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Following the European Commission's decision to impose a €797 million fine on Meta for alleged anticompetitive practices, the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) has expressed its concerns.

CDT joins groups supporting competition in live sports video streaming

CDT has aligned with several organizations to support a legal effort in the Second Circuit Court.

CES announces record number of honorees for innovation awards

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has announced the honorees for the CES Innovation Awards 2025.

Judge allows FTC case against Meta over acquisitions to proceed

U.S. District Judge James Boasberg has allowed the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) case against Meta to proceed to trial.

Netflix reveals trailer for 'The Snow Sister' featuring music by Delara

Netflix has released the trailer for its upcoming film, "The Snow Sister," which is set to premiere globally on November 29, 2024.

Parental Rights Group Rallies Against Kids Online Safety Act as Congress Nears End of Session

With Congress wrapping up its final days of the session, the parents’ advocacy group Parents Matter, led by former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum, is intensifying its campaign against the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). The bill, intended to protect minors on digital platforms, passed the Senate with bipartisan support, but faces concerns in the House.

Poland urged to foster EU tech growth during its presidency

Warsaw, Poland – The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA Europe) has released nine key recommendations aimed at enhancing the European Union's technological competitiveness and accelerating digital transformation.

Katie Kelly named executive director for TechNet's Southeast region

TechNet, a national bipartisan network of CEOs and senior executives from the innovation economy, has appointed Katie Kelly as Executive Director for Florida and the Southeast Region.

Consumer Technology Association comments on John Thune's election as Senate Majority Leader

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has released a statement regarding the election of U.S. Senator John Thune as the Senate Majority Leader.

Meta reduces ad-free subscription prices amid EU regulatory changes

Meta Platforms has announced significant changes to its services in the European Union, including a reduction in the price of ad-free subscriptions for Facebook and Instagram by 40%.

Meta appoints new VP for Europe, Middle East & Africa

Derya Matras has been appointed as the new Vice President for Meta in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).

Lawmakers introduce bill targeting nonconsensual deepfake imagery

On June 18, 2024, Senators Ted Cruz and Amy Klobuchar introduced the Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks (TAKE IT DOWN) Act.

Netflix marks two years since launching its advertising business

Netflix has marked the second anniversary of its advertising business, highlighting significant growth and developments.

Netflix viewership rankings highlight popular shows across genres

Fans are gearing up for the highly anticipated Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight on November 15, with the documentary "Countdown: Paul vs. Tyson" making its debut at number four on the English TV List, garnering 4.4 million views.

Survey shows increasing consumer adoption and optimism towards generative artificial intelligence

For many individuals, interacting with Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a routine part of life.

SiriusXM CEO Jennifer Witz set for keynote discussion at CES 2025

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has announced that Jennifer Witz, CEO of SiriusXM, will be delivering a keynote address at CES 2025.

Meta launches education beta program with European universities

By Federal Newswire | Nov 11, 2024

Today, Meta announced the launch of the Meta for Education beta program, partnering with universities in the US and UK to test new educational applications for Quest devices.

AWS partners with Sheltered Harbor to enhance cybersecurity for financial firms

By Federal Newswire | Nov 11, 2024

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced its partnership with Sheltered Harbor, a non-profit industry consortium focused on enhancing the cyber resiliency of financial services.

CCIA voices concerns over Vietnam's draft data law affecting foreign businesses

By Federal Newswire | Nov 8, 2024

The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has expressed concerns regarding Vietnam's proposed data law.