Industry FTC launches probe into the privacy practices of several broadband providers Companies including AT&T, Verizon, and Comcast have 45 days to hand over requested information By Cal Jeffrey , March 26, 2019, 5:15 PM
Industry Mobile TikTok hit with $5.7 million FTC fine for allegedly violating the privacy of children The app has now launched a separate experience for kids By Rob Thubron , February 28, 2019, 7:02 AM
Industry FTC creates task force to investigate issues within tech industry The new division will be a splinter of an already existing bureau By Cal Jeffrey , February 27, 2019, 7:34 AM
The Web FTC settles with supplement maker in first case against fake, paid reviews on Amazon Hopefully, this will discourage others from doing the same By Rob Thubron , February 27, 2019, 5:25 AM 9 comments
Gaming The FTC is planning to hold a public forum regarding the loot box debate The FTC's loot box investigation forges ahead By Cohen Coberly , February 22, 2019, 3:20 PM 12 comments
Industry Facebook is negotiating a record-setting fine with the FTC to settle privacy investigation Facebook's penalty could be costly By Shawn Knight , February 15, 2019, 12:30 PM
Apple Mobile Apple says Qualcomm refused to provide modem chips for last year's iPhones Could a reliance on Intel affect Apple's 5G ambitions? By Rob Thubron , January 15, 2019, 5:20 AM
Gaming Tech Culture FTC promises to investigate loot boxes This could have far-reaching repercussions By Rob Thubron , November 28, 2018, 7:58 AM 25 comments
The Web Tech Culture The FTC is investigating the crowdfunding campaign for iBackPack The project founder split with more than $800,000 By Shawn Knight , August 29, 2018, 1:48 PM
Industry 'Freedom from Facebook' groups ask FTC to break up social network's empire The progressive advocacy groups want to "make Facebook safe for democracy" By Rob Thubron , May 21, 2018, 11:23 AM 12 comments
Industry Six major manufacturers must change their illegal warranty policies says the FTC Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo, and others have a little over a week to comply By Cal Jeffrey , May 2, 2018, 1:24 PM 16 comments
Security Mobile BLU reaches settlement with FTC over privacy violation claims The agency says BLU misled customers and put their data at risk By Rob Thubron , May 1, 2018, 7:04 AM
Industry FTC warns companies that using "warranty void if removed" stickers is illegal Something we'd suspected for years By Rob Thubron , April 11, 2018, 11:16 AM 14 comments
Security FTC confirms it is investigating Facebook over privacy concerns 'Non-public' investigation will look into privacy practices By Cal Jeffrey , March 26, 2018, 4:34 PM 7 comments
Industry Security Cambridge Analytica incident could see the FTC fine Facebook billions It might have broken the FTC's consent decree By Rob Thubron , March 19, 2018, 6:09 AM 15 comments
Industry Security FTC reaches settlement with PayPal over "misleading" Venmo practices The app's transfer, security, and privacy policies were found lacking By Rob Thubron , February 28, 2018, 6:09 AM
Industry Telemarketers are using technological advancements to their advantage Telemarketers and robocalls continue to be a problem By Shawn Knight , December 29, 2017, 4:07 PM 12 comments
Software Security Lenovo will pay $3.5 million to settle pre-loaded software suit Lenovo claims they didn't know it was spyware By William Gayde , September 5, 2017, 8:00 PM
Industry The Web Vendor claims Amazon misled customers using deceptive price discounting Did you get a killer deal during Amazon Prime Day? Double check that sale price By Cal Jeffrey , July 25, 2017, 4:45 PM 8 comments
Industry The Web Amazon is being investigated by the FTC for alleged deceptive discounting By Shawn Knight , July 21, 2017, 3:00 PM 15 comments
Tech Culture The Web FTC may sue to block merger of FanDuel and DraftKings over anti-competition concerns By William Gayde , June 15, 2017, 8:15 AM
The Web Security The FTC cracks down on tech support scammers By Shawn Knight , May 14, 2017, 3:45 PM 21 comments
Industry Amazon to refund up to $70 million in unauthorized in-app purchases made by kids By Shawn Knight , April 5, 2017, 7:00 AM 9 comments
Electronics Security Vizio tracked TV viewers and sold data without consent By Tim Schiesser , February 6, 2017, 7:15 PM 23 comments
Industry Breathometer settles dispute with FTC regarding 'deceptive' advertising Buyers are entitled to a full refund By Shawn Knight , January 24, 2017, 5:15 PM 12 comments