Consumer groups tell FTC that Mercedes E300 Drive-Pilot TV ad is misleading, ad withdrawn
Concerned a Mercedes TV ad for the 2017 E300 with Drive Pilot gives drivers a false sense of security, Consumer Reports and other groups alerted the FTC.
Qualcomm faces a potential $900 million fine in South Korea over unfair market practices
Processor manufacturer Qualcomm may face up to a $900 million fine in South Korea, with the country's FTC accusing it of abusing its power as market leader.
Airbnb and other short term rental websites face possible FTC scrutiny
Concerned about housing shortages and rising housing costs, three US Senators have requested the FTC look into short-term rental websites.
Keeping pace with the web trackers
Web trackers are ubiquitous online, but there are some proactive steps people can take to guard their privacy and improving their browsing experience.
Warner Bros, PewDiePie slapped with FTC order over undisclosed promotions
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has ordered publisher Warner Bros. Home Entertainment to clearly disclose its YouTube influencer partnerships.
The South Korean government will investigate 'some matters' involving Apple
South Korea's Fair Trade Commission launched an investigation into Apple, though the agency's chairman declined to reveal any specifics.
The FTC may once again go after Google for abusing search dominance
A recent report suggests that the FTC may be looking to reopen an antitrust case into Google Search, after having closed a similar case back in 2013.
FTC and FCC shine a light on mobile security updates
The FTC and the FCC want to improve mobile security, and have issued orders to eight companies for information on their mobile update procedures.
PayPal's Venmo is in trouble with the FTC
Venmo could be in hot water, and that includes its parent company PayPal. The FTC sent the payments company a Civil Investigative Demand.
Judge sides with FTC, finds Amazon liable for in-app charges made by kids
A federal court has sided with the Federal Trade Commission against Amazon in a case revolving around in-app purchases in the Amazon Appstore.
FTC is continuing its probe into Google’s dominant Android OS
Weeks before its developer conference, things are not going well for Google. The FTC is extending its probe, after claims of stifled competition.
FTC warns 12 Android developers for baking software listening for TV ads into apps
The FTC has warned 12 Android developers for including software that listens for signals in certain television commercials in their apps.
AT&T dodges data-throttling class-action lawsuit
AT&T has evaded a class-action lawsuit for data throttling, but the company is still to face legal trouble from the FTC and FCC.
Don’t make promises you can’t keep when it comes to brain games, or the FTC will come for you
Promising to make someone smarter is a bold move, and now, the FTC is taking a closer look at "brain games" and their purported benefits.
Sprint fined nearly $3M for failing to notify low-credit customers about extra costs
The Federal Trade Commission has fined Sprint $3 million for failing to disclose tacked on extras for low-credit customers, forcing them to pay $7.99 extra.
FTC is investigating complaints about Google’s ‘home-screen advantage’ on Android
The Federal Trade Commission has its gaze set on Google yet again, but this time it’s not about the technology giant’s search engine -- it’s about Android.
FTC and Machinima reach settlement: it’s actually about ethics in game journalism
The FTC has reached a settlement with YouTube network Machinima over allegations that the company did not disclose payment for Xbox One launch videos
U.S. government can now sue companies that fail to protect customer data
The Wyndham hotel chain has been successfully sued by the FTC, setting a precedent for cases where customer information is inadequately protected.
AT&T calls FCC’s fine over its throttling “implausible,” says it shouldn’t have to pay
AT&T says that it shouldn't have to pay the FCC's fine for throttling unlimited customers. It argues the commission lacks the requisite authority.
The FTC frowns down upon Apple’s 30 percent cut of Spotify revenue
The FTC has launched a formal investigation into whether Apple's 30 percent App Store tax is unduly harming third-party music streaming services.
FTC examining Apple App Store’s 30 percent ‘tax’ on rival music streaming apps
The launch of Apple Music has drawn plenty of attention lately, including the stern gaze of the Federal Trade Commission.
Privacy advocates ask the FTC to curb Uber’s background location data collection
The Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) filed a 23-page legal complaint, which asked the FTC for help in curbing Uber's location data collection.
Apple hit with $647,000 fine in Taiwan for forcing carriers to accept its iPhone prices
The Taiwan FTC levied Apple with a $647,000 fine for forcing carriers to adhere to its iPhone pricing.
The FTC finally cracks down on fraudulent crowdfunding campaigns
In the first investigation of its kind by the agency, the FTC launched an investigation into an Oregon man's fraudulent 2012 Kickstarter campaign.
Cybersecurity firm Tiversa accused of blackmailing potential clients
In a move that could be ripped right from the screenplay of Goodfellas, a federal court has heard a case levied against Tiversa security for extortion.
YouTube Kids app bashed for Bert and Ernie Casino skit, adult content
Child advocate groups highlight inappropriate content on YouTube Kids app, including an expletive-laced Scorcese scene featuring Bert and Ernie.
FTC wants bankruptcy court to approve RadioShack’s customer data sale under certain conditions
The FTC has gotten involved in RadioShack's bankruptcy process, asking the bankruptcy court to approve the sale of customer data under certain conditions.
Verizon and Sprint ordered to pay $158 million in fines over cramming charges
The Federal Communications Commission and the Federal Trade Commission have slammed Sprint and Verizon with a collective $158 million in fines.
Did you buy a PlayStation Vita before June 2012? Sony owes you money!
The lawyers behind a class action lawsuit against Sony over deceptive advertising for the PlayStation Vita have launched a website for claimants.
Judge ruling allows the FTC to sue AT&T for throttling unlimited data customers
A federal judge in San Francisco ruled that, even with the FCC's new Net neutrality framework, the rules don't prevent the FTC from suing AT&T.
The Senate will investigate whether the White House let Google off the hook
Google cozied up to the White House and FTC to avoid the antitrust lawsuit against its business that was conducted in 2011.
DirecTV is in hot water after the FTC charges it with deceptive advertising
The FTC brought forth deceptive advertising charges against DirecTV, alleging the provider did not properly disclose additional information for their deals.