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Federal Judge Declares Google a Monopolist, Setting the Stage for Major Industry Shakeup
Google’s costly default search engine deals are criticized for stifling competition and limiting consumer choice.
AltStore PAL Launches in EU With New iPhone Apps, Including Banned Torrent Clients
AltStore PAL introduces torrenting apps and a virtual machine, bypassing Apple’s strict app store policies.
MembersThe Dark Side of Wi-Fi Positioning: How Our Gadgets Became Silent Stalkers
While enhancing navigation accuracy, WiFi Positioning Systems’ extensive data collection poses significant risks for user privacy and potential misuse by unauthorized entities.
Biden’s Move to Combat AI Abuse Stirs Surveillance and Censorship Fears
On-device surveillance proposals stir debate over privacy rights and the future of digital content monitoring.
TSA Visited Apple and Google to Discuss Collaboration for Digital ID
TSA’s push for biometric technology and digital IDs with Big Tech aims to streamline airport security, but raises concerns over passenger privacy and government surveillance.
LaLiga Seeks Charges Against Google and Apple Execs for Not Remotely Removing Apps From People’s Phones
LaLiga’s aggressive anti-piracy push sparks controversy, as it calls for Big Tech to remotely delete apps on users’ devices, raising significant privacy and ownership concerns.
Jim Jordan Demands Big Tech CEOs and Feds Hand Over Censorship Collusion Documents
The demands follow the DOJ getting back in touch with tech platforms in recent months.
Apple Pushes Podcasters to Join Subscription Program for Top Feed Placement
A new report reveals that podcasters that give Apple a cut of their revenue get featured more prominently.
Jon Stewart Says Apple Asked Him Not to Interview FTC Chair Lina Khan
It isn’t the first time Apple has been accused of trying to manipulate the show, before it ultimately pulled the plug to avoid criticism of China.
Users Flock to Brave Browser When Apple Is Forced to Show Default Browser Options in the EU
A large uptick following Apple’s anti-competitive control being loosened.
Big Tech Coalition Pushes Online Age Verification and Digital ID
The group admits that age verification may require “collection of new personal data such as facial imagery or government-issued ID.”
EU to Investigate Apple’s Retaliatory Ban of Epic Games’ Developer Account After Epic CEO Publicly Criticized Apple’s “Monopolistic” Tactics
The EU had ordered Apple to allow developers to build third-party app stores.