Google faces $25.4 billion fine over unfair advertising practices in UK and Netherlands

Google could be facing hefty fines in the British and Dutch courts in two suits set to be filed in the next few weeks. Between the two lawsuits, Google may need to pay out €25 billion (~$25.4 billion) in fines. According to Reuters, the lawsuits allege that Google has been employing unfair advertising practices. Geradin Partners, the lawfirm, issued the following statement on behalf of publishers affected by Google’s alleged practices. It is time that Google owns up to its responsibilities and pays back the damages it has caused to this important industry. This is why today we are...

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The new Asus convertible has a garaged stylus, runs Windows 11 on an Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 chip

Asus has unveiled a new Windows-on-ARM convertible tablet, the ExpertBook B3 Detachable. As you can tell from the name, this can be used with or without a detachable keyboard. Also, the protective case has a kickstand that can hold the slate in landscape or portrait orientation. Asus ExpertBook B3 Detachable Asus advertises this as the “first Windows laptop powered by Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 Compute Platform with garaged stylus”. There is a lot to unpack here. First, yes, this is based on the mid-range 7c Gen 2 chipset. This is intended for remote study and remote work or being...

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Flipkart teases The Big Billion Days sale, Amazon does the same for the Great Indian Festival

Two retail giants in India will be offering big discounts starting on September 23 (Friday next week) – Amazon is launching the Great Indian Festival, Flipkart will be busy with The Big Billion Days. They will be offering a wide range of products, but we’re mostly interested in the tech deals, of course. Flipkart will gamify the shopping experience with the “Coupon Rain”, which will let buyers and their friends and families win seasonal prices. Customers will be able to pre-book electronics, home appliances, beauty products and lifestyle products by paying the token sum of ₹1 in...

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Nothing Phone (1) crosses 100k sales in India, becomes best seller in its price category

Just over two months from launch, the Nothing Phone (1) has accumulated strong sales numbers in India through its launch partner Flipkart. These numbers are particularly good for a new player in a highly competitive market like India. Speaking exclusively to us, Vice President & General Manager, Nothing India Manu Sharma said that the Nothing Phone (1) currently had over 100k customers in India at the end of August. The brand managed to sell over 100k units over just 20 sale days on Flipkart. Sharma also said that the Nothing Phone (1) is currently the best selling smartphone on...

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Motorola Moto E22 images leak to reveal design and colors

Motorola unveiled the Edge 30 Fusion and Edge 30 Neo smartphones for the global market last week, and now a new smartphone is heading to the international scene. The Moto E22 appeared in leaked renders, revealing a dual-camera setup at the back and three color options. The E22 will be sold in White, Light Blue, and Dark Blue and will be an extremely affordable device, with rumors suggesting a price of around $125. Motorola Moto E22 The Moto E22 camera island looks a lot like the Edge 30 Neo with the two differently colored squares but the LED flash and the writing on the...

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