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more about #antitrust more comments → Kaiser-Machead: And it still sucks that Netbooks with ION processors have to cost more because of the fact that "standalone" Atom procs cost significantly more than t... more » Monty: Is it just me or does it seem that every time the FTC gets around to stepping on a monopoly they are usually about half a decade late? Just curious. more » SKiTz: 12MB? Was that a misprint? What the hell can you do with 12MB? more » Nathan Obbards: ''for blocking unauthorized third party memory units. '' Why is Daltel being viewed in the right, but Palm in the wrong with iTunes. Both are exampl... more » ripfire: "Make authorized units. No big deal. -Steve" more » Kaiser-Machead: 14MB for $30? XBox tax sucks. more » lostarchitect: Was it ever determined if this affected those knockoff chinese hard drives featured on Dealzmodo a while back? Frucci? Any luck with that? Mine's stil... more » logicalnoise: Hey Datel I loved getting that defective action replay for ps2 and then being told to fuck off by your "service line" and then having to argue with a ... more » Tugsie: Why doesn't Datel just go get approved as an authorized manufacturer? Seems easy enough. more » not_a_virus.exe.vbs: I like how billion is in italics, like it is a lot of money /smokes cigar made from hundred dollar bills and Megan Foxes pubes. #intelantitrust more » Radio Silence: Ain't it funny how Microsoft and Intel continually face litigation because of bad business practices? Can't they just sit back and enjoy the never-end... more » RedRaider: I'd imagine there is more going on here than what appears: Intel NEEDS AMD. A one company industry would be ripped up into pieces almost immediately. ... more » NorwoodIsMyHero: Fair enough. They should pay AMD for bullying them around but..... The EC is like the boy who cried wolf. Their anti-trust laws are a mess and rife... more » zeroprime: I can't help but wonder where the quality of AMD chips would be if Intel hadn't been "encouraging" computer retailers to use only Intel processors. O... more » Mikestan: It seems like Intel is handing out billions of dollars like its no big deal. Hey Intel! If your reading this can I borrow a few million dollars? #int... more » -
#intel
The FTC Still Wants to Slay the Intel Monopoly Monster
Sure, Intel paid off AMD to drop their antitrust suit, but the FTC's still mighty interested in their their fights with Nvidia, and concerned about preserving competition in the chip marketplace overall. It could get ugly. [BW] -
#xbox360
Microsoft Sued By Datel For Killing Off Third Party Xbox 360 Memory Units
Datel, a company selling memory units for Xbox 360 consoles, filed an antitrust suit against Microsoft for blocking unauthorized third party memory units. Microsoft claims innocence, as the block is meant to reduce cheating on Xbox Live, not reduce competition. More » -
#antitrust
Intel Pays AMD $1.25 Billion To End Antitrust, Patent Wars
In case you were wondering if Intel's business practices were as shady as the European Commission and the NY Attorney General think they are, look no further than this: Intel is paying $1.25 billion—plus frills—to avoid fighting. More » -
#intel
Intel Hit With a Massive Antitrust Suit, In the US This Time
Remember how Intel got smacked in the face with a $1.45 billion fine in the EU for shadily suffocating AMD into submission? Today, New York's Attorney General has brought the fight to the US. This is going to get messy. More » -
#rant
Eric Schmidt Should've Left Sooner
Everyone's trying to pinpoint exactly what pushed Eric Schmidt to leave Apple's board—or Apple to oust him—but whether it was Google Voice or the FCC doesn't really matter. Eric Schmidt shouldn't have been there in the first place.
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#fights
AMD to Intel: Nyah Nyah Nyah Nyah Nyah
After the European Union smacked Intel with a $1.45 billion fine for breaking antitrust laws, AMD responded in the most mature way possible: By mercilessly rubbing it in on the front page of its site. More » -
#antitrust
Federal Trade Commission Investigating the Apple-Google Relationship
The FTC has begun an investigation into possible antitrust violations caused by the often close relationship between two of our favorite companies, Apple and Google. But they look so nice together! More » -
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#antitrust
European Union Considering a Ban on Carrier VoIP Filtering
The EU's next technological crusade could be against traffic-blocking cellular carriers, according to a German newspaper. Brussels be warned: you should expect a hell of a fight over this one. More » -
#lawsuits
Vizio Blocked From Importing TVs into the US
Despite the U.S. Patent and Trademark Commission ruling in favor of Vizio over an antitrust and unfair competition lawsuit, the U.S. International Trade Commission reversed that decision and blocked all import shipments of Vizio displays. -
#googlevsms
Google Attacks Microsoft's Browser Monopoly
Oh the irony. Google wants to join the European Union's antitrust case against Microsoft, all while at home Obama's antitrust chief wants to nail them to a sign that says "Don't be evil." More » -
#googlopoly
Obama's Pick For Anti-Trust Chief Sees Google As a Monopolist Threat
This week, we learned President Obama's anti-trust chief pick said Google, and not usual suspect Microsoft, may be sent directly to jail for monopolistic behavior. My oh my, how the tables have turned, eh?
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#lawsuits
Running Out of Options, Psystar Challenges OS X Copyrights
In the latest bizarre turn in a protracted, anything-goes legal battle, Psystar is basically claiming that Apple doesn't own the copyright for OS X. Sound unlikely? It probably is. More » -
#psystar
Apple Fires Back At Psystar: 'We're Sooo Not A Monopoly'
Remember when Psystar turned their little hardware dalliance with Mac OS X into an ideological crusade against monopolies? Apple isn't having any of it. The company has just filed to dismiss Psystar's antitrust lawsuit, and, as if channeling John McCain from the last debate, seems pretty angry that Psystar just doesn't understand: More »
