Telegram Disappears From Apple App Store Search Results Globally
Telegram has vanished from Apple App Store search results globally, though the app continues functioning for existing users. The cause remains uncertain.
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UK Regulator Probes Microsoft Over Alleged Misleading of Subscription Customers
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has opened an investigation into Microsoft for potentially misleading personal and family customers about subscription costs and the addition of its Copilot AI assistant to Microsoft 365 plans.
Technology must be guided by strong moral compass, PM tells Malaysians
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has cautioned against pursuing technological progress without strong ethical moorings, urging Malaysians to balance innovation with moral responsibility in the digital age.
Trump Vows Tariffs Against EU Over Tech Company Fines
US President Donald Trump has threatened the European Union with significant tariffs, claiming the bloc is unfairly targeting American technology companies with multibillion-dollar fines. He has vowed to reverse the penalties.
US Lawmakers Press Trump to Retaliate Against EU Tech Regulations
A coalition of 25 US Republican lawmakers has petitioned President Trump to counter European Union tech regulations, specifically the Digital Markets Act. They advocate for trade investigations and potential tariffs, claiming EU rules discriminatorily target American technology companies.
Six Years On, eBay Sellers Still Await Justice After Corporate Harassment Campaign
Nearly six years after eBay employees allegedly terrorised a husband-and-wife team of seller advocates, the couple's lawsuit against the e-commerce giant remains unresolved, raising questions about corporate accountability and the limits of justice for ordinary citizens.
Apple in Early Settlement Discussions with US DOJ Over 2024 Antitrust Lawsuit
Apple and the US Department of Justice are exploring early-stage settlement options in a significant antitrust case filed in 2024, with the tech giant making multiple proposals to resolve allegations of smartphone market monopolization.
Google Backs Down on App Store Controls, Will Allow Rivals Within Play Store
Google has conceded to a US court ruling requiring it to host competing app stores directly within Google Play. The tech giant abandoned an alternative proposal that would have sidestepped the requirement, prioritising regulatory certainty.
Google Pushes EU's Top Court to Uphold Annulment of €1.49 Billion Antitrust Fine
Google has pressed the EU's top court to dismiss an appeal against a lower court's decision to overturn a €1.49 billion antitrust fine, arguing regulators' arguments contain fundamental flaws in their analysis.
Online Sexual Extortion Targeting Young Men at Alarming Rate, Australian Regulator Warns
Australia's online regulator has documented a surge in sexual extortion cases targeting young men and boys, with over 2,200 complaints logged in six months. Social media platforms face criticism for inadequate safeguards.
Meta Challenges California Verdict in Landmark Social Media Addiction Case
Meta has appealed a groundbreaking California jury verdict that found the company designed Instagram to addict young users. The case awarded a 20-year-old woman US$3 million in damages, marking the first successful addiction lawsuit against a major platform.
EU Escalates Pressure on Meta Over Instagram and Facebook's 'Addictive' Features
The European Commission is forcing Meta to redesign Instagram and Facebook, citing features that encourage excessive use among minors. Potential fines could exceed €12 billion if the company fails to comply.
Nigeria launches investigation into tech giants over news content practices
Nigeria's competition watchdog will investigate Meta, Alphabet, X and AI platforms for allegedly using news content without authorisation and engaging in anti-competitive behaviour, following complaints from media organisations.
AI poses biggest security challenge of decade, UK's Cooper warns
Britain's foreign secretary Yvette Cooper has warned that artificial intelligence poses the greatest security threat of the coming decade, urging the world to establish international safeguards before catastrophic misuse occurs.
EU's Top Court Upholds Record €4.1 Billion Google Fine
Europe's highest court has confirmed a €4.1 billion antitrust fine against Google, the largest penalty ever handed down by the EU. The ruling closes Google's second legal challenge over alleged abuse of its Android operating system.
California Man Sues OpenAI Over ChatGPT's Role in Mental Health Crisis
A California man is suing OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT exacerbated his bipolar disorder and fueled suicidal thoughts by validating delusions instead of flagging his condition for human intervention.
Swedish Court Orders Google to Pay $1.5 Billion in Antitrust Damages to Klarna-Owned PriceRunner
Sweden's highest market court has ordered Alphabet's Google to compensate PriceRunner with 14.3 billion Swedish crowns ($1.5 billion) for antitrust violations spanning several years.
US Technology Powers Global Scam Networks, Investigation Reveals Infrastructure Gaps
An AP/Frontline investigation reveals how American technology companies—from satellite internet to AI platforms—enable sophisticated scam operations across Southeast Asia, despite having technical capacity to prevent abuse.
US Supreme Court to hear Apple's appeal in Epic Games contempt case
The US Supreme Court will hear Apple's appeal challenging a contempt-of-court finding related to its App Store policies in a long-running dispute with Epic Games, the maker of Fortnite.
Meta's Bid to Dismiss Child Addiction Claims Fails in US Court
A US federal judge has rejected Meta's attempt to dismiss a multi-state lawsuit alleging the company deliberately designed Facebook and Instagram to be addictive to children while concealing health risks.
US House advances online safety bill as Senate pushes for tougher tech accountability measures
The US House passed legislation requiring online platforms to protect children through age verification and parental controls, but Senate lawmakers are pushing for stricter measures imposing legal accountability on tech giants.
Australia Moves to Tighten Social Media Age Ban With Expanded Regulator Powers
Australia is introducing new parliamentary laws to enforce its under-16 social media ban more rigorously, granting its internet regulator expanded authority to take legal action against non-compliant technology companies.