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Apple is reportedly preparing to allow third-party app stores on iOS
According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is reportedly preparing to open iOS to competing app stores in an effort to placate European lawmakers.
EU sets December 2024 deadline for USB-C wired charging on new phones
New phones (including iPhones), tablets, headphones and other devices sold in the EU as of December 28th, 2024, will need to use USB-C for wired charging.
Amazon reportedly agrees to treat sellers better to end EU antitrust probes
The European Commission and Amazon have reportedly come to an agreement that will allow the retail giant to avoid a fine for allegedly misusing seller data.
European Union opens 'in-depth' investigation into Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard
Following a preliminary investigation, the European Commission believes the deal may “significantly reduce competition” in a handful of areas, including the PC and console gaming markets.
All Apple AirPods and Mac accessories could feature USB-C by 2024
Apple will more widely adopt USB-C across its product portfolio over the next few years, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.
Biden signs executive order to protect personal data transfers between the US and EU
President Biden has signed an executive order meant to improve privacy protections for US-EU data transfers.
The EU will require USB-C charging for mobile devices by the end of 2024
The EU has voted to require USB-C charging ports on mobile devices by the end of 2024, and Apple may be the most affected.
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Plus, we take a look at the new foldable ThinkPad, SpaceX gets a bumper NASA deal and the EU plans to get tougher on e-waste.
EU proposes new rules to make phones and tablets last longer
The bloc wants to reduce e-waste by mandating phone and tablet reparability standards.
Amazon promises fairer seller program to avoid EU fines
Amazon has committed to marketplace changes in an effort to avoid EU fines.
European Union passes landmark laws to rein in big tech
The Digital Services and Markets Acts are designed to promote fair competition, tackle hate speech and prevent abuse of targeted advertising.
EU's stricter disinformation guidelines get support from Google, Meta and Twitter
The EU has published tougher disinformation guidelines, and tech heavyweights like Google, Meta and Twitter have agreed to participate.
Google may let rival ad platforms run commercials on YouTube
The move would be a concession to EU antitrust concerns, according to Reuters.
EU warns Elon Musk that Twitter must follow local content rules to avoid ban
An EU official has warned Elon Musk that Twitter still has to follow content rules in the region.
European Union limits targeted advertising and content algorithms under new law
Following a marathon 16-hour negotiation session, the European Union reached an agreement early Saturday to adopt the Digital Services Act. E
US and EU aim to revive transatlantic data flows in new privacy deal
President Biden said the preliminary agreement will 'enhance the Privacy Shield framework.'
Meta fined $18.6 million over 12 GDPR-related data breaches
Ireland's data watchdog received a dozen data breach notifications in 2018.
EU tells Google to delist Russian state media websites from search
The European Commission issued a ban on RT and Sputnik earlier this month.
Internet backbone provider Cogent cuts off service to Russia
Cogent Communications has begun cutting ties with Russian businesses in response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine.
Musk says Starlink won’t block Russian media outlets ‘unless at gunpoint’
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said some governments told the company to block Russian media outlets from its Starlink satellite broadband service.