Estates of Robin Williams, George Carlin sue Pandora over comedy rights
They accuse Pandora of failing to properly pay comedians for their jokes.
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Supreme Court asked to review case against border device searches
The ACLU and EFF believe the searches are unconstitutional.
Google unions around the world form Alpha Global alliance
“Alphabet has long lost its commitment of ‘Don’t be evil,’ but we haven’t."We have two newsletters, why not sign up for both?
FBI sent a team to 'exploit' Portland protesters' phones
It's using counterterrorism tools against civil disobedience.
Apple is reportedly buying older TV shows to take on Netflix and Amazon
It plans to round out its original content.
Disgraced Samsung heir likely won't give company control to his children
But his apology has been met with criticism.
Facebook Watch could soon play music videos
Facebook is reportedly negotiating music video rights with major labels.
Homeland Security wants airport face scans for US citizens
You'd have to give up some privacy whether entering or leaving the US.
Pennsylvania court rules suspect can't be forced to provide his password
It's a win for civil liberties advocates.
YouTube is making its terms of service easier to read
The new terms go into effect December 10th.
'Alan Wake' developer may bring the cult classic to more consoles
Remedy Entertainment regained the publishing rights to the mystery adventure.
Uber's fight over worker status is headed to the UK Supreme Court
An appeals court has upheld a ruling that drivers are employees.
US Senate passes bill modernizing music licensing and payouts
Artists and creators are one step closer to getting their dues.
Lab-grown meat is not meat, Missouri state rules
Apparently 'shopper confusion' is to blame for the new marketing regulation
Uber covers illness and parental leave for European drivers
The "partners" are still not employees, however.
Coca-Cola and US government use blockchain to curb forced labor
The tech would give workers a secure registry to enforce their rights.
Amazon secures movie rights for Alafair Burke’s thriller ‘The Wife’
The timely novel explores one woman's journey with a celebrity husband accused of sexual assault.
Merlin and Dubset strike a deal to help indie artists monetize DJ mixes
Musicians on labels like Sub Pop and Mad Decent will get paid for samples in DJ mixes.
Monkey selfie copyright battle ends with a settlement
The simian photographer and his friends are getting a little help.
Senate bill would require a warrant for border phone searches
It comes alongside a surge in agents asking to see travelers' cellphones.
