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Google, iHeartMedia fined over $9 million for fraudulent advertisements of Pixel 4 on radio
The settlement bars Google from making misrepresentations in endorsements of its products for 20 years. Google will also need to regularly report to California about its compliance with the settlement. Image Credit: Google
Twitter to pay $150 million penalty over alleged failures to protect users' data
The Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission announced the settlement with Twitter on 25 May. The regulators allege Twitter violated a 2011 FTC order by deceiving users
FTC is concerned that Facebook's policies about how its apps interact violate antitrust law
FTC might ask a court to bar Facebook from enforcing policies regarding how its apps work with potential rivals.
US FTC chairman confirms that antitrust probes are targeting multiple tech companies, not just Facebook
FTC is focusing its probes of multi-sided platforms on illegal conduct and mergers that previously won antitrust approval.
Google antitrust probe to be discussed at State attorneys general meet in Colorado
State attorneys general will discuss if Google's business practices break antitrust law.
Google, Facebook, Amazon, Apple asked to share internal documents for US probe
The US is investigating big tech companies for allegedly using their clout illegally to hobble competitors.
Over 30 US states are preparing for an investigation into Google's alleged antitrust violations
Texas leads the group of 30-plus attorneys general, which plans to announce the probe on 9 Sep
Google to pay up to $200 mn to FTC for storing data on kids without parental consent
'The FTC appears to have let YouTube off the hook with a nominal fine,' says a US senator.
NASA investigating first space crime after astronaut accused of identity theft by spouse, says report
Astronaut Anne McClain is reportedly accused of identity theft and improperly accessing her estranged wife's private financial records while on a sixth-month mission aboard the International Space Station
Facebook's acquisitions being investigated by FTC including WhatsApp and Instagram
The company has increasingly relied on its acquisitions to power growth in recent years
Facebook's record $5 billion fine to the FTC does not mean that the company is in the clear
Facebook faces a series of other investigations into its privacy practices in Europe as well.
Youtube investigation in late stage, might face fine for improper data collection
A complaint was filed against the streaming service after they collected data of the kids that used their services.
FTC urged by child advocates to investigate Amazon Alexa for alleged privacy flaws
Amazon has been accused of violating the federal Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
US FTC says Google, Apple removed three dating apps exposed children to predators
The FTC report also said that several people attempted to contact children via the dating app.
Facebook beats profit Q1 estimates with $14.9 bn revenue; sets aside $3 bn for privacy penalty
Monthly and daily users of the main Facebook app compared to last quarter were both up 8 percent to 2.38 billion and 1.56 billion, respectively.
Google Assistant is not ideal for generating ad-revenue: Google Business Chief Philipp Schindler
Responding to user searches out loud through Google Assistant is not ideal for generating revenue.
TikTok fined a record $5.7 million by the US FTC for collecting underage users' data
To comply with US regulators, TikTok will set up 'age appropriate rules' for users under the age of 13
US FTC forms task force to monitor big tech and look out for anti-competitive conduct
The FTC’s Bureau of Competition will put some 17 staff attorneys on the newly-announced task force.
Facebook may be imposed with a record-setting fine for its privacy lapses
FTC is considering hitting Facebook with a penalty that would top its previous fine of $22.5 mn.
German court throws out Qualcomm's latest patent lawsuit filed against Apple
This was in a reversal for Qualcomm after it won a recent court ban on the sale of some Apple iPhones.