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Tim Wu, the ‘father of net neutrality,’ is joining the Biden administration

The Verge

Tim Wu — the Columbia law professor who coined the term “net neutrality” — is joining the Biden administration , where he’ll be working on technology and competition policy at the National Economic Council. Wu is a prominent voice online, as one of the most well-known advocates for a free and open internet. Photo: New America / Flickr.

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ProBeat: Net Applications will no longer track the browser wars

Venture Beast

After 14 years, Net Applications is killing off its NetMarketShare reports that track browser and operating system market share. Read More.

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How much longer can Google own the internet?

Vox

Over the last several weeks, we’ve covered what’s happening with Apple , Amazon , Microsoft , Meta , and Google. While the media has given more attention to the antitrust issues of rivals Apple and Meta , Google is potentially in more trouble than any other Big Tech company. The synonym for search finds itself in big antitrust trouble.

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Why Epic is burning its own cash to cook Apple

The Verge

Follow the money, baby Epic Games didn’t sue Apple to get a big payout, but that’s because the lawsuit itself is an investment. And to rewrite Apple’s rules, Epic is spending a fortune. Apple booted Fortnite for violating its rules. The fight with Apple echoes Epic’s tactics elsewhere. So does Fortnite itself.

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eBook Distribution Services: Find The Top Best Distribution in 2024

Kitaboo

Top 8 eBook Distribution Services in 2024 KITABOO Apple iBooks Kindle Direct Publishing by Amazon Barnes & Noble Press Draft2Digital Kobo Writing Life Bookrix BookBaby II. Apple iBooks Apple iBooks is an ideal option for free self-publishing eBook distribution services. Apple Books, iTunes, etc.

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Vergecast: the state of MagSafe, Valve’s Steam Deck, and billionaires in space

The Verge

Image: Apple. This week on the show, Nilay and Dieter bring back Verge managing editor Alex Cranz to discuss the announcement of Valve’s gaming handheld the Steam Deck , Netflix’s dive into gaming , Apple iPhone 13 rumors , the state of MagSafe , and, of course, the growing number of billionaires in space.

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How to use Apple’s Private Relay feature with iCloud Plus

The Verge

One of the more interesting new features available with iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and macOS Monterey is iCloud Plus, Apple’s upgraded iCloud subscription service that adds a few key privacy features. Here’s how to use it: To start, you’ll have to be using iOS 15, iPadOS 15, or macOS Monterey and be a subscriber to one of Apple’s iCloud plans.

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