Chinese TikTok sellers complain of under-fire platform tightening US rule enforcement
By David Kirton SHENZHEN, China (Reuters) – Chinese e-commerce vendors that want to sell products on TikTok Shop in the U.S. as an alternative to Amazon are upset by moves…
Why is the EU probing Big Tech under the Digital Markets Act?
By Martin Coulter LONDON (Reuters) – The European Union (EU) on Monday launched investigations into Alphabet, Apple and Meta for potentially breaching a landmark new law designed to prevent Big…
Shein to face tough EU online content rules as users in region soar
By Foo Yun Chee and Deborah Mary Sophia BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Chinese-founded fast-fashion company Shein is set to face stricter EU online content rules after reporting a huge number of…
Apple retreats in Epic feud, allows Fortnite return in EU
By Stephen Nellis and Akash Sriram (Reuters) – Under pressure from European regulators, Apple took a step back in its feud with Epic Games on Friday, clearing the way for…
Apple escalates Epic Games feud by blocking Fortnite app in EU
By Akash Sriram and Stephen Nellis (Reuters) – Apple escalated its feud with Epic Games on Wednesday, blocking the Fortnite video-game maker from launching its own online marketplace on iPhones…
US judge says Google must face some advertisers’ antitrust claims, dismisses others
By Jon Stempel and Sheila Dang (Reuters) – Alphabet‘s Google must face advertisers‘ proposed class action lawsuit claiming that it monopolizes the ad exchange market, a U.S. judge ruled on…
Apple has adapted to DMA, in its own way
The latest news from Apple marks a significant change in the alternative app store landscape for devices. The most surprising move is the compliance of iOS 17.4 with the DMA in…
Alibaba boosts share buy back as revenues miss estimates
By Casey Hall and Harshita Mary Varghese SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China’s Alibaba Group Holding on Wednesday missed analysts’ estimates for third-quarter revenue, hurt by a weak retail environment and faltering…
Plans to ship human ashes, drink container to Moon spark legal debate
By Joey Roulette WASHINGTON (Reuters) – An array of unconventional, privately funded plans to exploit the moon, including as a site for human ashes and sports-drink containers, has gathered steam…
Spotify signs new deal with popular US podcaster Joe Rogan
By Jaspreet Singh (Reuters) – Spotify Technology SA announced a new multi-year deal with comedian and podcaster Joe Rogan on Friday, in a bid to tap into the popularity of…