UK opens antitrust probe into Apple’s App Store policies
The CMA said it acted after receiving complaints from developers.
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Amazon UK's first checkout-free Fresh grocery store opens in London
The 2,500 foot AI-powered store is the first outside the US.
The UK government will reportedly buy stakes in tech startups
Your taxes would help fund promising companies.
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UK lawsuit asks Qualcomm to pay $680 million to Apple and Samsung phone owners
It's alleged that its chip licensing practices inflated phone prices for consumers.
UK Supreme Court rules that Uber should treat drivers as workers
Judges said Uber exerted significant control over the riding process.
'Microsoft Flight Simulator' update brings better UK and Ireland visuals
Asobo Studio has upgraded Premier League stadiums, Buckingham Palace and other landmarks.
UK will investigate Uber’s plan to buy British rival Autocab
It will examine if there is the risk of a substantial "lessening of competition."
Facebook's News tab arrives in the UK
It's the first expansion of the feature outside of the US.
'Fortnite' gets soccer skins from major clubs and a Pelé emote
No love for Manchester United or Real Madrid, though.
The UK will probe Google's plan to eliminate third-party cookies in Chrome
Regulators are concerned that "Privacy Sandbox" changes could favor Google ads.
The UK is investigating NVIDIA's acquisition of ARM
Regulators want to avoid "more expensive or lower quality products."
Deepfake Queen Elizabeth II will deliver 'alternative' Christmas message (updated)
The stunt is meant to highlight the dangers of fake news.
Apple closes stores in California and the UK as COVID-19 cases soar
California hospitals have just 3 percent availability of ICU beds.
The Queen's Christmas message will be available on Alexa for the first time
Get a message of hope on your smart speaker.
'Wonder Woman 1984' rentals will start early in UK, where there's no HBO Max
WarnerMedia's streaming-first plans are creating headaches outside the US.
Spotify belatedly extends Alexa podcast control outside the US
Catch up on shows hands-free.
The EU could break up big tech companies that violate stricter rules
The UK also plans to clamp down on harmful content on social media.
Facebook will start paying UK publishers for news stories
Launch partners include the Guardian, Daily Mirror and The Economist.
UK bans installation of Huawei 5G equipment starting September 2021
UK telecoms will rely on equipment from Nokia and Ericsson, instead.
