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The latest news on the biggest tech companies in the world.
Microsoft accuses Google of secretly funding regulatory astroturf campaign
The company says the Open Cloud Coalition is an effort to harm its business.
Apple Intelligence is coming to EU iPhones and iPads in April
It’s already available for EU users on macOS.
Google is expanding AI Overviews in Search to more than 100 countries
The company is adding support for additional languages.
Apple wins $250 in Masimo smartwatch patent case
But the company says its ultimate goal wasn't money, but to get an injunction.
Apple reportedly tested a blood glucose monitoring app
It was separate from the company’s long-term moonshot on non-invasive glucose monitoring hardware.
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Microsoft accuses Google of secretly funding regulatory astroturf campaign
Microsoft is accusing Google of funding a proxy campaign designed to discredit it in the eyes of regulatory authorities and policymakers in the European Union and beyond.
Igor Bonifacic7 hours ago
Apple Intelligence is coming to EU iPhones and iPads in April
EU users now know when Apple Intelligence will be available on their mobile devices: April 2025. English speakers elsewhere received the first Apple Intelligence features on Monday, including Writing Tools and AI notification summaries.
Will Shanklin8 hours ago
Google is expanding AI Overviews in Search to more than 100 countries
Google will introduce AI Overviews to more than a hundred countries and add support for more languages.
Jeremy Gan10 hours ago
Apple wins $250 in Masimo smartwatch patent case
Apple and Masimo have been battling it out in court for years.
Mariella Moon10.26.2024
Apple reportedly tested a blood glucose monitoring app
Apple is reportedly developing glucose management software. The company is said to have tested an app for pre-diabetics, helping them manage their diet and lifestyle. Though not launching to consumers, it could be part of future health products.
Will Shanklin10.26.2024
Cash App users can claim thousands of dollars in a data breach settlement
Cash App users may be able to claim over $2,500 to cover expenses stemming from data breaches in 2021 and 2023.
Kris Holt10.26.2024
McDonald's restaurants can finally repair their own McFlurry machines
McDonald's lovers rejoice! Franchise owners can legally hire outside repair businesses to work on its broken ice cream dispensers.
Danny Gallagher10.26.2024
The UK’s antitrust regulator will formally investigate Alphabet’s $2.3 billion Anthropic investment
The UK’s competition regulator is investigating whether Alphabet’s $2.3 billion investment in AI startup Anthropic harms UK competition. The CMA will open its preliminary probe on Friday.
Will Shanklin10.25.2024
Google Photos will show when images have been modified with AI
Google is adding new language for increased transparency about when AI has been used in the Google Photos app.
Anna Washenko10.25.2024
Of course telecom companies are suing the FTC to block the new 'click-to-cancel' rule
Telecom companies sue FTC to block the ‘click-to-cancel’ rule. The mandate requires organizations to offer simple cancellation methods for subscriptions.
Lawrence Bonk10.24.2024
EU fines LinkedIn $334 million for violating the GDPR
LinkedIn also needs to show compliance in data processing moving forward.
Sarah Fielding10.24.2024
Arm cancels Qualcomm's license to use its chip design standards
Arm has given Qualcomm 60 days to use its chip design standards, which could cause a huge disruption to the latter's business.
Mariella Moon10.24.2024
The FCC will review the broadband industry’s lousy customer support
The FCC is reviewing customer service from cable, broadband, satellite TV, and home voice service providers due to the industry’s notably poor service.
Will Shanklin10.24.2024
Apple, Goldman Sachs fined $89 million for misleading Apple Card customers
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued $89 million in fines against Apple and Goldman Sachs.
Danny Gallagher10.24.2024
The CES 2025 keynote speech will take place at Sphere with Delta CEO Ed Bastian
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian will deliver his keynote speech for CES 2025 at the Sphere venue in Las Vegas, using its powerful technologies.
Jeremy Gan10.23.2024
Amazon is reportedly working on a low-cost storefront to rival Temu
Amazon may be working on a secondary online sales platform that would compete with the absurdly low prices of Chinese retailer Temu, according to a report from The Information.
Anna Washenko10.23.2024
Huawei appears to still be using TSMC chips despite US sanctions
Huawei may be trying to subvert US sanctions by using unauthorized chips in one of its higher-end products.
Danny Gallagher10.23.2024
A federal ban on fake online reviews is now in effect
An FTC rule banning phony online reviews is now in effect. Those who violate the measures face a civil penalty of up to $51,744 per infraction.
Kris Holt10.23.2024
Meta bans private jet tracking accounts on Instagram and Threads
The accounts' creator confirmed the news.
Sarah Fielding10.22.2024
iOS 18.1 launches next week with Apple Intelligence and AirPods Pro hearing tests and aids
It's currently available in beta.
Sarah Fielding10.21.2024