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Google says it will not file motion to dismiss US lawsuit

Google says it will not file motion to dismiss US lawsuit

Will fight it in federal court.
Staff Writer Nov 9 2020 5:52AM Software
FBI investigating robocalls urging people to 'stay home' on Election Day

FBI investigating robocalls urging people to 'stay home' on Election Day

Arouses further suspicion of voter suppression campaign.
Christopher Bing, Elizabeth Culliford and Raphael Satter Nov 4 2020 6:21AM Telco/ISP
US says Iranian hackers behind threatening emails accessed voter data

US says Iranian hackers behind threatening emails accessed voter data

From at least one US state.
Raphael Satter Nov 2 2020 6:46AM Security
Judge sets mid-November deadline for Google's initial response to US antitrust case

Judge sets mid-November deadline for Google's initial response to US antitrust case

Accused of using its market muscle to hobble rivals.
Staff Writer Nov 2 2020 6:46AM Cloud
Tech earnings tsunami buoys Alphabet, sinks Apple

Tech earnings tsunami buoys Alphabet, sinks Apple

Big tech has a mixed bag of quarterly results.
Noel Randewich Oct 30 2020 12:40PM Financial Services
Democrats prefer 'scalpel' over 'jackhammer' to reform US internet law

Democrats prefer 'scalpel' over 'jackhammer' to reform US internet law

While many Republicans want law shielding internet firms repealed.
Nandita Bose Oct 30 2020 6:58AM Telco/ISP
Microsoft quietly prepares to avoid spotlight under Biden

Microsoft quietly prepares to avoid spotlight under Biden

Emerges as a significant backer of his campaign.
Nandita Bose Oct 27 2020 6:29AM Software
US sanctions Russian institute linked to dangerous malware

US sanctions Russian institute linked to dangerous malware

Capable of causing catastrophic industrial damage.
Raphael Satter Oct 26 2020 9:51AM Security
US regulator closely watching Tesla's release of new 'self-driving' software

US regulator closely watching Tesla's release of new 'self-driving' software

Says it stands ready to protect the public against safety risks.
Tina Bellon and David Shepardson Oct 23 2020 12:28PM Software
Japan to join forces with US, Europe in regulating big tech firms

Japan to join forces with US, Europe in regulating big tech firms

New head of antitrust watchdog says.
Leika Kihara and Takahiko Wada Oct 20 2020 11:28AM Strategy
US government agencies to use AI to cull outdated regulations

US government agencies to use AI to cull outdated regulations

Such as requests to submit materials by fax.
Staff Writer Oct 19 2020 6:44AM Cloud
US judge 'not inclined' to reverse WeChat app store ban decision

US judge 'not inclined' to reverse WeChat app store ban decision

New Justice department filing unlikely to change outcome.
David Shepardson Oct 16 2020 12:50PM Security
Court agrees to expedite US govt TikTok app store ban appeal

Court agrees to expedite US govt TikTok app store ban appeal

Over earlier injunction.
David Shepardson Oct 15 2020 11:42AM Security
India and Japan join Five-Eyes push to break end-to-end encryption

India and Japan join Five-Eyes push to break end-to-end encryption

Public safety concerns mooted.
Juha Saarinen Oct 12 2020 11:31AM Security
US govt appeals judge's ruling that blocked ban on TikTok downloads

US govt appeals judge's ruling that blocked ban on TikTok downloads

Looks to overrule injunction.
Staff Writers Oct 9 2020 12:42PM Software
US Congressional report suggests big trouble for Big Tech if Biden wins

US Congressional report suggests big trouble for Big Tech if Biden wins

New rules and stricter enforcement lie ahead.
Nandita Bose Oct 9 2020 6:28AM Software
US Supreme Court to mull Google bid to end Oracle copyright suit

US Supreme Court to mull Google bid to end Oracle copyright suit

Over code used in Android operating system.
Jan Wolfe Oct 8 2020 5:41AM Software
SMIC has had 'preliminary exchanges' with US over export restrictions

SMIC has had 'preliminary exchanges' with US over export restrictions

Assesses potential impact.
Staff Writer Oct 6 2020 11:44AM Hardware
US companies may be punished for paying ransoms to sanctioned hackers

US companies may be punished for paying ransoms to sanctioned hackers

Unless US Treasury is notified ahead of time.
Staff Writers Oct 2 2020 6:50AM Security
US expected to sue Google next week

US expected to sue Google next week

Department of Justice seeks support from states.
Staff Writer Oct 1 2020 6:37AM Software

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