The Web AI News industry calls for regulation as AI companies face mounting copyright backlash UK publications ran a similar campaign earlier this year By Skye Jacobs, April 8, 2025, 3:46 PM
Apple Google Apple and Google browser policies are "holding back" browser innovation, UK probe says Rules restrict third-party browser engines and features By Zo Ahmed, March 13, 2025, 9:08 AM
Tech Culture Industry Texas has become the tech industry's budget-friendly alternative to California "It's all about the cost of doing business, and the cost of doing business is just lower in Texas" By Skye Jacobs, March 3, 2025, 3:11 PM 25 comments
Software Security Citigroup nearly credited client with $81 trillion instead of $280 The error slipped past two levels of scrutiny before it was caught By Skye Jacobs, March 1, 2025, 12:27 PM 9 comments
Tech Culture Industry FTC asked to implement and enforce clearer rules on digital product ownership Califonia has already codified it at the state level By Cal Jeffrey, February 25, 2025, 2:27 PM
Apple Software Apple resists UK regulator demands to open up iOS browsers, citing security risks Offering third parties free WebKit updates might give them an unfair advantage over Safari By Daniel Sims, February 20, 2025, 8:08 AM
Industry Security Tech giants urge EU to review Italy's anti-piracy measures amid overblocking concerns In one incident, Google Drive was mistakenly blocked for three hours By Skye Jacobs, January 24, 2025, 9:03 AM
Hardware Industry TSMC CEO is optimistic about Arizona chip quality despite challenges, most advance tech will remain in Taiwan "Every step requires a permit, and after the permit is approved, it takes at least twice as long as in Taiwan" By Skye Jacobs, January 17, 2025, 4:52 PM 11 comments
Gaming Tech Culture Federal watchdog aims to extend bank-like protections to in-game currencies Gamers complain of unauthorized transactions, scams, hacking attempts, and account theft By Skye Jacobs, January 12, 2025, 10:58 AM
The Web Industry Supreme Court quashes Big Telecom's attempt to avoid New York State's low-income price regulation Law mandates affordable internet plans for low-income households, capping rates at $15 and $20 By Cal Jeffrey, December 17, 2024, 5:44 PM 25 comments
Tech Culture AI Donald Trump names David Sacks "White House AI and crypto czar" Sacks to craft policies for AI and crypto domains By Zo Ahmed, December 6, 2024, 1:07 PM 18 comments
Gaming Mobile Microsoft accuses Google of blocking game purchases on Xbox Android app Google fires back, reigniting arguments over sideloading and commission fees By Daniel Sims, December 3, 2024, 7:43 AM
The Web Google Google faces $9 billion UK lawsuit after US monopoly ruling Anti-competitive claims mount over Google's search and ad dominance By Daniel Sims, November 26, 2024, 7:46 AM
Apple Mobile UK regulator claims Apple's browser policies stifle iPhone innovation New legislation gives UK regulators more power to intervene By Skye Jacobs, November 24, 2024, 9:29 AM 8 comments
Industry The Web Big Cable and others file multiple lawsuits to block the FTC's Click-to-Cancel regulation Are we supposed to be surprised? By Cal Jeffrey, October 24, 2024, 4:38 PM 12 comments
The Web FTC "Click-to-Cancel" mandate targets annoying subscription traps Businesses say that switching to a easy method to unsubscribe will increase "accidental cancellations" By Cal Jeffrey, October 16, 2024, 2:49 PM 11 comments
Tech Culture Mobile Study suggests SEC visits as tracked by following mobile location data may be tipping off insiders Tracking mobile data to uncover insider activity By Zo Ahmed, September 14, 2024, 3:22 PM
Industry Apple Apple must refund Ireland $14 billion in unpaid taxes, Europe's top court rules Europe's tax problem goes beyond a single rotten apple By Alfonso Maruccia, September 11, 2024, 12:24 PM 18 comments
Tech Culture The Web Court blocks net neutrality saying congressional authorization needed to implement regulations The FCC voted in April to reinstate net neutrality in the US By Kishalaya Kundu, August 6, 2024, 12:34 PM 7 comments
The Web Tech Culture Senate passes sweeping online child safety measures amid free speech concerns Critics worry that the duty of care established for tech companies could be weaponized By Skye Jacobs, July 31, 2024, 7:22 AM 11 comments
Mobile FCC proposes 60-day unlock rule after T-Mobile doubles its prepaid lock-in to 365 days Commission aims to create a unified standard for cell providers disparate unlocking policies By Cal Jeffrey, July 19, 2024, 4:54 PM 16 comments
Apple Industry European Commission finds Apple violated the DMA, threatens huge $38 billion fine A second investigation may lead to another $76 billion fine By Cal Jeffrey, June 24, 2024, 2:42 PM 41 comments
Car Tech Industry Waymo's robotaxi rollout overcomes regulatory roadblocks in California Pushback from local officials continues By Zo Ahmed, June 24, 2024, 11:06 AM
Industry UK Parliament approves law to strictly regulate Big Tech companies The country has its own version of Europe's Digital Markets Act now By Alfonso Maruccia, May 28, 2024, 12:34 PM 10 comments
Tech Culture AI The US and China are meeting in Switzerland today to discuss the dangers of AI Something both countries can agree upon By Rob Thubron, May 14, 2024, 9:02 AM