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Google fined $161.9 million in India over 'anti-competitive' Android policies
India has fined Google $161.9 million for allegedly abusing its dominance to favor its own Android apps.
Google is reportedly shifting its focus to hardware at Assistant's expense
Google is said to be shifting its focus toward hardware as it hedges its business against Android and regulators.
Meta will have to sell Giphy after losing UK appeal
Meta will be forced to sell Giphy after losing an appeal with a UK regulator.
FAA says Apple AirTags are allowed in checked baggage
The FAA says you can carry Apple AirTags in your checked baggage, and Lufthansa has rejected talk of a supposed ban.
The EU will require USB-C charging for mobile devices by the end of 2024
The EU has voted to require USB-C charging ports on mobile devices by the end of 2024, and Apple may be the most affected.
FCC will start kicking voice providers out of its robocall database
The FCC is now telling some voice providers it will kick them from its robocall database if they don't improve their anti-spam efforts.
House, Senate Democrats ask FTC to fight Amazon's acquisition of iRobot (updated)
Senators and House members are calling on the FTC to oppose Amazon's buyout of iRobot.
UK warns TikTok of £27 million fine over child privacy violations
A UK regulator has warned TikTok that it might pay a £27 million fine for potentially violating kids' privacy.
US Treasury asks regulators to take more action against crypto scams
The Treasury has called on federal regulators to further crack down against crypto scams.
FTC wants to protect gig workers from 'unfair or deceptive' algorithms
The FTC has outlined how it will tackle exploitation of gig workers, although there are gaps.
Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard will face 'in-depth' UK investigation
A UK regulator is conducting an 'in-depth' investigation of Microsoft's buyout of Activision Blizzard, potentially stalling the merger.
California sues Amazon for preventing third-party sellers offering cheaper prices elsewhere
California has filed an antitrust lawsuit accusing Amazon of unfairly punishing sellers that offer lower prices elsewhere.
FDA greenlights over-the-counter hearing aids
The FDA has issued a rule clearing the way for over-the-counter hearing aids.
FTC kicks off efforts to regulate data security and surveillance tech
The FTC is starting its bid to regulate data security surveillance tech by asking the public for input.
South Korea to investigate Apple, Google over possible in-app payment violations
South Korea is investigating Apple and Google over possible violations of a law allowing a choice of in-app payments.
FCC votes to boost manufacturing in space
The FCC has voted to support in-space manufacturing — this could help produce satellites and stations in orbit.
Your favorite podcast might be making thousands for inviting guests
Podcast guests are frequently paying to appear on popular shows — as much as $50,000.
Senate bill aims to restore net neutrality, including throttling safeguards
Senators have introduced a bill that would let the FCC reinstate net neutrality.
Kmart halts use of in-store facial recognition amid Australian privacy investigation
Kmart has stopped the use of facial recognition in Australian stores following a privacy investigation.
US files its first criminal charges over insider trading of cryptocurrency
The US has charged three people with insider trading of cryptocurrency, including a former Coinbase worker.