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• Google plans to appeal a federal judge's antitrust ruling, CEO Sundar Pichai said.
• DOJ remedies could force Google to break up or reorganize, impacting other Big Tech firms.
• The appeals process could make the case take years to resolve.

Google is preparing for a yearslong fight to appeal a federal judge's antitrust

Among the more overlooked features that iOS 18 brings to the iPhone are the updates to Apple Wallet, in particular the Apple Wallet event ticket experience.

On Thursday, Ticketmaster announced that it would be the first company to take advantage of the new feature-rich Apple Wallet tickets feature. 

We're getting into the colder months of the year (at least in the northern hemisphere). If you haven't done so already, it'll soon be time to switch on the heating. Rather than make manual adjustments to the thermostat throughout the day, why not let a smart version take care of the heavy lifting? As luck would have it, Google's Nest Thermostat is back on sale.

The device can be yours for $85

Huge news for fans of the cable TV bundle from the days of yore: it's basically returning, but under the shiny, new framing of "streaming."

If you have Amazon Prime Video, you can select an add-on for Apple TV+ without having to download a separate app. It'll be available for an extra $9.99 per month for users who already have Amazon Prime Video.

"Prime Video is a first-stop entertainment

Apple first dropped its first GPS AirTags in 2021, and since then, they have proven to be incredibly useful. Users put them on their keys, in their luggage, on their dogs' collars, you name it, and you no longer have to fear losing something. But, as is typical with surveillance tech, there is a more sinister side to AirTags, from a potential appeal to police forces to privacy and safety concerns

It’s time to dust off a pair of pistols, as Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered releases for PS4 and PS5 on February 14, 2025. What better way to spend the next Valentine’s Day by foraging around caverns for loot?

These remasters boast updated visuals, though you can toggle to the old-school graphics to soak in the nostalgia. The same goes for controls. There are modern controls inspired by the newer

GET 29% OFF: As of Oct. 11, you can score a pair of Beats Studio Buds+ for just $119.99, down from $169.95, at Amazon. That's $49.96 off the list price and the lowest price we've seen these earbuds go for since November 2023.

• Google seeks "superstar" engineers eager to learn and adapt, says CEO Sundar Pichai.
• Job seekers often face a tougher tech job market; firms are demanding more entry-level roles.
• Pichai also said he sees Google's free meals as a way to boost creativity and community.

If you want to work at Google, you'd better be hungry — figuratively and literally.

Sundar

• I visited The Container Store, a home storage and organization chain, in New York City.
• The company's sales were down 12.2% in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.
• I loved the wide variety of options, but I concluded I'm not the store's target customer … for now.

Before I moved to

Save 44%: As of Oct. 11, you can grab the Lego Icons Dried Flower Centerpiece for just $27.99 at Amazon. At that price, you're saving $22 off the $49.99 list price.