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Why Apple's $2 billion fine is an $80 billion problem

Mon, 03/04/2024 - 11:18

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iPhone with EU flag in the background. — The European Union has levied a fine against Apple; its stock declined.
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Apple Slapped With $2 Billion Fine for Ripping Off Music Customers

Mon, 03/04/2024 - 09:45

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On Monday, Apple was hit with a stunning €1.84 billion ($2 billion) fine for violating antitrust laws in Europe. The EU said the company “abused its dominant position” by forcing Spotify and other music streaming apps not to tell customers they could save money if they subscribed outside of the App Store.

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Apple has been hit with a fine of nearly $2 billion by the European Commission over music streaming restrictions

Mon, 03/04/2024 - 07:19

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Apple has been fined by the European Commission.

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Author Cory Doctorow has a theory about why all tech and social platforms eventually decline

Sun, 03/03/2024 - 05:57

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Mark Zuckerberg looking down whilst wearing a suit — Cory Doctorow coined the term "enshittification" to describe how platforms like Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook decayed.
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The Greatest App of All Time: March Madness Bracket Day 2

Sat, 03/02/2024 - 13:02

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It’s day 2 of Gizmodo’s March Madness bracket challenge to crown the greatest app of all time! The mighty Fart App has fallen to Instagram in our first round and today’s challengers are WhatsApp vs Dark Sky. Will Mark Zuckerberg win again? That’s up to you.