Meta’s Antitrust Trial to Put Mark Zuckerberg, Serial Witness, to the Test Again
Meta’s chief has grown accustomed to tough questioning in courts and hearings, but an antitrust trial starting Monday could be more grueling, experts said.
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The Former C.I.A. Officer Capitalizing On Europe’s Military Spending Boom
Eric Slesinger made a career shift from the spy agency to venture capital, championing military start-ups as Europe beefed up its defenses amid an uncertain relationship with the United States.
How Geo Group’s Surveillance Tech Is Aiding Trump’s Immigration Agenda
Geo Group, a private prison firm that makes digital tools to track immigrants, becomes one of the Trump administration’s big business winners as its tech is increasingly used in deportations.
What to Know About Trump’s Antitrust Efforts Against Tech Giants
The Trump administration will take Meta to court this week, continuing an aggressive effort to rein in the power of the biggest tech companies. Here’s what to know.
U.S. Prepares to Challenge Meta’s Social Media Dominance
On Monday, Meta will face off against the federal government in a landmark antitrust trial over claims that it illegally squashed competition by buying Instagram and WhatsApp.
Trump Adds Tariff Exemptions for Smartphones, Computers and Other Electronics
A long list of electronic products got a reprieve for now from at least some of the levies on China, which had been expected to take a toll on tech giants like Apple.
Everyone’s jumping on the AI doll trend – but what are the concerns?
As online users create AI Barbie-like dolls of themselves, experts urge caution over AI’s energy and data use.
OpenAI sues Elon Musk claiming ‘bad-faith tactics’
Claim follows Mr Musk’s own lawsuit earlier this year against OpenAI’s Sam Altman.
Microsoft rolls out AI screenshot tool dubbed ‘privacy nightmare’
Recall had been dubbed a “privacy nightmare” but has made changes since its original launch was pulled.
First Ofcom probe launched into suicide site exposed by BBC
BBC News found the forum, which has thousands of members, is linked to at least 50 deaths in the UK.
Astro Bot dominates Bafta Games Awards with five wins
Sony’s 3D platformer scoops five trophies in total at the London ceremony, with Balatro winning best debut.
Musk labels Trump trade advisor ‘moron’ over Tesla comments
Peter Navarro had described Musk’s electric car company as a “car assembler” rather than manufacturer.
Meta expands Teen Accounts to Facebook and Messenger
The system imposes more restricted settings on younger users – though campaigners say it’s unclear what difference they make.
Apple-UK data privacy row should not be secret, court rules
The UK government sought to keep details of its row with Apple over requested access to its encrypted cloud storage tool private.
Elon Musk’s X to clamp down on parody accounts
Some users have complained about Elon Musk parody accounts on the platform.
Will £75 be the new normal for video games after Switch 2’s Mario Kart?
There’s a lot of excitement about the new console – but also concern about the high price of its games.
Meta and Pinterest make secret donation to Molly Russell charity
Meta and Pinterest have agreed to donate to a charity set up in the name of schoolgirl Molly Russell.
Nintendo pulls Switch 2 pre-orders in US over Trump tariffs
It unveiled the console on Wednesday just hours before the president announced a wave of global tariffs.
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News24 Business | Trump’s tariff onslaught hits Apple from all sides
Apple is finding itself squarely in the crosshairs of President Donald Trump’s new tariffs, even after a years-long effort to insulate the iPhone maker from trade wars and supply chain disruptions.
I played the £75 Mario Kart World on Switch 2 – was it worth it?
The BBC gets hands-on with the hotly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2, launching in June.