Industry The Web Elon Musk says his vision for Twitter aligns with the EU's upcoming social media rules Twitter announces policy changes By Adrian Potoroaca, May 11, 2022, 10:34 AM 16 comments
Apple Mobile EU accuses Apple of breaking competition law over Apple Pay Another legal battle between Apple and the EU By Daniel Sims, May 2, 2022, 5:16 PM 12 comments
Apple Mobile Apple to face EU antitrust charges over blocking third-party apps from iPhone NFC payment tech When it comes to iPhone NFC payments, it's Apple Pay or the high way By Rob Thubron, April 28, 2022, 9:21 AM 19 comments
Tech Culture The Web 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 By Adrian Potoroaca, April 26, 2022, 4:07 PM 181 comments
Apple Mobile EU parliament moves closer to law that would force iPhones to use USB-C ports A cable standard to reduce confusion and e-waste By Daniel Sims, April 21, 2022, 5:41 PM 29 comments
Apple The Web Apple could face additional EU antitrust charges in music streaming probe sparked by Spotify More headaches for the Cupertino giant By Adrian Potoroaca, April 11, 2022, 9:31 AM
Software Industry New EU law could force Apple to allow sideloading New rules for app stores, messaging apps, and advertising By Daniel Sims, March 28, 2022, 5:24 PM 52 comments
Hardware Industry Intel announces Silicon Junction, a €17 billion manufacturing arm in Germany The company will invest €80 billion and create thousands of permanent jobs in the EU By Adrian Potoroaca, March 15, 2022, 7:32 PM
Hardware Industry EU outlines plan to boost European chip manufacturing Companies can soon tap into billions in funding and subsidies By Adrian Potoroaca, February 10, 2022, 11:05 AM
Industry Hardware European Union court strikes down $1.2 billion Intel antitrust fine Intel wins a point in a very long legal battle By Daniel Sims, January 26, 2022, 4:18 PM 8 comments
Apple Security Apple faces criticism in Europe over iCloud "Private Relay" feature Telecom companies aren't happy, and they want regulators to step in By Adrian Potoroaca, January 10, 2022, 3:31 PM
Microsoft The Web EU tech firms file formal complaint against Microsoft for bundling OneDrive with Windows Nextcloud-led coalition of nearly 30 companies want the EU to level the playing field with Big Tech By Humza Aamir, November 29, 2021, 7:22 AM 11 comments
Tech Culture Electronics European Parliament opposes 'mass surveillance,' calls for a ban on facial recognition tech in public They also want to ban 'social scoring systems' By Cohen Coberly, October 7, 2021, 7:37 AM 12 comments
The Web Google Google: The top search query on Bing is "Google" Google is trying to get a 2018 EU antitrust fine dropped By Daniel Sims, October 1, 2021, 2:42 PM 36 comments
Mobile Security Germany pushes for phone manufacturers to offer seven years of support Two years longer than what the EU wants By Rob Thubron, September 6, 2021, 7:42 AM 31 comments
The Web Industry Amazon hit with record $885 million fine for violating EU privacy rules Fines for GDPR violations are ramping up By Adrian Potoroaca, July 30, 2021, 4:28 PM 19 comments
Hardware Industry TSMC is evaluating Germany as possible location for an European arm The Taiwanese company is looking to build its first chip plant in Europe By Adrian Potoroaca, July 26, 2021, 2:28 PM 10 comments
Industry Security Privacy watchdogs take legal action against Clearview AI in five countries The groups say its data collection goes 'far beyond' what online users could ever expect By Cal Jeffrey, May 27, 2021, 11:43 AM
Industry Amazon paid no corporate tax in Europe last year despite record sales income The retail giant is using a loss-making Luxembourg subsidiary to avoid paying its fair share By Adrian Potoroaca, May 4, 2021, 2:46 PM 34 comments
Apple Tech Culture European Commission finds Apple's App Store in violation of EU competition rules The company faces an antitrust fine of over $27 billion By Adrian Potoroaca, April 30, 2021, 11:23 AM 24 comments
Industry AI 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' By Cal Jeffrey, April 21, 2021, 2:54 PM 9 comments
Industry AI EU planning to ban AI used in mass surveillance and social credit systems Say hello to GDPR for artificial intelligence By Adrian Potoroaca, April 16, 2021, 8:11 AM
Hardware Industry Amid semiconductor trade war, Europe is seeking "strategic autonomy" Ain't no rest for the wicked, chips don't grow on trees By Adrian Potoroaca, February 22, 2021, 6:20 PM 23 comments
Gaming 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 By Cal Jeffrey, January 27, 2021, 12:59 PM 7 comments
Gaming Industry European Commission levies $9.5 million in fines for 'geo-blocked' Steam games Valve, ZeniMax, Capcom and others face EU antitrust regulatory wrath By Cal Jeffrey, January 20, 2021, 2:06 PM 32 comments