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Epic Games won its antitrust battle with Google. But what comes next?
Google’s defeat in its antitrust battle with Epic Games was a sweeping victory for the Fortnite maker and a significant upset to the business model…
Privacy complaint takes aim at Musk’s X over EU ads targeted on sensitive data
Elon Musk’s X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, is facing a new privacy complaint in Europe related to its ad targeting tools.
Apple and Corellium Reach Settlement in iOS Replication Lawsuit
Apple has reached a settlement in its multi-year copyright lawsuit against Corellium, a company known for creating virtual versions of iOS for security research purposes, Forbes reports.
Tesla requests pause in federal racial bias lawsuit as it wraps up other cases
Tesla wants to pause a federal agency’s lawsuit against the automaker for racial bias against its Black workers at its Fremont assembly plant.
Department of Justice and FTC Looking Into Beeper iMessage Controversy
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) are intensifying their investigations into Apple’s alleged anti-competitive…
Japan Preparing EU-Style Law to Force Apple to Allow App Sideloading and More
Japan is preparing antitrust legislation to force Apple to allow app sideloading and alternative payment methods for in-app purchases, Nikkei Asia reports.
Sanna Marin, the popular former prime minister of Finland, on Putin, powerful women and legislating in the age of AI
Earlier this month, at the Slush tech conference in Helsinki, this editor had the opportunity to sit down with Sanna Marin, the popular former prime minister…
Building a strong startup developer culture requires constant adjustment
As a startup grows, it’s important to instill a strong and inclusive developer culture that can evolve as you add engineers.
Lawsuit against Snap over fentanyl deaths can proceed, judge rules
A lawsuit blaming Snapchat for a series of drug overdoses among young people can proceed, a Los Angeles judge ruled this week.
Apple CEO Tim Cook to Meet EU Antitrust Chief Next Week
Apple CEO Tim Cook will meet the European Union’s antitrust chief, Margrethe Vestager, next week amid a series of disputes with the organization (via Reuters).
Apple Could Soon Face ‘Sweeping’ U.S. Antitrust Lawsuit
The United States Justice Department is in the “late stages” of an antitrust investigation into Apple that could soon lead to an antitrust lawsuit, reports The New York Times.
Second Payment Emails for Refurbished Apple Device Class Action Lawsuit Going Out Tomorrow
A second wave of Apple customers eligible for a payment under a $95 million Apple refurbished device lawsuit are today receiving emails letting them know that the funds will be sent out starting tomorrow.
Tim Cook Meets EU Antitrust Chief Ahead of iPhone App Sideloading Deadline
Apple CEO Tim Cook yesterday met the European Union’s antitrust chief, Margrethe Vestager, at Apple Park amid a series of disputes between the organizations.
US Supreme Court Declines to Hear Apple vs. Epic Games Case
The United States Supreme Court today declined to hear separate requests from both Apple and Epic Games in their long-standing lawsuit against each other with regards to App Store rules.
Apple to Pay iPhone 7 Users in U.S. Who Experienced ‘Loop Disease’ Audio Issues
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Masimo CEO: Apple Watch Blood Oxygen Sensor is Not Reliable, Customers Are ‘Better Off Without It’
As Apple starts selling Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 models without the blood oxygen sensor enabled, Masimo CEO Joe Kiani confirmed to Bloomberg that there has been no chat with Apple about a possible settlement.
Apple Offers to Open NFC Payment Technology to Third-Party Developers in Europe
Apple has proposed opening its NFC payment technology to third-party developers in Europe, allowing direct rivals to Apple Pay to operate on the iPhone for the first time.
Apple Wins Early Victory Against Spyware Maker NSO Group in Court
Apple has dealt a blow against spyware maker NSO Group and the Israeli firm’s efforts to move Apple’s lawsuit against it to its home country.
Apple Warns Proposed UK Law Could ‘Secretly Veto’ Global User Protections
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Ofcom report finds 1 in 5 harmful content search results were ‘one-click gateways’ to more toxicity
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Apple to Settle Trade Secret Lawsuit With SoC Startup Rivos
Apple has reached an agreement with Rivos, the SoC company that it sued in 2022 for theft of trade secrets, reports Bloomberg.
Apple’s iMessage Avoids EU’s Digital Markets Act Regulation
Apple’s iMessage will avoid regulation requiring interoperability with other messaging platforms under the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), following the conclusion of an investigation by the regulator (via Bloomberg).
Apple Shares Overview of Vision Pro’s Privacy and Security Features
Following the launch of the Vision Pro, Apple has shared a new document outlining various privacy and security measures for the headset.
How robotics and AI helped Hippo Harvest land $21M to grow lettuce
The indoor farming startup uses repurposed warehouse robots to grow produce for Amazon Fresh.