Cricket, celebrities, and beyond: what Indian users asked Alexa in 2024

Cricket fans, as expected, were frequent Alexa users, asking about match schedules, live scores, and predictions. Common queries included, “Alexa, what is the cricket score?” and “Alexa, when is the next cricket match?”

From cricket scores to celebrities’ net worth, 2024 revealed what captivated Indian Alexa users the most, as they turned to the voice assistant for everything from general knowledge to cooking tips.

Antitrust actions against major tech firms: A global overview

The Antitrust laws trace their origins to the U.S. Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890. This landmark legislation prohibited business practices that restrained trade and outlawed attempts to establish monopolies.

From Google’s search monopoly to Meta’s acquisitions, authorities worldwide are stepping up efforts to combat monopolistic practices and ensure fair competition in the tech sector. Here’s a roundup of the top antitrust lawsuits against the big tech.

TikTok takes Canada to court over dissolution order

TikTok, which shifted its global headquarters to Singapore in 2020, now faces heightened scrutiny not only in Canada, but also in Europe and the United States.

Chinese-owned platform calls government action “unreasonable” and “driven by improper purposes,” seeks to overturn forced shutdown of Canadian business.