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President Biden signs CHIPS Act to boost semiconductor production
Following successful votes in the Senate and House of Representatives, President Joe Biden has signed the CHIPS and Science Act into law.
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.
US imposes sanctions on cryptocurrency mixer that allegedly laundered over $7 billion
The US has sanctioned Tornado Cash, a cryptocurrency mixer that reportedly helped North Korea launder stolen funds.
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.
Twitter warns of 'record highs' in account data requests
Twitter has shared a new transparency report showing record numbers of requests for account data, including a surge in attempts to target journalists.
Senate bill aims to restore net neutrality, including throttling safeguards
Senators have introduced a bill that would let the FCC reinstate net neutrality.
House passes CHIPS Act, preparing semiconductor bill to become law
The House has passed a key bill aimed at boosting US chip production.
Senate committee chair grills Apple, Google over protection against crypto app scams
A Senate committee chair has asked the CEOs of Apple and Google to explain what they do to fight crypto app fraud.
Senate deal would revive EV tax credits for GM, Tesla and Toyota
Senators have struck a deal that would bring EV tax credits back to GM, Tesla and Toyota, while also offering credits for used EVs.
Senate passes bill to boost US chip manufacturing
The Senate has passed the CHIPS and Science Act, a bill that promises to boost domestic chip production.
White House launches a website to help people cope with extreme heat
The White House has launched a website to help the public deal with extreme heat waves.
GM secures $2.5 billion government loan to build EV battery factories
GM is receiving a $2.5 billion government loan to help construct EV battery factories.
DHS begins criminal investigation over deleted Secret Service texts from January 6th
Homeland Security has opened a criminal investigation into the Secret Service deleting messages relating to the January 6th, 2021 Capitol riot.
Records reveal the scale of Homeland Security's phone location data purchases
Records show Homeland Security bought massive amounts of phone location data — including a huge burst in 2018.
FCC chair proposes raising broadband standard to 100Mbps
The FCC chairwoman has proposed raising the national broadband standard to 100Mbps — the first increase since 2015.
UK’s antitrust watchdog investigating Microsoft and Activision megadeal
Microsoft will have to satisfy more than just the Federal Trade Commission to complete its $68.7 billion deal to buy Activision Blizzard.
Twitter sues India to challenge government order to block content
After more than a year of rising tensions over the country’s sweeping 2021 IT law, Twitter is suing India’s government.
Senators call for a common charger standard in the US
US Senators are joining the EU in demanding a common charger standard for mobile devices.
EU's stricter disinformation guidelines get support from Google, Meta and Twitter
The EU has published tougher disinformation guidelines, and tech heavyweights like Google, Meta and Twitter have agreed to participate.
NHTSA: 'Self-driving' cars were linked to 392 crashes in 10 months
The NHTSA has linked 392 car crashes to self-driving and assistance tech in the past 10 months, although it's not clear if design flaws are to blame.