Industry Ultrafast Wi-Fi tethering for AR and VR devices finally approved One of several dockets that the Commission opened up this week By Cal Jeffrey, October 20, 2023, 2:42 PM
Industry The Web Once again the FCC votes 3-2 to reinstitute Title II net neutrality rules Proposal now open for public comment By Cal Jeffrey, October 19, 2023, 3:43 PM 26 comments
Industry Mobile Fly-by-night telecoms seem to be giving the FCC the finger over its "robocall mitigation" mandate The Commission warned them 20 months ago but just now decided to crack down By Cal Jeffrey, October 18, 2023, 4:14 PM
AI Industry "Cold shower" predicted for overhyped generative AI sector Cost, regulation, and waning public interest could be issues for AI companies By Rob Thubron, October 11, 2023, 5:20 AM 9 comments
Apple Software Apple forced to lock down App Store in China, VPN loophole won't work anymore Big apps like YouTube, Facebook, and X won't be available anymore By Cal Jeffrey, October 3, 2023, 2:27 PM 8 comments
Industry Federal judge orders injunction against California's online child safety law "...the provisions of the CAADCA ... do not pass constitutional muster" By Cal Jeffrey, September 19, 2023, 1:26 PM
Mobile Apple Apple to issue iPhone 12 patch in France to address radiation concerns Apple might be holding back on a global release over signal reception degradation By Cal Jeffrey, September 15, 2023, 5:42 PM
AI Industry Tech titans including Musk, Zuckerberg, and Huang converge in Washington for AI forum Hosted by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer By Rob Thubron, September 13, 2023, 7:37 AM
Industry The Web EU regulators name the "Big Six" tech gatekeepers that fall under the DMA's purview Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Bytedance, Meta, Microsoft By Cal Jeffrey, September 6, 2023, 3:43 PM
Software Apple Setapp is planning to be the first third-party app store for iOS devices Store will open once Apple complies with Europe's DMA next year By Cal Jeffrey, August 22, 2023, 4:59 PM 9 comments
Industry AI The United States government will let AI companies self-regulate for their own good Seven leading corporations have agreed to somewhat "manage" the risks posed by AI By Alfonso Maruccia, July 24, 2023, 9:06 AM 19 comments
AI Google Ex-Googler fired for criticizing AI warns that companies won't self-regulate without pressure "It feels like a gold rush," By Rob Thubron, May 24, 2023, 6:09 AM 7 comments
The Web Industry New European Commission rules for 19 tech giants could spell trouble for Twitter "Today is the D(SA)-Day for digital regulation" By Rob Thubron, April 26, 2023, 6:55 AM
Tech Culture "Crypto is dead in America," says tech billionaire who predicted Bitcoin would hit $200,000 Regulators have "pointed their guns at crypto" By Rob Thubron, April 25, 2023, 8:58 AM 14 comments
The Web Mobile New FCC ruling sends mobile carriers a very real message about stopping robospam texts Carriers are now required to block messages from illegitimate numbers By Jimmy Pezzone, March 18, 2023, 2:07 PM 12 comments
Gaming Industry Microsoft signs another 10-year Call of Duty distribution deal to sway regulators on Activision Blizzard deal Regulators are still reviewing the acquisition By Shawn Knight, March 14, 2023, 10:32 AM 11 comments
Tech Culture The Web Google Lawyer says internet could become a "Horror Show" without Section 230 Google claims sites would be forced to strictly regulate everything, or nothing at all By Daniel Sims, February 23, 2023, 9:25 AM 10 comments
Tech Culture The Web Bitcoin hits highest price since August, despite regulator clampdown BTC is up 50% this year By Rob Thubron, February 16, 2023, 6:51 AM
Mobile Google Google is building a Blink-based iOS browser in violation of Apple's rules Apple requires all iOS browsers to use WebKit, for now By Daniel Sims, February 7, 2023, 3:46 PM 10 comments
Software Mobile Biden administration wants Apple to allow iOS sideloading White House report criticizes Apple and Google app store policies By Daniel Sims, February 2, 2023, 7:42 AM 26 comments
Software Mobile Apple prepares to crack open iOS' walled garden in Europe Apple prepares to comply with Europe's Digital Markets Act, allowing third-party app stores and sideloading By Daniel Sims, December 13, 2022, 7:52 PM 23 comments
Apple Google UK authorities investigate Apple and Google over mobile browsers and cloud gaming Regulators increasingly investigate Apple's and Google's restrictions on developers By Daniel Sims, November 22, 2022, 4:21 PM
Mobile Industry European Union to enact Digital Markets Act tomorrow New law could eventually force iOS to allow sideloading By Daniel Sims, October 31, 2022, 6:03 PM 12 comments
Industry Electronics Upcoming power consumption restrictions could limit sales of 8K TVs in the EU Is energy conservation getting in the way of technological innovation? By Shawn Knight, October 25, 2022, 10:51 AM 40 comments
Electronics Industry Electronic devices sold in the EU must have USB-C charging ports by 2024 Laptops have until 2026 By Cal Jeffrey, October 24, 2022, 2:57 PM 28 comments