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Tech industry group sues Arkansas over new social media laws
Arkansas is among several states that have been enacting restrictions on social media, prompted by concerns about the impact on children's mental health. NetChoice - whose members include Facebook parent Meta and the social platform X - challenged Arkansas' 2…

What's in latest version of Trump's big bill now before Senate
Now it's up to Congress to decide whether President Donald Trump's signature's domestic policy package will become law. Trump told Republicans, who hold majority power in the House and Senate, to skip their holiday vacations and deliver the bill by July 4.

ETtech Explainer: Inside Amazon’s victory against Future Group in Reliance deal
The global retail major was awarded only Rs 23.7 crore in damages against its claim of Rs 1,436 crore. One reason was probably because the Singapore International Arbitration Centre believed that even if all contractual agreements had been fully performed, Am…

Masayoshi Son hints at succession plan while chasing AI ambition
Son said he plans to hold SoftBank’s reins another ten years, but added he has several candidates for its next chief in mind from within the technology group. The candidates work alongside the billionaire every day, although he hasn’t disclosed who they are t…

Singapore International Arbitration Centre rules in favour of Amazon in Future Group case
The Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) has ruled in favor of Amazon in its dispute with Future Group, stating that Future's deal with Reliance Retail violated a prior agreement. The tribunal found Future Retail's resolution approving the sale o…

New blueprint for rail control and ops in the works
Indian Railways is set to overhaul its century-old train control systems, aiming to enhance safety and efficiency. The Railway Board will develop a technology-driven decision support system, drawing inspiration from global railway systems but tailored to Indi…

What to know about online age verification laws
The US Supreme Court has upheld a Texas law requiring age verification on pornographic websites to block under-18s. Critics, including digital rights groups, warn it threatens privacy and free speech. Adults must provide ID or facial scans, but enforcement an…

Tech firms warn 'Scattered Spider' hacks are targeting aviation sector
Google and Palo Alto Networks warn that the hacking group "Scattered Spider" is now targeting the aviation sector. Though specific companies weren’t named, recent cyber incidents at Hawaiian Airlines and WestJet raise concerns. Known for high-profile hacks, t…

Trump says he's ending trade talks with Canada over its 'egregious' tax on technology firms
President Trump announced the suspension of trade talks with Canada due to its planned digital services tax on technology firms, deeming it an attack on the U.S. He threatened tariffs within seven days, escalating trade tensions that have marked his second te…