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The Vergecast
Quibi is shutting down / Google faces antitrust charges / Foxconn’s LCD factory is Wisconsin isn’t real
Oct 23, 2020
Julia Alexander, a journalist at The Verge, discusses the downfall of Quibi, revealing the reasons behind its closure and the challenges in the streaming landscape. Adi Robertson dives into the U.S. government's antitrust charges against Google, highlighting the implications for the tech industry. Josh Dzieza investigates the troubled Foxconn factory in Wisconsin, exposing the gap between ambitious plans and reality. Together, they provide insights into tech failures and regulatory challenges that shape our digital world.
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- Quibi's failure attributed to top executives blaming themselves, not just the pandemic.
- The US government files antitrust charges against Google for monopolistic practices.
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DOJ files antitrust lawsuit against Google
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Google, accusing the company of monopolistic practices in its search market dominance. The lawsuit alleges that Google makes anti-competitive agreements with phone manufacturers and paid billions to Apple to be the default search engine on its devices. Critics argue that the case lacks a strong story and that the government rushing it may weaken its chances of success. The lawsuit could potentially lead to structural changes in Google's business.
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