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Zillow lacks market power over home search, US judge says in injunction denial February 06, 2026 | Chris May, Clayton Vickers and Khushita Vasant

Even if Zillow Group possesses roughly 50-65 percent of the US market for online home search platforms, broader competitive conditions do not show the company wields market power justifying a preliminary injun... (more story)

Tech trade group sues to halt enforcement of Utah's App Store Accountability Act February 06, 2026 | Maria Dinzeo

The Computer & Communications Industry Association has sued Utah officials to block a new app-store law set to take effect in May, arguing it unconstitutionally restricts access to protected speech.

Medtronic to appeal $382 million US jury verdict in Applied Medical case February 06, 2026 | Khushita Vasant

Applied Medical Resources was awarded nearly $382 million in damages by a California federal jury Thursday which found Medtronic illegally blocked competition in the market for medical devices. Medtronic told ... (more story)

Meta ordered to redo usage data in US social media addiction case February 06, 2026 | Maria Dinzeo

A US federal magistrate judge ordered Meta Platforms to produce revised usage data for Facebook and Instagram, after the Kentucky attorney general complained that the company’s methodology was understating rep... (more story)

As UK cyber bill faces scrutiny, tech regulators set out reporting priorities February 05, 2026 | Patricia Figueiredo

UK cybersecurity rules for digital infrastructure and essential services are being scrutinized this week by lawmakers examining how an expanded regulatory regime would affect companies under the Cyber Security... (more story)

China tightens algorithm oversight of lifestyle platforms with new push February 05, 2026 | MLex Staff

Lifestyle platforms in China are bracing for heightened oversight of the algorithms they deploy, as authorities move to strengthen protections for gig workers and the broader public. At a recent meeting attend... (more story)

DSA fine on Musk's X highlights EU censorship, US House Republicans say February 04, 2026 | Madeline Hughes

The EU’s Digital Services Act application to X was a primary example of how the bloc is censoring Americans, Republican representatives said in a hearing held by the US House Judiciary Committee Wednesday.

NetChoice US challenge to Tennessee, Ohio laws cites 2005 ruling on video games February 04, 2026 | Mike Swift

The US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit heard oral argument Wednesday in parallel cases in which the states of Ohio and Tennessee are seeking to assert laws that limit social media access to minors, trig... (more story)

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Court-appointed economist in US Epic-Google case could become model for judges February 06, 2026 | Alex Wilts and Chris May

A US judge’s decision to appoint an economist to scrutinize Epic Games’ settlement with Google could serve as a blueprint for courts tasked with determining whether negotiated resolutions truly protect the pub... (more story)

US accelerated minerals strategy faces array of challenges February 06, 2026 | Bradley Dress

The Trump administration this week accelerated its critical minerals strategy, but the US still faces challenges — including regulatory burdens and partner cooperation — to implement an ambitious vision for re... (more story)

EU’s draft personal data definition should have ‘real’ debate, watchdog says February 06, 2026 | Matthew Newman

The European Commission’s proposed changes to the definition of personal data in the digital simplification package — dubbed the Digital Omnibus — should be addressed in a broader debate along with an impact a... (more story)

Apple faces similar tech laws in EU, Japan, but the results may differ February 06, 2026 | Nicholas Hirst and Sachiko Sakamaki

The iPhone maker is navigating new tech platform regimes across the globe. Differences between the EU and Japan's rules and Apple's compliance will provide a real-time experiment in how policy can foster compe... (more story)

Unrest in Minnesota on display in US tech policy talks February 05, 2026 | Madeline Hughes

The unrest in Minnesota is becoming a part of the national conversation about data, privacy and free speech online. A recent hearing on free speech, new legislation and letters to companies asking about their ... (more story)

Video games become the next frontier in US addictive design litigation February 05, 2026 | Maria Dinzeo

Addictive-design claims are spreading beyond social media, with plaintiffs now pressing the theory against video game makers in federal court.

Legal fight over Ofcom's transparency adds strain to UK online safety rollout February 04, 2026 | Patricia Figueiredo

A legal challenge over UK regulator Ofcom's refusal to disclose information about engagement with tech companies adds pressure as it implements the Online Safety Act. Brought by campaign group Clean Up The Int... (more story)

Roblox, Discord, Snap, Meta face sprawling US litigation claiming child sexual assault February 02, 2026 | Mike Swift

Roblox, Discord, Snap and Meta Platforms are facing new multidistrict litigation alleging they facilitated sexual predators' assaults against children on their platforms. That litigation, the In Re: Roblox Cor... (more story)