Apple and Meta were fined as European Union antitrust regulators handed out the first sanctions under landmark legislation aimed at curbing the power of Big Tech.
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Pennsylvania: Suspected Arsonist Identified In Firebombing Of Gov. Shapiro’s Home, ‘Troubling’ Online Presence Uncovered
A suspect who was arrested this weekend in connection with the arsonist attack on Pennsylvania Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro’s residence reportedly shared disturbing images on social media that offered insight into his mental state.
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Facebook owner Meta bought Instagram, WhatsApp instead of competing, FTC says at trial
Meta bought up nascent rivals Instagram and WhatsApp after its attempts to compete had failed, an attorney for the U.S. Federal Trade Commission said.
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Google lays off hundreds of employees in Android, Pixel teams, The Information reports
The cuts in the division follow Google’s January buyout offers to employees in the unit.
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L.A. Man Found Guilty Of Scamming Over $20M From Investors, Hollywood Stars
A man from Malibu has been convicted after scamming over $20 million from investors and Hollywood stars.
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Court blocks California law on children’s online safety
A federal judge said California cannot enforce a state law meant to shield children from online content that could harm them mentally or physically.
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