Fiat Chrysler, PSA win EU antitrust approval for merger
The European Commission said the companies' pledge to continue to build vans for Toyota and to open up their repair network to rivals eliminated concerns about the combined automaker's outsized share in the light commercial vehicle market......»»
FTC attacks Microsoft’s post-merger Game Pass price increases
Regulator says move is "exactly the sort of consumer harm" it warned about. Enlarge / Access to first-party games on launch day remains a major selling point for the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate tier. (credit: Microsoft) The.....»»
Accused of using algorithms to fix rental prices, RealPage goes on offensive
RealPage faces multiple antitrust lawsuits, promises "The Real Story" online. Enlarge RealPage says it isn’t doing anything wrong by suggesting to landlords how much rent they could charge. In a move to reclaim its ow.....»»
TikTok loses legal fight in Europe; may still face US and EU bans
TikTok has lost its fight to be excluded from a European antitrust law, and says that it will comply. However, it still faces a potential ban in the EU for breaching child protection legislation, and a separate ruling on its future in the US has yet.....»»
Lab-Grown Meat for Pets Was Just Approved in the UK
UK regulators have issued the first approval for a company to use chicken cells grown in the lab as an ingredient in pet food......»»
Google’s $500M effort to wreck Microsoft EU cloud deal failed, report says
Google reportedly didn't want a Microsoft antitrust complaint dropped in the EU. Enlarge (credit: Anadolu / Contributor | Anadolu) Google tried to derail a Microsoft antitrust settlement over anticompetitive software lic.....»»
Stellantis sues another supplier it says withheld parts to extract price increase
Stellantis NV has filed another lawsuit against a parts supplier over a pricing dispute, this time targeting the manufacturer of fuel tanks for the Chrysler Pacifica minivan. The automaker sued Quebec-based Spectra Premium Mobility Solutions Ltd......»»
9to5Mac Daily: July 15, 2024 – iPhone emulators, ‘new’ HomePod mini
On today’s episode of 9to5Mac Daily, we discuss Apple’s approval of the first PC emulator for iPhone and iPad. We also cover a report suggesting that Apple’s confidence in AI is leading Android makers to prioritize AI features. Lastly, we talk.....»»
Report: Alphabet close to $23 billion deal for cybersecurity startup Wiz
Deal of this size would draw scrutiny from antitrust regulators around the world. Enlarge (credit: Timon Schneider/Dreamstime) Google’s parent company, Alphabet, is in talks to buy cybersecurity start-up Wiz for about.....»»
India"s antitrust regulator has decided that Apple abuses its market dominance
After three years of investigations, Indian regulators have concluded that Apple has been using antitrust behaviours by forcing App Store developers to use its in-app payment system.India says Apple has abused its dominant market share of iOS appsThe.....»»
India"s antitrust regulator accuses Apple of abusing its market dominance
After three years of investigations, Indian regulators have concluded that Apple has been using antitrust behaviours by forcing App Store developers to use its in-app payment system.India says Apple has abused its dominant market share of iOS appsThe.....»»
Apple dodges antitrust suit by opening Apple Pay and NFC in the EU
A few months after Apple had to open up the iPhone’s App Store to third-party marketplaces due to the European Union’s Digital Markets Act, Cupertino … The post Apple dodges antitrust suit by opening Apple Pay and NFC in the EU appe.....»»
EU closes antitrust investigation into Apple Pay, after Apple opened up iPhone NFC access
Way back in January, Apple announced policy changes that would allow Apple Pay rivals to get the same access to the NFC contactless chip inside the iPhone. This includes allowing banking and alternative wallets apps to present themselves when the pho.....»»
EU Apple Pay antitrust action is complete, after NFC opened to competitors
The European Union has formally accepted Apple's response to its antitrust concerns over Apple Pay, and iPhones will now allow rival firms to use the technology.Apple is opening up its NFC APIs to rivals in the EUThe EU had threatened Apple with fine.....»»
Kroger and Albertsons reveal list of grocery stores at risk of sale under merger
Kroger and Albertsons reveal list of grocery stores at risk of sale under merger.....»»
Epic Games accuses Apple of delaying its iOS game store launch
Epic Games has accused Apple of deliberately delaying its attempt to launch its own iOS games store in Europe, and has raised it as a potential antitrust issue with the EU. The Fortnite developer said that Apple was rejecting its app because the i.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: July 9, 2024 – iOS 18 beta 3, Photos app redesign
On today’s episode of 9to5Mac Daily, we discuss Apple execs talking about the divisive Photos app redesign in iOS 18 during a new interview. We also cover Apple’s approval of a third-party app marketplace from Epic Games. Plus, we highlight every.....»»
Airbag problems force massive recalls at Alfa Romeo, BMW, Fiat, and Jeep
Takata airbags and problematic sensors lead to recall across four car brands. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Both BMW and Stellantis are recalling hundreds of thousands of vehicles in the US this month due to airbag prob.....»»
NHTSA opens recall query into about 94,000 Jeep Wrangler 4xe SUVs
The investigation targets Jeep's Wrangler 4xe hybrid SUVs manufactured between 2021 through 2024. Chrysler had previously recalled the same model in 2022 to address concerns related to an engine shutdown......»»
Webb captures a staggering quasar-galaxy merger in the remote universe
An international research group led by the Italian National Institute for Astrophysics (INAF) and comprising 34 research institutes and universities worldwide utilized the Near-Infrared Spectrograph (NIRSpec) on board the James Webb Space Telescope (.....»»
Tesla gets German environmental authority approval for controversial site expansion
The expansion is part of a wider plan by CEO Elon Musk to double the plant’s capacity to 100 gigawatt hours of battery production and 1 million cars per year, setting it up to dominate Europe's EV market......»»