techspot.com / Google is shelling out big bucks to put Gemini AI on Samsung devices

theverge.com / Former DOJ antitrust chief says a Google break up will benefit the internet

androidheadlines.com / Google vs DOJ Antitrust Trial: The Ultimate Guide

winbuzzer.com / Google Trial: DOJ Targets Samsung Gemini AI Deal As Extending Search Monopoly Tactics


permalink / 6 stories from 5 sources in 5 days ago #google #samsung #doj #techpolicy #alphabet +


White House slams EU fine on Apple’s practices

April 24, 2025, 8:20 am more...

U.S. officials decried the European Commission’s $570 million fine on Apple, dismissing it as economic extortion aimed squarely at American innovation. The White House warned that extraterritorial regulations undermining U.S. companies will not be tolerated in a climate of rising transatlantic tech tensions.

androidheadlines.com / EU fines on Apple & Meta "won't be tolerated," White House says

bgr.com / US criticizes EU over Apple and Meta fines, questions DMA enforcement

macrumors.com / White House Hits Back at Apple's Massive EU Fine

appleinsider.com / US will not tolerate EU fine against Apple, says White House


permalink / 4 stories from 4 sources in 5 days ago #apple #antitrust #meta #techpolicy +


Perplexity’s Bold Move Against Google’s Monopolistic Dealings

April 23, 2025, 5:20 pm more...

Perplexity’s chief business officer Dmitry Shevelenko has taken a defiant stance amid legal scrutiny over Google’s alleged restrictive deals. Subpoenaed to testify in a trial on Google’s search monopoly, he seized the chance to pitch the audacious idea of buying Chrome, criticizing tactics that stifle his company’s AI distribution.

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theverge.com / Perplexity wants to buy Chrome if Google has to sell it

theinformation.com / Perplexity Says Google Deals Hindered Distribution - The Information


permalink / 6 stories from 4 sources in 6 days ago #google #antitrust +


DOJ scrutinizes Disney’s FuboTV acquisition move

April 23, 2025, 1:20 pm more...

The U.S. Department of Justice has launched an investigation into Disney’s plan to acquire a controlling stake in FuboTV, examining whether the deal would dangerously concentrate power in the competitive sports streaming market. The probe raises serious antitrust questions as regulators keep a watchful eye.

techcrunch.com / DOJ reportedly probes Disney-FuboTV deal over competition concerns

bloomberg.com/technology / DOJ Probes Disney-FuboTV Deal Over Competition Concerns - Bloomberg.com


permalink / 2 stories from 2 sources in 6 days ago #streaming #antitrust #government #doj #sports +


Google Gemini court reveal shows explosive user growth

April 23, 2025, 11:20 am more...

In a courtroom disclosure amid antitrust inquiries, internal data revealed that Google’s AI chatbot Gemini now boasts 350 million monthly active users. The revelation underscores the rapid adoption of Google’s AI offerings and intensifies the scrutiny over its market power.

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arstechnica.com / Google reveals sky-high Gemini usage numbers in antitrust case

techcrunch.com / Google Gemini has 350M monthly users, reveals court hearing

theinformation.com / Google’s Gemini User Numbers Revealed in Court - The Information


permalink / 4 stories from 4 sources in 6 days ago #google #genai #alphabet #technology #antitrust +


Trump Softens Tariff Threats, Eases Fed Chair Firing Rumors

April 23, 2025, 8:20 am more...

President Trump shifted gears by suggesting potential tariff cuts on Chinese imports while backing off his earlier, more bombastic rhetoric about firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The relaxed tone helped calm jittery markets, as futures rallied and gold slipped, defusing fears of erratic policy moves.

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theverge.com / Did Tim Cook finagle a special tariff deal? Senator Warren wants to know

appleinsider.com / Senator Warren asks if Apple CEO Tim Cook's Trump playbook is blatant corruption

zerohedge.com / A Recap Of Trump's First Three Months

zerohedge.com / US International Trade Court Denies Companies' Bid To Block Trump's Tariffs

zerohedge.com / If You Believe The Trump Pivot Story, "Clearly You Enjoy Fairy Tales"

tomshardware.com / PC shipments up 6.7% YoY in Q1 2025, likely caused by buyers worried about tariffs

reuters.com/business / Tariffs restrain US business activity, boost asking prices for products - Reuters

tomshardware.com / Top PC OEMs reportedly planning Saudi Arabia plants to avoid US tariffs — Lenovo, HP, Dell exploring options as panic continues

zerohedge.com / "West Coast On Tipping Point": Los Angeles Port Set For Steep Drop In Traffic

tomshardware.com / Custom keyboard maker stopping US sales entirely due to tariffs — Keyboardio cites tariffs, axed de minimis rule

zerohedge.com / Trump To Exempt US Carmakers From Some Tariffs: Report

www.ft.com/ / Donald Trump to exempt carmakers from some US tariffs - Financial Times

reuters.com/business / Bessent says China tariffs are not sustainable as US signals willingness to de-escalate - Reuters

arstechnica.com / Trump is “desperate” to make a deal—China isn’t, analysts say

zerohedge.com / Reuters Pours Cold Water On WSJ Tariff Report, Says Any De-Escalation Steps Would Not Be Unilateral

zerohedge.com / Watch Live: Bessent Discuses Tariffs, Global Financial System

techinasia.com / Trump suggests he may reduce tariffs on China

bloomberg.com/technology / Powell Attempts Balancing Act as Trump Tests Fed’s Autonomy - Bloomberg.com

cnbc.com / Tesla stock pops after Trump comments on China tariffs and Powell, despite weak earnings

zerohedge.com / Futures Surge After Trump Tones Down Rhetoric On China, Powell

reuters.com/business / Gold slips as Trump backs off threats to fire Fed chair, lifts tariff hopes - Reuters


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techinasia.com / US stocks end higher as Trump signals tariff relief


permalink / 26 stories from 12 sources in 6 days ago #tariffs #politics #stockmarket #finance #trump +


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