Industry Software Amazon VP calls for regulation of facial recognition tech Well, not so much the software as those who use it By Cal Jeffrey, February 8, 2019, 4:04 PM
Industry Google Google may face fines in Russia for not altering its search results By law banned websites cannot be listed by the search engine By Cal Jeffrey, November 26, 2018, 2:33 PM
Car Tech Self-driving cars without steering wheels to be allowed on US roads Following updated guidelines By Rob Thubron, October 8, 2018, 5:27 AM 11 comments
The Web DOJ files lawsuit challenging California's 'Net Neutrality' law The law is deemed illegal since it has ramifications that extend beyond the state's borders By Cal Jeffrey, October 1, 2018, 12:40 PM
The Web Tech Culture Opinion: Tech content needs regulation It's clear now that what needs to change is the definition of publishing By Bob O'Donnell, September 4, 2018, 12:40 PM 22 comments
The Web Streaming services in the EU will soon have to dedicate 30 percent of their catalogs to local content New laws will likely be passed in December By Shawn Knight, September 4, 2018, 10:43 AM
Apple Software Apple removes 25,000 apps from the China App Store The company says it was complying with regulators By Rob Thubron, August 20, 2018, 6:51 AM
The Web Big Cable wants even more Net Neutrality rules lifted USTelecom wants FCC to issue forbearance on Section 251, which allows small ISP to compete with larger companies By Cal Jeffrey, August 9, 2018, 6:08 PM 29 comments
Industry FCC to vote on rule that will charge consumers to hear grievances Give them $225 and they may or may not do something about your problem By Cal Jeffrey, July 11, 2018, 7:37 AM 40 comments
The Web Criminal investigation into Bitcoin price manipulation launched by Justice Department Evidence of order spoofing and wash trading concern regulators By Greg Synek, May 24, 2018, 9:20 AM 18 comments
Industry Toshiba's chip division receives approval for $18 billion sale to Bain consortium Western Digital loses out to rival Seagate By Greg Synek, May 18, 2018, 8:40 AM
Industry AI Trump administration says it won't restrict AI development Tech companies will face little regulation when it comes to artificial intelligence By Rob Thubron, May 11, 2018, 10:27 AM 19 comments
The Web Industry Firms scramble to get their data collection policies in compliance with GDPR The European data privacy regulations kick in on May 25 By Cal Jeffrey, May 2, 2018, 5:06 PM
Industry The SEC is cracking down on cryptocurrency 'initial coin offerings' Numerous crypto companies are being hit with subpoenas By Cohen Coberly, March 1, 2018, 6:10 PM
Industry Bipartisan support for cryptocurrency regulation is growing Securities and Exchange Commission would gain oversight By Greg Synek, February 19, 2018, 9:27 AM 14 comments
The Web 28 Senators ask FCC to delay net neutrality vote, Pai's office says vote will continue as scheduled Letter co-signers include Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren and others By Cohen Coberly, December 4, 2017, 5:48 PM 35 comments
Mobile FCC unanimously passes proposal allowing telecom to block robocalls Didn't they already do this two years ago? By Cal Jeffrey, November 16, 2017, 7:47 PM 8 comments
The Web Ofcom to more strictly enforce ISP speed guarantees United Kindom's FCC equivalent proposes stricter regulations By Greg Synek, October 9, 2017, 9:20 AM
The Web British Prime Minister calls for the internet to be regulated in wake of terrorist attacks There's also been renewed calls for weakened encryption By Rob Thubron, June 6, 2017, 9:45 AM 26 comments
Car Tech California passes law allowing unmanned autonomous cars to be tested on public roads By Rob Thubron, October 4, 2016, 1:30 PM
Industry Electronics New rules for commercial drone usage go into effect today By Jose Vilches, August 29, 2016, 7:00 PM
Industry Car Tech China will soon legalize ride-hailing services like Uber and Didi Chuxing By Rob Thubron, July 29, 2016, 12:00 PM
Industry The Web Facebook wins Belgian legal case over its policy of tracking non-members By Rob Thubron, June 30, 2016, 3:30 PM
Industry Staples, Office Depot terminate planned merger after judge issues preliminary injunction By Shawn Knight, May 11, 2016, 1:15 PM
Tech Culture Electronics Vaping industry now subjected to the same regulations as traditional cigarettes By Shawn Knight, May 6, 2016, 3:30 PM 52 comments