Tech Freedom
Senator Ron Wyden asks FTC to investigate pay-for-play ad blocking whitelisting
Wyden suggests its anti-competitive.
College graduates increasingly want to avoid big tech companies like Apple, Google, and Facebook
Tech companies are no longer seen as so desirable.
Amazon tells users to uninstall Honey browser extension over privacy fears
“Uninstall this extension immediately,” Amazon says.
Coinbase CEO says Apple is “eliminating” decentralized apps, calls on users to request changes
It’s been a tough week for the crypto community.
Apple accused of using copyright law to harm security industry
Security researchers are surprised by Apple’s move.
Facebook wants its own operating system
Facebook wants to own both the hardware and software for its new projects.
Smart home providers commit to new open standards
The movement aims to increase security and help manufacturers create compatible devices.
Britain’s regulators take aim and Google and Facebook’s ad monopolies
It’s not yet known when action will be taken.
Facebook-owned apps dominate 4 out 5 most downloaded apps of 2019
The other was TikTok.
Basecamp CTO calls for the break up of Google
Heinemeier Hansson described Google as a monopoly.
Apple bans PewDiePie’s new game Poopdie from the App Store
The game is available now for Android but Apple won’t let users download the game for their iPhone.
The Information’s battle to be allowed on Apple’s App Store highlights the power that Apple yield
Apple’s strict App Story policy has often been called into question.