Google petitions U.S. court to bundle Gemini AI with YouTube and Maps amid rising antitrust scrutiny.

Google Seeks Approval to Bundle Gemini AI with YouTube, Maps, and Other Apps

Google has asked a U.S. federal judge for the green light to bundle its Gemini AI assistant with flagship services, including YouTube and Google Maps, arguing that embedding its generative AI across apps is essential to deliver a consistent, useful experience for billions of users.  The request comes amid sharp antitrust scrutiny over whether bundling…

Gold Spot Price hits record $4,000 per ounce amid global economic uncertainty.

Gold Spot Price Hits Record Highs at $4,000/oz: What Should You Do Next?

The Gold Spot Price has surged to an unprecedented $4,000 per ounce, a milestone that has galvanized investors, central banks, and market strategists alike. The rally, driven by a weaker dollar, growing Fed easing bets, and broad safe-haven flows amid geopolitical and economic uncertainty, has pushed bullion into territory not seen in modern markets.  Early…

Five Water Firms

Five Water Firms Get Green Light for Fresh Bill Hikes up to 5%

On October 9, 2025, the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) approved additional bill increases for five major water companies: Anglian Water, Northumbrian Water, South East Water, Southern Water, and Wessex Water. These firms had appealed to raise their charges beyond the limits set by the industry regulator, Ofwat. While Ofwat had already approved a…

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse discusses XRP adoption as Bitcoin dips and BNB climbs in global crypto rankings.

XRP news today: Ripple chief reveals bank concerns over XRP, Bitcoin dips to $121K, and BNB shakes up rankings

The global crypto market saw fresh volatility this week as Bitcoin briefly slipped toward the $121,000 area, BNB moved ahead of XRP in market rankings, and Ripple’s CEO opened up about why major banks remain cautious about adopting XRP for settlements. In today’s XRP news, Ripple leadership gave a candid assessment of the institutional barriers…