Meta charged with violating Europe’s landmark tech competition law, faces billions in fines
Meta was accused on Monday of violating Europe’s sweeping technology competition law by forcing a restrictive “pay or consent” model on customers for advertising on Instagram and Facebook, intensifying a long-running dispute over user privacy. Billionaire Mark Zuckerberg’s company drew the ire of regulators last year when it launched a subscription service that gave users […]
1 Magnificent Tech ETF That Could Turn $200 per Month Into $704,000 or More – The Motley Fool
This ETF can help you grow your savings with much less effort. Investing in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is one of the most effective ways to create wealth in the stock market with minimal effort. ETFs provide instant diversification as they often contain hundreds of stocks in one investment, saving you countless hours of research compared […]
Tech privacy bill pits GOP chair against House leaders
The bipartisan data privacy bill has divided House Republicans, pitting the chairman of the powerful House Energy and Commerce Committee against House GOP leadership. House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Senate Commerce Committee Chair Maria Cantwell (D-WA) are leading the effort to create the American Privacy Rights Act, a long-awaited […]
Amazon tops $2 trillion, joins elite tech club
Horizon Investments CIO Scott Ladner and Walser Management President Rebecca Walser discuss upcoming inflation data, the liquidity crunch and the market outlook. Amazon hit a stunning new record by becoming just the fifth company to join the club, with its market capitalization now exceeding $2 trillion for the first time. Ticker safety last change change […]
Biden Admin Wins Supreme Court Case on Big Tech Censorship
WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 28: A statue of the Guardian of the Law or Authority, created by sculptor James Earle Fraser, is placed beside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, DC on September 28, 2020. U.S. 7th Circuit Judge Amy Coney Barrett, President Donald Trump’s nominee for the Supreme Court this week, will begin meeting […]
AI a ‘fire accelerator’ for Big Tech antitrust abuse: Andreas Mundt
Germany’s top antitrust official warned on Wednesday that the rise of advanced artificial intelligence tools will act as a “prime accelerator” for anti-competitive behaviour by big tech companies. The warning from Germany’s Federal Cartel Office chief Andreas Mundt comes as AI leaders such as Microsoft, Google and Nvidia face increased scrutiny from U.S. and European […]
EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Clyde Reintroduces Legislation To Stop Federal Government From Working With Big Tech On Censorship
Republican Georgia Rep. Andrew Clyde reintroduced legislation Wednesday that would prohibit the federal government from using Big Tech to infringe upon Americans’ First Amendment rights. The Daily Caller first obtained a copy of the legislation, which Clyde originally introduced in December of 2022. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Biden administration Wednesday morning […]
Supreme Court rejects censorship challenge against Biden White House in Big Tech case
The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit that accused the Biden administration of improperly conspiring with major tech companies to censor social media posts it deemed “misinformation” about the COVID-19 pandemic and other topics. In a 6-3 decision, the high court ruled that the plaintiffs did not have standing to sue. Justices Samuel Alito, […]
Tech security check: Am I doing enough to keep my computer safe?
It’s natural to feel overwhelmed by the number of steps you can take to keep yourself and your computer safe and running smoothly. With the rise of cybercriminals, it can feel like you’re fighting a losing battle. While it’s impossible to be 100% effective all the time, creating some routines for maintaining your computer can […]
Trump’s new tech support shows Bitcoin needs America
About three years ago, I I have written The New York Times reported that Bitcoin could save America from going off the rails. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission recently caused a stir through legal threats against Coinbase’s new interest-bearing cryptocurrency account program. … Deviation or shutdown: this is the un-American logic of the social […]