Japan To Hit Google With Cease-And-Desist Order For Monopoly Practices - 1

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Japan To Hit Google With Cease-And-Desist Order For Monopoly Practices

  • Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert
  • Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor

The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) is expected to issue a cease-and-desist order against Google for violating the antitrust laws in the country.

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  • Japanese watchdog accuses Google of violating the antitrust law and could take action soon
  • Google would be the first American company to receive a cease-and-desist order from the Japan Fair Trade Commission
  • The monopolistic practices included making smartphone manufacturers to install Chrome and Google Search as main search tools before selling to customers

According to The Japan Times, Google would become the first U.S. company to get this kind of order from the JFTC. The institution considers that the American company has implemented unfair strategies in the market like forcing Android phone manufactures to have their search engine installed in the devices and featured in the home screen before reaching the customers.

Is has been reported that Google has multiple contracts with phone makers to have Google Chrome and Google Search apps integrated, and, in exchange, Google would allow these companies to have apps stores and gain a portion of revenue from search ads.

Chrome is the number one web browser in the world and is one of Google’s pillars as it fuels its ads business, making it multiple antitrust agency’s target.

According to Reuters , the JFTC started investigating Google for monopolistic practices back in October—the same way other governments have been doing this year—and will soon take action on this matter.

Italy’s antitrust agency announced an investigation against Google and Alphabet for unfair commercial practices and for its “incomplete and misleading” consent message regarding the use of people’s data.

And a U.S. judge declared Google an illegal monopoly in federal court in August. The American government wants google to sell its Chrome browser as a solution to combat its monopoly.

Apple Reportedly Working On Home Security Device With Face ID Technology - 2

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Apple Reportedly Working On Home Security Device With Face ID Technology

  • Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert
  • Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor

The tech giant Apple is reportedly working on different home security products including a new doorbell security device that can be unlocked by connecting it to the company’s Face ID.

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  • Apple reportedly building a new doorbell security system featuring Face ID
  • The new device will compete with Amazon’s Ring and Google’s Nest Doorbell
  • It is still in an early stage and Apple might partner with lock makers to provide a full system

A new report shared by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman revealed the company is developing multiple home technologies to launch to the market soon including security cameras for front doors and a recently disclosed Face ID security system.

“Apple is considering taking on Ring and Nest, and is developing a smart doorbell with Face ID that can unlock your door like Face ID unlocks your iPhone,” wrote Gurman on the social media platform X.

Power On: Apple is considering taking on Ring and Nest, and is developing a smart doorbell with Face ID that can unlock your door like Face ID unlocks your iPhone. https://t.co/IBUAtqWdZU — Mark Gurman (@markgurman) December 22, 2024

The new device powered with Face ID technology would be connected to a deadbolt lock; people’s faces at the front door would be scanned to unlock the door for those registered as residents using the company’s facial recognition technology.

The new doorbell security system is still in an early stage and Apple may partner with a lock maker to offer a complete system soon.

The development of security devices aligns with the company’s focus on privacy and security and Apple expects customers to trust its track record as a company that cares about the security of its users.

Apple has experience managing video security footage through a feature known as HomeKit Security Video, and including video cameras and a new doorbell security system would allow the company to expand its services and gain more Cloud subscriptions.