Articles about Apple
Judge Strikes Down Two Key Antitrust Cases Against Facebook
Massive technology companies are under more scrutiny than ever from lawmakers and the public. Google is embroiled in multiple antitrust lawsuits. Apple amended its commissions policy for smaller developers in its App Store, in what appeared to be a response to a Supreme Court-approved antitrust case that has endured for years. And…
Read MoreApple vs. Epic Games: Awaiting a Critical Verdict
After a three-week trial, the yearlong legal affair between technology giant Apple and Fortnite developer, Epic Games, is nearing its end. US District Court for the Northern District of California Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers has heard the arguments from both sides and will issue a decision in the next several months as…
Read MoreNew Thinking at the Federal Trade Commission Could Spell Trouble for Tech
In March, President Biden announced he would nominate Lina Khan for Commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). If confirmed, she would become the third Democrat on the five-person commission tasked with protecting consumers and preventing anticompetitive business practices. The nomination is the latest chapter of a meteoric rise for Khan, whose…
Read MoreAs Jeff Bezos Steps Down, What Will Change at Amazon?
The undisputed king of e-commerce and plenty of other verticals – Amazon – will soon have a new CEO. Jeff Bezos sent ripples through financial media in early February, when he announced his transition to an executive chairman role. Andy Jassy, the CEO of Amazon Web Service’s cloud team, will take over…
Read MoreConcerns for Tech Companies in 2021
The new year represents a symbolic fresh start for many, but several concerns linger for technology companies around the globe. Some of the biggest names in tech are experiencing increased scrutiny, restrictions (or the threat of restrictions), and more apprehension about security than ever before. As a new presidential administration takes office…
Read More2020’s Biggest Tech Stories, and What to Watch Next Year
2020 was truly a year unlike any other. The global coronavirus pandemic and US presidential election dominated headlines, which were dramatized further by social upheaval and other flashpoints. Technology also shared in the spotlight, as consumers and businesses relied heavily on ‘digital everything’ to work, shop, and connect through the pandemic. In…
Read MoreFTC and State Attorneys Bring Antitrust Suit Against Facebook
Facebook is the latest technology giant to stare down an antitrust suit. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 46 states, the District of Columbia, and Guam sued the social media and advertising behemoth in early December, alleging anticompetitive behavior. The result of a year-plus long investigation, the lawsuit could force Facebook to…
Read MoreApple Inc. Changing Fee Structure for Smaller Developers
Companies like Google, Apple, and Facebook are facing increasing scrutiny from American and European lawmakers and regulators. The Cupertino, California-headquartered Apple has announced a policy shift regarding its App Store. The rule change appears to be a direct response to a Supreme Court-approved lawsuit. The Lawsuit Apple has been embroiled in a…
Read MoreWhere the U.S. Presidential Candidates Stand on Technology Regulation
The 2020 U.S. presidential election may be the most contentious anyone can remember, and it has not even taken place yet. Mirroring extensive political divides in the country, the two candidates agree on very little, and the subject of how to regulate Technology companies is no exception. Even still, both candidates and…
Read MoreThe State of Play for 5G in 2020
5G is now a reality. AT&T and Verizon began offering service in limited cities in 2019, officially ushering-in the latest era of wireless network technology. While 5G is in the process of finding its commercial footing, the next generation of devices are here and ready for consumers to purchase. With the dawn…
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