Government plans to dismantle Google's monopoly.
In the episode of The Vergecast, topics such as antitrust issues, the Alarmo app, and the controversies surrounding Tesla's autonomous driving were discussed.
The antitrust battle against Google continues, and while lawsuits tend to be protracted, there’s a growing belief that the company, as we know it, won’t be around forever. With losses mounting and increasing regulatory pressures, Google’s future appears uncertain. Significant steps are being taken, such as the opening of the Play Store, and it has been suggested that the government may attempt to displace Chrome and Android from its framework.
In a recent episode of the podcast, these developments were discussed, along with how both the company and authorities are preparing for what’s to come. Additionally, speculations about Tesla arose following the revelation of its new autonomous taxi service, the Cybercab. The hosts made predictions based on years of previous announcements and conjectures, although the truths revealed during the recording showed that some of their hypotheses did not hold up, highlighting that Nilay emerged victorious with his predictions.
Apart from the discussion on Google’s antitrust issues, new gadgets were explored, such as the quirky and charming new Nintendo alarm clock named Alarmo, as well as the latest rumors about Apple’s new iPads and Macs. Although the end of the device launch season is approaching, it seems there is still more to come before the holidays.
Finally, in a rapid-fire question round, the hosts discussed their aspirations for Google Docs tabs, expressed concerns about content moderation with hurricane season approaching, and questioned the need for an artificial intelligence avatar on platforms like Zoom.
