Google, Facebook sued by publishers

Publishers of 125 newspapers in 11 states filed or announced lawsuits against Google and Facebook on Monday claiming the tech giants have unlawfully monopolized the digital advertising market and engaged in an illegal secretive deal, nicknamed “Jedi Blue,” to thwart competition. Fourteen complaints were filed or announced by publishers from Indiana, including AIM Media (parent company of AIM Media Indiana and owners of The Tribune), Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia,… Source link

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The US Postal Service is monitoring social media for ‘inflammatory’ postings

The United States Postal Service may not be a likely candidate if you’re asked to name the government agencies you think are monitoring social media posts, but it’s apparently been doing just that. According to Yahoo News, the Postal Service’s law enforcement arm — the United States Postal Inspection Service or USPIS — has been running a surveillance program called the Internet Covert Operations Program (iCOP). Analysts with the team have reportedly been trawling social media websites… Source link

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Comparing Google’s newest phones | Lifestyles

I have to wonder about Google’s sales expectations for the Pixel 5 vs. the 4a 5G. They have some differences, but they were both released at the same time, so Google knew people would have to make a choice between them. Let’s look at the major differences. The Pixel 5 has a screen with a higher refresh rate, but 98% of you won’t really notice the difference. The Pixel 5 has two more gigabytes of RAM, but again, most of you won’t notice. The 5′s battery is slightly bigger but not enough… Source link

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Floyd Mayweather-Logan Paul match moved to June 5

Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s exhibition bout against Logan Paul has a new date. The boxing legend and YouTuber will face off on June 5, with the venue still to be determined, according to The Athletic’s Mike Coppinger. The bout had been previously scheduled for Feb. 20, but was later postponed indefinitely. Online platform Fanmio was initially slated to host the bout, but it will now reportedly be televised via Showtime pay-per-view. The CEO of Mayweather Promotions disputed a report that the fight… Source link

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LeBron James deletes tweet regarding Ma’Khia Bryant shooting

LeBron James has deleted a tweet he posted Tuesday night in reaction to the shooting of Ma’Khia Bryant. The tweet in question featured a picture of Columbus police officer Nicholas Reardon, who shot the 16-year-old Bryant while responding to a 911 call on Tuesday. The tweet read “YOU’RE NEXT #ACCOUNTABILITY” and included an hourglass emoji: Screengrab of LeBron James’ deleted tweet. (Twitter) The tweet likely refers to the conviction of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd. Chauvin was Source link

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App makers blast Apple and Google in Senate hearing on app store policies

In a lengthy Senate hearing, the app makers said Apple and Google’s rules surrounding in-app payments and app updates allow the tech giants to choke off rival services, and that they engage in retaliation when app developers refuse to comply. The occasionally tense showdown highlighted how antitrust scrutiny of Apple is ramping up after more than a year of similar focus on its peers such as Amazon, Facebook and Google. And lawmakers were clear that the hearing would serve as a springboard… Source link

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Waiver-wire adds to win your finals

Jalen McDaniels of the Charlotte Hornets could be a steal to add into your fantasy team. (Getty Images) I hope your fantasy playoffs are going well. If they are, the fight isn’t over, and if you are trailing, you’ve come to the right place to claw back some ground.  ‘JUSTICE SERVED’: Sporting world reacts to Derek Chauvin verdict ‘HEARTBROKEN’: NBA legend rocked by son’s tragic death After Thursday’s big 12 game slate, we have four days left in the week. That means you need to work the… Source link

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Google and Apple scare us, app makers tell Congress

Tim Cook, chief executive officer of Apple, speaks at the 2019 Dreamforce conference in San Francisco on November 19, 2019. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Some app makers who rely on mobile distribution from Apple and Google are scared of how much power the tech giants have over their businesses, according to congressional testimony delivered Wednesday. “We’re all afraid,” Match Group Chief Legal Officer Jared Sine told Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., the chair of the Senate… Source link

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Sterling Brown left bloodied after strip club attack: Report

Reported details have emerged painting a bloody scene outside a Miami strip club that left Houston Rockets guard Sterling Brown hospitalized early Monday. The Houston Rockets released a statement Monday that Brown “was the victim of an assault” and “suffered facial lacerations but will make a full recovery.” Few other details of the incident were reported at the time. The Athletic’s Shams Charania and Kelly Iko published a story on Thursday citing sources close to Brown who were worried for… Source link

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