Why Amy Klobuchar just wrote 600 pages on antitrust
"Monopolies tend to have a lot of control, not just over consumers, but also over politics." Enlarge / Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) (credit: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images) To promote her new book, Antitrust: Taking on Monopoly Power.....»»
EU accepts Amazon commitments in antitrust agreement affecting data and sellers
The European Union has struck a deal with Amazon that will resolve multiple antitrust investigations into the company and impose binding restrictions on the e-commerce giant's business, in another major step by EU officials to rein in Big Tech......»»
Amazon agrees to deal with EU to end long-running data probes
Deal serves as a blueprint for the EU's new Digital Markets Act. Enlarge (credit: Thorsten Wagner | Bloomberg | Getty Images) Amazon has finalized a deal with EU antitrust regulators to settle concerns that its use of no.....»»
Meta faces EU probe over antitrust concerns linked to Facebook Marketplace
The European Union is investigating Facebook-parent Meta for possible antitrust violations stemming from the tight link between its core social media service and its online shopping platform, Facebook Marketplace......»»
Alternative app stores will be a win, even if you don’t plan to use them [Comment]
One of the many antitrust investigations into Apple seems set to mandate alternative app stores, and it was yesterday reported that the Cupertino company is making plans to bow to the inevitable. While there will be the usual chorus about politician.....»»
Meta avoids showdown over news content in US after journalism bargaining bill shelved
A threat by Facebook owner Meta to remove news content from its platforms appears to have been averted — for now — after US lawmakers omitted an antitrust bill it opposed from the text of an annual defense spending bill released late Tuesday even.....»»
In win for EU, Amazon will settle high-profile antitrust probes
Ecommerce group commits to increasing visibility of rivals’ products. Enlarge / European Commission Executive Vice President Margrethe Vestager gives a press conference on Amazon's antitrust case in November. (credit: Olivier H.....»»
FCC commissioner urges DOJ to investigate Apple and TikTok
The FCC's Brendan Carr is continuing to press for TikTok to be removed from the App Store, and his latest tactic is writing to the Department of Justice to try to inspire antitrust actions.TikTok on a smartphoneCarr, the Federal Communications Commis.....»»
The Southern Hemisphere is stormier than the Northern, and we finally know why
For centuries, sailors who had been all over the world knew where the most fearsome storms of all lay in wait: the Southern Hemisphere. "The waves ran mountain-high and threatened to overwhelm [the ship] at every roll," wrote one passenger on an 1849.....»»
DOJ antitrust regulators should look at Apple, Google"s handling of TikTok, says FCC commissioner
Apple and Google's continued hosting of TikTok on their app stores, despite US national security concerns about the short-form video app, reflects the tech giants' "gatekeeper" power and should be made part of any antitrust reviews the app stores may.....»»
"Earth"s empty quarter": Many Pacific nations now have falling populations
In 1989, distinguished Australian geographer Gerard Ward wrote that the Pacific was emptying out. As people on smaller islands left to seek opportunity elsewhere, the region risked becoming Earth's empty quarter. He wrote:.....»»
DeSantis demands Apple face Congress if Twitter is pulled
In an appearance on Tuesday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declared that if Apple removes Twitter from the App Store it should face antitrust penalties for violating free speech.TwitterThe video posted on Twitter opens with DeSantis (R-FL) mentioning.....»»
Governor declares Apple should face Congress if Twitter is pulled
In an appearance on Tuesday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declared that if Apple removes Twitter from the App Store it should face antitrust penalties for violating free speech.TwitterThe video posted on Twitter opens with DeSantis (R-FL) mentioning.....»»
It took nearly 500 years for researchers to crack Charles V’s secret code
Holy Roman Emperor wrote of being targeted by Italian mercenary, among other topics. Enlarge / Researchers have finally cracked the secret code of this 1547 letter from Holy Roman Emperor Charles V to his ambassador. (credit: Bib.....»»
Child sexual abuse review: How research can help to tackle growing online abuse
In the seven years since the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse launched in 2015, it has held more than 300 days of public hearings, processed over 2 million pages of evidence, heard from over 700 witnesses, and engaged with over 7,000 victi.....»»
Introducing the book: The Security Analyst’s Guide to Suricata
In this Help Net Security video interview, Eric Leblond, CTO at Stamus Networks, talks about The Security Analyst’s Guide to Suricata, a book he co-wrote with Peter Manev. Key fast facts that can be learned from their work: How Suricata can be leve.....»»
Apple cloud gaming and mobile browser antitrust investigation underway in the UK (again)
Apple cloud gaming and mobile browser policies are again under investigation in the UK, following a public consultation on the topics. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) had already investigated both issues, and found Apple and Google guilt.....»»
UK officially launches investigation over Apple & Google"s mobile browser dominance
As part of its continuing big tech antitrust march, the UK has announced that it is next examining Apple and Google's control over the mobile browser market, with a particular focus on mobile gaming.On Tuesday, the United Kingdom's Competition and Ma.....»»
Torrent sites are infiltrating Google Search with some crafty SEO hacks
Google Looker Studio is being abused to get sites promoting torrents high on search engine results pages......»»
How to insert a signature in Apple Pages
If you’re creating a document in Pages and need to add your signature, it’s not an obvious feature. Here’s you how to insert a signature in Apple Pages......»»
How to add bullets in Apple Pages
Make your document look clean and professional by using bullets for your lists. We’ll show you how to add bullets in Apple Pages on Mac, iPhone, and iPad......»»