Europe is preparing to hit Roblox and ChatGPT with its strictest platform rules
The EU wants more transparency, stronger child protections, and fewer excuses from two of the internet's biggest platforms
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Logitech to ship mice with replaceable batteries in Europe only, following Nintendo
Logitech thinks less repairability is good, actually
In brief: EU regulations will soon require more devices to feature replaceable batteries, prompting some manufacturers to comply in advance. However, tech companies are adopting new repairability standards only where required by law, with Logitech arguing that limiting repairability is in users' best interests.
Nintendo to ship Switch 2 with easier-to-replace batteries in Europe later this year
Nintendo will stop shipping the original Switch to Europe in 2027, just before its 10th anniversary
Amazon sued in Australia after Prime subscribers were made to pay more to remove ads
The ACCC says more than 850,000 annual Prime subscribers had already paid upfront when Amazon introduced ads
European Commission moves to designate Amazon and Microsoft as cloud gatekeepers
Cloudy Europe: After a relatively brief investigation, the European Commission reached a preliminary conclusion regarding Amazon's and Microsoft's cloud businesses. The executive body believes the two US companies should also be designated as "gatekeepers" for their cloud services, though both will have an opportunity to respond before a final decision is made.
California just gave police a way to ticket Waymo and other robotaxis
No driver, no problem: when there's nobody to cite, the company pays the price
Big Tech killed California's anti-self-preferencing bill in a month
Senator Scott Wiener says lobbyists 'flooded the Capitol' with misinformation
Tesla moves Cybercab from concept to factory floor, but lowers expectations for robotaxis
Steering wheel-free EV moves onto the assembly line in Texas but safety validation and software limits force a more cautious expansion plan
NYC hospital chief says AI could replace many radiologists if regulations change
Dr. Mitchell H. Katz argues existing AI tools are already capable of handling initial imaging reads
Nintendo redesigns Switch 2 for EU rules with a user-replaceable battery
A Europe-bound version of the console will let users swap batteries with standard tools
The US just got an AI layer for immigration. The rules are still loading.
Palantir's ImmigrationOS is quietly rewiring US immigration enforcement
Tesla is making drivers pay monthly for features the car already has
Model 3 and Model Y now ship with cruise control only, not full Autopilot
Lawsuit targets AI hiring systems used by Microsoft and Salesforce
In context: In California, a lawsuit against one of the most widely used AI hiring systems could reshape how companies deploy algorithms to evaluate candidates. Eightfold AI, a Santa Clara-based platform that assists employers such as Microsoft, PayPal, Salesforce, and Bayer in ranking applicants, is accused of generating undisclosed reports on job seekers without their consent – a practice the plaintiffs claim violates federal consumer protection law.
EPA shuts down xAI's off-grid turbine loophole at Colossus data center in Memphis
EPA says gas turbines must meet federal clean air rules
Big Tech's AI boom is reviving America's nuclear power debate
Federal money and deregulation are accelerating nuclear restarts
Nvidia's $20 billion Groq deal looks a lot like an acquisition in disguise
The licensing pact gives Nvidia talent, tech access, and industry leverage without triggering regulators
Apple's App Store "freedom" in Japan comes with strings attached, obviously
Apple allows third-party payments in Japan – for a fee
Trump's executive order seeks to centralize AI regulation at the federal level
Executive order gives attorney general power to challenge state AI regulations
Musk goes full Musk after X gets hit with a €120 million EU fine
Marco Rubio called the fine an "attack on American people by foreign governments"
President Macron accuses US of undermining EU investigations into Big Tech
The French president says EU officials fear retaliation as they weigh action against US platforms
White House threatens states with lawsuits over AI regulation
The latest escalation in a federal push to centralize AI oversight
Judge dismisses lawsuit twice due to alleged deepfake video testimony
Fake witnesses, cloned voices, forged filings
Utah and California are starting to require businesses to tell you when you're talking to AI
States are cracking down on hidden AI, but the tech industry is pushing back
Trump pardons Binance founder Changpeng Zhao in shift for US crypto policy
The decision ends years of hostility between Washington and the industry, signaling what officials called the conclusion of the "war on crypto"
Self-driving Waymo pulled over for illegal U-turn, officer has no one to ticket
For now, police can only report such cases, not punish the companies directly