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
Industry Hardware Several EU countries join forces to bolster the region's semiconductor industry The new initiative hinges on $175 billion in funding By Adrian Potoroaca, December 9, 2020, 3:23 PM
Apple Tech Culture European privacy advocates file complaint against Apple's ad-tracking system Non-profit group NOYB says the company's IDFA used on iPhone is unlawful By Adrian Potoroaca, November 16, 2020, 6:42 PM 9 comments
Industry Security Europe agrees on stricter control of surveillance tech Putting limits on selling abroad By Pete Flint, November 10, 2020, 9:02 AM
Apple Mobile The iPhone 12 in Europe: Apple changes symbol positions, slower 5G, more expensive Is the new European look better or worse? By Rob Thubron, October 23, 2020, 6:58 AM 9 comments
Tech Culture Industry EU is drafting a list of big tech companies that will face tougher regulation The focus is said to be on American giants By Adrian Potoroaca, October 12, 2020, 2:54 PM 11 comments
The Web Google Bing and other smaller search providers win Google's latest Android choice screen auction Google still holds a 97 percent market share in Europe By Adrian Potoroaca, September 29, 2020, 4:08 PM