Epic Games takes Google to court over antitrust claims. Mention of potential acquisition in cybersecurity industry. Elon Musk unveils AI bot. Updates on Berkshire Hathaway's Q3 earnings, oil production cuts, potential bank failures, and market updates.
Epic Games is taking Google to court over antitrust claims related to Google's Play Store's payment system.
Palo Alto Networks is close to acquiring cybersecurity startup Talon Cybersecurity to strengthen its presence in the market.
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Epic Games sues Google over antitrust claims
Epic Games, the maker of Fortnite, is taking Google to court over antitrust claims related to Google's Play Store's in-house payment system. Epic alleges that Google has been illegally driving up fees and restricting rivals. The trial begins today, with Epic seeking changes to Google's practices rather than financial compensation. This follows a similar case filed by Epic against Apple, where a California court found no antitrust violation but required Apple to allow apps to provide alternative payment options.
Palo Alto Networks close to acquiring Talon Cybersecurity for $600-700 million
Palo Alto Networks is reportedly nearing a deal to acquire Israeli cybersecurity startup Talon Cybersecurity for a sum between $600 to $700 million. The agreement is expected to be announced soon. Talon, based in Tel Aviv, has raised $126 million and specializes in cybersecurity solutions. Palo Alto Networks recently announced the acquisition of another startup, Dig Security, for $400 million, demonstrating its strategy to strengthen its presence in the cybersecurity market.
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Epic Games sues Google over Play Store payment system
Fortnite maker Epic Games takes Google (GOOG) (GOOGL) to court over antitrust claims. (00:23) Palo Alto Networks (PANW) close to buying Talon Cyber Security for $600M-$700m - report. (01:54) Elon Musk unveils Grok AI bot with real-time access to X data to rival ChatGPT. (02:36)
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