Abortion pills can now be sold at pharmacies, FDA rules
Major retail chains still face logistical obstacles to selling abortion pills. Enlarge (credit: ROBYN BECK / Contributor | AFP) Last summer, US President Joe Biden criticized states attempting to restrict access to abort.....»»
EU regulators set to ban anti-steering App Store rules after Spotify complaint
Apple will soon be handed a major loss in its antitrust battle with Spotify in the European Union. According to Bloomberg, EU regulators are preparing a ruling that would prohibit Apple from “blocking music services from pushing their users away fr.....»»
U.S. FTC finalizes car-buying rules to rein in junk fees, bait-and-switch
Auto dealers will be barred from luring vehicle buyers with promises they do not keep and will not be able to charge junk fees — like a service contract for an oil change for an electric vehicle — under a new rule, the U.S. Federal Trade Commissi.....»»
Ted Cruz wants to stop the FCC from updating data-breach notification rules
FCC accused of violating congressional resolution that nullified privacy rules. Enlarge / Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Thursday, November 30, 2023. (credit: Getty Images | Bill Clark ).....»»
Apple"s Legal Process Guidelines updated with stricter rules for notifications subpoena
Government notification surveillance is now more difficult with Apple's latest Legal Process Guidelines requiring court-issued search warrants.NotificationsSenator Ron Wyden revealed that the government used notification data obtained from Apple and.....»»
Epic win: Jury rules Google Play app store and billing an illegal monopoly
The Epic versus Google case has reached a significant milestone as the jury ruled that Google violated California and federal antitrust laws, but years of appeals are sure to follow.Epic's 1984 parodyJust three years after Apple's win against Epic fo.....»»
Can tax credit rules drive EV adoption and spur U.S. battery supply chain?
Strict eligibility requirements in the Inflation Reduction Act's tax credit for new-EV purchases seek to encourage a transition to EVs and build up a domestic battery supply chain. But achieving one goal could hinder the other......»»
EU agrees to landmark rules on artificial intelligence
Legislation lays out restrictive regime for emerging technology. Enlarge / EU Commissioner Thierry Breton talks to media during a press conference in June. (credit: Thierry Monasse | Getty Images) European Union lawmaker.....»»
Stellantis plans layoffs at assembly plants in Mich., Ohio
Plants that build the Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator and Grand Cherokee will move from three shifts of workers to two because the company says it needs to limit sales of those vehicles to meet California emissions rules......»»
Steve Jobs $4.01 check to RadioShack sold for $46,063 at auction
Steve Jobs went shopping at RadioShack in 1976, spending a whopping $4.01 via a signed check — and that check has blown away expectations, hitting $46,063 at auction.A check signed by Steve Jobs (Courtesy: RR Auction)RR Auction held its Fine Autogr.....»»
Steve Jobs $4.01 check for RadioShack sold for $46,063 at auction
Steve Jobs went shopping at RadioShack in 1976, spending a whopping $4.01 via a signed check, and that check has just sold for $46,063 at auction.A check signed by Steve Jobs (Courtesy: RR Auction)RR Auction held its Fine Autograph and Artifacts auct.....»»
China says Biden plan to shut it out of U.S. battery supply chain violates WTO rules
The plans will make investors in the U.S. EV supply chain ineligible for tax credits should they use more than a trace amount of critical materials from China, or other countries deemed a "Foreign Entity of Concern.".....»»
EU’s iMessage antitrust investigation looks set to rule in Apple’s favor
The European Union’s iMessage antitrust investigation looks set to rule in favor of Apple, meaning that the secure messaging service would be exempt from upcoming interoperability rules. If confirmed, it would mean that Apple would not have to m.....»»
India’s new rules could force Apple to adopt USB-C on older iPhone models
It seems a new rule in India could end up forcing Apple to introduce USB-C on its older iPhone models, something the Cupertino company is pushing back against. The post India’s new rules could force Apple to adopt USB-C on older iPhone models appea.....»»
Original iPhone SE & second-generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro now vintage
Apple has designated the 2016 iPhone SE and 2017 12.9-inch iPad Pro as vintage, which haven't been sold for at least five years.Original iPhone SEApple maintains a vintage and obsolete product list based on how long a product hasn't been available on.....»»
Apple isn"t happy about India"s demand to upgrade older iPhones with USB-C
Apple has urged the Indian IT ministry to make changes to its single charger rules, as adding USB-C to older iPhone models will make it hard for Apple to meet production targets for India's manufacturing and export laws.A USB-C cableFollowing after t.....»»
"Wonka" review: Can Timothée Chalamet win over the haters?
The golden ticket at the end of a year of dynamic cinema. The naysayers were wrong. Wonka is wonderful. Now, admittedly, some cynicism around Wonka was warranted. Initially sold as a prequel to Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factor.....»»
Controversial carbon credits flood COP28, yet still no rules
The COP28 climate talks have been flooded with announcements hyping controversial carbon credits before rules for them have been hammered out, with environmental groups fearing "greenwashing" on a massive scale......»»
Montana’s TikTok ban blocked by federal judge
Judge rules state was trying to target China rather than protect Montana residents. Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg / Contributor | Bloomberg) A federal judge has stopped a US state’s landmark ban on TikTok from going into.....»»
Research explains why we lie when returning that unwanted holiday gift
It's an iconic episode of "Seinfeld"—Jerry tries to return a jacket and when asked why, he replies, "spite." In fact, he goes on to explain, he didn't care for the person who sold it to him......»»
Automakers may get leeway with stricter EV tax credit sourcing rules
It all hinges on how the US Treasury defines "foreign entities of concern." Enlarge / Democratic Senators Joe Manchin (L) and Debbie Stabenow (R) don't exactly see eye to eye on the auto industry's transition to electric vehicles.....»»