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The DOJ is seeking to force Google to sell its Chrome browser to break its 90% monopoly on online search. The hosts argue that Chrome and the Chromium codebase are essentially "spy devices" used to collect user data for advertising. They suggest that even if Google is forced to sell, the underlying dominance of Google search will be difficult to dismantle.
Google announced changes to its extension API that will effectively disable many third-party ad blockers in the Chrome browser. In response, users are turning to hardware-based solutions like Pi-hole, a network-wide ad blocker running on Raspberry Pi. The move is seen as Google protecting its core advertising business as Microsoft Edge also transitions to the Chromium engine.
Chromium 6 and Environmental Working Group Report
A report by the Environmental Working Group regarding Chromium 6 contamination in U.S. tap water is analyzed for its potential legal and commercial motives. The hosts suggest the "Erin Brockovich chemical" narrative may be used to facilitate class-action lawsuits or promote specific water filtration products.
