The Day After: The Department of Justice Seeks to Force Google to Sell Chrome.
The Department of Justice has plans related to Chrome, while the cultural phenomenon of Minecraft continues to thrive. On the other hand, Sony realizes that the PlayStation Portal lacks an important feature.
The U.S. Department of Justice is considering the possibility of Google divesting its Chrome browser to address its search engine monopoly. This move is part of a lawsuit filed in 2020 by the Department and several states, with a final resolution announced in August. Google has stated that selling the browser would be detrimental and could impact the competitiveness of the U.S. technology industry. The question arises about the true value of Chrome without the backing of its parent company.
In other brief news, the Oura Ring Gen 3 has reached a historic price of $249 for Black Friday, making it a good option for those who do not use a smartwatch. Additionally, Meta is interested in integrating its Llama artificial intelligence into the UK public health system, seeking ways to reduce waiting times.
Bluesky, a platform that is becoming the new refuge for Twitter users, has reached 20 million users. On the other hand, Minecraft is also expanding its universe, as the creation of theme parks in the U.S. and the UK has been announced in collaboration with Merlin Entertainments, the company behind Legoland. These parks will include interactive attractions, as well as gift shops and restaurants. This news coincides with the release of the official trailer for "A Minecraft Movie."
Meanwhile, Sony is finally conducting tests to implement cloud streaming for the PS5, a feature that should have been available from the start.
Recently, two underwater data cables in Europe were cut, generating speculation about possible sabotage. The German Defense Minister has expressed suspicion that the cut was deliberate, although he has no evidence to support this claim. Both Germany and Finland have launched a thorough investigation into the matter.
Finally, Sonos has stood out this year with its new Arc Ultra soundbar, which introduces Sound Motion technology. An audio expert has prepared a guide to explain what this technology entails and why Sonos invested $100 million to acquire it, as well as its relevance for the future of home audio.
