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Microsoft under fire in Europe over Windows 8 UEFI Secure Boot
- Fresh from a €561 million fine for failing to comply with a previous antitrust agreement, Microsoft is once again being targeted in Europe over their allegedly anti-competitive business practices. This time the complaint focuses on Microsoft’s implementation of UEFI Secure…
Apple faces more heat over misleading warranty info in EU, Australia
- EU Justice Commissioner Viviane Reding called for closer monitoring of Apple's retail practices on Tuesday, citing concerns over the company's ongoing failure to inform consumers about their warranty rights. Under EU law, companies are required to provide a minimum warranty…
Major ransomware operation dismantled by authorities
- Authorities have detained 11 individuals thought to be responsible for the proliferation of a nasty "police ransomware" virus which demanded users pay €100 ($135 USD) to re-gain access to their infected PCs. Amongst the 11 caught -- a crew of…
Liberty buys Virgin for $23 bil, claims world's largest broadband ISP
- In an enormous deal funded by both cash and stock, U.S-based Liberty Global has announced the purchase of Virgin Media for a hefty $23.3 billion. When combined, Liberty Global and Virgin Media will be home to roughly 25 million subscribers…
Belgian group to sue Apple over misleading warranty information
- A Belgian consumer group has decided to take court action against Apple over its allegedly 'misleading' and 'illegal' AppleCare warranty policies. The group, Test-Aankoop/Test-Achats, claims that even though under European law consumers are entitled to a free two-year warranty with…
Surface RT shipments delayed in Europe, customers receive coupon
- Those who pre-ordered Microsoft's brand-new Surface for Windows RT tablet in Europe were met with dissapointment as the company announced it was experiencing problems shipping units abroad. Although no reason was given for the delay nor a specific date for…
Intel appeals $1.33bn antitrust fine to EU's second highest court
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Intel has appealed against its record antitrust fine, labeling the evidence used against it by the European antitrust regulators as "profoundly inadequate" following a record €1.06 billion ($1.33bn) fine for anti-competitive practices...
ACTA suffers overwhelming defeat in European Parliament
- The European Parliament has defeated the international Anti-Counterfeit Trade Agreement, also known as ACTA, with a decisive 478 votes against the controversial treaty versus just 39 in favor and 165 abstentions. While 22 of the 27 European member states had…
European court upholds Microsoft fine in 14-year old antitrust case
- Microsoft has lost its appeal against a fine imposed by the European Commission in 2008 for breaking antitrust laws. The case dates back to 1998 but it wasn’t until 2004 that the software giant was fined €497 million and ordered…
The Netherlands becomes first in Europe to pass net neutrality law
- The Netherlands has become the first EU member country to pass into law new net neutrality regulations, following in the footsteps of Chile, which became the first country in the world to make net neutrality laws back in July 2010.…
In Paris: A few things I learned about video games
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I went to Paris last weekend, which is an extravagant thing to do if you live in New York and should probably be making shorter weekend commutes. But I had a rare chance to go and so off I went. I wasn't supposed to be working, but I can't shut off the video-game-reporter part of my brain. While on vacation I did a little work. For your benefit!
UK's ASA probes Apple over the new iPad's 4G data claims
- Apple's new iPad is facing yet more scrutiny for being advertised as a 4G device, this time by the UK's Advertising Standards Agency (ASA). According to the BBC, ASA has widened their inquiry into the Cupertino-based firm's product advertising after receiving…
Google TV coming to Europe in September
- Google TV will be launching in Europe and other parts of the world in September. Sony will manufacture and sell two different Google TV-based consumer products, according to a report by Les Echos via GigaOM.
Apple at odds with Nokia, RIM, Motorola over nano-SIM standard
- The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) is scheduled to take a vote on the nano-SIM standard next week. The proposed designs -- one backed by Apple and the other by Nokia, RIM and Motorola Mobility -- will allow smartphone vendors…
Bulgaria and the Netherlands withdraw support for ACTA
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The controversial Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) has lost more support in Europe after Bulgaria and the Netherlands refused to sign citing concerns regarding privacy and human rights. They join Germany and Poland, both of which refused...
ACTA faces another setback in Europe as Germany delays signing
- The controversial ACTA agreement is facing a new setback in Europe after the German government announced today that it won't sign the agreement, at least not for now. Other nations including Latvia, Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia have also…
Apple expands iTunes Match support in Europe, Latin America
- Apple has completed its second major international rollout for iTunes Match since its U.S. launch in November. The service is now available in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Guatemala, Honduras, Latvia, Lithuania, Nicaragua, Panama,…
Apple's 12 Days of Christmas giveaway underway in Canada and Europe
- Apple has started their 12 Days of Christmas promotion that runs from December 26 until January 6 in Canada and select parts of Europe. The app will provide users with free music, movies, books and applications each day until the promo expires.
Star Wars: The Old Republic launches today in the U.S. and Europe
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One of the most anticipated games of the year is launching today as Star Wars: The Old Republic is now available for the PC in North America and Europe. Fans of the series have been looking forward to this day since the title was originally announced...
Airport X-ray body scanners banned in Europe over health concerns
- Airport body scanners that use X-ray technology have been banned in the European Union. In a press release regarding the machines, officials have deemed X-ray technology off limits in order to not risk jeopardizing citizens’ health and safety.
Microsoft set to win approval for Skype deal in Europe
- Microsoft is set to win the approval of Brussels for its planned $8.5 billion acquisition of the online telephone service Skype, marking the turnaround of a long-standing troubled relation with European competition authorities.
Google TV set to launch in Europe
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During his keynote speech at the annual Edinburgh Television Festival last Friday, Google Executive Eric Schmidt announced plans to launch Google's TV service in Europe starting early next year. The original launch in the United States back in October 2010 received rather poor reviews...
Sony PlayStation Vita to miss holiday 2011 season in the US, Europe
- The Sony PlayStation Vita has already passed through the FCC in the US, and a recent leak suggested the European launch is slated for October. Despite this, Sony plans to start selling the PS Vita portable in the US and…
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