Tech Culture Meta sued over alleged role in murder of federal officer Facebook is once again accused of enabling extremism By Rob Thubron , January 7, 2022, 6:16 AM 8 comments
The Web Tech Culture TikTok moderator sues company after exposure to graphic videos caused PTSD The mod had to view child pornography, suicides, and even cannibalism By Rob Thubron , December 24, 2021, 6:58 AM 23 comments
Industry Tax prep firm H&R Block sues Jack Dorsey's Block for trademark infringement It feels Block's name and logo are too similar to its own By Cohen Coberly , December 16, 2021, 7:13 PM
Industry Gaming CD Projekt settles Cyberpunk 2077 lawsuit for just $1.85 million The game had a development budget of over $316 million By Rob Thubron , December 16, 2021, 7:47 AM 7 comments
Gaming Nintendo hacker Bowser settles Switch piracy lawsuit for $10 million in restitution Don't mess with the real Bowser, Bub; you'll get the horns By Cal Jeffrey , December 8, 2021, 3:10 PM 11 comments
The Web Zoom allocates $85 million to settle class-action lawsuit, here's how to claim your share The settlement results from a class-action lawsuit over privacy and security issues By Joao Silva , December 3, 2021, 12:13 PM 7 comments
Industry Hardware FTC sues to block Nvidia's takeover of Arm Another obstacle faces the mammoth deal By Daniel Sims , December 2, 2021, 6:48 PM 27 comments
Gaming GTA modders hit back against Take-Two copyright lawsuit, claim work falls under Fair Use exemption Just as GTA: The Trilogy is being blasted by everyone By Rob Thubron , November 18, 2021, 6:58 AM 9 comments
Apple Apple offers $30 million to settle nearly decade-old bag-check class action Plaintiffs to receive an average of $800 back pay per claimant By Cal Jeffrey , November 15, 2021, 3:21 PM
Tech Culture Google UK Supreme Court sides with Google in lawsuit alleging it tracked iPhone users without their consent The search giant just dodged a $3.6 billion bill for alleged privacy violations By Adrian Potoroaca , November 10, 2021, 12:51 PM 10 comments
Industry Tech Culture Activision CEO cuts own pay to $62,500 amid company's sexual harassment lawsuit Kotick also pledges cultural changes at the company By Daniel Sims , October 29, 2021, 3:21 PM 19 comments
Apple Tech Culture Students are suing Apple for deciding not to ship a wall charger with the iPhone 12 The move was allegedly motivated by profit, not saving the environment By Adrian Potoroaca , October 27, 2021, 4:13 PM 39 comments
Gaming Industry Judge turns down Activision's request to pause California sexual harassment lawsuit over ethics violations No detailed reason was given for the denial By Daniel Sims , October 26, 2021, 2:47 PM
Apple Mobile Man sues Apple for $1,383 over refusal to repair an iPhone 12 that was under warranty And for allegedly damaging the device By Rob Thubron , October 25, 2021, 7:55 AM 13 comments
Gaming Tech Culture Overwatch's McCree is now Cole Cassidy Part of the response to Blizzard's sexual harassment lawsuit By Daniel Sims , October 22, 2021, 5:05 PM 19 comments
Industry Tech Culture At least 20 employees 'exited' Activision Blizzard over sexual harassment lawsuit 'If you've committed some sort of misconduct ... we're going to take action.'---Chief Compliance Officer By Cal Jeffrey , October 20, 2021, 4:02 PM 7 comments
Electronics Industry Canon sued for $5 million for disabling scanner when printers run out of ink Faxing capabilities cease to function as well By Zak Islam , October 17, 2021, 3:52 PM 53 comments
Google Google files counterclaim against Epic Games for dodging commissions on in-app purchases Search giant says it wants its cut from Epic's off-platform sales By Cal Jeffrey , October 13, 2021, 1:18 PM 7 comments
Apple The Web Apple asks court to stay ruling demanding it allow links to external payment systems by December Legal team argues it will open users up to fraud By Cal Jeffrey , October 11, 2021, 1:42 PM
Gaming Industry Activision Blizzard settles with US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission after they file complaint Company pledges $18 million to compensation and measures to stop harassment By Daniel Sims , September 28, 2021, 5:14 PM
Gaming Industry Blizzard Entertainment's chief legal officer leaves the company Another departure amid lawsuit and investigations By Daniel Sims , September 21, 2021, 11:54 AM
Gaming Industry SEC opens investigation into Activision Blizzard's workplace practices Company subpoenaed for records and internal communications By Daniel Sims , September 20, 2021, 4:42 PM 11 comments
Industry Twitter proposes a $809 million settlement to end a Securities Exchange Act lawsuit Lawyers claim the social network was conducting a 'shell game' By Cal Jeffrey , September 20, 2021, 2:18 PM
Gaming Court holds Halo's composer in contempt, ordered to pay Bungie almost $100,000 A forensics team will scrub all Destiny related material from his devices By Cal Jeffrey , September 16, 2021, 2:56 PM 10 comments
Gaming Industry Activision Blizzard employees, CWA, file complaint for unfair labor practices Company hires two new executives to help clean house By Daniel Sims , September 15, 2021, 3:04 PM