Tech Brew Ride Home Wed. 09/04 - A Phone to Save You From The Internet?
Sep 4, 2019
In a whirlwind of tech news, Google faces an antitrust investigation while Android 10 makes its debut. Acer launches a jaw-dropping $14k gaming chair, blending luxury with gaming. Amazon unveils a lineup of new Fire TV devices, featuring enhanced voice control. Meanwhile, the Light Phone 2 aims to rescue users from the clutches of the internet with its minimalist approach. Also, YouTube settles a big fine over child privacy violations, highlighting ongoing data protection concerns.
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Google's COPPA Fine
- Google was fined $170 million for violating child privacy laws on YouTube.
- The FTC called the fine, the largest COPPA fine ever, insufficient.
Google Antitrust Investigation
- More than half of U.S. state attorneys general are preparing an antitrust investigation into Google.
- The bipartisan investigation will likely be announced on September 9th.
Google's "Shakedown"
- Basecamp's CEO, Jason Fried, criticized Google for forcing businesses to buy ads for their own brand names.
- This "shakedown" occurs as competitors buy ads against brands, making organic results less visible.