Neowin News Feed for: Levy

A majority of EU states don't want big tech to pay for the infrastructure they benefit from

Paul Hill — Sat, 03 Jun 2023 03:08:01 +0000

A majority of EU member states are against big tech facing a levy to help cover the costs of telecom networks. Sources said that member states are concerned about negative consequences. Read more...

Appeal Court rejects iPod levy

Sat, 12 Jan 2008 02:31:18 +0000

The Federal Court of Appeal has rejected a controversial levy that would have raised the price of MP3 players, cellphones and computers. The FCA, which released its decision Thursday, said the Copyright Board — a... Read more...

Apple to Give Levy Back to iPod Owners

Tue, 09 Aug 2005 14:16:38 +0000

Music lovers who paid extra for their iPods because of a levy will soon be able to get their money back, Apple Canada announced Monday. "Apple is pleased that the Supreme Court of Canada let... Read more...

Canadians hit by copyright levy on MP3 players

Fri, 12 Dec 2003 18:28:22 +0000

"That 20-gigabyte MP3 player going under the Christmas tree this season could soon cost 20 per cent more if the Copyright Board approves a proposed levy tomorrow on the sale of digital music devices. It... Read more...

Intel, AMD, Apple, HP, Sony fight against Canadian CD levy

Wed, 11 Dec 2002 19:45:23 +0000

An unlikely coalition of the Canadian branches of Intel and AMD, as well as HP, Sony, Motorola, Apple, Costco and Staples is attempting to prevent a proposal that would hike the price of 100 blank... Read more...