Car Tech Tech Culture Congress will require automakers to implement anti-drunk driving tech in vehicles The NHTSA still needs to iron out the details By Cohen Coberly, November 10, 2021, 7:13 PM 62 comments
The Web Proposed US bill would let users opt-out of algorithms on online platforms Bill attempts to fight content curation through algorithms that use personal data By Daniel Sims, November 9, 2021, 7:04 PM
Industry Congress proposes law to prevent Big Tech from favoring its own products Large platforms would have to allow customers and businesses to use third-party alternatives By Cal Jeffrey, October 20, 2021, 5:46 PM 10 comments
Software AI US judge rules only humans, not AI, can get patents Part of a worldwide effort to recognize AI-powered inventions struck down in the US By Daniel Sims, September 3, 2021, 7:09 PM 20 comments
Apple Google Senate proposes bill forbidding Apple and Google from forcing developers to use their payment systems Users will also have the right to sideload software to their devices if they choose By Cal Jeffrey, August 12, 2021, 2:28 PM 16 comments
Industry DoJ and IRS reportedly investigating crypto exchange Binance The service hasn't been accused of doing anything wrong By Rob Thubron, May 14, 2021, 7:46 AM 19 comments
Industry Bipartisan Senate bill would block law enforcement agencies from purchasing Clearview AI data And any other 'data brokers' By Cohen Coberly, April 21, 2021, 5:25 PM 17 comments
Gaming Tech Culture Germany considers outlawing the sale of loot box games to minors Is it real reform or just another unenforceable gesture? By Cal Jeffrey, March 9, 2021, 2:11 PM 20 comments
Electronics Industry Apple quietly added iPhone and MacBook repairability rankings to its French website Samsung was also spotted complying with the new French law By Cal Jeffrey, February 26, 2021, 5:09 PM 21 comments
Tech Culture Lawyer fails to remove kitten filter from Zoom call, assures judge he is not a cat Or is that what he wants us to believe? By Rob Thubron, February 10, 2021, 5:15 AM 16 comments
The Web International operation brings down dark web's largest marketplace The alleged operator of DarkMarket has been arrested By Rob Thubron, January 13, 2021, 6:55 AM 7 comments
Electronics Apple Apple's security chief charged over alleged iPads for gun licenses scheme The DA says 200 iPads were donated to the Sheriff's Department in exchange for CCW permits By Rob Thubron, November 24, 2020, 9:32 AM 15 comments
Industry Class-action lawsuit accuses Uber of 'coercing' drivers into supporting Prop 22 Company would rather its drivers remain independent contractors By Cal Jeffrey, October 23, 2020, 3:24 PM
Industry Car Tech Ford employees want company to stop making police vehicles, CEO refuses The group of workers want Ford to take action by July 15 By Rob Thubron, July 9, 2020, 9:41 AM 135 comments
Mobile Tech Culture Authorities hack encrypted phone network used by criminals, hundreds arrested EncroChat had over 60,000 customers worldwide By Rob Thubron, July 3, 2020, 5:20 AM 11 comments
Google The Web Google to charge law enforcement agencies for user data requests Fees start at $45 for a subpoena to $245 for a search warrant By Humza Aamir, January 28, 2020, 9:34 AM 22 comments
Industry Uber is making changes to its app in California to comply with new gig economy law More stability for California drivers By Cohen Coberly, January 9, 2020, 5:34 PM
The Web Industry US regulators will block ISPs from charging unfair router rental fees A small, but significant win for consumers By Cohen Coberly, January 8, 2020, 8:41 AM 15 comments
Industry Anti-robocall TRACED Act has been signed into law Those illegally using automated calling and number spoofing face harsher penalties By Cal Jeffrey, January 1, 2020, 1:48 PM 9 comments
The Web Tech Culture New California laws tackle political and pornographic deepfakes Expect more states to do the same By Rob Thubron, October 7, 2019, 8:55 AM 12 comments
Electronics Tech Culture Police testing taser alternative that wraps suspects up in a tether, Spider-Man-style A lot safer than being electrocuted By Rob Thubron, September 19, 2019, 8:05 AM 19 comments
Industry California governor signs law that could require gig companies to classify independent workers as employees The law goes into effect in early 2020 By Cohen Coberly, September 18, 2019, 5:47 PM 8 comments
Software Security Facial recognition test mistakenly identified 26 California legislators as criminals Test was in support of new law banning use the tech in police body cams By Cal Jeffrey, August 14, 2019, 3:13 PM 32 comments
Tech Culture The Web Congress wants to limit your social media time by law Senator introduces bill to combat 'internet addiction' By Cal Jeffrey, July 31, 2019, 6:07 AM 35 comments
Industry US lawmakers are reportedly trying to block big tech companies from creating cryptocurrencies Or other financial services By Cohen Coberly, July 15, 2019, 1:49 PM 11 comments