“We love Google, but we fear Google,” Vodafone CEO Vittorio Colao said during a high-profile debate that Eric Schmidt lost badly to one of the most important Google opponents in Europe. The debate took place at an exclusive Google event last August, attended mainly by Googlers. While that may be seen as just an argument between powerful people manning top companies that affect our daily digital lives, Google’s business in Europe is actually at stake.

The search giant is facing intense scrutiny in Europe in an antitrust case that seemed to leave Google unharmed more than a year ago. But Google is a long way off from reaching a definitive settlement, as more and more companies make their concerns against Google heard. The company might be facing a $6 billion fine in a case that could have lasting damage to its business in the region.

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A 16-year-old inventor came up with a clever way to detect heart disease faster and cheaper than before. The method involves a hacked printer that can quickly perform a test that’ll offer clues about whether a person might have heart disease.

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The recent release of Windows 10 largely looks like a resounding success. Not only has Microsoft’s latest OS already been downloaded by over 18 million users, but it’s also been well-received by both critics and end users. Especially after the questionable release that was Windows 8, Windows 10 is rightfully being lauded for being a much needed step in the right direction.

Not everyone, though, is thrilled about some of the changes Microsoft implemented in Windows 10. Chief among them, Mozilla CEO Chris Beard recently took Microsoft to task for what he calls a “very disturbing aspect of Windows 10.”

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Amazon’s deal of the day is pretty darn good today and it can help to improve your style. That’s right, today’s deal of the day is for several watches by Invicta. These watches are on sale and start at as low as $59.99 and go up to $74.99. This is an insanely good deal when you consider that some of the normal prices for these watches go as high as $795, which means as high 91% off the regular price.

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Have you ever bought a computer, a cell phone or any other gadget and realized days later that you’re not satisfied with your purchase? Once you reach that conclusion, you know you’re on the clock — most stores will only give you a few days to return your device with a receipt before you have to eat the cost — but always take the time to restore factory settings.

The following story from an Ars Technica reader should help to illustrate why this is so important.

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The major news networks have been inundating the American public with election coverage for well over a year, but after doing everything in our power to avoid the unnecessary onslaught of useless information, we finally need to start paying attention.

Tonight at 5PM ET, Fox News and Facebook will host the first GOP Primary Debate of the new election cycle.

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Microsoft might not be the only major mobile player that’s invading other mobile ecosystems, as Apple is also looking to build more mobile apps on platforms other than iOS, a recent job listing reveals.

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It looks like Russian hackers made a significant breach into the Pentagon’s email system. Officials tell NBC News that Russia has launched a “sophisticated cyberattack” against the unclassified email system of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The hack has forced the Pentagon to shut down the email system for almost two weeks now and it’s affected more than 4,000 military and civilian employees who work for the Joint Chiefs.

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It’s back-to-school season and in the past few years, classrooms have gone digital! You can take notes, view Powerpoints, and even get your textbook on one of your many devices. If you’re looking for an easy way to take notes in class, the BGR deals team has found the deal just for you!

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Satya Nadella’s Microsoft’s is an exciting company that looks nothing like the old Microsoft – you know, except for those moments when it does. Windows 10 is a massive update for the company’s flagship platform that has been highly praised in spite of the various bugs and its privacy-unfriendly default settings. Even the annoying Solitaire subscription app isn’t so bad, especially when you compare it with the $15 DVD player app the company is selling.

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