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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.
Amazon promises fairer seller program to avoid EU fines
Amazon has committed to marketplace changes in an effort to avoid EU fines.
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.
White House proposes standards for national EV charging network
President Biden's administration has proposed standards for a national EV charging network.
Senators introduce bipartisan bill to regulate crypto assets
A bipartisan Senate bill would create a full regulatory framework for cryptocurrency and other digital assets.
Tim Hortons app tracked donut lovers' locations without consent
Restaurant giant Tim Hortons was found to have been tracking users' locations in its mobile app without permission.
UK regulator will have the power to impose steep fines on Big Tech
The UK's Big Tech regulator has been given extensive powers, including the ability to slap companies with large fines.
Flavored e-cigarettes are exempt from the FDA's proposed menthol ban
The FDA has proposed a ban on menthol cigarettes that doesn't cover e-cigs, but could shape policy for the technology.
European Union limits targeted advertising and content algorithms under new law
Following a marathon 16-hour negotiation session, the European Union reached an agreement early Saturday to adopt the Digital Services Act. E
China cracks down on livestreaming of ‘unauthorized’ games
China has signaled it will begin actively enforcing regulation that forbids the livestreaming of unauthorized games.
Sony and Nintendo stop billing unused game subscriptions in the UK
Sony and Nintendo will no longer bill unused gaming subscriptions in the UK, three months after Microsoft made similar changes.
Canada considers law requiring Facebook, Google to pay news publishers
Canada's Liberal Party has introduced legislation that would require Facebook, Google and others to pay news publishers for using their content.
Apple reportedly hasn’t complied with a Dutch order to open app payment options
The company reportedly has yet to adhere to an Authority for Consumers and Markets order in a way that satisfies the regulator.
Congressional bills would ban tech mergers over $5 billion
New bills in the Senate and House would effectively ban large tech mergers, and help break up existing mergers deemed harmful.
Elon Musk wants to reverse his $20 million SEC settlement
Elon Musk has asked a court to terminate his settlement with the SEC, arguing that the regulator went too far.
Samsung may face investigation in Korea over Galaxy S22 performance claims
Samsung may face an antitrust case in South Korea over allegations it's exaggerating Galaxy S22 performance.
SEC opens investigation into Elon Musk over possible insider trading
The SEC is reportedly investigating Elon Musk over possible insider trading violations when he and his brother sold Tesla shares.
SEC responds to Elon Musk harassment allegations
In a letter it filed on Friday with a New York federal judge, the SEC said its frequent check-ins with Tesla were consistent with expectations from the court overseeing the company’s 2018 settlement.