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The UK’s antitrust regulator will formally investigate Alphabet’s $2.3 billion Anthropic investment
The UK’s competition regulator is investigating whether Alphabet’s $2.3 billion investment in AI startup Anthropic harms UK competition. The CMA will open its preliminary probe on Friday.
Will Shanklin10.25.2024
Google Photos will show when images have been modified with AI
Google is adding new language for increased transparency about when AI has been used in the Google Photos app.
Anna Washenko10.25.2024
Of course telecom companies are suing the FTC to block the new 'click-to-cancel' rule
Telecom companies sue FTC to block the ‘click-to-cancel’ rule. The mandate requires organizations to offer simple cancellation methods for subscriptions.
Lawrence Bonk10.24.2024
EU fines LinkedIn $334 million for violating the GDPR
LinkedIn also needs to show compliance in data processing moving forward.
Sarah Fielding10.24.2024
Arm cancels Qualcomm's license to use its chip design standards
Arm has given Qualcomm 60 days to use its chip design standards, which could cause a huge disruption to the latter's business.
Mariella Moon10.24.2024
The FCC will review the broadband industry’s lousy customer support
The FCC is reviewing customer service from cable, broadband, satellite TV, and home voice service providers due to the industry’s notably poor service.
Will Shanklin10.24.2024
Apple, Goldman Sachs fined $89 million for misleading Apple Card customers
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued $89 million in fines against Apple and Goldman Sachs.
Danny Gallagher10.24.2024
The CES 2025 keynote speech will take place at Sphere with Delta CEO Ed Bastian
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian will deliver his keynote speech for CES 2025 at the Sphere venue in Las Vegas, using its powerful technologies.
Jeremy Gan10.23.2024
Amazon is reportedly working on a low-cost storefront to rival Temu
Amazon may be working on a secondary online sales platform that would compete with the absurdly low prices of Chinese retailer Temu, according to a report from The Information.
Anna Washenko10.23.2024
Huawei appears to still be using TSMC chips despite US sanctions
Huawei may be trying to subvert US sanctions by using unauthorized chips in one of its higher-end products.
Danny Gallagher10.23.2024
A federal ban on fake online reviews is now in effect
An FTC rule banning phony online reviews is now in effect. Those who violate the measures face a civil penalty of up to $51,744 per infraction.
Kris Holt10.23.2024
Meta bans private jet tracking accounts on Instagram and Threads
The accounts' creator confirmed the news.
Sarah Fielding10.22.2024
iOS 18.1 launches next week with Apple Intelligence and AirPods Pro hearing tests and aids
It's currently available in beta.
Sarah Fielding10.21.2024
Google wants to put the consequences of its Epic antitrust ruling on pause during appeal
Google is asking the court to put a pause on the proposed changes to the Play Store that would open it to competitors as it appeals the decision on the Epic antitrust lawsuit ruling.
Mariella Moon10.19.2024
Sam Altman’s Worldcoin startup is dropping the coin and doubling down on Orbs
World's The Orb can scan people through their eyes to confirm their identity.
Danny Gallagher10.18.2024
ESPN faces $146K fine for using emergency alert tones in NBA ads
ESPN faces a hefty fine for using an emergency alert tone six times in one of its promos.
Danny Gallagher10.18.2024
Uber is reportedly exploring an Expedia takeover
Uber is reportedly exploring the idea of purchasing Expedia, according to the Financial Times.
Mariella Moon10.17.2024
Google Flights now has a ‘Cheapest’ tab
Google Flights now lists the "cheapest" options in its own tab.
Danny Gallagher10.17.2024
FTC ratifies 'click-to-cancel' rule, making it easier for consumers to end subscriptions
Following a proposal made last year, the Federal Trade Commission has made it easier for consumers to cancel subscriptions.
Igor Bonifacic10.17.2024
This underwater dog robot comes with its own horror soundtrack
The Honey Badger robot from MAB Robotics makes a horrifying sound when it's walking underwater.
Danny Gallagher10.16.2024