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Google is breathing a big sigh of relief today. Why? A judge has ruled that the company  will not be forced to sell Chrome or Android , two suggestions that were being pushed by the U.S. Department of Justice as a result of the search giant losing a major antitrust case last August brought against it by the government. On Tuesday, Sept. 2, District Judge Amit Mehta in Washington rejected the DOJ's push to break up Google. Instead, Judge Mehta ruled that Google can no longer take part in exclusive deals regarding its search engine, such as the one that saw Google pay billions of dollars to Apple in order to maintain its search dominance on iOS devices. In addition, the judge ruled that Google must also share some of its search data with competitors. SEE ALSO: Google just lost a big antitrust case for running illegal ad tech monopoly The judge's decision marks a judgment in just one of Google's antitrust cases, which spanned from President Donald Trump's firs...

The Federal Trade Commission announced that Disney will pay $10 million to settle allegations that the entertainment giant allowed data collection on YouTube videos meant for children. Under the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule, also known as COPPA , companies are required to notify parents and obtain parental consent if they collection information from minors. According to the FTC complaint, Disney failed to properly label some YouTube videos as "Made for Kids," which allowed the company to collect data and deliver targeted ads to viewers younger than 13. The proposed order from the FTC would also require Disney to create a review process for determining when and how videos are correctly designated with YouTube's Made for Kids label. YouTube rolled out the Made for Kids tags following a $170 million settlement in 2019 on charges that the video platform had violated COPPA. Google faced an additional settlement of $30 million last month from a similar clas...

The Apple iPhone 17 event is now just one week away. On Tuesday, September 9, we'll finally get to see the new iPhone 17 lineup , and — assuming Apple sticks to tradition — we should be able to install iOS 26 around a week or so after the event. But you don't have to wait to test out the new features because you can download and install the newly released public beta 6 (or iOS 26 developer beta 9 for developers). You can see a more complete view of the new features in our preview of the iOS 26 public beta release , which shows off the fresh home and lock screen redesign. Called Liquid Glass , the translucent look will extend across all of Apple's upcoming operating systems. The overhaul is one of several big changes coming to iOS, macOS , iPadOS and the rest of Apple's software suite, all of which were showcased during the company's WWDC keynote on June 9. After overpromising on AI plans last year, Apple kept its iOS roadmap focused more on basic quality of l...

SAVE $110: The 32-inch Samsung Odyssey G55C Series curved gaming monitor is on sale for $219.99 at Amazon. That's down from the normal price of $329.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung 32-inch Samsung Odyssey G55C Series $219.99 at Amazon $329.99 Save $110 Get Deal Searching for a little treat this Labor Day ? Your hard work deserves recognition today and if your well-being has any connection to gaming, now is a great time to invest in your setup. We're only a few weeks away from fall's rainy weather and that means gaming season is about to begin. Luckily, Amazon's Labor Day sale includes a sweet gaming monitor on sale. As of Sept. 1, the 32-inch Samsung Odyssey G55C Series curved gaming monitor is on sale for $219.99 at Amazon, marked down from the normal price of $329.99. That's a 33% discount that shaves a healthy $110 off the list price. The 27-inch model is also on sale for $219.99, so you're pretty much getting five inches for ...

TL;DR : Keep track of wallets, passports, and more with the sleek KeySmart SmartCard Lite tracker for just $19.99 (reg. $24.99). Opens in a new window Credit: KeySmart KeySmart SmartCard Lite $19.99 $24.99 Save $5 Get Deal AirTags are great for certain things, but they weren’t really designed for wallets. The KeySmart SmartCard Lite offers the same convenient tracking in a sleek design that easily slides into tight spaces — from wallets to passport holders or luggage tags. Right now, you can get a KeySmart SmartCard Lite for just $19.99 (reg. $24.99). Never lose your wallet again with this $20 tracker Stop wasting time hunting for your wallet in the couch cushions or digging through drawers for your passport. The KeySmart SmartCard Lite makes it easy to find your belongings with a 2-millimeter-thick tracker that is compatible with the Apple Find My app . That means it just takes a few clicks to locate it on the map, play a sound to find it, or get an instant aler...

Google is officially debunking a series of reports that claimed Gmail has been hit with a "major" security issue in recent days. "We want to reassure our users that Gmail’s protections are strong and effective," the company said in a somewhat unusual statement. "Several inaccurate claims surfaced recently that incorrectly stated that we issued a broad warning to all Gmail users about a major Gmail security issue. This is entirely false." Google doesn't detail the erroneous claims in its post. But, as Forbes points out , it seems to be referring to several recent reports that stated the company issued an "emergency warning" to all of its 2.5 billion users in response to a phishing attack that targeted a Salesforce instance used by the company. That incident, however, was first reported by Google in early June , and the company said in an August 8 update that it had finished notifying everyone affected. It's not clear why that report ...

SAVE $100: The Sonos Roam Gen 2 soundbar is on sale for $399 at Amazon. That's down from the normal price of $499. Opens in a new window Credit: Sonos Sonos Beam Gen 2 Soundbar $399 at Amazon $499 Save $100 Get Deal Many (if not most) TVs come with pretty lame built-in speakers. The same can be said of most projectors . But sound is such an important part of the TV, movie, and sports-watching experience. You deserve to have great sound in addition to a great-quality display. Instead of making do with your TVs internal speakers, upgrade to a soundbar while this top-tier model is discounted during Amazon's Labor Day sale . As of Sept. 1, the Sonos Roam Gen 2 soundbar is on sale at Amazon for $399, marked down from the list price of $499. That's a 20% discount that takes $100 off the price. It's also worth mentioning the sale price on the Sonos Arc Ultra soundbar during this Labor Day sale . The Arc Ultra is down to $899 from its normal price of ...

Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle . As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections today: Hints and answers for August 4 Where did Wordle come from? Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble , music identification game Heardle , and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once .  Wor...

If you like playing daily word games like Wordle , then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words. For the final hurdle, every correct answer from previous hurdles is shown, with correct and misplaced letters clearly shown. An important note is that the number of times a letter is highlighted from previous guesses does necessarily indicate the number of times that letter appears in the final hurdle. If you find yourself stuck at any step of today's Hurdle, don't worry! We have you covered. SEE ALSO: Hurdle: Everything you need to know to find the answers Hurdle Word 1 hint Corn husk. SEE ALSO: Apple’s new M3 MacBoo...

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