A judge has ruled that Google's advertising business constitutes a monopoly, significantly impacting the tech giant's operations and leading to potential changes in how it conducts its ad business. This decision is part of ongoing scrutiny regarding competition and regulatory practices in the digital advertising market.

F-Droid has raised concerns over Google's new verification program for Android app developers, which they argue could jeopardize alternative app stores and free software distribution. They claim that requiring developers to register with Google undermines user choice and may lead to increased costs for independent developers. F-Droid is urging regulators in the US and EU to scrutinize Google's plans before they solidify their control over the Android software ecosystem.

The FTC is investigating the advertising practices of Amazon and Google, focusing on potential deceptive practices and the accuracy of their advertisements. This scrutiny comes as part of a broader regulatory effort to ensure transparency in digital advertising and protect consumers from misleading information.