Google Has To Sell Chrome??? - WAN Show November 22, 2024

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Discussion of DOJ forcing Google to sell Chrome and a recent fight.

DOJ may force Google to sell its Chrome business unit.

Brief mention of a recent fight, possibly a staged event.

Explanation for the previous week's hiatus.

Response to criticism regarding the lack of explanation for the hiatus.

Discussion about the ongoing interest in the topic of puffery.

DOJ's recommended remedies to force Google to sell Chrome, ban default search deals, and license data.

DOJ wants Google to sell Chrome browser due to its dominance in the search market.

Banning default search deals, impacting approximately $26 billion annually.

Google is required to license its search index data to competitors for 10 years.

Restricting Android from favoring Google Search.

Undoing Google's $2 billion investment in AI startup Anthropic.

Discussion on the lack of audience interest in actual tech tips.

Analysis of the performance of a recent video on building a budget surround sound system.

Discussion on how to make tech tips more accessible and engaging.

Exploring the reasons behind criticism of the video and potential improvements.

Reasons for limited information shared about channel hiatuses.

Legal restrictions on disclosing personal information about former employees.

Ethical considerations of discussing the circumstances of someone's departure.

The challenges of providing information about some employees without creating speculation.

Analysis of full-screen ads for Windows 11 on Windows 10 and the limits of adware in operating systems.

Microsoft uses full-screen ads to promote Windows 11 features.

Comparison of ad practices across different operating systems (Windows, macOS, iOS).

Discussion on Apple's limited free iCloud storage and lack of alternative options.

Overview of the house's unique features, such as folding walls, cable management, and multiple workspaces.

Discussion on the design choices and functionality of the house.

Android's new feature for instant app login on new devices and Microsoft Ignite 2024 announcements.

Android's 'restore credentials' feature will allow seamless app login on new devices.

Microsoft's Windows resiliency initiative, including quick machine recovery and hot patching.

New AI-powered co-pilot agents rolling out in Microsoft 365.