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HP fined 1.4 billion rupees for “cartelization” of ink cartridges, toner, PCs

Ars Technica ↗ · 2026-07-16 Cached

India's competition regulator fined HP 1.4 billion rupees for colluding with resellers to fix prices of ink cartridges, toner, and PCs, based on WhatsApp evidence of bid rigging from 2017-2020.

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It's official: EU will force Google to share search data and open up AI on Android

Ars Technica ↗ · 2026-07-16 Cached

The EU has finalized rules forcing Google to share search data with competitors and open Android for deeper AI integration, despite Google's objections over privacy and security concerns.

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Google ordered to open Android and Search to rivals in Europe

The Verge ↗ · 2026-07-16 Cached

The European Union has ordered Google to comply with the Digital Markets Act, requiring it to give rival AI assistants and search engines greater access to Android and Google Search data. The rulings could weaken Google's control and open opportunities for competitors like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity.

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Third-party app stores coming to Google Play next week as Epic settlement withdrawn

Ars Technica ↗ · 2026-07-15 Cached

Google will begin distributing rival third-party app stores via Google Play next week after the settlement with Epic Games was withdrawn, triggering the court's full antitrust remedies that aim to break Google's monopoly on Android app distribution.

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Google and Epic give up fighting — third-party Android app stores are coming next week

The Verge ↗ · 2026-07-15 Cached

Google and Epic Games have withdrawn their joint motion to modify the court's injunction, clearing the way for Google to carry third-party Android app stores in Google Play starting July 22, 2026.

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States sue to block Paramount/WBD merger that was approved by Trump admin

Ars Technica ↗ · 2026-07-13 Cached

Multiple states are suing to block the merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, which was approved by the Trump administration, alleging it will harm competition and lead to higher prices for consumers.

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The FTC Settlement With John Deere Is a Huge Win for the Right-to-Repair Movement

Wired ↗ · 2026-07-08 Cached

The FTC settlement with John Deere requires the company to provide farmers and third-party repair shops with equal access to repair tools and software for 10 years, marking a significant victory for the right-to-repair movement.

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The Private Capture of Public Genius

Lobsters Hottest ↗ · 2026-07-02 Cached

This article examines the 1956 antitrust consent decree that forced AT&T to license all its patents royalty-free, which spurred a wave of innovation and startup formation, particularly in semiconductors.

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Google loses long-running appeal of record EU fine, will have to cough up $4.7 billion

Ars Technica ↗ · 2026-07-02 Cached

The EU's highest court upheld a record €4.1 billion fine against Google for abusing its Android monopoly, ending Google's appeal options.

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Google loses fight over record $4.7B EU antitrust fine

Hacker News Top ↗ · 2026-07-02 Cached

The European Court of Justice upheld a €4.1 billion EU antitrust fine against Google for abusing Android's dominance to favor its own apps.

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breaking down the new DRAM price-fixing lawsuit against Samsung/SK Hynix/Micron (and where AI fits in)

Reddit r/ArtificialInteligence ↗ · 2026-07-01

A new lawsuit accuses Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron of colluding to fix DRAM prices, with potential impacts on AI demand for memory chips.

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Swedish court says Google is to pay $1.5B to Klarna in antitrust damages

Hacker News Top ↗ · 2026-07-01

A Swedish court has ordered Google to pay $1.5 billion to payment company Klarna in an antitrust damages case.

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Cleared by the US, derailed by the UK: Getty’s Shutterstock merger falls apart

The Verge ↗ · 2026-07-01 Cached

Getty Images has terminated its $3.7 billion merger agreement with Shutterstock after UK regulators imposed conditions requiring the sale of Shutterstock's editorial business, despite US antitrust clearance.

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Apple takes Epic fight over app store fees to the Supreme Court

Ars Technica ↗ · 2026-06-30 Cached

Apple has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to hear its appeal in the antitrust case with Epic Games over App Store commission rates, arguing against sharing confidential business data. The Court is expected to hear the case in its next term starting October 2026.

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RAMpocalypse payback

Reddit r/LocalLLaMA ↗ · 2026-06-30

Bathaee Dunne LLP is pursuing an antitrust lawsuit against Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron for allegedly fixing RAM prices, and the post asks how to help the law firm win the case.

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Samsung, SK Hynix, Micron Sued in US over Memory Price Fixing

Hacker News Top ↗ · 2026-06-29

Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron are being sued in the US for allegedly conspiring to fix memory chip prices.

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California drivers sue gas stations for allegedly using AI to inflate prices

Reddit r/singularity ↗ · 2026-06-24 Cached

California drivers have filed a class-action lawsuit against major gas station operators and AI company Kalibrate, alleging they used an AI tool to artificially inflate gas prices in violation of state antitrust laws.

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Disney agreed to $50M settlement over claims it made live-TV streaming expensive

Ars Technica ↗ · 2026-06-24 Cached

Disney agreed to a $50 million settlement over claims that its practices made live-TV streaming more expensive. Eligible customers who subscribed to YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream, or AT&T TV Now between 2019 and 2026 may receive payments.

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Google is finally opening the Play Store to outside payments

The Verge ↗ · 2026-06-24 Cached

Google is rolling out changes to Google Play billing, allowing developers to use alternative payment systems with reduced fees, partially decoupling billing from the app store, in response to antitrust pressures.

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US approval of Paramount/Warner Bros. deal surprised DOJ lawyers, report says

Ars Technica ↗ · 2026-06-16 Cached

The US Department of Justice approved the Paramount/Warner Bros. merger, surprising its own lawyers, but multiple US states and the EU are planning legal challenges.

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