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.....»»
Korea still not satisfied with Apple’s App Store plans; wants more than 4% commission saving
South Korea has stated that it is still not satisfied with Apple’s App Store plans to comply with a new antitrust law requiring developers to be able to choose third-party payment platforms. The regulator has also expressed concern at Google&#.....»»
Comment: 27 percent App Store commission is Apple treating regulators with disdain again
Apple’s latest response to antitrust regulation is to announce a 27 percent App Store commission instead of the standard 30 percent for apps that offer alternative payment systems. Not worldwide, of course. Apple is still reacting on a country.....»»
Developers react to 27% commission with astonishment and anger
Developers reacted with astonishment and anger at Apple’s 27% commission policy as a minimal form of compliance with a new antitrust law regarding the App Store. One leading developer described the move as ‘vile,’ while another sai.....»»
Developers React To 27% Commission With Astonishment and Anger
"Developers reacted with astonishment and anger at Apple's 27% commission policy as a minimal form of compliance with a new antitrust law regarding the App Store," reports 9to5Mac. After being ordered by Dutch regulators to allow developers to opt-ou.....»»
A new anthology tells erotic stories by 27 "anonymous" writers
Within the pages of Anonymous Sex, 27 writers have congregated to tell tales of the erotic. Readers, however, won't know which writer penned which story. Aside from an alphabetical list of author names, there's no other real indication of identity. A.....»»
Microsoft Says That if Apple Isn"t Stopped Now, Its Antitrust Behavior Will Just Get Worse
joshuark writes: Microsoft has filed an amicus brief supporting Epic Games in its appeal against Apple, and argues that, "the potential antitrust issues stretch far beyond gaming." As Epic Games continues to file its appeal against the 2021 ruling th.....»»
FTC To Review Microsoft"s $68.7B Deal To Buy Activision Blizzard
The US Federal Trade Commission will undertake an antitrust review of Microsoft's proposed acquisition of scandal-plagued video game giant Activision Blizzard, reported Bloomberg on Monday. CNET: Microsoft last month announced plans to buy Activision.....»»
8 In 10 App Developers Back Measure To Rein In Google and Apple, Poll Finds
Eighty-four percent of app developers support an antitrust bill aimed at curtailing the market power of Apple's and Google's app stores, according to a poll (PDF) from the Coalition for App Fairness released Monday. The Hill reports: The industry gro.....»»
Spotify podcasts that mention Covid-19 to come with content advisory as more musicians leave service, Joe Rogan responds
The situation began last week when Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Young wrote an open letter promising to remove his music from Spotify if it didn’t drop the Joe Rogan Experience, which he accused of spreading vaccine misinformation. “They can have.....»»
Ask Slashdot: Do You Test Your Web pages With Microsoft Edge?
`Long-time Slashdot reader shanen writes: If you're doing any web page programming for money, then I'm pretty sure you're paid to support Edge, too. Probably even required to test it. So this question is really directed to the relative amateur progra.....»»
System Shock TV Series Adaptation Taps Mortal Kombat Writer To Write And Direct
The new System Shock live action tv series adaptation has found its writer and director in Greg Russo, who recently wrote 2021's Mortal Kombat. The post System Shock TV Series Adaptation Taps Mortal Kombat Writer To Write And Direct appeared first o.....»»
European Union court strikes down $1.2 billion Intel antitrust fine
This week the EU’s second-highest court in Luxembourg ruled in support of Intel and dropped a fine of 1.06 billion Euros ($1.2 billion) that the European Commission levied against Intel. The case goes way back to 2000 when competitor AMD started ra.....»»
Spotify starts removing Neil Young"s music amid Joe Rogan "vaccine misinformation" row
Young wrote an open letter to his manager Frank Gironda, and Tom Corson, co-chairman and chief operating officer of Warner Records, on Tuesday. Part of the letter, which mentioned Rogan specifically, read: “I am doing this because Spotify is spread.....»»
India to explore indigenous mobile OS for self-reliance
As antitrust investigations proceed against Google and Apple, India is planning a home-grown mobile OS that could take on Android and iOS, despite warnings from analysts that many mobile OSs have attempted to compete and have failed......»»
Congress"s Big Tech Stock Stakes Make Regulation Awkward
A proposed antitrust bill has cast a spotlight on the immense portfolios of dozens of lawmakers. From a report: At a December press conference, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was asked her opinion of proposed restrictions on stock trading by members of C.....»»
Washington State Shuts Down "Sold By Amazon" Program Nationwide
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Seattle Times: Amazon is shutting down its "Sold by Amazon" program after an investigation from Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson found it was anticompetitive and violated antitrust laws. The compan.....»»
Intel Wins Historic Court Fight Over EU Antitrust Fine
Intel won a historic victory in its court fight over a record 1.06 billion-euro ($1.2 billion) competition fine, in a landmark ruling that upends one of the European Union's most important antitrust cases. From a report: The EU General Court ruled on.....»»
YouTube"s CEO Says the Company Will Explore NFT Features for Video Creators
YouTube is exploring adding nonfungible token features for its video creators, Chief Executive Officer Susan Wojcicki wrote to the siteâ(TM)s broadcasters on Tuesday. From a report: Although Wojcicki didn't say exactly what her team is planning,.....»»
Apple Fined $5.6M After Dutch Dating App Antitrust Order
The Netherlands' competition authority has fined Apple $5.6 million for failing to comply with conditions in an order requiring it to allow local dating apps to make user of third party payment technology in their apps. From a report: The tech giant.....»»
How to Clear Cache in Android
Cache is that part of an app or a device in general that remembers bits of websites, such as images. This makes loading the same website pages next time much faster. However, after a certain time, with enough cache accumulated, that particular app ca.....»»