Big Tech
The latest news on the biggest tech companies in the world.
Apple is buying the developer of one of the iPhone's best photo-editing apps
For now, there won't be 'material changes' to Pixelmator's apps.
Election 2024: What will the candidates do about the digital divide?
Our guide to the frontrunners' positions on internet access for all.
European Commission sets its regulatory crosshairs on Temu for illegal product sales
The EU’s top consumer authority opened a formal investigation on Thursday.
The name YouTube Shorts isn't a trademark infringement, UK court rules
A British short film channel sued Google — the company holds a trademark for the word "shorts."
Google is adding Gemini AI-powered tools to Maps
Have a casual chat with the assistant or get better driving directions.
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Apple is buying the developer of one of the iPhone's best photo-editing apps
Apple is bringing one of the independent photo-editing app developer Pixelmator.
Kris Holt11.02.2024
Election 2024: What will the candidates do about the digital divide?
Broadband access in poorer and more rural communities has been a major campaign issue since 2008. Bridging the digital divide was a key component of Barack Obama’s platform. And, while far from perfect, his administration did a lot of work to grow the nation’s fiber-optic infrastructure, free up wireless spectrum and expand access to subsidies for low-income families.
Terrence O'Brien11.01.2024
European Commission sets its regulatory crosshairs on Temu for illegal product sales
Temu is the latest Big Tech company under European Commission scrutiny for selling illegal products. The EC wants to limit the reappearance of suspended “rogue traders” with a history of selling prohibited goods.
Will Shanklin11.01.2024
The name YouTube Shorts isn't a trademark infringement, UK court rules
A short film channel sued Google last year.
Sarah Fielding10.31.2024
Google is adding Gemini AI-powered tools to Maps
Google is bringing its Gemini AI assistant into more of its software suite, announcing several new features for Google Maps.
Anna Washenko10.31.2024
Samsung could launch its 'extended reality' wearable device next year
In its latest earnings report, Samsung touched upon its upcoming extended reality device and the possibility of a cheaper foldable.
Mariella Moon10.31.2024
Boston Dynamics' Atlas robot can now pick car parts on its own
Boston Dynamics' robot Atlas is shown in a new video working without human assistance.
Jeremy Gan10.31.2024
Dropbox is laying off 20 percent of its workforce
For the second time in less than two years, Dropbox is laying off a substantial portion of its workforce.
Igor Bonifacic10.30.2024
Brazil sues Meta and TikTok for over $500 million for not protecting minors
Similar lawsuits have popped up in the US.
Sarah Fielding10.29.2024
Election 2024: How will the candidates regulate big tech?
The Biden administration has been more aggressive than almost any in recent American history in its antitrust efforts. In the tech sector alone, it has ongoing cases against Apple, Meta, Google and Amazon, not to mention its battles with Ticketmaster, Microsoft, Kroger, CVS, Visa, Penguin Random House and more.
Terrence O'Brien10.29.2024
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 Bonifacic10.29.2024
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 Shanklin10.29.2024
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 Gan10.29.2024
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