Business

Apple loosens grip on iPhone apps—with a catch

After a years-long legal battle, Apple says it will begin allowing iPhone app developers to use alternative payment systems—but they will still have to pay fees and meet various conditions.

Business

Worker struggles with gig economy giants

In the battle between workers and gig economy giants, Uber notched up a rare win Monday when a court in California upheld a state law letting the company treat its drivers as independent contractors rather than employees.

Energy & Green Tech

Earth, wind and reindeer: Lapland herders see red over turbines

On a gusty mountain crest, the Jama brothers weave between wind turbines that stretch as far as the eye can see, on what used to be their animals' winter pasture. Climate emergency or not—for these reindeer herders, the ...

Business

Worker victories over gig economy giants

A growing number of countries are taking on gig economy giants like Uber, Bolt and Deliveroo who routinely treat their workers as freelancers without normal labour rights.

Business

Europe's battle to curb Big Tech

US tech giants Google, Apple, Facebook, Amazon and Microsoft have been accused of not paying enough taxes, stifling competition, stealing media content and threatening democracy by spreading fake news.

Business

Uber agrees world-first union deal for UK drivers

US ride-hailing giant Uber announced Wednesday a "historic" pact with a British trade union to represent its 70,000 drivers in the UK, after a court ruling granted them workers' rights.

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