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Justice Department announces broad antitrust review of big tech

The Washington Post:
The DOJ did not name Amazon, Facebook or Google directly, but its inquiry could result in more scrutiny of them, as the government seeks ...

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Business Insider
The Department of Justice just launched a broad probe into whether big tech companies like Amazon, Facebook, and others illegally harm competition (APPL, GOOG, AMZN, FB)

Engadget
Justice Department launches sweeping review of competition in tech

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United States Justice Department Launching Antitrust Review of Major Tech Companies

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Facebook warns flaw in Messenger Kids app let children chat with strangers
	CNBC \| Comments More: CNET Flaw in Facebook kids app let children chat with unapproved users The Verge Facebook design flaw let thousands of kids join chats with unauthorized users Tech Crunch Facebook fails to keep Messenger Kids’ safety promise Aditional sources ...

DOJ announces investigation into big tech
	Tech Crunch \| Comments More: CNET Department of Justice kicks off antitrust review of tech giants New York Post DOJ officially opens Big Tech antitrust probe ZDNet US Justice Department launches new, sweeping tech antitrust probe Aditional sources ...

Boris Johnson to be new UK Prime Minister
	Boing Boing \| Comments More: The Guardian The cost of Boris Johnson: pricing up the next PM's pledges The Financial Express Boris Johnson to be Britain’s next prime minister Variety Former London Mayor Boris Johnson to Become New British Prime Minister Aditional sources ...

UPS forms a new subsidiary for drone delivery and seeks FAA approval to fly
	Tech Crunch \| Comments More: Reuters UPS launches drone business, seeks to certify multiple pilots Channel NewsAsia UPS launches drone business, seeks to certify multiple pilots Washington Times UPS adds pickup spots at retailers, seeks to fly more drones Aditional sources ...

US existing home sales fell 1.7% in June, vs 0.2% drop expected
	CNBC \| Comments More: Reuters U.S. home sales tumble as prices surge to record high Zero Hedge Despite Plunging Rates, Existing Home Sales Slow For 16th Straight Month Channel NewsAsia US home sales tumble as prices race to record high Aditional sources ...

FTC reportedly blasts Facebook for misleading users but didn't depose Zuckerberg in record-breaking $5 billion settlement (FB)
	Business Insider \| Comments More: Reuters Facebook to create privacy panel, pay $5 billion to U.S. to settle allegations Gadgets 360 Facebook's $5 Billion US FTC Settlement Said to Be Announced as Early as This Week The Seattle Times Report: FTC will say Facebook misled users about privacy Aditional sources ...

Leaked photos show us how the Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ will compare
	BGR \| Comments More: The Verge Samsung's Galaxy Note 10 will reportedly include ultra-fast wired and wireless charging Digital Trends Samsung Galaxy Note 10 range: Everything we know Android Police The latest Galaxy Watch Active update makes swim tracking a whole lot better Aditional sources ...

Snap’s 2019 comeback continues with heavy user growth in Q2
	Tech Crunch \| Comments More: Reuters Visa earnings beat on higher customer spending Channel NewsAsia Snap user growth on a roll as new app clicks Investor's Business Daily Visa Beats Earnings Views But Trims Outlook; Dow Jones Stock Down Aditional sources ...

Snapchat users up 8% in a year to 203 million, company says
	The Guardian \| Comments More: Variety Snap Stock Skyrockets As Company Adds 13 Million Daily Active Users in Q2 Investor's Business Daily Snap Earnings, Revenue Beat Estimates As Stock Jumps Aditional sources ...

Apple iOS update targets that old iPhone you've got lying around
	CNET \| Comments More: The Verge Apple releases update for old iPhones and iPads to fix GPS bug Engadget Apple is updating old iPhone and iPad models to fix a GPS issue (updated) Mac Rumors Here's How Apple's New iPhone to iPhone Data Migration Feature Works in iOS 12.4 Aditional sources ...

Apple to release three ‘iPhone 11’ models this fall, including A13 chip, new Taptic Engine, more
	9 to 5 Mac \| Comments More: Mac Rumors 2019 iPhones Said to Feature Revamped Taptic Engine and Front-Facing Slo-Mo Video Recording Boing Boing Apple rumored to release 3 new 'iPhone 11' models in Fall 2019 Neowin Apple reportedly releasing three iPhones this year with Lightning ports, A13 chips, etc. Aditional sources ...

Equifax Data-Breach Settlement: Get Up to $20,000 If You Can Prove Harm
	The New York Times \| Comments More: Axios Cost of the average U.S. data breach tops $8 million The Next Web Equifax to pay $700m for breach that exposed 147 million Americans’ data The Hacker News Equifax to Pay up to $700 Million in 2017 Data Breach Settlement Aditional sources ...

Nintendo 'aware' of Switch Joy-Con 'drifting' issues that spurred lawsuit
	CNET \| Comments More: The Verge Nintendo will reportedly fix Joy-Con drift for free, even out of warranty Slash Gear Official Nintendo Joy-Con lawsuit response leaves a lot to be desired Gadgets 360 Nintendo Responds to Switch Owners After Joy-Con Controller 'Drift' Lawsuit Filed in the US Aditional sources ...

Boris Johnson named new leader of the Conservative party
	The Scotsman \| Comments More: The Guardian A new prime minister is forced upon us \| Letters The Financial Express Who is Boris Johnson? UK’s next Prime Minister who claims to be ‘son-in-law of India’ Channel NewsAsia Incoming EU chief congratulates Britain's Johnson Aditional sources ...

Facebook mishandled phone numbers, facial recognition, FTC to reportedly allege
	CNET \| Comments More: Digital Trends Facebook may have let advertisers see numbers used for two-factor authentication Washington Times Report: FTC will say Facebook misled users about privacy Aditional sources ...

US attorney general William Barr says Americans should accept security risks of encryption backdoors
	Tech Crunch \| Comments More: CNBC DOJ announces broad antitrust review of Big Tech, sending stocks lower San Francisco Gate Encryption creates security risk, says attorney general Voice of America US Attorney General Says Encryption Creates Security Risk Aditional sources ...

Global growth forecast cut by IMF amid trade tensions
	BBC News \| Comments More: CNBC IMF lowers its global economic growth forecast again as risks remain to the 'downside' City A.M. IMF warns over Brexit and trade wars as it cuts global growth forecast Aditional sources ...

Apple reportedly plans to release 16-inch MacBook Pro and new MacBook Air in October
	CNBC \| Comments More: Digital Trends MacBook Pro 15 vs. MacBook Pro 13: Which should you buy? WCCF Tech 16-inch MacBook Pro Price Rumored to Be $3000 USD, and Above Cult of Mac Rumored 16-inch MacBook Pro might start at $3,000 Aditional sources ...

Bosch and Daimler get approval for Level 4 automated parking in Germany - Roadshow
	CNET \| Comments More: Reuters Daimler, Bosch get approval to test driverless valet parking Tech Crunch Daimler and Bosch’s driverless parking gets OK to operate without human supervision Electrek Daimler and Bosch approved for first use of a completely driverless valet service Aditional sources ...

Apple wants Mac Pro parts excluded from Trump’s China tariffs
	CNET \| Comments More: Apple Insider Apple asks White House not to apply tariffs to Mac Pro parts The Mac Observer Apple Seeks Duty Exemption for Key Mac Pro Parts iClarified Apple Requests Tariff Exemptions After Moving Mac Pro Production to China Aditional sources ...

[Update: Touch bezels and specs] Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 leaks in two sizes, still no rotating bezel in sight
	Android Police \| Comments More: Engadget Samsung's Galaxy Watch Active 2 may have a touch-sensitive bezel 9 to 5 Google Galaxy Watch Active2 apparently replacing the rotating bezel with a touch sensor WCCF Tech Galaxy Watch Active 2 Will Ditch the Rotating Bezel in Favour of a Touch Sensor Aditional sources ...

Stocks rise on upbeat earnings, sterling drops on Brexit prospects
	Reuters \| Comments More: The Guardian Bank of England policymaker warns UK economy is weak - business live Channel NewsAsia Biogen profit rises 72per cent on multiple sclerosis therapy sales Fin24 Markets LIVE: JSE up 0.6%; US index futures rise Aditional sources ...

Apple just made it easier than ever to set up a new iPhone
	CNBC \| Comments More: 9 to 5 Mac New iPhone set up: Transfer data directly to a new iPhone wirelessly, or using a cable Gotta Be Mobile 7 Things to Know About the iPhone 5s iOS 12.4 Update Insanely Great Mac IOS 12.4 introduces new device transfer features Aditional sources ...

Starbucks will soon expand its delivery service via Uber Eats
	Tech Crunch \| Comments More: Reuters Starbucks to expand delivery with UberEats across U.S. in early 2020 Channel NewsAsia Starbucks to expand delivery with UberEats across US in early 2020 Washington Times Starbucks to expand delivery nationally in 2020 Aditional sources ...

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