Justice Department launches antitrust probe into big tech
DOJ didn't name names, but Amazon, Google, and Facebook investors are spooked.
Policy // Civilization & Discontents
Judge allows suit against AT&T after $24 million cryptocurrency theft
It's usually not possible to reverse fraudulent cryptocurrency transactions.
Tech firms “can and must” put backdoors in encryption, AG Barr says
He's tired of "dogmatic announcements that lawful access simply cannot be done."
Apple closes in on $1 billion deal to buy Intel’s modem business: report
Apple is looking to bring modem development efforts in-house.
Google pays $11 million to settle 227 age discrimination claims
The lead plaintiff interviewed with Google four times but never got a job.
Equifax to pay $575M for data breach, promises to protect data next time
The company promises free credit monitoring and not to screw up with security.
New York passes its Green New Deal, announces massive offshore wind push
A Green New Deal with an emphasis on the green part.
How private is your browser’s Private mode? Research into porn suggests “not very”
Data brokers like Facebook, Google, and Oracle might know more than you think.
Shkreli stays in jail; Infamous ex-pharma CEO quickly loses appeal
The three-judge panel disagreed with Shkreli's argument that jurors were misinformed.
As Russian “FaceApp” gobbles up user photos, Schumer asks FBI to investigate
FaceApp—which edits photos to make you look older—says no pics stored in Russia.
Facebook is backpedaling from its ambitious vision for Libra
Under pressure from regulators, Facebook is rethinking Libra's design.
Microsoft warns 10,000 customers they’re targeted by nation-sponsored hackers
Hacking remains a tool of choice for influencing elections, company warns.
Turkey crosses “red line,” gets booted from F-35 partnership
Erdoğan's welcome of Russian missiles puts nail in coffin of F-35 buy.
Censored Chinese search project is “terminated,” Google rep testifies
The project drew criticism from elected officials and Google employees.
Justice John Paul Stevens, dead at 99, promoted the Internet revolution
He was one of the most pragmatic and tech-savvy justices in court history.
