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Tech Industry Updates and Controversies
Various tech industry updates include a judge's order for Google to fix 'anticompetitive' app store practices, the restoration of Chris Carter's original vision in an X-Files film director's cut, and probes into Taylor Farms' connections with the Trump administration.
Coverage timeline — 14 articles
The Verge
YouTube is adding even more TikTok-like features to Shorts, including a new "clear screen" mode that removes the icons and text from the video you're watching. In a blog post on Thursday, YouTube says it's also replacing the "thumbs-up" button with a "heart" icon, and is introducing a new option tha
2026-06-25 22:08 UTC
Ars Technica
Senator Warren questions whether Taylor Farms' influence swayed Trump admin.
2026-08-14 15:03 UTC
Ars Technica
Chris Carter chats with Ars about the film he originally wanted to make—and why it's more relevant than ever.
2026-08-14 15:18 UTC
Ars Technica
Third-party app stores are about to become more visible in Google Play.
2026-08-14 15:46 UTC
Ars Technica
The Stop Killing Games movement faces an uphill battle.
2026-08-14 16:11 UTC
Ars Technica
Carr cites screen time concerns, is accused of trying to be "the nation’s parent."
2026-06-25 20:01 UTC
Ars Technica
About a quarter of PCs are still running Microsoft's previous operating system.
2026-06-25 20:24 UTC
Ars Technica
Samsung didn't offer an explanation for its decision, but it's not exactly a surprise.
2026-03-17 16:10 UTC
Ars Technica
Nvidia's next frame-gen tech goes way beyond upscaling, and not in a good way.
2026-03-17 16:29 UTC
Ars Technica
Internet-exposed devices that give BIOS-level access? What could possibly go wrong?
2026-03-17 17:07 UTC
Ars Technica
"War feeds on itself. The more I fight, the more our enemies fight back."
2026-03-17 17:22 UTC
Ars Technica
Suit: The National Center for Atmospheric Research is to be terminated for no rational reason.
2026-03-17 17:38 UTC
Ars Technica
Plex says that it has considered getting rid of Lifetime Passes.
2026-05-19 19:52 UTC
Ars Technica
"How in the hell do I get more science into space? That is my goal."
2026-05-19 20:43 UTC