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Microsoft faces new antitrust complaint over cloud software licensing in Europe

CIO Business Intelligence

Changes Microsoft made to its cloud licensing of Windows and application software to “make bringing workloads and licenses to partners’ clouds easier,” the company says, have drawn the ire of those cloud partners, some of whom have jointly filed an antitrust complaint in the European Union.

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Microsoft’s real AI battle against Google begins with the promise of new superpowers for work

GeekWire

Microsoft was encroaching onto Google’s turf when it announced an AI-powered Bing search engine last month. The preview of “Microsoft 365 Copilot” in a pre-recorded online event followed Google’s attempt to preempt Microsoft’s news earlier this week.

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Google: Innovating in AI but can they catch up with cloud leaders?

CTOvision

We track Google ( NASDAQ:GOOGL ) as a Tech Titan , of course. From an enterprise IT standpoint, their championing of the Android operating system has earned them a place in the mobility domain, and their Google Apps offering helped show many businesses that the cloud can work for office automation. Research Team. is a holding company.

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How Google is bringing Windows apps to Chromebooks

The Verge

Chrome OS will run Android and Windows apps side by side Google revealed earlier this year that it’s planning to support Windows applications on Chromebooks thanks to a partnership with Parallels. In an exclusive interview with The Verge , Google is now detailing how and why Windows apps are arriving on Chrome OS.

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Rec Room teams up with NFL in latest partnership for Seattle gaming startup

GeekWire

Over the course of the last six years, both Rec Room and its player community have created thousands of pieces of virtual clothing for avatars to wear, such as hats, suits, T-shirts, and carried accessories. A new pop-up shop in the Rec Room app lets users purchase licensed NFL hoodies and hats for their avatars to wear.

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Navigating DRM Protected eBooks: A Comprehensive Guide

Kitaboo

Encryption Key Usage Control License Acquisition Expiation III. Mentioned below are the multiple layers through which DRM protects eBooks: Encryption Key The encryption key can be understood as a virtual lock without which users cannot access eBooks or other digital content. Table of Contents I. What is DRM? How Does DRM Work?

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Google’s VR painting app is getting the axe, but it will live on as an open-source project

The Verge

Image: Google. Google is ending development on the virtual reality painting app Tilt Brush — one of the most well-known VR applications — and making it open source. Tilt Brush’s code can be accessed on GitHub now , but Google says some features had to be removed from the open-source release because of licensing restrictions.