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Google Urges 9th Circuit To Halt 'Dangerous' Epic Ruling, Cites Substantial New Security Risks (UPDATED)
Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 1:56pm | 851Read More...Editor's Note: A statement from Epic Games has been added to this article. Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) subsidiary Google has requested the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to put a stop to the impending changes mandated by Judge James Donato’s ruling in the Epic v. Google case....
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Google Will Continue To Fight Epic Games In Court To Halt Epic-Requested Changes To Play Store: 'Undercut Android's Ability To Compete With Apple's iOS'
Monday, October 7, 2024 - 9:47pm | 597Read More...Following the antitrust verdict, Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google has made moves to halt changes proposed by Epic Games. What Happened: In a blog post on Monday, Google said that it is appealing the court’s decision which requires it to open its Play Store to third-...
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Google Must Open Play Store To Competitors, Judge Orders
Monday, October 7, 2024 - 5:05pm | 594Read More...On Monday, a U.S. District judge ordered Alphabet, Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG)(NASDAQ:GOOGL) to open its Google Play Store to competitors, making it easier for developers of mobile app stores to compete on Android phones and tablets. The Details: Judge James Donato issued his final ruling in Epic v....
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NBA Legend Shaq Coming To Fortnite? Leaks Show Skins, Accessories, And A Potential DJ Diesel Performance
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 - 3:47pm | 583Read More...Shaquille O'Neal could be the latest legend to join Fortnite, putting the NBA star on the same level of movie characters and superheroes. What Happened: Internet leaks predict that O'Neal (aka Shaq) could get the Fortnite Icon series treatment in the popular online video game with the potential of...
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Apple's iOS 18 Changes, Fortnite's Return, Wechat Mini-Games, And More: This Week In Appleverse
Sunday, August 18, 2024 - 7:00am | 546Read More...It was a week full of surprises and significant developments for Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL). From revising its iOS 18 Photos app to the return of Fortnite on iPhones, the tech giant was in the headlines for various reasons. Here’s a quick recap of the top stories involving Apple this past week...
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Tencent-Backed Epic Games Brings Fortnite Back On The iPhone, This Time With An Entire App Store After Its 4-Year-Long Battle With Apple
Friday, August 16, 2024 - 8:05am | 732Read More...Tencent-backed Epic Games has brought back the popular game Fortnite on the iPhone, along with an entire app store, which is now available for download in the European Union and Android devices globally. This comes after a four-year-long legal battle with Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), marking a win for...
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Google Says Opening Up Its App Store Is Expensive And Too Much Work, Gets Told By Judge, 'We're Going To Tear The Barriers Down'
Thursday, August 15, 2024 - 1:03am | 654Read More...Judge James Donato on Wednesday spoke about dismantling the monopoly of Alphabet Inc’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google’s Android app store in the ongoing Epic v. Google case. What Happened: Following a federal jury’s unanimous ruling eight months ago that Google’s...
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Fortnite Is Coming Back To Apple's iPhones, Including Alternative App Stores, But There's A Catch
Friday, July 26, 2024 - 2:11am | 649Read More...Epic Games has announced that its flagship game, Fortnite, will soon be available for download on Apple Inc.’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPhones and iPads in the EU. However, the company has also decided to pull out its game from Samsung Electronics’s (OTC:SSNLF) Galaxy Store. What Happened: On...
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Cybertruck Hits Fortnite, Rocket League: Elon Musk's Vehicle Now Featured In Games Backed By Disney Rival Bob Iger
Tuesday, July 23, 2024 - 10:53am | 707Read More...Since launching in November 2023, the Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) Cybertruck has been a top seller for electric pickup trucks. The vehicle is now making its way into several top video games. What Happened: Tesla CEO Elon Musk, a known enthusiast of video games and electric vehicles, will see his...
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Apple Approves Epic Games' Marketplace App In Europe Amid Ongoing Feud
Saturday, July 6, 2024 - 12:24am | 549Read More...Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has approved the marketplace app of Epic Games, the creator of “Fortnite,” for iPhones and iPads in Europe. This move comes amid a continuing conflict between the two tech behemoths. What Happened: Apple’s approval follows accusations from Epic Games that...
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'Fortnite' Could Return Back To Apple iPhone As Epic Moves To Reintroduce Game Via EU Alternative App Store
Monday, July 1, 2024 - 12:21am | 724Read More...Epic Games is advancing its plans to relaunch "Fortnite" on its own iPhone app store for EU users by submitting the Epic Games Store and the updated Fortnite app to Apple for notarization. Epic Games is making progress in its plans to relaunch the popular game “Fortnite” on...
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Top Apple Exec Points To Steve Jobs Era For Lack Of Meeting Records, Expresses Uncertainty About App Store's Profitability
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 - 9:39am | 681Read More...One of Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) top executives, Phil Schiller, admitted in court that he is unsure if the App Store is profitable. Apple's late co-founder, Steve Jobs, could be the reason behind Schiller's uncertainty. What Happened: Schiller, who has been with the App Store since its inception,...
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Apple Pushes Back Against Epic Games' Lawsuit, Accuses Latter Of Seeking To Increase Profitability
Monday, April 15, 2024 - 10:23am | 518Read More...Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has refuted allegations of violating a court order related to its App Store and has urged a federal judge to dismiss Epic Games‘ request for contempt charges. What Happened: Apple, in a court filing, denied the claims made by Epic Games, the developer of the popular...
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Cathie Wood, Ark Invest Announce Stake In OpenAI: Here's How You Can Get Exposure To ChatGPT Parent, X (Twitter), SpaceX, Discord, Epic Games
Thursday, April 11, 2024 - 6:22pm | 704Read More...One of the most popular companies over the past two years has been ChatGPT parent OpenAI. The company has risen in interest and valuation and is viewed as a leader in the artificial intelligence sector. With a firm belief in the future of artificial intelligence, Ark Invest announced this week it...
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This Fund Enabling Investment In Private Tech Firms Like SpaceX And OpenAI Skyrockets Over 500% In Just 2 Weeks
Friday, April 5, 2024 - 11:18pm | 549Read More...The Destiny Tech100 (NYSE:DXYZ) fund, a recently launched closed-end fund, has seen an extraordinary surge in its stock price, rising by as much as 558% within a fortnight. What Happened: The fund, which was listed on the New York Stock Exchange on March 26, has witnessed a meteoric rise,...
















