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Justice Department sues RealPage over allegedly helping landlords collude to drive up rents
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X shareholders as of June 2023 included funds tied to Bill Ackman, Binance, and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
A court order recently forced Elon Musk’s X to reveal its full list of shareholders, as of June 2023, to the public.
Telegram founder Pavel Durov reportedly arrested in France
Pavel Durov, founder and CEO of messaging app Telegram, was arrested on Saturday evening while leaving his private jet at France’s Bourget airport, according to French television network TF1.
Telegram founder Pavel Durov arrested in France
Pavel Durov, founder and CEO of messaging app Telegram, was arrested on Saturday evening while leaving his private jet at France’s Le Bourget airport, as initially reported by French television network TF1.
Apple Faces £1.5 Billion UK Lawsuit Over App Store ‘Overcharging’
9 billion) in damages over alleged anti-competitive App Store practices in the UK.
The CIA’s first CTO, Nand Mulchandani, prepares for the Trump administration
In April 2022, the CIA decided to swipe right on Nand Mulchandani, appointing him as its first-ever Chief Technology Officer.
ChatGPT’s head of product will testify in the US government’s case against Google
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Perplexity AI submits bid to merge with TikTok
With a TikTok ban looming in the United States, Perplexity AI is the latest bidder hoping to give the video app a new corporate home.
Trump pardons Silk Road creator Ross Ulbricht
President Trump on Tuesday pardoned Ross Ulbricht, the creator of the infamous dark web exchange Silk Road, which was best known as a once-thriving online marketplace for illegal drugs.
Apple, Google Face UK Antitrust Probe Into Mobile Ecosystem Power
UK regulators on Thursday launched an investigation into Apple and Google’s smartphone ecosystems to assess whether they have “strategic market status” (SMS),…
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Some Apple Watch Bands Contain Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ Per Lawsuit [Updated]
A class action lawsuit filed against Apple this week in a California federal court accuses the company of false advertising and violating various consumer laws, by failing to disclose that some Apple Watch bands contain toxic materials.
Apple Watch Bands Are Safe to Wear, Says Apple, After Lawsuit Filed
Following a class action lawsuit that alleges some Apple Watch bands contain toxic “forever chemicals,” also known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), Apple has ensured that Apple Watch bands are “safe for users to wear.
Perplexity submits a new bid for TikTok
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Apple to Compensate Early Apple Watch Owners in Lawsuit Settlement
Apple has reached a $20 million settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit alleging that certain early Apple Watch models suffered from a battery defect that caused screens to detach or crack (via CNET).
Apple Wants to Help Google Defend Search Engine Deal Worth Billions
Apple wants to defend its multi-billion dollar search engine deal with Google, which is in danger because Google has been found guilty of violating antitrust law.
Judge Again Denies Apple’s Attempt to Intervene in Google Search Engine Lawsuit
Apple is fighting to defend its multi-billion dollar search engine deal with Google as Google is prosecuted for antitrust violations, and so far, the court isn’t making it easy.
Former iPhone 7 Owners Begin Receiving Up to $349 Following Lawsuit
In 2023, Apple agreed to pay $35 million to settle a U.
Carried interest repeal could stifle investments in startups, NVCA says
On Thursday, President Trump asked Republican lawmakers to end tax breaks on carried interest.
Apple Ordered by UK to Create Global iCloud Encryption Backdoor
The British government has secretly demanded that Apple give it blanket access to all encrypted user content uploaded to the cloud, reports The Washington Post.
Could Apple Pull iCloud Services From the UK Market?
Given today’s bombshell report revealing the UK government’s unprecedented demand for backdoor access to encrypted iCloud data, it’s clear that Apple now faces a massive challenge.
Apple Leaker Issues Apology: ‘Profound and Expensive Mistake’
Last year, we reported that Apple sued its former software engineer Andrew Aude for providing journalists with confidential information about the company’s…
Apple’s Data Encryption Changes in the UK Explained
Apple on February 21 withdrew its Advanced Data Protection feature from the United Kingdom following government demands for backdoor access to encrypted user data.
UK Regulator Blames Apple for Stifling Mobile Browser Competition
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) on Wednesday issued its final verdict on the state of the country’s mobile browser market, and the regulator…
EU to Close Antitrust Investigation into Apple’s Browser Choice Screen
The European Commission is set to close its year-long investigation into Apple’s default browser choice screen on iPhones in the EU after the company made changes to comply with the requirements in the Digital Markets Act (via Reuters).