Apple Proposes 15% Commission on Purchases Made Outside App Store

In a new filing, Apple proposed new commissions on purchases made using external links inside apps on its iOS devices, sparking a long-standing legal battle with Epic Games.

Aptoide Returns to Google Play as Android App Store Competition Heats Up

After a decade, Aptoide's games store is back on Google Play, marking a significant milestone in the push for more competition in the Android app market.

OpenAI Unveils Defense Strategy in Trade Secrets Lawsuit

The AI company argues that Apple's own security practices and offboarding procedures weaken its claim that the information qualifies as legally protected trade secrets.

Apple Seeks Preliminary Injunction Against OpenAI in Trade Secrets Case

Apple is escalating its legal battle with OpenAI, seeking a preliminary injunction to stop the AI model maker from developing products based on Apple's technology. The iPhone maker claims more former employees may be involved in the trade secrets theft.

Runlayer Sues Rippling Over Alleged IP Theft in AI Infrastructure

Runlayer accuses Rippling of stealing its Model Context Protocol (MCP) gateway idea, sparking a cautionary tale for AI infrastructure startups.

eBay Pays $56M to Couple Harassed by Former Executives in Shocking 2019 Plot

eBay has agreed to pay $56 million to a newsletter-writing couple who were targeted by the company's former executives in a bizarre harassment campaign.

Meta Escapes Social Media Addiction Lawsuit After Plaintiff Drops Case

A day after Snap settled with the plaintiff, Meta escapes a social media addiction lawsuit after the plaintiff drops the case without receiving payment. The decision follows Meta's loss in a New Mexico case earlier this year.

Snap Settles Lawsuit Over Harmful Social Media Effects on Children

The tech company reaches a tentative agreement in a case that will likely reshape child safety measures on social media platforms.

Fizz Accuses VC of Sharing Confidential Startup Information with Rival Sidechat

A long-standing lawsuit between Fizz and Sidechat takes an interesting turn as Fizz accuses investor Jerry Lu of sharing confidential information with Sidechat, raising questions about the role of venture capitalists in competitive startup markets.

FTC Sues Genesis Tech for Evading App Store Enforcement with Complex Scam Network

The US Federal Trade Commission charges the company with defrauding consumers through a sophisticated network of shell companies, making it difficult to cancel subscriptions and routing revenues overseas.

DOJ Sides with xAI in Lawsuit Over Unpermitted Gas Turbines

The Department of Justice has sided with xAI in a lawsuit that sought to stop the company's use of unpermitted natural gas turbines near its Memphis data centers. The NAACP had filed the lawsuit, alleging that the turbines were a threat to air quality and public health.

IBM Accused of Covering Up Data Breaches by Foreign Governments

A former IBM cybersecurity executive has accused the company of covering up several data breaches, including a major hack by a Chinese government-linked group, and failing to notify authorities or customers.

Apple Fights Back Against Epic Ruling, Argues Fee Structure Shouldn't Apply to All Developers

In a new petition, Apple argues that the Ninth Circuit's civil contempt order over App Store commissions shouldn't apply to all developers, including Microsoft and Spotify.

OpenAI Seeks Legal Action Against Apple Over Disappointing ChatGPT Partnership

OpenAI is reportedly planning to take legal action against Apple due to the underwhelming performance of their ChatGPT integration, marking the latest in a long history of Apple burning partners.

OpenAI and Apple's Fractured Partnership Exposes the Dark Side of Tech Collaborations

OpenAI's frustration with Apple over a failed ChatGPT integration has reached a boiling point, with the company reportedly considering legal action. This isn't the first time Apple's control has burned a tech partner.

OpenAI Seeks Legal Action Against Apple Over Failed ChatGPT Integration

OpenAI is reportedly preparing legal action against Apple, citing frustration over a failed ChatGPT integration that failed to deliver expected subscribers and prominence. The move highlights Apple's reputation for being a difficult partner for major software companies.