Google is in more danger than ever of being broken up

Google is in more danger than ever of being broken up

After half a decade fighting to keep its empire together, Google’s defenses are wearing thin. The company is facing a two-front war that could fundamentally reshape its business, and, the US Department of Justice argues, open new opportunities for its competitors. Last year a federal judge deemed Google an unlawful monopolist in the online search…

Cops can’t do cell tower mass surveillance ‘dumps,’ court rules

Cops can’t do cell tower mass surveillance ‘dumps,’ court rules

A federal judge in Nevada has ruled that it’s unconstitutional to obtain swaths of cellular records through “tower dumps” — but will still let police get away with using it as evidence, as reported earlier by 404 Media and Court Watch. With tower dumps, authorities can dig through the cell records that pinged off a…

AMD’s Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the star of Micro Center’s discounted PC part bundle

AMD’s Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the star of Micro Center’s discounted PC part bundle

Building (or rebuilding) a gaming PC can be difficult. It’s complex stuff, making sure everything’s compatible and whatnot. The next toughest part is finding a deal — and having the patience to wait for price drops without getting so antsy you buy everything at full price (shamefully raises hand). If you’re considering an AMD build,…

Target announces when its Switch 2 preorders will kick off

Target announces when its Switch 2 preorders will kick off

Target’s Nintendo Switch 2 preorders in the US will kick off on April 24th at 12AM ET, according to Target’s website. The preorder time applies to consoles, games, and accessories, the website says. The timing update follows Nintendo’s announcement this morning of the new April 24th date for Switch 2 preorders. The company originally planned…

Judge pauses mass firing of consumer protection workers

Judge pauses mass firing of consumer protection workers

A judge has paused the termination of nearly 1,500 employees from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) while she considers whether the Trump administration violated a court order to avoid mass layoffs. As CNN reports, Judge Amy Berman Jackson said the mass reduction in force was “not going to happen” for now and scheduled an…

Judge blocks Ohio’s online parental consent law

Judge blocks Ohio’s online parental consent law

A federal judge has struck down an Ohio law that would’ve required children under 16 to get parental consent to use social media platforms. In a decision on Wednesday, US District Court Judge Algenon Marbley ruled that the law is unconstitutional, saying it violates the First Amendment. Signed in 2023, Ohio’s Social Media Parental Notification…

Donald Trump’s crusade against offshore wind just got more serious

Donald Trump’s crusade against offshore wind just got more serious

An operational wind turbine, along with two under construction behind it and a lifting barge, are seen in this photo taken at the South Fork Wind Farm in the Atlantic Ocean on December 7, 2023. | Photo: Getty Images The Trump administration dealt a major blow to the fledgling US offshore wind industry yesterday by…