Cupertino returns $12.1 million to Apple after long-running sales tax dispute

Cupertino has paid Apple $12.1 million, settling a sales tax dispute that reshapes how tech giants and cities do business in California.

Andrew Orr 1 year ago 8

UK's Apple iCloud encryption fight could lead to similar demands elsewhere

Apple's encryption fight in the United Kingdom could be the least of its worries, with industry observers fearful that other governments around the world will also try to weaken encryption on security grounds.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 1

House Judiciary Committee subpoenas Apple over AI censorship

The Republican chairman of the House Judiciary Committee has issued a subpoena to Apple, as part of an investigation into whether the Biden administration influenced Big Tech to censor artificial intelligence.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 14

Apple goes to court to fight UK demand for iCloud encryption backdoor

Apple is taking the UK government to court over efforts to force the company to weaken iCloud encryption.

Andrew Orr 1 year ago 5

Government contractor attempts to buy 'Graykey' iPhone hacking tool from journalists

In a particularly unusual situation, a contractor for the United States government reportedly tried to purchase digital forensics technology from a group of journalists.

Marko Zivkovic 1 year ago 7

Trump's team promises to keep TikTok from being banned

The inbound Trump administration insists that TikTok will avoid a ban, but the long-term prospects of the social media app staying alive hinge on there being a deal for divestiture to a US company.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 8

Apple CEO Tim Cook congratulates Trump on his second election win

Apple CEO Tim Cook has congratulated Donald Trump after winning the 2024 U.S. presidential election, as he re-lays the groundwork for a close working relationship with the returning president.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 44

US TSMC probe puts iPhone chips at risk

A US Commerce Department investigation into a possible sanctions breach by TSMC could spell trouble for Apple, as its chip partner could face penalties that ultimately harm production of iPhone and Mac chips.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 25

Tim Cook is without a question Apple's chief lobbyist

A report has outlined how Tim Cook has become the chief lobbyist for Apple. This is unsurprising, given Cook and predecessor Steve Jobs' history of influencing world governments.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 4

FCC votes to restore net neutrality protections in the United States

In an entirely expected move, the Federal Communications Commission has voted to reinstate net neutrality protections in the United States.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 12

FCC will probably restore Net Neutrality on April 25

The Federal Communications Commission will be holding a new vote on April 25 that will likely reinstate net neutrality, bringing back protections affecting broadband internet usage in the United States.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 11

UK eBay and Airbnb sellers could have app sales data sent to tax office

Sellers on eBay, Airbnb, and others in the UK may soon face some interest from the country's tax body, with digital platforms now obliged to report the financial details of some users to His Majesty's Revenue and Customs.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 7

Apple's Legal Process Guidelines updated with stricter rules for notifications subpoena

Government notification surveillance is now more difficult with Apple's latest Legal Process Guidelines requiring court-issued search warrants.

Wesley Hilliard 2 years ago 5

Senator's paranoia opens door for Apple to speak out on government censorship

Senator Ron Wyden has made a crazy-sounding claim that governments are spying on people's iPhone push notifications — and Apple says thank you, we weren't allowed to tell anyone.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 21

New multi-national AI security guidelines are toothless and weak

The United States, United Kingdom, and 16 other countries want to keep the development of AI systems secure, but a framework issued by the group offers common sense recommendations, and lacks firm action points.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 1

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