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The latest news on the biggest tech companies in the world.
Engadget Podcast: Social media’s impact and Sony’s next portable PlayStation
And we chat about Obsidian's Avowed.
Amazon workers across the globe are on strike for Black Friday
There are also demonstrations planned for 20 countries.
Meta is reportedly planning a $10 billion, globe-spanning subsea internet cable
It's years away from becoming a reality, but the cable would give Meta more control over its infrastructure.
Canada's Competition Bureau sues to break up Google's ad business
The watchdog hopes to force Google to sell two of its ad tech tools.
European Commission ends state aid case against Amazon with no tax payout
The company successfully appealed the original decision in 2021.
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Engadget Podcast: Social media’s impact and Sony’s next portable PlayStation
Senior reporter Jess Conditt joins host Cherlynn Low and producer Ben Ellman on a quiet news week to talk about the latest developments at Sony, Threads, TikTok and more.
Devindra Hardawar6 hours ago
Amazon workers across the globe are on strike for Black Friday
Amazon workers around the world have gone on strike to protest the company’s alleged labor abuses. The protests will last until December 2.
Lawrence Bonk9 hours ago
Meta is reportedly planning a $10 billion, globe-spanning subsea internet cable
Meta is said to be planning a $10 billion undersea fiber-optic cable that will span the world. The cable will reportedly steer clear of geopolitical hotbeds and give Meta more control over its infrastructure.
Kris Holt11 hours ago
Canada's Competition Bureau sues to break up Google's ad business
The country’s competition watchdog said a “thorough” investigation had found that Google had abused its dominant position in programmatic web advertising to entrench its market power.
Igor Bonifacic11.29.2024
European Commission ends state aid case against Amazon with no tax payout
Amazon won’t need to pay the European Union €250 million ($263 million) in back taxes.
Igor Bonifacic11.29.2024
Australia is one step away from banning social media for under 16s
Australia is set to ban under 16s from using social media services after the Senate passed legislation. However, the effectiveness of the law and the platforms it will actually impact have yet to be determined.
Kris Holt11.29.2024
TikTok is limiting appearance altering effects for anyone under 18
It will roll out globally in the following weeks and months.
Sarah Fielding11.27.2024
Amazon Japan hit with a raid over antitrust concerns
Japan's Fair Trade Commission is investigating Amazon over antitrust concerns in the country.
Anna Washenko11.27.2024
Uber's latest gig economy play is offering out coders for hire
Uber now provides freelance coders-for-hire and data-labeling services.
Danny Gallagher11.27.2024
Intel’s CHIPS Act funding cut by over $600 million
The White House has cut Intel’s CHIPS Act award by over $600 million. Initially set to receive $8.5 billion, the company will now get up to $7.85 billion.
Will Shanklin11.27.2024
Google is testing plain blue link search results for hotels in a few European countries
Google is making efforts to comply with the Digital Markets Act by testing blue link search results for hotels.
Jeremy Gan11.26.2024
Brazil demands Apple open up the App Store...or else
The company has 20 days to make changes to its app store.
Sarah Fielding11.26.2024
UK watchdog says Apple’s rules restrict iOS browser competition
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has “provisionally concluded” that Apple’s restrictive mobile browser policies limit innovation. It expects to make a final decision by March.
Will Shanklin11.23.2024
Engadget Podcast: Why the DOJ wants Google to sell Chrome
Well, the rumors were true: this week the DOJ argued that Google should sell off Chrome to make up for its monopolistic search practices.
Devindra Hardawar11.22.2024
Report: Amazon is likely to face an EU antitrust investigation next year
The European Union could launch an investigation into Amazon next year for allegedly promoting its own products over those from third parties.
Danny Gallagher11.22.2024
Apple pledges $100 million Indonesia investment to lift iPhone 16 ban
Apple has proposed a plan that would invest $100 in Indonesia to build a manufacturing plant in the country. This is an attempt by the company to get the country to lift a ban on the iPhone 16 and other products.
Lawrence Bonk11.22.2024
The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will now regulate Apple Pay, Venmo and others
It provides greater supervision options for the CFPB.
Sarah Fielding11.21.2024
Department of Justice confirms that it wants Google to sell off Chrome
The Justice Department has released a document that calls for the breakup of Google, including a sale of Chrome and restrictions on Android.
Steve Dent11.21.2024
Comcast is spinning out Rotten Tomatoes and cable networks into a separate company
Comcast is spinning out Rotten Tomatoes, Fandango and some cable networks into a separate company. The new business will also be home to the likes of MSNBC and SYFY.
Kris Holt11.20.2024
The UK approves Google's $2 billion investment in Anthropic
The UK’s competition regulator gave the go ahead for Alphabet's $2 billion investment in Anthropic. The company develops artificial intelligence platforms.
Lawrence Bonk11.20.2024