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Apple
from9to5Mac
2 hours ago

German publishers push regulators to fine Apple over ATT - 9to5Mac

German media agencies and publishers demand the antitrust watchdog reject Apple's App Tracking Transparency changes and impose a fine, citing anticompetitive practices that disadvantage advertisers and publishers.
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Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

The Paramount-Warner Bros mega-merger still has a few hurdles to get over

Paramount Skydance's $110bn acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery faces potential regulatory challenges from state attorneys general despite company confidence in approval.
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Marketing tech
fromDigiday
2 months ago

The definitive Digiday guide to what's in and out for advertising in 2026

2025 begins with unresolved industry power shifts affecting ad deals, regulation, AI-driven agency change, platform ownership, and advertiser performance.
fromwww.engadget.com
2 months ago

Apple will allow third-party app stores and payment processing in Brazil

Brazilian regulators have reached a settlement with Apple after a yearslong investigation into the company's App Store fee practices as well as its policies against third-party app stores. As first reported by Brazilian tech site tecnoblog, the nation's Administrative Council of Economic Defense (CADE) said it has accepted Apple's proposed agreement that will address claims of anticompetitive practices. The agreement will allow for third-party payment processing methods for in-app purchases and reins in Apple's anti-steering efforts by allowing links to external websites for transactions.
Apple
Business
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

iRobot still can't find a buyer

iRobot's sale collapsed when its last potential buyer withdrew, leaving the company reliant on a loan extended to Dec. 1 amid plunging shares and uncertainty.
Miscellaneous
fromForbes
4 months ago

Emerging Dangers That Can Derail Google

Alphabet faces regulatory, AI-driven, and competitive threats that could significantly reduce search traffic and ad revenue, making its stock vulnerable to sharp declines.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Google hit by tougher scrutiny from UK's antitrust watchdog

Google holds dominant UK search and search-advertising market share (over 90%), triggering strategic market status that allows stricter regulatory oversight and potential enforcement measures.
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