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.....»»
Galaxy S23 Ultra Sounds Like the ‘Ultramate’ Upgrade With 200MP Camera
I’m not sure if anyone is paying too much attention because it’s still only August, but the Galaxy S23 lineup is shaping up to be one of the biggest upgrades the series has ever received. Like, ultramate status. We previously wrote up a r.....»»
Microsoft tells Brazil antitrust regulator PS4 outsold Xbox One two to one
Microsoft has not divulged Xbox sales since 2016, but a probe out of Brazil prompted the colossal tech firm to put forward a general stat. The Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE) is questioning Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Bli.....»»
A teenage comic artist finds his calling in Funny Pages trailer
In A24's newest film, Funny Pages, a teenager decides to drop out of school and focus on becoming a comic book artist without realizing how hard it is......»»
Telegram update approved in App Store after Apple complained about animated emoji [U]
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov wrote a post this week to reveal that Apple was holding off on releasing a major Telegram update for an unknown reason. Now the update has finally been approved in the iOS App Store, and Durov confirmed that Apple complained.....»»
Telegram update approved in App Store after Apple complained about animated emoji
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov wrote a post this week to reveal that Apple was holding off on releasing a major Telegram update for an unknown reason. Now the update has finally been approved in the iOS App Store, and Durov confirmed that Apple complained.....»»
How Google found itself under pressure from all sides after Roe"s demise
In mid-June, one week before the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, more than 20 Congressional Democrats wrote a letter to Google CEO Sundar Pichai. In it, they urged the company to prevent searches for abortion clinics from returning results and.....»»
Epic Games versus Apple antitrust appeal scheduled; Apple has the harder job
Last year’s Epic Games versus Apple ruling left neither side happy, with both the developer and iPhone maker filing appeals against the judgement. The appeal hearing has now been scheduled for October 21, and it looks set to be an uphill battle fo.....»»
Epic Games versus Apple appeals to be heard on October 21
The US Court of Appeals will now hear from Apple and Epic Games, both of which are appealing against aspects of the antitrust rulings from their previous App Store lawsuit.Still from Epic Games "Free Fortnite" videoApple chiefly won its case against.....»»
iOS 16 iPhone battery percentage not showing? Here’s what to do
A handy new feature Apple is bringing with iOS 16 is iPhone battery percentage in the status bar that shows at all times on the Home screen, app pages, in apps, and more. However, there are a few caveats, read on for what to do if the iOS 16 iPhone.....»»
App Store antitrust action in Korea could see Apple fined up to 2% of revenue
An App Store antitrust investigation in South Korea could see Apple, Google, and local company One Store found guilty of breaching a law that came into effect earlier this year. If confirmed, then each company could be fined up to 2% of its revenue.....»»
An Antitrust Bill Targeting Big Tech Appears to Have the Votes. Why Is Schumer Sitting on It?
The bill, which Amazon, Meta and Google oppose, appears to have the support of enough Senators for it to pass. As Congress nears its summer recess and the fall campaign season, the Senate has some high-profile measures that are just a few.....»»
Big Tech just got one step closer to squashing key US antitrust bill
Debate over the American Innovation and Choice Online Act will resume this fall. Enlarge (credit: jimfeng | iStock / Getty Images Plus) Sponsors of a key bipartisan antitrust bill have tried for months to secure a Senate vote.....»»
Tech antitrust bill has no support, claims Apple-supported group
An industry body whose prominent members include Apple has claimed that there is no support for the tech antitrust bill which could threaten the App Store. It’s now looking increasingly unlikely that two antitrust bills will make it to a vote befo.....»»
Congress running out of time on its Big Tech antitrust bill
The bipartisan antitrust bill that aims to prevent Big Tech firms favoring their own services, faces a setback as Congress heads for its August recess without a vote.US Capitol. Credit: Alejandro BarbaThere have already been doubts over whether there.....»»
Tutanota Cries Antitrust Foul Over Microsoft Teams Blocking Sign-Ups For Its Email Users
Microsoft is being called out for blocking users of the end-to-end encrypted email service Tutanota from registering an account with its cloud-based collaboration platform, Teams, if they try to do that using a Tutanota email address. TechCrunch repo.....»»
Sony: Microsoft Acquiring Call of Duty ‘Could Influence Users’ Console Choice’
Call of Duty, which currently has about 100 million players across several different platforms, might “influence users’ console choice” if acquired by Microsoft’s Xbox, Sony told Brazil's antitrust watchdog.....»»
After achieving two Apple antitrust settlements, same law firm files new case
A firm of lawyers that successfully negotiated two Apple antitrust settlements is once again taking on the Cupertino company. Hagens Berman, which won a $560M e-book settlement, and more recently a $100M App Store one, is again targeting Apple’s 1.....»»
Apple Pay web support added to third-party browsers in iOS 16; likely antitrust response
Apple Pay web support has been made available to third-party browsers in iOS 16 betas. The change has been confirmed to apply to Chrome, Edge, and Firefox. Apple has likely made the quiet change in response to upcoming antitrust legislation that see.....»»
Apple blasts Android malware in fierce pushback against iOS sideloading
Apple is continuing to pushback against looming antitrust legislation in the United States that could bring major changes to the App Store. A letter sent to the Senate Judiciary Committee by Apple and obtained by 9to5Mac specifically counters claims.....»»
Virtual reality antitrust intervention, as FTC tells Meta it can’t buy another VR company
It might seem a little early for a virtual reality antitrust intervention, in a field which is as yet still a niche interest, but the FTC is taking no chances. It has moved to block Meta’s planned purchase of VR fitness company Within. The aggress.....»»