Electronics Tech Culture California introduces Right to Repair legislation for the second year in a row Apple hired a team of lobbyists and was able to defeat the previous attempt By William Gayde, March 19, 2019, 7:26 PM 13 comments
Electronics German court restricts the use of Amazon's Dash buttons Amazon isn't happy with the decision By Cohen Coberly, January 11, 2019, 5:15 PM 17 comments
Industry Security Signal will not be complying with Australia's Access and Assistance law It is simply not possible with the open-source app's design By Cal Jeffrey, December 14, 2018, 2:20 PM
Tech Culture Security Australia just passed a bill that forces tech companies to give up encrypted data Implications will be far reaching By Greg Synek, December 6, 2018, 8:46 AM 15 comments
Industry Security US legislators look to draft a GDPR-like bill by early next year The real question is, will Big Tech allow it? By Cal Jeffrey, November 28, 2018, 3:53 PM
The Web EU set to fine internet companies that don't remove terrorist content within one hour The commission wants to take "stronger action" By Rob Thubron, August 20, 2018, 6:13 AM 8 comments
Gaming Washington state to determine if loot boxes are gambling Senator proposes bill to restrict sale to minors By Cal Jeffrey, January 25, 2018, 5:20 PM 10 comments
Electronics Apple Apple doesn't want you to repair your phone, and they're going to court to stop you Apple will take Nebraska to court on March 9th over proposed "Right to Repair" bill By William Gayde, February 16, 2017, 8:34 AM 41 comments
The Web New York introduces harsher penalties for online ticket scalping The practice is now a Class A misdemeanor By Rob Thubron, November 30, 2016, 10:15 AM
Car Tech Industry Germany to require 'black box' in autonomous cars By Jose Vilches, July 18, 2016, 4:15 PM 25 comments
Industry Car Tech Uber pulls out of Hungary over government legislation By Jose Vilches, July 14, 2016, 7:30 AM
Industry Car Tech New York City backs down on plans to cap Uber growth By Rob Thubron, July 23, 2015, 2:00 PM
The Web Tech Culture Controversial legislation to block 'pirate' sites approved by Australian senate By Shawn Knight, June 23, 2015, 5:30 AM
Electronics Industry Obama signs E-Label act that will phase out regulatory logos on the back of your devices By Jose Vilches, November 27, 2014, 11:30 AM 10 comments
The Web Industry Internet trolls in Britain could face up to two years jail under proposed legislation By Himanshu Arora, October 20, 2014, 8:45 AM 53 comments
The Web Industry UK to Google, Bing, Yahoo: Act against piracy or face legislation By Himanshu Arora, September 4, 2014, 7:15 AM 24 comments
Mobile Industry California's smartphone kill switch bill passes legislature, about to become law By Himanshu Arora, August 12, 2014, 2:00 PM
Industry Mobile Senate unanimously passes bill to legalize cellphone unlocking By Himanshu Arora, July 17, 2014, 9:30 AM
Industry Amazon forced to adjust delivery fee, pricing structure for books sold in France By Shawn Knight, July 11, 2014, 11:00 AM
Mobile Industry California votes against 'kill switch' legislation for smartphones By Shawn Knight, April 24, 2014, 5:30 PM 8 comments
Industry Obama administration preparing to propose legislation ending NSA bulk phone data collection By Himanshu Arora, March 25, 2014, 9:15 AM
The Web Industry Finnish parliament to vote on crowdsourced copyright law By Jose Vilches, July 23, 2013, 3:00 PM
Industry Obama to unveil a package of reforms to deal with patent trolls By Shawn Knight, June 4, 2013, 11:45 AM 22 comments
The Web CISPA passes House (again), White House threatens veto (again) By Rick Burgess, April 19, 2013, 3:00 PM 8 comments
The Web Gaming Nevada is first state to legalize online gambling By Rick Burgess, February 22, 2013, 3:30 PM