EU probes Meta, Apple and Alphabet under new tech law

The European Union on Monday began an investigation into Apple, Alphabet and Meta, in its first probe under the sweeping new Digital Markets Act tech legislation. “Today, the Commission has opened non-compliance investigations under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) into Alphabet’s rules on steering in Google Play and self-preferencing on Google Search, Apple’s rules on steering in the App Store and the choice screen for Safari and Meta’s ‘pay… Continue reading EU probes Meta, Apple and Alphabet under new tech law

US sues Apple, alleging smartphone monopoly

The US Department of Justice (DoJ), alongside 16 individual states and the District of Columbia, has launched an antitrust lawsuit accusing Apple of “broad-based, exclusionary conduct” that makes it harder for users to switch phones, undermines developers’ ability to innovate and imposes “extraordinary” costs on the mobile ecosystem. Filed in the US District Court for… Continue reading US sues Apple, alleging smartphone monopoly

Apple cider vinegar gummies: what’s the science behind the weight loss trend? | Science

Apple cider vinegar is touted as a cure-all for everything from excess weight to digestion issues and blood sugar spikes. Supplement ‘gummies’ are the latest trend, billed as a tastier way to incorporate apple cider vinegar into our diets. Posts promoting them have been viewed millions of times on TikTok, but are the health claims… Continue reading Apple cider vinegar gummies: what’s the science behind the weight loss trend? | Science