Google commits to combatting fake reviews in the UK after 5-year probe
The U.K.’s antitrust regulator has reached an agreement with Google to counter the scourge of fake online reviews. The internet…
Apple introduces a new API to support more in-app purchase formats
Apple announced on Thursday a new API called the Advanced Commerce API to support more in-app purchase formats, such as subscriptions and…
LG Electronics takes majority stake in Bear Robotics, reportedly valuing startup at $600M
LG Electronics is betting on robotics as its next big growth driver. The South Korean electronics company said on Friday…
Trump’s not happy with how EU regulators have treated US tech giants
President Donald Trump isn’t happy with how European Union regulators have treated U.S.-based tech companies, including Google, Meta, and Apple.…
Hidden Waymo feature let researcher customize robotaxi’s display
A security researcher found a hidden unreleased feature in the Waymo app that allowed her to display whatever characters she…
US indicts five individuals in crackdown on North Korea’s illicit IT workforce
U.S. authorities have indicted five people over their alleged involvement in a multi-year scheme that saw them obtain remote IT…
Tata acquires 60% stake in Apple partner Pegatron’s India unit
Tata Electronics has acquired a 60% controlling stake in the Indian arm of Apple assembly partner, Pegatron, as the conglomerate…
Tom Brady’s Autograph merges with digital fitness company Future
Autograph, the NFT company co-founded by Tom Brady, is merging with the digital fitness company Future. As part of the…
Madrona just announced its biggest fund ever, closing on $770M as other venture funds grow smaller
Seattle-based Madrona Capital is celebrating its 30 years in business by raising $770 million in fresh capital. This is the…
Fitbit fined $12M over Ionic smartwatch burns
Fitbit has settled with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) over a long-standing defect that caused some wearers to…