German artist refuses award after his AI image wins prestigious photography prizeThe photo has since been stripped from the show and competition website.By S. Dent, 04.17.2023
Commerce Department calls Google and Apple 'gatekeepers' of mobile appsA Biden administration report says more legislation is likely needed to boost competition.By K. Holt, 02.01.2023
European Commission tells Meta that Facebook Marketplace is unfair to rivalsIt 'abused its dominant position' by tying Marketplace to the main Facebook site.By S. Dent, 12.19.2022
India fines Google $113 million for abusing the Play Store's dominanceAn antitrust regulator ordered the company to allow Play Store developers to use third-party payment services.By K. Holt, 10.25.2022
UK’s antitrust watchdog investigating Microsoft and Activision megadealThe Competition and Markets Authority could move forward with a probe as early as September 1st.By I. Bonifacic, 07.06.2022
FTC sues to block NVIDIA's purchase of ARMOfficials are concerned NVIDIA would have too much power.By J. Fingas, 12.02.2021
Amazon accused of lying about its business practices to CongressAntitrust subcommittee members want evidence to back up testimony from execs about the use of third-party seller data.By K. Holt, 10.18.2021
Amazon India allegedly copied products and promoted its own versions in searchesThe company used knockoff goods to bolster its product lines, according to Reuters.By K. Holt, 10.13.2021
Facebook may be forced to sell Giphy following UK regulator findingsThe CMA is worried about the deal's impact on social media users and display advertising.By S. Shah, 08.12.2021
UK opens investigation into Amazon and Google over fake reviewsThe CMA said the two companies may have breached consumer protection law.By S. Shah, 06.25.2021
Google allegedly gave its ad system an advantage with a special projectGoogle says it didn't do anything wrong, however.By J. Fingas, 04.11.2021
Apple and Epic lay out strategies for their upcoming court battleThey both see the App Store very differently.By J. Fingas, 04.08.2021
UK launches new watchdog to govern the dominance of Big TechThe Digital Markets Unit has started work in 'shadow' mode as it awaits full legislative powers.By S. Shah, 04.07.2021
UK opens antitrust probe into Apple’s App Store policiesThe CMA said it acted after receiving complaints from developers.By S. Shah, 03.04.2021
UK will investigate Uber’s plan to buy British rival AutocabIt will examine if there is the risk of a substantial "lessening of competition."By D. Cooper, 01.29.2021
The UK will probe Google's plan to eliminate third-party cookies in ChromeRegulators are concerned that "Privacy Sandbox" changes could favor Google ads.By S. Dent, 01.08.2021
Golf fans can see PGA Tour players’ heart rates thanks to new wearable partnershipYou'll also get insight into how players perform at their peak.By S. Dent, 01.07.2021
The UK is creating a new agency to regulate Big TechThe Digital Markets Unit will start working in April.By I. Bonifacic, 11.26.2020
Turkey orders Google to change its online ad strategy (updated)That's on top of a fine.By J. Fingas, 11.15.2020
European Commission charges Amazon over misuse of seller dataThe retailer is accused of using third-party seller information to build its own products.By D. Cooper, 11.10.2020