Tech Brew Ride Home Wed. 02/17 - Epic Games Takes Its War With Apple To Europe
Feb 17, 2021
Epic Games escalates its conflict with Apple by filing an EU antitrust complaint, while Apple secures a victory in North Dakota. New York takes legal action against Amazon for inadequate worker protections. Google Maps adds a feature allowing users to pay for parking directly through the app. In the ever-evolving tech landscape, insights reveal promising numbers in the NFT market. Plus, a new headphone emoji closely resembles the popular AirPods Max, sparking curiosity in the emoji community.
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Epic Games vs. Apple Goes to Europe
- Epic Games expands its legal battle against Apple to Europe, filing an antitrust complaint with the European Commission.
- Epic Games claims Apple's practices stifle competition and inflate prices for consumers.
Apple Wins in North Dakota
- Apple wins a legislative battle in North Dakota, blocking a bill that would have required alternative app store payment systems.
- The bill's failure is a setback for Epic Games, which had lobbied in favor of it.
New York Sues Amazon
- New York's Attorney General sues Amazon, alleging inadequate COVID-19 worker protections and retaliation against employees.
- The lawsuit focuses on two Amazon facilities and alleges failures in cleaning, contact tracing, and worker treatment.