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• Google suggests fixes to its search monopoly

  Google proposed new limits after a judge ruled Google illegally crushed competition in search.

• Sega considering Netflix-like game subscription service

  It's another sign the industry is moving away from owning games - some fear that means gamers having to "shell out more."

• N Korea hackers stole $1.3bn of crypto this year - report

  Some incidents may be linked to North Korean IT workers infiltrating tech firms, according to research firm Chainalysis.

• Man convicted for repeatedly lying about inventing Bitcoin

  Computer scientist Craig Wright was given a suspended prison sentence for what was described as "legal nonsense."

• Apple urged to axe AI feature after false headline

  Reporters Without Borders has called for Apple to remove Apple Intelligence.

• US Supreme Court to hear TikTok challenge to potential ban

  The US wants the app to be sold or banned because of what it says are links to the Chinese state.

• World's first Bitcoin nation scales back crypto dream

  El Salvador has eased its pro-cryptocurrency policies to help secure a $1.4bn loan from the IMF.

• How Facebook restricted news in Palestinian territories

  Palestinian news outlets have seen a steep drop in audience engagement since October 2023.

• Apple accused of using conflict minerals

  The tech giant says it "strongly disputes" the claims and it is "deeply committed to responsible sourcing" of minerals.

• Amazon faces US strike threat ahead of Christmas

  The walkout could affect several facilities across the US during the busy holiday season.

• Ofcom apologises for 'ill-judged' porn joke job ad

  Campaigners say the post, by a senior manager at the regulator, treats porn as a job perk.

• Trump meets TikTok CEO as ban deadline looms

  The social media giant is currently seeking to delay a law that would see it banned or sold in early 2025.

• Social media given 'last chance' to tackle illegal posts

  Platforms have three months to take action or they could be fined up to 10% of global turnover.

• Amazon aware of warehouse injury risk, report finds

  The e-commerce giant is accused of trying to misrepresent its safety record, but says a report "isn't grounded in reality".

• BBC complains to Apple over misleading shooting headline

  Apple's new artificial intelligence features falsely made it seem the BBC reported Luigi Mangione had shot himself.