Google has reached a settlement with Epic Games that dramatically changes Android’s app store rules. The deal lowers fees and allows alternative payment options, marking a significant shift from Apple’s more restrictive approach.
Google’s blockbuster $32 billion acquisition of cybersecurity firm Wiz has cleared its DOJ review but won’t finalize until 2026. The deal faces ongoing regulatory scrutiny in other jurisdictions, with a massive $3.2 billion breakup fee potentially at stake if the acquisition ultimately fails.
After nearly four years since the Steam Deck’s release, Valve is finally addressing one of the most frustrating limitations of the handheld gaming PC. The new update will allow downloads to continue while the device is in a power-saving mode, solving a long-standing user complaint.
Australia has expanded its pioneering social media ban for children under 16 to include Reddit and live-streaming platform Kick. The legislation takes effect December 10 with potential fines of A$50 million for platforms that fail to implement age verification measures.
Michael Burry’s hedge fund disclosed significant put options against AI favorites Nvidia and Palantir, sparking market concerns and drawing sharp criticism from Palantir’s CEO. However, analysis suggests both positions are likely sitting on substantial losses despite recent stock declines.
OnePlus is taking mobile gaming seriously with its new Performance Tri-Chip system. The setup includes dedicated processors for touch response, connectivity, and main performance to create a competitive gaming phone.
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy keeps repeating his “world’s largest startup” vision while overseeing mass layoffs. The company just cut 14,000 corporate employees with more expected soon. This creates a stark contrast between rhetoric and reality for remaining workers.
Armis has raised $435 million in a pre-IPO round that values the cybersecurity company at $6.1 billion. The funding comes after the company reportedly received seven acquisition offers, including a potential $5 billion bid from private equity firm Thoma Bravo.
Google and Epic Games have reached a settlement in their long-running antitrust battle over the Android app store. The agreement comes after a jury sided with Epic in 2023 and the Supreme Court denied Google’s appeal. The settlement preserves most of the court-ordered changes to open up competition.
Microsoft is officially retiring Defender Application Guard for Office, with complete removal scheduled for December 2027. The transition begins with Office version 2602 in February 2026. Protected View will become the default security layer for untrusted files.
