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Meta's Threads cracks down on federati
Meta's Threads quietly restricts ActivityPub federation, limiting user control and interoperability. Decentralization advocates sound alarm.

British watchdog probes Google ad tech dominance
UK's CMA launches formal investigation into Google's advertising technology stack, accusing it of abusing market power to stifle competition.

EU fines Meta $1.2B for data privacy
EU fines Meta $1.2B over data transfers to US, setting a new privacy precedent for Big Tech and billions of users.

Discord blocks AI scraper after creator revolt
Discord quietly added an AI data-scraping toggle that harvested user messages. After days of backlash, the company backed down entirely.

Elon Musk's DOGE hack exposed
A security breach at Dogecoin foundation reveals how Musk's tweets manipulated crypto markets—and who profited.

Valve antitrust probe: EU investigates Steam geo-blocking
Valve antitrust probe: EU regulators investigate Steam geo-blocking practices that may violate digital single market rules.

FTC Xbox cloud gaming suit is the most dangerous legal battle you aren't watching
FTC's lawsuit over Xbox cloud gaming could redefine digital ownership. Exclusive details inside.

Netflix settles VR patent lawsuit for $36M
Netflix pays $36 million to settle a patent lawsuit over its VR streaming tech, raising questions about patent trolls.

Ubisoft shareholder revolt halts Tencent deal
Investors block Ubisoft's Tencent buyout, citing leadership failures and undervaluation. The gaming giant's future hangs in balance.

FTC Microsoft antitrust: gaming’s real war
FTC prepares sweeping antitrust suit against Microsoft, targeting Xbox exclusivity and cloud dominance post-Activision.

Twitch streamer DMCA takedown sparks outcry
A massive DMCA takedown wave hit Twitch yesterday, striking top streamers and reigniting debates over copyright automation.
