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.
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Amazon promises fairer seller program to avoid EU fines
The company claims it will give all sellers equal treatment.
White House confirms Tesla is working on an 'open' Supercharger network in North America
Non-Tesla vehicles could be using the proprietary power system by year's end.We have two newsletters, why not sign up for both?
HBO Max halts original productions across large parts of Europe
Parent Warner Bros. Discovery continues cost-cutting following its split from AT&T.
The EU introduces new crypto rules to protect against fraud and climate impact
The MiCA law aims to reign in the 'wild west' of crypto assets.
The EU extends its 'Roam-like-at-home' mobile service rule through 2032
The agreement was set to expire at the end of June, but it still doesn't apply to the UK.
Nothing's transparent Phone 1 won't be coming to North America
However, the company does have 'big plans to launch a US supported smartphone in the future.'
EU reaches deal to make USB-C a common charger for most electronic devices
Manufacturers have two years for mobile devices and 40 months for laptops to implement the rules.
Paramount+ debuts in the UK and Ireland on June 22nd
Most other countries will have to wait until later this year.
EU charges Apple over NFC payment restrictions on iOS devices
It's the first step in the Commission's antitrust probe into Apple's payment practices.
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 Digital Markets Act aims to force WhatsApp, Messenger and iMessage to work with smaller services.
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
The social network had already restricted their access inside of Ukraine.
Russia withdraws from European spaceport in response to sanctions
The country has also dropped US involvement in a Venus probe.
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
Publishers claim Google has an unfair grip on the press.
EU unveils a $49 billion plan to address chip shortages
Along with a US effort to bolster semiconductor production, the Chips Act aims to prevent future scarcity.
HBO Max will expand to 15 more European countries on March 8th
The streaming service will be available in 61 territories following this next phase of the rollout.
Beats Fit Pro are coming to Canada, Europe and Japan this month
Apple will ship the earbuds in all three regions starting on January 28th.
