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Business

Google, Apple Sever One More Shady Corporate Link

1:12AM John Herrman | Eric Schmidt’s resignation from the Apple board made it pretty clear—as did the FTC—it was time for Apple and Google to sever corporate ties. That didn’t stop Art Levinson from clinging to his joint board membership until today. More »
Business

FTC Bans Marketing Robocalls Except For Politicians, Their Friends

12:30AM Jesus Diaz | The Federal Trade Commission, that good old shoplifting whore, has finally decided to make automated marketing robocalls illegal starting next week. After September 1, violators may get fines of up to $US16,000 per call, except for the usual suspects. More »
Business

Federal Trade Commission Investigating the Apple-Google Relationship

3:15PM Dan Nosowitz | The FTC has begun an investigation into possible antitrust violations caused by the often close relationship between two of our favourite companies, Apple and Google. But they look so nice together! More »
Software

FTC Halts Massive Scam That Tricks Consumers Into Buying Anti-Virus Software

7:00AM Sean Fallon | Have you ever got one of those annoying ads that claim your computer is infected? Well, the FTC has put a stop to the scam and the five anti-virus products involved. More »