Gadget industry tosses a wrench into 'right to repair' efforts
The "right to repair" movement is having a moment, but roadblocks remain.
Feb 8, 2023
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Meta to buy VR startup Within after favorable court ruling
A federal judge has sided with Facebook parent Meta and cleared the way for the company to buy virtual reality startup Within Unlimited, the maker of the popular fitness app Supernatural.
Feb 6, 2023
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Justice Dept. sues Google over digital advertising dominance
The Justice Department and eight states filed an antitrust suit against Google on Tuesday, seeking to shatter its alleged monopoly on the entire ecosystem of online advertising as a hurtful burden to advertisers, consumers ...
Jan 24, 2023
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Microsoft will fight US over $68.7B Activision Blizzard deal
Microsoft is headed for a battle with the Federal Trade Commission over whether the U.S. will block the tech giant's planned takeover of video game company Activision Blizzard.
Dec 23, 2022
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Google to pay $90 mn in settlement with app developers
Google will fund a $90-million settlement to small app developers who had alleged the technology giant abused its market position, according to statements seen by AFP Friday.
Jul 1, 2022
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European Union moves forward in antitrust case against Apple
The European Union stepped up its antitrust case against Apple on Monday, accusing the company of abusing its dominant position by limiting access to technologies allowing contactless payment.
May 2, 2022
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EXPLAINER: What's next now that Twitter agreed to Musk bid?
Twitter's acceptance of Elon Musk's roughly $44 billion takeover bid brings the billionaire Tesla CEO one step closer to owning the social media platform.
Apr 26, 2022
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Amazon taps former Attorney General Loretta Lynch to run racial equity audit
Amazon is launching a racial equity audit to examine any uneven effects of its policies, programs and practices on hourly employees.
Apr 19, 2022
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Google, Meta can't just eat up competitors, California AG says
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has a message for big tech companies, including those in the state: he's going to take action when they violate laws.
Jan 31, 2022
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'Sold by Amazon' program ends following state investigation
Amazon will end its "Sold by Amazon" program after an investigation by Washington state's attorney general found it was anticompetitive and violated antitrust laws, according to court documents filed Wednesday.
Jan 26, 2022
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