Qualcomm gets to keep its chip tech to itself – for now – after federal agencies gang up on FTC Ninth Circuit approves partial stay on injunction Legal26 Aug 2019 | 8
US regulators push back against White House plan to police social media censorship New powers? No thanks Legal23 Aug 2019 | 116
Simons says don't push us: FTC boss warns regulator could totally break up big tech companies if it wanted Spoiler alert: It won't Legal14 Aug 2019 | 14
If you could forget the $125 from Equifax and just take the free credit monitoring, that would be great – FTC Not enough settlement cash to go around, sighs watchdog Security31 Jul 2019 | 42
Privacy? Watchdogs? Fines? Whatever, nerds, more people than ever are using Facebook and filling its deep coffers Zuck to Uncle Sam: Go ahead, regulate me, regulate me like the naughty little founder I am Personal Tech24 Jul 2019 | 19
Cough up, like, 1% of your valuation and keep up the good work, says FTC: In draft privacy deal, Facebook won't have to change a thing Proposed settlement over Cambridge Analytica brouhaha slammed as ‘a mosquito bite’ Personal Tech12 Jul 2019 | 23
D-Link must suffer indignity of security audits to settle with the Federal Trade Commission No admission of guilt, but plenty of new rules to follow Security03 Jul 2019 | 20
America's favorite toothless watchdog FTC pleads with Congress to give it LESS power to tackle tech monopolies Meanwhile, Facebook's co-founder goes public with call for end to social media monopoly Legal09 May 2019 | 8
Put a stop to these damn robocalls! Dozens of US state attorneys general fire rocket up FCC's ass Foot dragging causing real harm to Americans caught up in scams Personal Tech07 May 2019 | 137
Facebook: Not saying we've done anything wrong but... we're just putting $3bn profit aside for an FTC privacy fine Net income halved as antisocial network preps for big slap Personal Tech24 Apr 2019 | 22
Fake Google robocallers hit with $3.4m fine – but it turns out that the joke's on you Because it won't have any impact and the FTC probably won't collect the money Legal06 Apr 2019 | 56
We'll help you get your next fix... maybe, we'll think about it, says FTC: 'Right to repair' mulled Federal Trade Commission will turn Fault-finder, Tinker, Customize this summer Personal Tech14 Mar 2019 | 48
Oh no, look out, Google, Facebook, and pals. You're doomed. Here comes another watchdog to, er, nip at your ankles FTC task force has power to break up tech giants, probe past mergers, or do nothing On-Prem27 Feb 2019 | 11
Roses are red, Facebook will pay, to make Uncle Sam go away: Zuck, FTC in $bn settlement rumor Antisocial network may shell out billions to end watchdog's privacy probe, it is reported Personal Tech15 Feb 2019 | 11
US watchdog legal fight against Qualcomm and pushy chip deals closes with argument over how awful lawyers are Analysis FTC calls for end of smartphone modem 'monopoly', Qualy quietly confident of victory Networks30 Jan 2019 | 11
FTC gets back to work: Now, where were we? Break up Facebook and fine it $2bn, you say? Advocacy groups: Force 'em to 'disgorge' data slurped up from Instagram, WhatsApp Legal28 Jan 2019 | 31
Qualcomm: Please don't hate us just 'cause we're so freaking excellent Analysis FTC case continues as chipmaker starts defense On-Prem23 Jan 2019 | 5
A billion-dollar question: What was really behind Qualcomm's surprise ten-digit gift to Apple? Is the chip company an abusive monopolist – or tough negotiator? Personal Tech14 Jan 2019 | 23
Qualcomm: Welp, there's a $5bn-ish Apple-shaped hole in the books, but at least we have other chip buyers Chinese mid-tier phone-makers, 5G hype to the rescue Networks08 Nov 2018 | 2
Setback for Qualcomm: It has to license modem tech to competitors FTC antitrust lawsuit due for trial next year On-Prem07 Nov 2018 | 5
Uncle Sam, D-Link told to battle in court over claims of shoddy device security: Judge snubs summary judgment bids No spittin', no cussin', either, Cali judge rules Networks06 Nov 2018 | 11
Google responds to location-stalking outcry by… tweaking words on its BS support page Hi, is that the FTC? Yep, they're at it again Personal Tech17 Aug 2018 | 44
Four US govt agencies poke probe in Facebook following more 'oops, we spilled your data' shocks Giving dozens of devs access to profiles suddenly looks dumb Security03 Jul 2018 | 30
US senators ask FTC to investigate Google's Location imbroglio That sound you can hear is laughter from Oracle HQ Legal16 May 2018 | 27
FTC names its dirty half-dozen half-assed tech warranty bandits Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo all guilty, Apple in the clear Personal Tech14 May 2018 | 24
FTC Commissioner refuses to budge until Trump fulfills promises [Insert peals of laughter and guffawing here] Legal03 May 2018 | 18
Uber hid database hack from FTC while FTC probed Uber for an earlier database hack Cab-hailing upstart shows it takes your privacy seriously On-Prem12 Apr 2018 | 25
'Our way or the highway' warranty scams shot down by US watchdog: It's OK to use unofficial parts to repair your gear Warns six major companies, refuses to name names Personal Tech10 Apr 2018 | 61
You'll like this: Facebook probed by US watchdog amid privacy storm 'Non-public' FTC investigation a new headache for Zuckerberg Personal Tech26 Mar 2018 | 33
US watchdog: Scam scammers scamming scammed in scam scam It's like sleazebag Inception Security22 Mar 2018 | 17
Time to pay, Paypal pal Venmo! Oh no, haha, put away that wallet – just promise to be nice Payment app pinky-swears to not trample people's privacy Personal Tech27 Feb 2018 | 9
America yanked from the maws of cellphone complaint black hole FTC can smack down telcos – and eyes up $100m fine from AT&T for limited 'unlimited' plan Personal Tech26 Feb 2018 | 19
Broadcom confirms anti-trust probe, professes zero worries Says probe doesn't impact wireless lines, leaving about a gazillion other products in play Legal18 Jan 2018 |
VTech hack fallout: What is a kid's privacy worth? About 22 cents – FTC Toymaker coughs up $650k after three million youngsters have info swiped Security08 Jan 2018 | 11
SuperFish cram scandal: Lenovo must now ask nicely before stuffing new PCs with crapware In America, at least Personal Tech02 Jan 2018 | 53
Don't rely on us to protect the open internet, warns FTC Commissioner But… aren't you… supposed…aaargh… Pai! Networks07 Dec 2017 | 25
While you're preparing to carve Thanksgiving turkey, the FCC will be slicing into net neutrality Analysis Pai will lay out plan this week, vote in December Networks21 Nov 2017 | 37
Fake tech support 'scam' husband and wife banned FOR LIFE from computer repair world Virus panic pair agrees to never again offer to 'fix' anyone's PC On-Prem30 Oct 2017 | 41
Remember when Lenovo sold PCs with Superfish adware? It just got a mild scolding from FTC Settlement requires disclosure and monitoring, not much else Security05 Sep 2017 | 36
Robocall scumbags already target Hurricane Harvey victims Swarms of fire ants now just the second-nastiest thing floating around Houston Security31 Aug 2017 | 17
FTC ready to give back tech support scamming money to the bilked No, really, it's a refund offer from the FTC and not another scam email… don't delet… On-Prem29 Aug 2017 | 10
Minnesota Senator calls out US watchdogs: Why so cozy with Amazon? Klobuchar wants answers over the fast-tracked Whole Foods gobble Legal25 Aug 2017 | 27
FTC told to cough up informants' memos in Qualcomm antitrust row Court rules chip designer has right to view letters behind royalties abuse claim Personal Tech25 Aug 2017 | 6
FTC wants AT&T to kick in $4bn to help balance US budget. Why? Some dodgy ads or something Telco's TV biz accused of false advertising by trade watchdog Personal Tech18 Aug 2017 | 16
Uber to bend over, take privacy probe every two years for next 20 years FTC forces taxi app upstart to let in auditors after complaints of data security cockups Security15 Aug 2017 | 8
US trade watchdog boss goes all Kendrick Lamar on self-driving cars Sit down Kitt, be humble Science28 Jun 2017 | 9
Koh-no! Silicon Lucy blocks Qualcomm from wriggling out of FTC's chip monopoly trial Tell it to the jury, judge rules On-Prem27 Jun 2017 | 8
Dish Network hit with $280 MEEELLION fine for relentless robocalling What's a Do-Not-Call list? Personal Tech06 Jun 2017 | 21
House GOP takes crack at ISP privacy bill US lawmakers try to clear up FTC control over data collection Networks22 May 2017 | 5
Intel, Samsung join Apple, FTC firing squad against rival Qualcomm Two more chip heavyweights enter the patent fray On-Prem15 May 2017 | 6
Could US appeals court save us all from 10 years of net neutrality yelling? California judges agree to rehear critical data privacy case – with huge implications Personal Tech10 May 2017 | 18
Web celeb product whores told to put on the red light – or else And would you believe it? The Kardashians are front and center Legal21 Apr 2017 | 31
Back to the Future 2: Gasp! America's trade watchdog discovers the risks of 'free' movies Did you know that downloaded files from the internet contain malware? Legal13 Apr 2017 | 58
Take that! FCC will hand net neut to FTC – reports Analysis Back to being the uber internet regulator then Legal07 Apr 2017 | 9
Amazon looks between the couch cushions for US$70m for kids' in-app spending spree refunds Lawyers stand down, bosses get checkbooks out Personal Tech05 Apr 2017 | 11
FTC accuses man of faking its news to further tech support scam Alleged spammer targeted victims of previous fraud On-Prem03 Apr 2017 | 8
Your internet history on sale to highest bidder: US Congress votes to shred ISP privacy rules As House passes law, here's what you should do about it Legal28 Mar 2017 | 94
US regulator looks at Internet of Things regulation, looks away Federal Trade Commission says it won't step in... this time Edge + IoT14 Mar 2017 | 28
Don't worry about Privacy Shield, it's fine. Really. I promise, says US trade watchdog head It's not fine Security24 Feb 2017 | 21
US 'security' biz trio Sentinel Labs, Vir2us, SpyChatter accused of lying about certification Watchdog forces them to drop claims of privacy protections Security23 Feb 2017 | 1
Vizio coughs up $2.2m after its smart TVs spied on millions of families What you watched, when you watched it recorded to the second by hardware biz Security06 Feb 2017 | 50
With net neutrality pretty much dead in the US, your privacy is next American ISP giants' stooges urge watchdog to tear down safeguards on customer data Security31 Jan 2017 | 48