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A U.S. judge has ruled that Google must allow rival app stores and third-party billing options on Google Play, giving Android users more choices. Effective November 1, Google can no longer pay developers for app exclusivity or force its billing system. The tech giant plans to appeal, citing concerns about competition with Apple’s iOS.

Google is exploring nuclear power as a potential energy source for its data centers, collaborating with utilities in the US and beyond. This move comes amid rising demand for AI-driven data processing and the need for stable, low-carbon power sources. Google’s energy head, Amanda Peterson Corio, emphasized the importance of reliable, non-intermittent energy to support long-term growth. Tech giants like Microsoft and Amazon are already tapping into nuclear energy for similar purposes.

Microsoft is investing $420 million in a new 245,000 sq ft data center in New Albany, Ohio. Set to break ground in July 2025 and open by late 2027, the facility will employ 30 workers. The project solidifies New Albany’s growing reputation as a tech hub, with AWS, Google, and Meta also having a presence in the area.

Radware has introduced its new Threat Intelligence Service, enhancing threat detection for SOC teams and incident responders. The service offers real-time, actionable data to identify compromised systems and speed up response times. Unlike traditional crowdsourced intelligence, Radware provides enriched, contextual information to help security teams address complex attacks with precision. This launch further strengthens Radware’s AI-powered cloud security platform.

The .ai domain, Anguilla’s ccTLD, has surpassed 533,000 registrations as of October 2024, fueled by the growing global interest in artificial intelligence. Despite high costs, tech companies and startups continue to invest in .ai domains, doubling registrations since June 2023. The domain’s popularity signals its increasing relevance beyond Anguilla, especially in the booming AI sector.

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