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Billionaire VC Mike Moritz slams new H-1B visa fee as ‘brutish extortion scheme’
In a new, scathing Financial Times op-ed, the former Sequoia Capital honcho compares the White House to Tony Soprano’s pork store, calling its new H-1B visa plan another “brutish extortion scheme.
Startup founders say Trump’s $100K H-1B fee is a ‘talent tariff’ that will hurt innovation
The price hike for H1B visas could have detrimental impact on the startup industry, experts say.
Apple Files Motion to Dismiss xAI Lawsuit Over ChatGPT Deal
Apple has filed a court motion to dismiss Elon Musk’s lawsuit alleging the company conspired with OpenAI to stifle competition in the AI market, arguing the antitrust claims are based on “speculation on top of speculation.
Shutdown silver lining? Your IPO review comes after investors buy in
With 90% of SEC staff furloughed, the agency announced on Thursday that it won’t penalize companies for omitting pricing details during the shutdown.
Salesforce CEO says National Guard should patrol San Francisco — stunning his own PR team
Though Benioff’s shift mirrors Silicon Valley’s broader accommodation of Trump, the exchange offered a rare glimpse of just how far that repositioning can go.
Here’s the Latest on Apple Suing Jon Prosser Over iOS 26 Leaks
In July, Apple filed a lawsuit against Jon Prosser and Michael Ramacciotti over alleged theft of the company’s trade secrets.
The Best Thing You Can Buy For Your Steam Deck Is A Kickstand
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Apple Now Faces App Store Challenges in China, Too
A law firm in China has filed a new antitrust complaint accusing Apple of abusing its control over iOS app distribution and payments, escalating a dispute that…
San Francisco mayor Daniel Lurie is coming to TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Newly elected mayor Daniel Lurie steps onto the Disrupt Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, October 27-29 at Moscone West, in a homecoming of sorts for both tech and the city that helped define it.
Apple Says Oppo Engineer Stole Apple Watch Trade Secrets, Gave Presentation to Hundreds
Chinese smartphone maker Oppo recruited a former Apple Watch engineer who stole trade secret information from Apple and then gave a presentation on that data to hundreds of Oppo employees, Apple said in a court filing last week [PDF].
Apple Wins Partial Dismissal in First-Gen AirPods Pro Crackling Lawsuit
Apple was not able to get an AirPods Pro class action lawsuit filed in November 2024 dismissed, but the judge overseeing the case did throw out some of the claims this week, giving the company a partial win.
Lina Khan to co-chair NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s transition team
Khan’s appointment sends a message to the tech industry, whose most powerful players have already been critical of Mamdani, a Democratic socialist.
One Year Later, I’ve Forgotten I Even Own A PS5 Pro
The post One Year Later, I’ve Forgotten I Even Own A PS5 Pro appeared first on Kotaku.
Apple and OpenAI Must Face xAI Lawsuit Over Siri Integration
Apple and OpenAI were not able to get a lawsuit filed by Elon Musk’s xAI startup dismissed, reports Bloomberg.
Apple Questions Funding Behind UK iCloud Lawsuit
Apple today challenged the funding behind a $4 billion UK lawsuit during a tribunal hearing, raising new concerns about the iCloud class action as the company battles further antitrust scrutiny.
Apple Asks Indian Court to Block Antitrust Law Allowing $38 Billion Fine
Apple is fighting an antitrust penalty law in India that could require it to pay massive fines in its ongoing antitrust dispute with Tinder owner Match, reports Reuters.
Apple Can’t Escape Dutch App Store Antitrust Lawsuit, EU Court Rules
Apple is not going to be able to escape a class-action antitrust lawsuit over anticompetitive App Store fees in the Netherlands, the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) said today.
New streaming channel launches to give viewers a peek into city council meetings
Hamlet TV is a way to help keep citizens informed of what’s happening inside local governments.
RIP The Art Of The Old Christmas Time Video Game Commercial
The post RIP The Art Of The Old Christmas Time Video Game Commercial appeared first on Kotaku.
Apple to Introduce New App Store Fee Structure in Brazil Following Antitrust Settlement
Brazilian regulators have approved a settlement that will require Apple to change how the App Store operates on iPhone in the country, including allowing alternative app stores, expanded payment options, and a defined new fee structure.
Apple Appeals $1.8 Billion UK Antitrust Ruling Over App Store Fees
Apple has asked the UK Court of Appeal to overturn a £1.
Larry Page loosens business ties to CA amid state’s proposed wealth tax, report
Larry Page is reportedly moving assets out of California over concern the state will vote in a tax on billionaires.
Paramount files lawsuit against Warner Bros. amidst controversial Netflix merger
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Apple Defeats Privacy Law Claims in California Data Tracking Suit
Apple has beaten a class action’s claims alleging that it records users’ mobile activity without their consent despite the company’s privacy assurances, reports Bloomberg Law.