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Meta fined $414 million in EU for requiring personalized ads
Meta has been hit with a $414 million fine in the EU for allegedly forcing personalized ads on Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp users.
Apple's Self Service Repair program comes to Europe
After launching it in the US earlier this year, Apple's Self Service Repair program has arrived in eight European countries.
Twitter shutters Brussels office just as the EU brings stricter content rules into force
It may be harder for Twitter to abide by stricter EU rules after liaisons in Brussels left the company.
Google allows Android apps to use third-party payments in the EU
The policy doesn't apply to gaming apps on the Google Play store for now.
Amazon promises fairer seller program to avoid EU fines
Amazon has committed to marketplace changes in an effort to avoid EU fines.
White House confirms Tesla is working on an 'open' Supercharger network in North America
In 2021, Elon Musk tweeted that the company's European open-access Supercharger pilot program would soon be coming to the US. A recent White House fact sheet suggests that it could arrive by the end of this year.
HBO Max halts original productions across large parts of Europe
HBO Max has confirmed that it will no longer produce originals in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Central Europe, the Netherlands and Turkey.
The EU introduces new crypto rules to protect against fraud and climate impact
Europe and its member states have agreed on new crypto regulations that "ensure high standards for consumer protection."
The EU extends its 'Roam-like-at-home' mobile service rule through 2032
The European Commission announced Thursday that it is extending its popular "roam like at home" rule through 2032.
Nothing's transparent Phone 1 won't be coming to North America
Nothing's debut Phone 1 smartphone won't be coming to the US, the company confirmed.
EU reaches deal to make USB-C a common charger for most electronic devices
Europe has reached a deal to make USB-C a common charger for all phones and electronic devices, with the aim to reduce e-waste and inconvenience.
Paramount+ debuts in the UK and Ireland on June 22nd
Paramount+ will launch in the UK and Ireland on June 22nd, but most other countries will have to wait until later in the year.
EU charges Apple over NFC payment restrictions on iOS devices
Apple has been accused of limiting developer access to NFC technology on iPhone and iPad, which is against EU antitrust rules.
Amazon reportedly paid no income tax on $55 billion in European sales in 2021
The company received €1 billion in tax credits as well, according to filings.
European Union reaches provisional agreement on antitrust law targeting tech giants
The European Union has reached an agreement to adopt the Digital Markets Act (DMA), a sweeping antitrust law meant to rein in Apple, Google, Meta and other tech giants.
Intel plans to build a $19 billion chip plant in Germany
It'll invest up to $88 billion in Europe over the next decade.
Facebook restricts RT and Sputnik across entire EU
Facebook is “restricting access” to two Russian state media outlets across the entire European Union, a move that will prevent the publishers from sharing content to millions of people in the countries.
Russia withdraws from European spaceport in response to sanctions
Russia is dropping out of a European spaceport after being sanctioned over its invasion of Ukraine.
Amazon warns 'Lost Ark' players in central Europe that its servers are 'at capacity'
Players in the region might have to keep struggling with lengthy queues.
European publishers lodge EU antitrust complaint against Google's ad tech
European publishers have levelled an EU antitrust complaint against Google for allegedly abusing its ad tech dominance.