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Senate confirms Jessica Rosenworcel as first female FCC chair
The Senate has confirmed Jessica Rosenworcel as the FCC's first permanent female chair.
Apple takes Russia to court over App Store ruling
Apple wants a judicial review of a Russian ruling letting App Store developers tell customers about alternative payment systems.
US will work with allies to limit the export of surveillance tools to authoritarian governments
On the same day Reuters published a report on how NSO spyware may have been used to target State Department officials, the Biden administration announced the US would work with other countries to limit the export of surveillance software and other technologies to authoritarian governments.
FTC sues to block NVIDIA's purchase of ARM
The FTC has sued to block NVIDIA's acquisition of ARM over concerns the deal could squash competition.
Australia plans laws to make social networks identify trolls
Australia plans to introduce laws that could force social networks to reveal the identities of trolls, raising privacy questions.
India tells Starlink to stop offering satellite internet without a license
India has told Starlink to stop pre-sales of satellite internet access when it doesn't have a license for the country.
US regulators aim for greater legal clarity surrounding cryptocurrency
US banking regulators have shared their cryptocurrency priorities for 2022, including more clarity on the legality of digital assets.
T-Mobile will pay $19.5 million settlement for 12-hour 911 outage (updated)
T-Mobile is settling with the FCC for $19.5 million over a 12-hour outage that led to 911 call failures in 2020.
El Salvador plans to create an entire city based on Bitcoin
El Salvador plans to build a 'Bitcoin City' — complete with a mining-friendly power plant.
UK to ban any handheld use of a mobile phone behind the wheel
The UK government is closing the legal loophole allowing drivers to use their phone for things other than texting and driving.
State AGs open investigation into Instagram's effect on teens
State attorneys general have launched an investigation into Instagram's impact on teens.
UK will investigate NVIDIA's purchase of ARM over security concerns (updated)
The UK is reportedly investigating the security implications of NVIDIA's ARM buyout, suggesting it's not fully satisfied with the merger.
Apple has tight control over states' digital ID cards
Apple has a lot of control over how states run their digital ID programs, including staff and even marketing.
COP26 climate change deal falls short on coal targets
The COP26 climate conference has produced a deal that aims to speed up anti-global warming efforts, but goes soft on coal energy.
NHTSA will investigate Tesla collision blamed on Full Self-Driving beta
The NHTSA is investigating a Tesla Model Y collision the owner blamed on the Full Self-Driving beta.
White House reportedly discouraged Intel from boosting chip production in China
The Biden administration is said to have 'strongly discouraged' Intel from ramping up chip production in China over security concerns.
US joins international cybersecurity partnership
The US has joined a worldwide cybersecurity agreement after turning it down for years.
The Treasury Department is buying sensitive app data for investigations
The Treasury Department has bought sensitive app data for investigations, possibly bypassing due process.
Google lets Android apps use third-party payments in South Korea
The Google Play Store in South Korea will let developers use alternative payment systems, but Google will still collect a fee.
US bans trade with security firm NSO Group over Pegasus spyware (updated)
The US Commerce Department has banned trade with NSO Group over claims its spyware has been used to attack journalists and activists.