EU reportedly opens another probe into Google’s ads pricing Google was already found to have a monopoly on online advertising in the US. Ian Carlos Campbell Thu, February 12, 2026 zz/STRF/STAR MAX/IPx The European Commission has opened a new probe into Google, this time focused on the company’s massive online advertising business, Bloomberg … Continue reading EU reportedly opens another probe into Google’s ads pricing
The decision by the European Union’s highest court came on the 2nd day of Google’s latest US antitrust trial. Constantine von Hoffman on September 10, 2024 As the second day of the Justice Department’s antitrust case against Google got underway, the EU upheld a $ 2.6 billion antitrust fine against the company. The fine … Continue reading EU hits Google with $2.6 billion fine in antitrust case
Regulators want equivalent services for people who don’t want to pay for an ad-free experience or consent to the company collecting personal data. Constantine von Hoffman on July 1, 2024 European Union regulators today said Facebook’s parent Meta violated its Digital Markets Act with its “pay or consent” ad model and may face massive … Continue reading EU says Meta ad model violates Digital Markets Act
Google is following Apple’s lead by adding new developer fees in the EU It’s charging developers who lead users outside the Play Store as part of the Digital Markets Act. Steve Dent Thu, Mar 7, 2024 NurPhoto via Getty Images (March 30, 2024) Google outlined the changes it will make to comply with the … Continue reading Google is following Apple’s lead by adding new developer fees in the EU
