Broadcom Charged By FTC of Illegal Monopolization, Agrees To Settlement
phalse phace shares a report from The Wall Street Journal: The Federal Trade Commission and Broadcom have agreed to settle charges that the company used its dominance in some chip markets to squeeze out potential rivals (Warning: source paywalled; al.....»»
Apple-Amazon deal sees companies fined $218M by antitrust regulator in Spain
The controversial Apple–Amazon deal struck back in 2018 has been found to be illegal by Spanish antitrust regulators, who have fined the company a total of $218M. The investigation into alleged price-fixing took two years to complete, and follows.....»»
Four charged over murder of carjacking victim who chased thieves with AirTag
Four people have been charged for jacking a car and killing the driver, after the victim attempted to recover her vehicle by using Apple's AirTag.AirTag in a keyringOn March 19, Victoria Anna Marie Hampton was found wounded by police after a shooting.....»»
Tesla directors settle compensation lawsuit, agree to return $735M in stock options
The settlement resolves a 2020 lawsuit by a retirement fund which holds Tesla stock and challenged stock options that were granted to Tesla directors starting in June 2017......»»
After months of competition complaints, Sony agrees to 10-year Call of Duty deal
Move helps clear the way for final approval of Microsoft's Activision purchase. Enlarge / Artist's conception of Microsoft marching toward a final Activision deal after mooting competition concerns from Sony and the FTC. (credit:.....»»
Call of Duty battle over after Sony deal with Microsoft
Sony agrees deal with tech giant to keep franchise on PlayStation as Activision buyout moves step closer......»»
X Corp. asks court to terminate Twitter’s privacy settlement with FTC
X Corp. motion claims FTC is "tainted by bias," says Musk shouldn't be deposed. Enlarge / Elon Musk arrives for the 2022 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2022, in New York. (credit: Getty Images | Angela Weis.....»»
Laser experiments reveal how high voltage affects charged ions in burning fuel
A burning flame is full of charged particles that can be affected by an electric field. KAUST researchers have now studied the use of high voltages to control these particles, which could potentially reduce soot formation and improve a flame's stabil.....»»
Research team reports on widespread illegal trade of hazardous chemicals
Researchers from Switzerland and China have studied the global trade in highly hazardous chemicals subject to a global treaty—the Rotterdam Convention. The results are sobering: Nearly half of the total trade volume of these chemicals crosses natio.....»»
Twitter asks federal court to terminate 2022 FTC privacy settlement
Twitter has asked a federal court to terminate a 2022 privacy settlement with the Federal Trade Commission that is the subject of an ongoing FTC investigation, alleging that the probe has "spiraled out of control and become tainted by bias.".....»»
Hyundai union stages strike in South Korea for first time in five years
The government has pushed for reforms in labor unions and vowed strong responses to any illegal demonstration that disrupts public order......»»
Ford Next CEO charged with assault, arson after domestic dispute
Franck Louis-Victor, a former Renault executive who oversees Ford's new business platforms, is accused of trying to burn two high-end handbags, according to a Detroit television station......»»
Research group unveils properties of cosmic-ray sulfur and the composition of other primary cosmic rays
Charged cosmic rays, high-energy clusters of particles moving through space, were first described in 1912 by physicist Victor Hess. Since their discovery, they have been the topic of numerous astrophysics studies aimed at better understanding their o.....»»
Using 5G can really be a drain on your smartphone battery
It may seem obvious, but not everyone agrees......»»
Twitter refuses to pay for arbitration it forced on 891 ex-employees, suit says
Meanwhile, at least one Twitter ex-employee has won a rare settlement. Enlarge (credit: Anadolu Agency / Contributor | Anadolu) Twitter started this year with a legal victory that forced thousands of laid-off employees i.....»»
Apple is changing the charging port with iPhone 15, and it won’t be like the last time
When Apple unveils the iPhone 15 line in two months, it will also announce the first charging port change since the iPhone 5. For a lot of iPhone users, however, nothing will change with how the iPhone is charged. more… The post Apple is changing.....»»
University guard charged with stealing $200,000 of Apple hardware
A security guard at the University of California, San Francisco, is facing up to 15 years in prison after being charged with grand theft and other felonies.UCSF Medical Center (Source: Apple Maps)Niyja Bassard, aged 24, was arrested on June 22, for s.....»»
As Apollo and other apps close down, Narwhal seemingly agrees to one-off deal with Reddit to stay in business
The public deadline for the Reddit API changes is July 1. Popular third-party client Apollo is one of the casualties, and just released its swan song update asking users to decline a refund on their outstanding subscriptions. Many other clients are.....»»
UK Researcher uncovers the subterranean world of illegal moneylending
The dangers of people turning to unofficial lenders due to the cost of living are revealed in new research undertaken by Lancaster University and have been released in a special session in the House of Commons......»»
Illegal trade in AI child sex abuse images exposed
Paedophiles are using the technology to create and sell life-like abuse material, the BBC finds......»»
Opinion: A green transition will not be good for everyone
If you have been following the climate debate at all, you are bound to have heard the following arguments: "Everyone agrees that climate change is an urgent problem. We need to act now, or it will be too late. There really is no time for debate—the.....»»