U.S. Judge Rules Google Illegally Monopolized Online Ad Tech Markets
In a landmark decision, a U.S. federal judge has ruled that Google illegally monopolized key segments of the online advertising technology market. This ruling, which has the potential to reshape the digital advertising ecosystem, concludes that Google’s practices in both ad exchange markets and ad server technologies violated antitrust laws. The court found that Google […]
Google Launches 2025 AI Accelerator for African Startups
Global tech leader Google has opened applications for the 2025 edition of its Startups Accelerator Africa, a program designed to empower African startups developing innovative solutions using artificial intelligence (AI). Now in its seventh year, the initiative targets early-stage companies with strong AI-driven products and a mission to solve critical challenges across the continent. The […]
SEC Explains Delay in Issuing More Crypto Exchange Licenses, Citing Higher Due Diligence and Regulatory Alignment
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has shed light on the reasons behind its delay in issuing additional provisional licenses to cryptocurrency exchanges. After approving Quidax and Busha in August 2024, the Commission says it must conduct more rigorous due diligence before advancing with further licensing decisions. Emomotimi Agama, Director General of the SEC, made […]
Zuckerberg Defends Meta’s Instagram and WhatsApp Acquisitions in Landmark Antitrust Trial
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the witness stand on Monday in Washington, D.C., defending the company’s multibillion-dollar acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp. His testimony comes as part of a major antitrust trial, where the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) argues that Meta made the purchases to eliminate emerging rivals and dominate the social media landscape. […]
Elon Musk’s Federal Efficiency Department Targets Nonprofits in Expanding Oversight Push
Billionaire Elon Musk’s U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) recently attempted to embed a federal oversight team within the independent nonprofit Vera Institute of Justice, according to a statement from the organization. This latest move underscores the agency’s growing reach into non-governmental entities that receive public funds. Vera Institute revealed that two DOGE representatives, Nick […]
Gold Breaks $3,300 for the First Time Amid Tariff Fears and Safe-Haven Rush
Gold prices soared to an all-time high on Wednesday, crossing the $3,300 threshold for the first time as renewed global trade tensions drove investors toward safe-haven assets. The surge follows a fresh round of uncertainty sparked by U.S. President Donald Trump’s directive to investigate potential new tariffs on imports of critical minerals, signaling an escalation […]
Samsung Pauses Android 15 (One UI 7) Update After Serious Bugs Disrupt Devices
Samsung has suspended the rollout of its Android 15 (One UI 7) update after users reported severe issues affecting their devices. The bugs, which caused major disruptions like system crashes, performance lags, and app malfunctions, led to frustration among users. Devices, including the latest Galaxy S23 series and Galaxy Z Fold 5, were the first […]
U Mobile Partners with Huawei and ZTE for Malaysia’s Second 5G Network Rollout
On Tuesday, U Mobile, one of Malaysia’s leading mobile data service providers, confirmed that it would leverage infrastructure technologies from Chinese companies Huawei Technologies and ZTE Corporation to roll out the country’s second 5G network. This partnership comes as part of Malaysia’s strategic shift towards a dual-network model for 5G services, aiming to introduce competition […]
South Korea Raises Semiconductor Support to $23 Billion Amid Global Competition and U.S. Trade Risks
South Korea revealed on Tuesday that it would significantly increase its financial backing for the country’s pivotal semiconductor industry, raising the support package to 33 trillion won—approximately $23.25 billion. This new figure marks a 27% boost from the previously pledged 26 trillion won, underlining Seoul’s urgency to protect a sector vital to its economic backbone. […]
China Accuses U.S. NSA of High-Level Cyberattacks During Asian Winter Games
Chinese officials have publicly accused the United States National Security Agency (NSA) of conducting sophisticated cyber intrusions aimed at critical Chinese industries during the 2024 Asian Winter Games. Authorities in Harbin, a city in northeastern China’s Heilongjiang Province, announced on Tuesday that three individuals allegedly linked to the NSA had been placed on a national […]
