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Trade Tariffs Spur Major Advertising Slowdown for Big Tech Companies

April 24, 2025, 8:47 pm more...

Amid escalating trade tensions, major tech companies are bracing for a significant disruption in their digital advertising revenues as new tariffs reshape cost structures. Executives note that Trump's tariff policies have forced advertisers to reexamine spending, sparking market jitters and raising concerns about future revenue forecasts.

techinasia.com / Trump’s tariffs: Alphabet flags ad revenue risks in Asia-Pacific

cnbc.com / Alphabet expects 'slight headwind' to ads business this year, executives say

wsj.com / Big Tech Braces for Tariff-Induced Advertising Slowdown

permalink / 3 stories from 3 sources in 5 days ago #digitalmarketing #alphabet #trump +


Threads ads rollout on Meta’s Threads platform

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

Meta has expanded its advertising program on Threads, opening the platform to all eligible global advertisers. The rollout follows initial tests and promises to offer enhanced targeting and monetization options across the growing social network, ensuring brands have a broader reach to its millions of users.

Bluesky: @macrumors.bsky.social, @sarahp.bsky.social, @Sarahp.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy

techinasia.com / Meta expands Threads ads globally during trade tensions

macrumors.com / Ads in Threads Expand to More Users

cnbc.com / Meta makes ads on Threads available to all eligible advertisers

techcrunch.com / Meta’s Threads opens up ads to global advertisers

theverge.com / Threads adds more ads

permalink / 8 stories from 6 sources in 6 days ago #meta #digitalmarketing +


EU Slaps Hefty Digital Markets Fines on Apple and Meta

April 23, 2025, 6:20 am more...

EU regulators have stepped in with a barrage of multimillion‐dollar fines against Apple and Meta for breaching digital competition rules. The agencies took action over restrictive App Store practices and questionable ad models, proving that even tech giants aren’t above a bit of bureaucratic slapstick.

Reddit: r/business, r/technology, r/europeanunion

Bluesky: @arstechnica.com, @reckless.bsky.social, @tomwarren.co.uk, @verge-poster.bsky.social, @ondrop.bsky.social, @mediagazer.com, @morningjoe-msnbc.bsky.social

cnet.com / Apple and Meta Hit With EU Fines, Ordered to Improve Consumer Choice

theverge.com / The EU isn’t happy with Apple’s tax on alternative app stores

theregister.com / Europe hits Meta, Apple with €700M in fines for flouting DMA

appleinsider.com / EU cuts Apple anti-competition fine to $570 million to avoid Trump retaliation

bloomberg.com/technology / Apple, Meta Hit by €700 Million in EU Fines After Trump Threats - Bloomberg.com

arstechnica.com / Apple and Meta furious at EU over fines totaling €700 million

techcrunch.com / EU fines Apple, Meta millions for breaching tech competition rules

techspot.com / Apple and Meta hit with combined $797 million fine for violating EU's DMA antitrust rules

bgr.com / Apple fined $570 million for breaching Europe’s Digital Markets Act

reuters.com/business / Meta, Apple fined 700 million euros for violating EU antitrust rules - Reuters

therecord.media / EU fines Apple €500 million and Meta €200 million for breaking digital market rules

zerohedge.com / EU Hits Apple, Meta With €700 Million Fines For Violating Digital Markets Act

androidheadlines.com / EU Slaps Apple and Meta With Massive Fines Over Business Practices

theverge.com / Apple and Meta hit with the EU’s first DMA antitrust fines

cnbc.com / Apple fined $571 million and Meta $228 million for breaching European Union antitrust rules

theinformation.com / EU Fines Apple and Meta for Breaching Digital Competition Law - The Information

winbuzzer.com / EU Hits Apple and Meta with First Fines Under Digital Markets Act

macrumors.com / Apple Hit With €500M Fine as EU Enforces Digital Markets Act

reuters.com/business / Apple fined $570 million and Meta $228 million for breaching EU law - Reuters

wsj.com / Apple, Meta Fined by EU, Ordered to Comply With Tech Competition Rules

permalink / 30 stories from 20 sources in 6 days ago #techpolicy #meta #apple #antitrust #technology +


Andor Season 2 ignites fresh Star Wars discourse on Disney+

April 21, 2025, 1:20 pm more...

Critics are delving deep into the renewed narrative of Star Wars with the second season of Andor, which returns on Disney+ with a bold new vision. The season is being lauded for its rebellious spirit and fresh take on iconic themes, setting the stage for robust discussion among longtime fans and newcomers alike.

Bluesky: @gizmodo.com

cnet.com / 'Andor' Season 2 Premiere: When to Watch the Star Wars Series

gizmodo.com / Report: Lost‘s Carlton Cuse Is Working on a Mysterious Star Wars Show

gizmodo.com / Everything We Saw at Star Wars Celebration Japan

gizmodo.com / Star Wars: Zero Company‘s Developers Want You to Shape Its Story as Much as They Do

gizmodo.com / Andor Season 2 Proves Star Wars Stories Remain Essential and Timely

theverge.com / Andor’s second season traces the long arc of Star Wars’ revolutionary history

permalink / 7 stories from 4 sources in 8 days ago #software #gaming #saas #techpolicy #digitalmarketing +


FTC targets Uber’s shady subscription tactics

April 21, 2025, 1:20 pm more...

The Federal Trade Commission has taken aim at Uber for allegedly tricking subscribers into recurring charges by enrolling customers and making cancellations a labyrinthine process. Multiple lawsuits allege deceptive billing practices centered on the Uber One subscription, prompting legal action that puts a spotlight on the company’s customer safeguards.

Reddit: r/politics, r/technews, r/technology

Bluesky: @gizmodo.com

gizmodo.com / FTC Says Uber Enrolled People Into Its Subscription Service Without Consent

www.ft.com/ / FTC sues Uber over ‘deceptive’ subscription service - Financial Times

techcrunch.com / Feds accuse Uber of charging customers for subscriptions without consent

theinformation.com / FTC Sues Uber, Alleging Deceptive Billing Practices - The Information

wsj.com / Uber Faces FTC Lawsuit Alleging Deceptive Billing, Cancellation Practices

cnbc.com / FTC sues Uber, says company charged for Uber One without consent

theverge.com / Uber accused of signing up and charging subscription customers without consent

permalink / 11 stories from 9 sources in 8 days ago #fintech #ecommerce #dataprivacy #techpolicy #infosec +


Bluesky Launches Official Blue Check Verification to Bolster Authenticity

April 21, 2025, 12:20 pm more...

Bluesky has rolled out its much-anticipated blue check verification process, confirming account legitimacy with a nod to traditional methods and a twist of decentralization. This move aims to ease user doubts over authenticity, adding a dash of accountability in an ever-changing digital landscape.

Bluesky: @gizmodo.com, @jos1264.social.skynetcloud.site.ap.brid.gy, @verge-poster.bsky.social

gizmodo.com / Bluesky Launches User Verification After Initial Skepticism of Checkmarks

theverge.com / Bluesky is adding blue checks for ‘authentic and notable’ accounts

winbuzzer.com / Bluesky Rolls Out Blue Check Verification, Adds ‘Trusted Verifiers’ in Decentralized Twist

techcrunch.com / Bluesky launches blue check verification

wired.com / Bluesky Is Rolling Out Official Verification

permalink / 8 stories from 6 sources in 8 days ago #startups #software #mobile #digitalmarketing #blockchain +


Airbnb reveals full pricing to boost user transparency

April 21, 2025, 11:20 am more...

Airbnb has eliminated hidden fees by displaying the total cost of bookings upfront, a change designed to comply with FTC rules and win back customer trust. Travelers can now see exactly what they’ll pay from the start, sparing them the old “surprise‐at–checkout” routine.

Bluesky: @gizmodo.com

gizmodo.com / Airbnb to Show Full Price by Default Thanks to Biden-Era Rule

theverge.com / Airbnb now shows the full price of your stay by default

bloomberg.com/technology / Airbnb to Show Fees in Price Display to Comply With FTC Rule - Bloomberg.com

techcrunch.com / Airbnb will now show users the total cost of their stay right away

permalink / 5 stories from 5 sources in 8 days ago #software #innovation #ecommerce #digitaltransformation #mobile +


The Last of Us Shocks With Controversial Adaptation Twist

April 21, 2025, 10:20 am more...

In a stunning turn for HBO’s adaptation, a jaw-dropping episode has left fans both baffled and amused. Critics note how the narrative veered sharply from its source, ripping the band-aid off a beloved storyline with a bold, unexpected creative leap that’s sparking heated debate.

Bluesky: @io9dotcom.bsky.social

arstechnica.com / HBO’s The Last of Us reaches “The Moment” game fans have been dreading

gizmodo.com / The Last of Us Creators and Cast Break Down Making That Scene

gizmodo.com / The Last of Us Will Never Be the Same After Its Most Shocking Episode

theverge.com / The Last of Us ripped off the Band-aid

permalink / 5 stories from 4 sources in 8 days ago #gaming #cloud #software #mobiletech #innovation +


DOJ Antitrust Trial Challenges Google’s Market Dominance Amid Regulatory Fireworks

April 21, 2025, 8:20 am more...

A three‐week antitrust trial has commenced, as prosecutors target Google’s alleged monopolistic practices surrounding Chrome sales and search dominance. Charged with potentially disrupting a $264 billion ad empire, the tech giant now finds itself in a classic David-versus-Goliath courtroom showdown. With legal teams exchanging sharp repartee, the trial is set to test whether even Silicon Valley behemoths can withstand relentless regulatory scrutiny.

Bluesky: @arstechnica.com

cnbc.com / Google says DOJ's proposal for breakup would harm U.S. in 'global race with China'

theverge.com / Money, Chrome, and ChatGPT: The high stakes of Google’s monopoly trial

wsj.com / Justice Department Urges Tough Action to Break Google’s Search Dominance

theinformation.com / Judge Questions Chrome Divestiture Idea - The Information

arstechnica.com / Chrome on the chopping block as Google’s search antitrust trial moves forward

reuters.com/business / Google could use AI to extend search monopoly, DOJ says as trial begins - Reuters

androidheadlines.com / Google Spins a Loss as a Win — But Its $264 Billion Ad Empire Is on the Line

winbuzzer.com / Major Google Trial Begins as DOJ Pushes Chrome Sale to Remedy Search Monopoly

androidheadlines.com / A three-week trial could shatter Google as we know it

permalink / 10 stories from 9 sources in 8 days ago #cloud #saas #dataprivacy #techpolicy #fang +


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