Tech Brew Ride Home Tue. 11/14 – Google Pays Apple HOW Much?
Nov 14, 2023
Antitrust trials are unveiling Google's hefty payments to Apple for search deals, raising eyebrows. The FBI is struggling with cybercriminals like the Scattered Spider gang, revealing a slow law enforcement response. Meanwhile, Uber is experimenting with a new service to boost gig economy competition and improve driver transparency. Plus, OpenAI's independent board has the daunting task of determining when artificial general intelligence is reached, potentially sidelining Microsoft in the process.
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Google's Apple Deal
- Google pays Apple 36% of its search ad revenue from Safari.
- This revelation, from the US vs. Google trial, suggests Google buys its way into a monopoly position.
Google's Samsung Deal
- Google paid Samsung $8 billion over four years to make its services default on Samsung devices.
- This deal, revealed in the Epic vs. Google trial, shows Google's efforts to dominate the Android ecosystem.
Amazon Games Restructure
- Amazon is restructuring its games division, cutting ~180 jobs, and focusing on Prime Gaming.
- This move emphasizes free-to-play streaming games offered with Prime memberships.