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9 In 10 'Smart' Devices Could Face Security Threats: Feds

88.6% of 184 manufacturers' web pages for the products failed to disclose how long they would receive software updates, leaving them exposed to potential harm.

International Business Times · Nov 27, 2024

One of the biggest tech deals in history is likely to fall through, but would Qualcomm have been able to buy Intel anyway?

Qualcomm was reportedly interested in purchasing Intel in what would have been one of the largest tech deals ever. But now, Qualcomm's Intel is said to be cooling.

Windows Central · Nov 26, 2024

5 stalled mega mergers that could get a green light under Trump

Biden's aggressive antitrust enforcers stood in the way of deals involving names like Intel, Kroger and U.S. Steel.

Fortune · Nov 24, 2024

Microsoft facing major FTC probe over locking in users to Azure, productivity software

Increasing exit fees and rendering software migrations incompatible are just some of the accusations facing Microsoft.

TechRadar · Nov 15, 2024

Coach Owner Tapestry Calls Off Capri Bid On Regulatory Blocks

Fashion group Tapestry said Thursday that it was dropping its $8.5 billion bid for Capri, the owner of luxury brands including Michael Kors and Versace, following a successful legal challenge by US regulators.

International Business Times · Nov 14, 2024

META 2025 Forecast: Does a Trump-Musk Combo Spell Trouble for Meta Stock?

Meta is the second best-performing Magnificent 7 stock in 2024 for the second consecutive year. What's the forecast for the stock as Trump returns to the White House next year, with Mark Zuckerberg rival Elon Musk as his key lieutenant?

Barchart · Nov 14, 2024

Feds Approve $80 Million Budget for 'Private' Horse Racing Regulator

The government should exit the multi-million-dollar business of preventing horse doping.

Reason · Nov 13, 2024

Jet Blue and American Airlines Guilty in Antitrust Suit, Despite No Clear Harm to Consumers

The First Circuit's ruling is another blow to the consumer welfare standard.

Reason · Nov 13, 2024

FTC comes slamming down on a website as its new rules to create 'truthful and accurate reviews' take effect

This is probably a good reminder that some reviews are not what they seem.

PC Gamer · Nov 12, 2024

Tech firms like to make cancelling subscriptions infuriatingly hard – but regulators are starting to crack down

Imagine your favourite author has a new book coming out, and your local bookshop is offering to deliver it to you for free on publication day. All you have to do in return is sign up to their new “reading club”.

The Conversation · Nov 12, 2024