#competition
Every Mapletechie story tagged "competition" — tech news, reviews, and analysis.
- Amazon’s Ad Auction Is Now a Trust Problem
Matthew Leo · September 5, 2026The FTC says Amazon secretly raised sponsored-ad prices through hidden auction reserves. Amazon disputes the case. Advertisers should focus on what can be measu…
- Personalized Pricing Needs a Canadian Disclosure Rule
Matthew Leo · August 20, 2026The U.S. FTC wants companies to disclose when personal data changes a price. Canada has studied algorithmic pricing but still needs a rule consumers can use.
- Apple’s EU App Fees Show What Canada Still Lacks
Matthew Leo · August 19, 2026Apple simplified European fees for apps sold outside its store. Canadians still cannot choose an alternative iPhone marketplace or see whether competition lower…
- Apple’s Tracking Prompt Is Becoming a Competition Issue
Matthew Leo · August 18, 2026Germany says Apple’s tracking prompt treated rival apps less favourably than its own. The remedy shows why privacy interfaces also deserve competition scrutiny.
- Europe Can Fine Google. Canada Is Still in Court
Matthew Leo · July 28, 2026Europe has fined Google under its new digital-market law while Canada’s separate advertising-technology case continues through the Competition Tribunal.