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Lawsuits against Apple iPhone throttling seek class action

Dozens of iPhone customers, claiming Apple slowed down iPhones to make them buy new ones, aim to combine the suits into one legal action to rule them all.

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<p>Facebook's scandal involving a data mining company that helped Donald Trump's president campaign has caught the eyes of regulators around the world.</p>

Facebook said to face FTC probe over Cambridge Analytica

The Federal Trade Commission will investigate the social network, according to reports, marking a new turn in the saga over Facebook's mishandling of data.

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<p>Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg holding a stack of papers that's not BlackBerry's lawsuit.</p>

BlackBerry sues Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram over messaging

The once-powerful phone pioneer says Facebook has infringed its intellectual property, without providing details.

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<p>The iPhone X is the latest device to get ensnared in the Apple-Qualcomm battle.&nbsp;</p>

A failed 'iPhone killer' is Qualcomm's new weapon against Apple

The chipmaker owns several patents related to Palm and webOS, and is accusing the iPhone X of copying its user interface.

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<p>AT&amp;T's purchase of Time Warner Cable could be in doubt if the DOJ follows through on suing to block the deal.</p>

DOJ undecided on AT&T-Time Warner deal

The US Department of Justice is just as likely to block the acquisition as it is to approve it, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal.

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<p>The U.S. Supreme Court will review the case, United States v. Microsoft.</p>

US Supreme Court to review Microsoft email privacy case

The court will examine whether US tech firms have to provide data to law enforcement conducting a criminal investigation, even if that data is held overseas.

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Apple vs. Samsung doesn't need Supreme Court redo, DOJ says

The Department of Justice recommends denial for Samsung's request that the Supreme Court again look into the legal squabble.

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<p>The Justice Department has been seeking visitor data from an anti-Trump protest site.</p>

Web host ordered to turn over anti-Trump site visitor info

A judge rules DreamHost must give the Justice Department data on visitors to an anti-Trump protest site.

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Apple faces US agency investigation in Qualcomm legal spat

The US International Trade Commission, which has the power to bar products from entering the country, will investigate Qualcomm's complaints against Apple.

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<p>Should this become law everywhere?</p>

Honolulu bans staring at phone while crossing the street

Commentary: Starting in October, pedestrians will be fined if caught looking down at their phone while they're in an intersection.

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<p>The Supreme Court&nbsp;</p>

Supreme Court strikes down law restricting social media access

In an 8-0 decision, the court rules a North Carolina law that bans sex offenders from using social media is unconstitutional.

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<p>Mark Zuckerberg</p>

Austrian court: Facebook must delete hate posts abroad too

Austria's Green party, which brought the case because of insulting posts about one of its leaders, is seeking an even stronger ruling.

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