White House slams Amazon for tariff disclosure move
April 29, 2025, 9:07 am more...
Amazon’s plan to show tariff‐driven price increases on its site has ignited a political firestorm. The White House has labeled the tactic “hostile” and “political,” with multiple reports noting that the move comes amid broader tariff controversies, rattling markets and stoking regulatory ire.
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theregister.com / Trump admin freaks out over mere suggestion Amazon was going to show tariff impact on prices
techinasia.com / Amazon’s tariff costs plan sparks White House backlash
androidheadlines.com / Amazon was stopped from being the saint we know that it isn't
gizmodo.com / Gadgets Are Getting More Expensive, But Not Even Amazon Wants to Say ‘Tariffs’
arstechnica.com / Amazon denies it will start listing cost of tariffs as other sites start doing it
wsj.com / Amazon Rules Out Displaying Tariff Impact After White House Attack
gizmodo.com / White House Panics After Report Claims Amazon Will Display Tariff Prices
theverge.com / Trump reportedly complained to Bezos about Amazon’s tariff plan
404media.co / Trump Demands Amazon Deny the Reality of What His Tariffs Are Doing to Prices
theverge.com / Amazon has no choice but to display tariffs on prices now
cnet.com / Sorry Shoppers, Amazon Says Tariff Cost Feature 'Is Not Going to Happen'
wsj.com / Amazon Considered Displaying Import Charges on Its Ultracheap Site
bgr.com / Amazon might might show tariff costs on product pages, and the White House is pissed
winbuzzer.com / Amazon Denies Tariff Cost Display Plan for Product Pages, Says Plan Was Only for Its “Haul Store”
tomshardware.com / Trump administration brands Amazon's tariff transparency plan a 'hostile and political act'
cnbc.com / Amazon considers displaying tariff surcharge on low-cost Haul products
cnet.com / Amazon Prime Day Is Coming Back in July, With Tariffs Looming Large
theverge.com / White House calls Amazon ‘hostile’ after report says it will label tariff price hikes
techcrunch.com / Amazon Prime Day to return in July despite threat of tariffs
theinformation.com / White House Slams Amazon After Report it Will Highlight Tariff Costs - The Information
winbuzzer.com / White House Blasts Amazon Over Plans to Show Tariff Cost on Product Pages ‘Hostile and Political Act’
appleinsider.com / Amazon to display cost of tariffs on products in 'hostile and political' act
zerohedge.com / Amazon Shares Tumble After White House Calls Tariff-Tracker 'Hostile And Political Act'
permalink / 42 stories from 19 sources in 16 hours ago #amazon #tariffs #pricing #bezos #ecommerce +
Massive Outage Paralyzes Spain, Portugal, and Parts of France
April 28, 2025, 7:20 am more...
A sweeping power failure has plunged vast regions of Spain, Portugal, and parts of France into darkness. The blackout has disrupted public transit, slashed internet connectivity, and halted business operations. Authorities are scrambling to pinpoint the cause while emergency teams work to restore power amid mounting public frustration.
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wired.com / Europe’s Devastating Power Outage in Photos
arstechnica.com / Spain is about to face the challenge of a “black start”
techcrunch.com / YouTube support affected by European power outages, too
wired.com / The Agonizing Task of Turning Europe’s Power Back On
gizmodo.com / Massive Power Outage Is Causing Havoc in Portugal and Spain
theregister.com / Nationwide power outages knock Spain, Portugal offline
arstechnica.com / Massive power outage in Spain, Portugal leaves millions in dark
theverge.com / Widespread power outage hits Spain and neighboring countries France and Portugal
zerohedge.com / Spain Hit By "Massive, Really, Massive" Power Blackout
www.ft.com/ / Spain hit by countrywide power outage - Financial Times
permalink / 19 stories from 10 sources in 42 hours ago #energy #government #europe #internet #techpolicy +
DOJ challenges Wikipedia’s nonprofit status over propaganda claims
April 26, 2025, 2:20 pm more...
In a bold move that seems pulled from a spy novel, U.S. legal authorities have scrutinized Wikipedia’s nonprofit status, alleging that its open-editing model is ripe for foreign propaganda. The challenge casts doubt on the encyclopedia’s credibility while stirring up debates over digital impartiality amid an era of misinformation.
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gizmodo.com / Trump DOJ Threatens Wikipedia’s Nonprofit Status Over Alleged ‘Propaganda’
winbuzzer.com / US Attorney Questions Wikipedia’s Nonprofit Status Over Propaganda Claims
permalink / 4 stories from 3 sources in 3 days ago #techpolicy #government #doj #internet #politics +
Trump Administration Urges Europe to Reject Proposed AI Rulebook
April 25, 2025, 11:21 am more...
In a bold geopolitical maneuver, the Trump administration has reportedly pressured European officials to abandon a newly proposed AI regulatory framework. This move has deepened transatlantic tensions over technology governance as debates intensify around the balance between innovation and regulatory oversight.
techinasia.com / US gov’t urges EU to revise AI code following industry criticism
bloomberg.com/technology / Trump Administration Pressures Europe to Reject AI Rulebook - Bloomberg.com
permalink / 2 stories from 2 sources in 4 days ago #government #trump #ai #techpolicy +
Google Antitrust Trial Targets Samsung Gemini Deal
April 24, 2025, 9:21 am more...
In a high‐stakes courtroom showdown, the Department of Justice is zeroing in on Google’s Samsung Gemini AI deal, arguing that it extends the search giant’s monopoly power. The trial has ignited fresh regulatory scrutiny as Google defends its competitive stance with detailed counterarguments.
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theverge.com / Yahoo wants to buy Chrome
techspot.com / Google is shelling out big bucks to put Gemini AI on Samsung devices
theverge.com / Former DOJ antitrust chief says a Google break up will benefit the internet
androidheadlines.com / Google vs DOJ Antitrust Trial: The Ultimate Guide
winbuzzer.com / Google Trial: DOJ Targets Samsung Gemini AI Deal As Extending Search Monopoly Tactics
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White House slams EU fine on Apple’s practices
April 24, 2025, 8:20 am more...
U.S. officials decried the European Commission’s $570 million fine on Apple, dismissing it as economic extortion aimed squarely at American innovation. The White House warned that extraterritorial regulations undermining U.S. companies will not be tolerated in a climate of rising transatlantic tech tensions.
androidheadlines.com / EU fines on Apple & Meta "won't be tolerated," White House says
bgr.com / US criticizes EU over Apple and Meta fines, questions DMA enforcement
macrumors.com / White House Hits Back at Apple's Massive EU Fine
permalink / 4 stories from 4 sources in 5 days ago #apple #antitrust #meta #techpolicy +
EU Slaps Hefty Digital Markets Fines on Apple and Meta
April 23, 2025, 6:20 am more...
EU regulators have stepped in with a barrage of multimillion‐dollar fines against Apple and Meta for breaching digital competition rules. The agencies took action over restrictive App Store practices and questionable ad models, proving that even tech giants aren’t above a bit of bureaucratic slapstick.
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cnet.com / Apple and Meta Hit With EU Fines, Ordered to Improve Consumer Choice
theverge.com / The EU isn’t happy with Apple’s tax on alternative app stores
theregister.com / Europe hits Meta, Apple with €700M in fines for flouting DMA
appleinsider.com / EU cuts Apple anti-competition fine to $570 million to avoid Trump retaliation
bloomberg.com/technology / Apple, Meta Hit by €700 Million in EU Fines After Trump Threats - Bloomberg.com
arstechnica.com / Apple and Meta furious at EU over fines totaling €700 million
techcrunch.com / EU fines Apple, Meta millions for breaching tech competition rules
techspot.com / Apple and Meta hit with combined $797 million fine for violating EU's DMA antitrust rules
bgr.com / Apple fined $570 million for breaching Europe’s Digital Markets Act
reuters.com/business / Meta, Apple fined 700 million euros for violating EU antitrust rules - Reuters
therecord.media / EU fines Apple €500 million and Meta €200 million for breaking digital market rules
zerohedge.com / EU Hits Apple, Meta With €700 Million Fines For Violating Digital Markets Act
androidheadlines.com / EU Slaps Apple and Meta With Massive Fines Over Business Practices
theverge.com / Apple and Meta hit with the EU’s first DMA antitrust fines
cnbc.com / Apple fined $571 million and Meta $228 million for breaching European Union antitrust rules
theinformation.com / EU Fines Apple and Meta for Breaching Digital Competition Law - The Information
winbuzzer.com / EU Hits Apple and Meta with First Fines Under Digital Markets Act
macrumors.com / Apple Hit With €500M Fine as EU Enforces Digital Markets Act
reuters.com/business / Apple fined $570 million and Meta $228 million for breaching EU law - Reuters
wsj.com / Apple, Meta Fined by EU, Ordered to Comply With Tech Competition Rules
permalink / 30 stories from 20 sources in 6 days ago #techpolicy #meta #apple #antitrust #technology +
House report flags DeepSeek AI as a national security menace
April 22, 2025, 3:21 pm more...
A recent House Committee report has taken aim at DeepSeek AI, branding the startup a national security threat due to its alleged data siphoning and controversial chip usage. Coupled with leaked documentation, the fallout casts the company as both a tech innovator and an unintended security headache—much to the chagrin of skeptical lawmakers.
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techinasia.com / BMW to use DeepSeek in cars in China this year
winbuzzer.com / House Committee Report Brands DeepSeek AI a National Security Threat, Probes Nvidia Chip Use
permalink / 3 stories from 3 sources in 7 days ago #cybersecurity #dataprivacy #techpolicy #chips #deepseek +
Google reverses course on Chrome cookie phase-out
April 22, 2025, 2:21 pm more...
In an unexpected twist, Google has opted to keep third-party cookies alive in Chrome—effectively scrapping its planned phase-out. This U-turn, which ensures ongoing user tracking under the guise of improved ad targeting, has left market watchers bemused by the tech giant’s persistence in old habits.
techinasia.com / Google drops Privacy Sandbox after regulatory scrutiny
theverge.com / Google is scrapping its planned changes for third-party cookies in Chrome
theregister.com / RIP, Google Privacy Sandbox
arstechnica.com / Google won’t ditch third-party cookies in Chrome after all
theinformation.com / Cookies will keep tracking users on Chrome, Google says - The Information
reuters.com/business / Google opts out of standalone prompt for third-party cookies - Reuters
winbuzzer.com / Google Halts Chrome Third-Party Cookie Phase-Out In Surprising Twist
permalink / 7 stories from 7 sources in 7 days ago #dataprivacy #techpolicy #google #browsers #technology +
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