Republa.net: a blog about #tech.
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Is Elon Musk hurting Tesla in Germany? Falling sales tell all.
Tesla’s popularity in Germany is slipping as VW and BMW take the lead in the EV market. Once seen as “cool” and innovative, Tesla now…
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Russia fines Google $20.6 decillion: Because when you can’t win, just go astronomical
Russia’s unprecedented $20.6 decillion fine against Google stems from the tech giant’s block on pro-Kremlin channels, emphasizing escalating tensions over digital sovereignty. This astronomical figure…
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Nasdaq hits a record high as AI and Big Tech cash in
The Nasdaq reached an all-time high as AI hype and strong earnings from Alphabet fuel tech’s ongoing rally. Investors are betting big on AI, with…
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Linus’ “Special Kernel operation”: Russian maintainers sent to /dev/null
Linus Torvalds affirmed the removal of 11 Russian maintainers from the Linux kernel team, citing compliance with U.S. sanctions. The decision has caused division within…
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Outlook outage hits hard: Microsoft faces wave of user complaints
On October 10, 2024, a major Outlook outage left users unable to access their accounts, impacting businesses and individuals globally. Microsoft is actively investigating the…
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Google Play forced to open the doors to rival app stores
A federal judge ruled that Google must allow third-party app stores and alternative billing methods on its Android platform. The ruling, part of Epic Games’…
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Mozilla Thunderbird for Android
Mozilla has launched the long-awaited Thunderbird email app for Android. This privacy-first, feature-rich email client is now available in beta on Google Play and GitHub.…
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WP Engine vs. Automattic: a WordPress battle that might just affect You too
WP Engine and Automattic are embroiled in a legal dispute over trademarks, access to WordPress resources, and alleged extortion. WP Engine claims Automattic is demanding…
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Google files antitrust complaint against Microsoft
Google has filed an antitrust complaint with the European Commission, accusing Microsoft of anti-competitive cloud licensing practices, including a 400% surcharge for using Windows Server…
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Microsoft’s Windows App goes universal: available on all major platforms
The Windows App isn’t just another software drop; it’s a shift in how Microsoft delivers its virtual services to users everywhere. Whether you’re looking at…