apps India Bans Chinese Apps as Global App Store Politics Escalate India blocks 59 Chinese apps including TikTok over national security concerns, while Apple faces ongoing developer backlash regarding in-app purchase policies.
antitrust Tech Giants Face Antitrust Grilling Before Congress The CEOs of Apple, Facebook, Amazon, and Google appear before lawmakers to address monopolistic concerns. The high-profile hearing marks a major step in the government's investigation into big tech power.
epic games Epic Games Sues Apple and Google Over Fortnite App Store Removal Epic Games files antitrust lawsuits against Apple and Google after both tech giants remove Fortnite from their app stores for bypassing standard payment fees.
digital markets act EU Finalizes Digital Markets Act With Stricter Gatekeeper Rules The European Union reaches a political agreement on the Digital Markets Act, establishing new obligations for large tech companies classified as gatekeepers. The final text raises financial thresholds for gatekeepers and places strict limits on cross-platform data combining.
google Google Buys Fitbit for $2.1 Billion to Rival Apple Alphabet agrees to acquire Fitbit for $2.1 billion in cash to boost its wearable technology and compete directly with Apple. Lawmakers immediately raise serious privacy and antitrust concerns regarding the massive deal.
google All 50 US States Launch Joint Antitrust Probe Into Google A bipartisan coalition of 50 state attorneys general opens a major antitrust investigation into Google's search and advertising practices. The inquiry adds to growing federal efforts to curb the market dominance of major technology companies.
google Bipartisan Coalition of 50 Attorneys General Launches Google Antitrust Investigation A coalition of 50 state and territorial attorneys general opens a major bipartisan antitrust probe into Google's business practices. The investigation focuses on the tech giant's dominance in the online advertising market and its use of consumer data.
facebook State Attorneys General Launch Antitrust Investigation Into Facebook's Size A coalition of state attorneys general opens a bipartisan probe to determine if Facebook holds a monopolistic grip on the social media market. The investigation explores whether the tech giant stifles competition and harms consumers.
t-mobile T-Mobile and Sprint Secure Justice Department Approval for Landmark Merger T-Mobile and Sprint receive long-awaited approval from the Justice Department to merge, creating a massive new wireless carrier. The deal includes concessions to boost competition by allowing Dish Network to build a rival network.
t-mobile Justice Department Clears T-Mobile and Sprint Merger With Major Conditions The DOJ approves the $26 billion T-Mobile and Sprint merger after requiring the companies to sell assets to Dish Network to preserve market competition. Despite this federal agreement, the deal still faces a significant legal block from a coalition of state attorneys general.
facebook Facebook Stock Rises Despite Record $5 Billion FTC Fine Facebook beats Q2 earnings expectations with $16.9 billion in revenue just hours after agreeing to a historic $5 billion FTC penalty. However, the company faces fresh antitrust investigations from both the FTC and the Department of Justice.
facebook Facebook Beats Earnings Expectations Despite Record $5 Billion FTC Fine Facebook reports strong second-quarter revenue growth and rising user numbers, easily beating Wall Street forecasts even after absorbing a massive $2 billion legal expense from its FTC settlement.
facebook Facebook Beats Earnings Expectations Amid Costly FTC Settlement Facebook reports stronger than expected second quarter earnings and revenue, even as it absorbs a $2 billion charge from a record $5 billion FTC privacy settlement. The tech giant sees continued advertising growth but warns that new compliance efforts impact product development.
department of justice Justice Department Launches Broad Antitrust Review of Big Tech Platforms The U.S. Justice Department initiates a sweeping antitrust investigation into major online platforms to determine if they stifle competition and harm consumers. The review broadly targets search engines, social media networks, and online retail services.
justice department Justice Department Launches Broad Antitrust Review of Major Tech Firms The US Justice Department announces a major antitrust investigation into how large technology companies dominate their markets. This sweeping review examines whether these giant platforms engage in anti-competitive practices that harm consumers.