PS5 faceplate or IP violation? The law behind Dbrand’s “Darkplates”
Design patents, brand confusion, and "familiar-but-legally-distinct" logos. Enlarge When gaming peripherals company Dbrand started selling its custom black PS5 faceplates in February, its website cheekily suggested that its e.....»»
FTC Issues Stern Warning: Biased AI May Break the Law
The Federal Trade Commission has signaled that it's taking a hard look at bias in AI, warning businesses that selling or using such systems could constitute a violation of federal law. From a report: "The FTC Act prohibits unfair or deceptive practic.....»»
Epic lays out its case as the injured party in dispute with Apple that it created
Court documents filed by Epic Games claim that the company has been damaged by Apple's control over the App Store despite its own contractual violation, and calls out "arbitrary" review decisions.Source: Epic GamesIn one of the final steps before the.....»»
Court rules grocery store’s inaccessible website isn’t an ADA violation
The Winn-Dixie website isn't accessible for blind users with screen readers. Enlarge / A Winn-Dixie supermarket in Florida. (credit: Jeffrey Greenberg/Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) A federal appeals court struck a s.....»»
Facebook accused of failing to provide a "safe" environment for users
Reporters Without Borders has filed a lawsuit against Facebook in France, accusing the platform of failing to provide a "safe" environment for users in violation of its own terms and conditions......»»
Apple Fined $2 Million in Brazil for Selling iPhones Without a Charger
Brazil's consumer protection agency Procon-SP has fined Apple nearly $1.92 million for selling iPhone without a charger, reports Engadget (citing two technology blogs.) Apple's move was a violation of the country's Consumer Defense Code, according t.....»»
France Refuses To Block Apple"s Big Privacy Changes
The online ad industry has been trying to stymie Apple's latest privacy enhancements by claiming they amount to an antitrust violation. However, early signs suggest the effort may be doomed. On Wednesday, the French Competition Authority refused to t.....»»
"Go ahead, sue us," says maker of black PS5 faceplates
US firm dbrand's PS5 Darkplates are now available for pre-order. Owners of Sony's console can simply pop off its white faceplates and replace them with these customized black versions, making it look more like previous-gen PlayStations people know an.....»»
VW seeks Supreme Court review of ruling on emissions updates
In August, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said it would not revisit its June decision that would allow two counties to seek potentially billions in penalties from VW for violation of their laws prohibiting tampering with emission-control syste.....»»
The FTC cracks down on ticket scalpers issuing over $31 million in fines
On Friday, the Federal Trade Commission announced that it fined three scalping companies for using bots to acquire sports and concert tickets. The scalpers allegedly circumvented purchasing limits through software, which is a violation of the Better.....»»
No Trump pardon for Assange or Silk Road"s Ross Ulbricht, clemency for Anthony Levandowski
NSA whistleblower Assange, currently serving a 50-week sentence in London's Belmarsh prison for jumping bail in 2012, avoided extradition to America earlier this month. He is wanted in the US for violation of the Espionage Act of 1917......»»
Razer is working on its own N95 respirator with RGB lighting and a clear plastic faceplate
Unlike Project Brooklyn, it sounds like Hazel is destined to become an actual product. Razer is already working with a team of medical experts and scientists to ensure the mask meets modern Covid-19 protection standards, and it looks like the company.....»»
Parler sues Amazon for cutting off its services
Parler, the alternative social media platform favored by the far-right, sued Amazon on Monday in response to being deplatformed, alleging an antitrust violation, breach of contract and interference with the company's business relationships with users.....»»
Shopify Removes Trump Stores, Citing President"s Support For Violence
Shopify has removed stores affiliated with President Trump from its platform, citing a violation of its policies that prohibit users from promoting or supporting organizations that foment violence. CNET reports: "Shopify does not tolerate actions tha.....»»
Uber fined over withholding sexual assault records
The taxi app firm argues releasing the information would be a violation of victims' privacy......»»