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No Ice Cream Price Gouging Thanks to Substitutes

Unilever’s split from its ice cream division shows market share and market power are very different concepts.

Reason · Mar 20, 2024

New Xbox dev kit certified for testing in South Korea, console refresh could come this year

Following the trend of previous South Korean RRA certifications, the certification of a new "XDK Console" points toward the upcoming release of a new Xbox console later this year.

Tom’s Hardware · Mar 20, 2024

Policing 'Thinspiration' Is Harder Than Lawmakers Think

And likely to backfire, too.

Reason · Mar 20, 2024

The Price of Filing Taxes With a Professional is Rising

The average cost of working with a tax professional is going up.

Kiplinger · Mar 19, 2024

FTC Opens Inquiry Into Reddit's AI Data Sharing Practices

FTC investigates Reddit's AI training practices as Reddit prepares for IPO with Google partnership.

Top News · Mar 16, 2024

The U.S. Steel/Nippon Deal Should Be None of Joe Biden's Business

Both companies consented to the deal. Why should they have to get permission from the president to do business?

Reason · Mar 15, 2024

President Biden Signs Executive Order Addressing AI Misuse

President Biden's executive order addresses AI misuse through antitrust laws to ensure fair competition and prevent market distortions.

Top News · Mar 14, 2024

FTC Can Reopen Meta Privacy Case Despite Billion Fine

FTC can reopen privacy case against Meta Platforms Inc. for deceptive practices, signaling stricter enforcement of privacy regulations.

Top News · Mar 13, 2024

Microsoft Scrambles To Block Copilot From Creating Nightmarish Images

Microsoft is blocking prompts and tightening controls to prevent misuse of its AI tool, Copilot Designer after facing safety concerns.

International Business Times UK · Mar 13, 2024

Labor rights? Whatever. TikTok frenzy over Trader Joe’s mini tote bags

High prices, mega mergers and union busting are just water under the bridge judging from the scramble for a new bag

The Guardian - US · Mar 12, 2024