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Apple is holding the Unreal Engine hostage, Epic says in new...
The Verge reports: "Apple is threatening an entire ecosystem of game developers in response to the Fortnite lawsuit, Epic alleged in a new filing...
Taiwan set to bar Chinese streaming services like iQiyi and Tencent’s...
TechCrunch reports: "Two of China’s most popular streaming services, iQiyi and Tencent’s WeTV, may be barred from operating in Taiwan next month as the...
TikTok found to have tracked Android users’ MAC addresses until late...
TechCrunch reports: "Until late last year social video app TikTok was using an extra layer of encryption to conceal a tactic for tracking Android...
Google Beats Genius In Lyric Scraping Lawsuit
Hypebot reports: "A judge has dismissed lyric site Genius’ lawsuit against Google and lyric provider LyricFind for $50 million for allegedly copying its song...
Judge Will Clarify Whether Many Musicians Can Later Reclaim Rights From...
The Hollywood Reporter reports: "A lawsuit that seeks to vindicate the copyright termination rights of UMG recording artists continues to take shape."
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Trump bans U.S. transactions with TikTok and WeChat starting September 20
VentureBeat reports: "U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday unveiled sweeping bans on U.S. transactions with China’s ByteDance, owner of video-sharing app TikTok, and Tencent,...
Congress defeats bill to block US military from recruiting via Twitch
Gamesindustry.biz reports: "A proposed amendment to stop US military forces from advertising its recruitment initiatives via livestreaming site Twitch has been defeated."
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TikTok Sued By Upstart Rival Triller Over Green Screen Video Tech
Billboard reports: "TikTok's troubles now include a patent infringement claim from Ryan Kavanaugh-backed startup Triller. The LA-based social video app is suing TikTok and...
Legislators Introduce “Save Our Stages Act” To Aid Independent Venues`
Hypebot reports: "While the music industry as a whole – and independent venues in particular – continue to face major challenges in the wake...
The tech antitrust hearing is shaping up to be one for...
The Verge reports: "On Monday at noon ET, one of the more notable Congressional hearings in Silicon Valley history is set to take place....
