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Google counters bid by US to force sale of Chrome
Google counters bid by US to force sale of Chrome
by  AFP

Google late Friday countered a US call to sell its Chrome browser, suggesting a judge address antitrust concerns by barring the firm from making favorable treatment of its software a condition of licensing.

Qualcomm scores key win in licensing dispute with Arm
Qualcomm scores key win in licensing dispute with Arm
by  AFP

A federal jury in the United States on Friday delivered a key win to mobile commputing titan Qualcomm in a licensing dispute with Arm, although proceedings between the chipmakers ended in mistrial. The federal jury did not, however, reach an agreement on whether Qualcomm breached a licensing agreement with Arm.

Amazon expects no disruptions as US strike goes into 2nd day
Amazon expects no disruptions as US strike goes into 2nd day
by  AFP

A US strike targeting Amazon in the peak festive period extended into a second day Friday as the retail behemoth said the labor action would not affect its business. The Teamsters union on Thursday launched a strike targeting seven Amazon facilities spaced around the United States.

'Dark lull' in German energy transition sparks political debate
'Dark lull' in German energy transition sparks political debate
by  AFP

As Germany heads for February 23 elections the grey winter weather has become a hot campaign topic because of its impact on the country's shaky green energy transition. The Scholz government defended the green energy transition despite the occasional "temporary phenomenon" of a dark lull that can drive up prices on the spot market.

EU, Swiss hail 'historic' new deal resetting relations
EU, Swiss hail 'historic' new deal resetting relations
by  AFP

The European Union and Switzerland announced Friday they had sealed a new set of agreements aimed at recalibrating relations between the two neighbours. Relations plunged when Switzerland suddenly slammed the door on the talks in 2021.