EU regulators name the "Big Six" tech gatekeepers that fall under the DMA's purview
Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Bytedance, Meta, Microsoft
European commission articles
Setapp is planning to be the first third-party app store for iOS devices
Store will open once Apple complies with Europe's DMA next year
The EU approves Microsoft-Activision takeover as long as Xbox Cloud cannot unfairly benefit
Deal still faces tough pressure from UK and US regulators
Apple warned not to throttle charging and data speeds of non-MFi (made for iPhone) USB-C cables
Here we go again: Current rumors suggest that Apple might be planning to throttle data and charging speeds on USB-C cables that don't have the MFi badge. The certification is Apple's way of ensuring devices and accessories are safe to use with iPhones. There is no official indication that it will hinder uncertified devices, but the European Commission isn't taking any chances.
The US and EU will work together on artificial intelligence models
A common AI to benefit society while respecting privacy
The EU votes to address loot boxes, gold farming, and gaming addiction
It also wants to create a European Video Game Strategy
Microsoft to head off the EU's January deadline with concessions to secure its Activision acquisition
The $69 billion deal also faces a possible FTC lawsuit
Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition faces closer examination from the EU
Even if Microsoft gets Call of Duty, it might not appear on Game Pass for years
European Union aiming to ban new combustion engine cars starting 2035
EU follows other governments around the world
Electronic devices sold in the EU must have USB-C charging ports by 2024
Laptops have until 2026
"End Live Piracy Now" campaign demands swift action against illegal streaming in Europe
A hot potato: End Live Piracy Now is a new initiative against unlicensed streaming of live sports and events. More than 100 organizations want the EU to "end piracy" for good, with new laws that would shut pirate servers off even before a live show comes to an end. Which is easier said than done.
Goodbye, Lightning port? EU votes to make USB-C the charging standard by the end of 2024
Another reason to expect a USB-C iPhone next year
Intel demands $625 million in interest from the EU after antitrust fine is overturned
Intel isn't letting the Commission off the hook
Musk's Twitter ambitions receive first reality check, courtesy of the EU
European Commissioner warns Elon Musk that Twitter must follow DMA rules on content moderation
EU parliament moves closer to law that would force iPhones to use USB-C ports
A cable standard to reduce confusion and e-waste
The European Commission wants to mandate USB Type-C on all new mobile devices
Apple might finally bring USB Type-C to the iPhone
If Nvidia doesn't complete Arm acquisition, the latter might consider an IPO
To complete the acquisition, Nvidia has to send all the necessary paperwork to the European Commission, which hasn't happened yet
Proposed EU regulations aim to restrict AI use based on its risk to public safety or liberty
'AI systems considered a clear threat to the safety, livelihoods and rights of people will be banned'
EU watchdog calls for investigation into Nintendo's persistent Joy-Con drift issue
Group demands Nintendo fix the problem or openly disclose the defect to consumers in its marketing
European Commission levies $9.5 million in fines for 'geo-blocked' Steam games
Valve, ZeniMax, Capcom and others face EU antitrust regulatory wrath
European Commission accuses Amazon of using third-party seller data to bolster its own products
More antitrust headaches for the retailer
Tile issues complaint against Apple for making its tracking app harder to use
Apple says it's part of more stringent tracking security protocols and has nothing to do with stifling competition
The European Union considering temporary facial recognition ban
Allowing regulation to catch up with tech
European Commission considers tighter regulation of facial recognition data
Citizens would have more control and knowledge about how and when their data is used
European Union's CPU development branch delivers its first designs
The first wave of processors will be released in 2021