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Apple Fires Back At Spotify Antitrust Complaint
Spotify accused of trying to side-step App store rules, as Apple lambasts the service for its complaint
Huawei Enters Not Guilty Plea Against US Charges
Chinese firm responds in New York courtroom to US indictments of Iranian sanction busting and bank fraud
Criminal Investigation Into Facebook Data Sharing – Report
It never rains but pours. US federal prosecutors launch investigation of Facebook's data sharing deals
Google Paid Executive $45m After Sexual Assault Allegation – Report
Court documents show Google executive paid tens of millions of dollars after he was forced to resign
Spotify Hits Apple With Antitrust Complaint
The day the music died? Spotify says Apple is not playing fair with its App Store fees and its own music streaming service
Foxconn Boss ‘Furious’ At Microsoft Patent Lawsuit
Microsoft launches break of contract lawsuit at manufacturing giant for “unpaid royalties” and missing paperwork
Huawei CFO Sues Canadian Government Over Arrest
Lawsuit from Meng Wanzhou comes as Canada confirms it will extradite her to the United States
US Warns Of Pull Out Where Huawei Kit Is Used
Secretary of State warns US will not be able to operate in environments where Huawei equipment is used
Drone No-Fly Zone Extended After Gatwick Closure
Airport no-fly zone for drones to be extended to three mile radius after Christmas chaos at Gatwick
EU Countries Endorse Copyright Reform
Bad news for tech firms and meme creators as European countries approve reform of copyright rules
Huawei Founder Slams US Arrest Of His Daughter
Reclusive founder says he would close down Huawei before allowing it to undertake spying activities
WannaCry Hero Marcus Hutchins Loses Evidence Bid
“I was intoxicated” claim by Marcus Hutchins during FBI interview dismissed by American court
Apple Restarts Sales Of Older iPhones In Germany
Apple stores in Germany can sell older iPhones equipped with Qualcomm chips, as legal battle continues
US Appeals Court Hears Net Neutrality Challenge
Legal challenge to overturning of net neutrality laws continues, with decision due in the summer
Huawei CFO Has ‘Good Case’ Against Extradition To US
Claim comes as US Justice department confirms intension to seek formal extradition from Canada
US To Seek Extradition Of Huawei CFO – Report
The United States will reportedly seek the formal extradition of daughter of Huawei's founder from Canada
US Police Cannot Force Suspects To Unlock Devices
Suspects cannot be forced to biometric unlock their devices as it breaks self-incrimination laws, US judge rules
Huawei CFO Case Deepens Amid Documents Discovery
Sanction busting? Documents reportedly show suspected ties to two front companies used to sell kit to Iran
German Suspect Confesses To Mass Data Leak
20 year old student admits he was behind massive data leak of German politicians, celebrities and public figures
Qualcomm Raises Bond To Halt iPhone Sales In Germany
Apple ordered to remove iPhone 7 and 8 models from sale in Germany after Qualcomm court ruling
Islamic State Lawsuit Against Facebook, Twitter Dismissed
Legal attempt by victims of 2015 San Bernardino shooting to hold tech firms liable, thrown out of court
Drones Halt Flights At Gatwick Airport
Sightings of drones at airfield halts flights at Gatwick airport, causing significant disruption and delays
President Trump Ready To Intervene In Huawei CFO Arrest
Canada frees Huawei CFO in exchange for $7.5m bail, strict curfew, as well as ankle monitor
Qualcomm Chinese Victory Sees iPhone Import Ban
Bitter legal spat continues, as iPhones running older iOS can no longer be imported into China after court ruling
China Threats Consequences Over Huawei CFO Arrest
Huawei CFO applies for bail citing medical issues, as US seeks extradition over alleged Iran sanction violations
Australia Passes Controversial Encryption Law
The day online privacy died, as Australia passes law to give police, security services access to encrypted messages
Google Faces Multiple GDPR Complaints Over Location Tracking
I spy with my little eye? Seven European consumer groups file GDPR complaints against Google's location tracking
Uber Fined By Regulators For Hiding Data Breach
Stern words and stiff fine from UK regulator after Uber displayed “complete disregard” for customers and drivers
Facebook Documents Seized By British Parliament
Playing hardball. MPs use rare parliamentary powers to seize documents after Zuckerberg refuses to testify