DOJ Takes Aim at Google’s Monopoly | Tech News of the Week

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Welcome to another episode of Tech News of the Week where we dissect the latest tech news with equal parts wit and snark. This week’s topics are as juicy as ever, from the DOJ taking a swing at Google to Apple’s embarrassing security scramble. Dive in below for more details and links to the full stories!

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DOJ Calls for Google Breakup
The Department of Justice is not mincing words about Google’s dominance, calling for drastic actions like splitting off Chrome, opening their search index, and banning exclusionary agreements. With parallels to the famous Microsoft antitrust case, this could signal major shifts in Big Tech. Will this be a game-changer or just another slap on the wrist? Only time—and the next administration—will tell.
Read more about the DOJ’s proposals here: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/11/welcome-to-googles-nightmare-us-reveals-plan-to-destroy-search-monopoly/

OSX and iOS Have Active Exploits – Update ASAP
Apple’s latest updates aren’t just nice-to-haves; they’re critical. Active exploits affecting everything from Safari’s JavaScript engine to Vision Pro’s OS mean you need to patch now. Ironically, these vulnerabilities were flagged by none other than Google’s Threat Analysis Group. Embarrassing for Apple, but great motivation for the rest of us to stay safe.
Get the details and update links here: https://osxdaily.com/2024/11/19/ios-18-1-1-ipados-18-1-1-security-updates-released/

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Welcomes Compute Big and Small
El Capitan, the world’s fastest supercomputer, is now operational, boasting a mind-boggling 1.742 exaFlops of power. Meanwhile, LLNL is also embracing Oxide’s innovative, open-source approach to server hardware for smaller-scale computing. Could Oxide be the future of enterprise clusters? Time will tell, but it’s a story worth following.
Learn more about El Capitan: https://www.llnl.gov/article/52061/lawrence-livermore-national-laboratorys-el-capitan-verified-worlds-fastest-supercomputer
And Oxide: https://www.theregister.com/2024/11/18/llnl_oxide_compute/

Microsoft Reinvents the Thin Client (Kind Of)
Introducing the Windows 365 Link: Microsoft’s take on the thin client, designed to connect users directly to their Windows 365 environments. While it might seem like an already-solved problem, its seamless integration and competitive pricing could win over enterprises. Love it or hate it, this is a product that’s likely here to stay.
Explore the details about Windows 365 Link here: https://www.computerworld.com/article/3608683/microsofts-windows-365-link-is-a-thin-client-device-for-shared-workspaces.html