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FCC changes how emergency alerts appear on your phone
The FCC is changing how you'll get emergency warnings — your phone will soon show 'National Alerts' that include FEMA warnings.
Thailand bans meme coins and NFTs as part of crypto crackdown
Thailand has implemented a ban on meme coins, NFTs and social coins as part of its ongoing regulatory action against crypto trading.
UK competition regulator to supervise Google's Privacy Sandbox changes
The UK's competition regulator has agreed with Google to oversee its Privacy Sandbox changes.
Google says it won't build Privacy Sandbox backdoors
Google has said it will not bypass the Privacy Sandbox rules it plans to impose next year in order to end third-party cookie tracking.
Tesla may have to ship Texas-made EVs out of state to sell them to Texans
Tesla may have to ship EVs made in Texas out of the state to sell them to local customers due to pro-dealership laws that haven't been changed.
European Commission may soon open an antitrust investigation into Facebook
The EU is readying a formal antitrust probe into Facebook's classified ads operation.
China says TikTok's creator and LinkedIn are violating data privacy laws
China regulators have shamed TikTok creator ByteDance, LinkedIn, and other companies for allgedly abusing their collection and use of app data.
US Treasury may require crypto transfers over $10K to be reported to the IRS
The US Treasury Department wants tax payers to report any cryptocurrency transfer worth $10,000 to the Internal Revenue Service.
Crypto exchange Binance faces US money laundering probe
Binance, the world's leading cryptocurrency exchange, is reportedly being probed by the DoJ and IRS amid allegations that it is being used to launder money.
Italy fines Google $123 million for blocking an EV app from Android Auto
Italy's competition watchdog has fined Google for blocking an electric vehicle charging app from its Android Auto platform.
Google will freeze auto-renewing Play Store subscriptions in India
The Google Play Store is freezing auto-renewing subscriptions and free trials in India following new rules in the country.
EU set to charge Apple over anti-competitive App Store policies this week
The EU will reportedly file anti-competitive behaviour charges against Apple later this week over issues relating to its App Store policies.
UK launches new watchdog to govern the dominance of Big Tech
The UK has launched its Digital Markets Unit, a new watchdog tasked with ensuring that the likes of Facebook and Google cannot abuse their power to block out competitors.
Coinbase fined $6.5 million over cryptocurrency trading claims
Regulators have fined Coinbase $6.5 million for allegedly misleading cryptocurrency buyers about trading volumes.
Apple fined $2 million in Brazil for selling iPhone 12 without a charger
Brazil has fined Apple nearly $2 million for selling the iPhone 12 and other models in the country without including a charger.
FAA's final drone rules start taking effect April 21st
The FAA's final drone rules will begin taking effect on April 21st, although some measures don't kick in until 2022 and 2023.
Elon Musk and Tesla face lawsuit for allegedly violating SEC deal
Elon Musk and Tesla are facing a lawsuit accusing them of violating an SEC agreement that set conditions for Musk's tweets.
Germany may restrict games with loot boxes to adults
Germany may soon pass a law that limits video game loot boxes to the 18-plus crowd over gambling concerns.
FAA ends investigations into SpaceX's recent Starship launches
The FAA has ended its investigations into SpaceX's Starship SN8 and SN9 launches, clearing a path for future rockets.
DOJ drops lawsuit challenging California's net neutrality law
The U.S. Justice Department (DoJ) dropped its lawsuit against California’s net neutrality law on Monday, reports Reuters, foreshadowing the Biden administration’s approach to internet regulation. Acting Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Jessica Rosenworcel welcomed the news as a sign that open internet rules would soon be reinstated across the country. "When the FCC, over my objection, rolled back its net neutrality policies, states like California sought to fill the void with their own laws," Rosenworcel said in a press statement.