EU wind and solar energy production overtook gas last year
A report from UK clean-energy think tank Ember projects the gap to widen.
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EU vows to get tougher on Big Tech privacy violations
Regulators will have to show they're taking decisive action in GDPR cases.
Meta fined $414 million in EU for requiring personalized ads
Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp may have to change their ad practices.We have two newsletters, why not sign up for both?
Google is making free anti-terrorism moderation tools for smaller websites
The technology may be needed to obey local content laws.
Apple is reportedly preparing to allow third-party app stores on iOS
iOS 17 could bring major changes to Apple's mobile ecosystem.
Amazon reportedly agrees to treat sellers better to end EU antitrust probes
An announcement could come as early as December 20th.
All Apple AirPods and Mac accessories could feature USB-C by 2024
The iPhone 15 will also reportedly move to the charging standard.
Biden signs executive order to protect personal data transfers between the US and EU
The framework is meant to guard against surveillance.
The EU will require USB-C charging for mobile devices by the end of 2024
Apple and other brands now have a deadline to change their hardware.
Amazon promises fairer seller program to avoid EU fines
The company claims it will give all sellers equal treatment.
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.
EU's stricter disinformation guidelines get support from Google, Meta and Twitter
The companies have promised to fight bots and improve transparency.
Russia's war on Ukraine began with a satellite internet cyberattack
The hack caused chaos an hour before the invasion.
EU warns Elon Musk that Twitter must follow local content rules to avoid ban
Musk's plans for looser moderation are butting up against political reality.
European Union limits targeted advertising and content algorithms under new law
The Digital Services Act could reshape the internet.
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.'
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.
Amazon wins EU approval for its $8.45 billion purchase of MGM
The company's still awaiting the go-ahead from US regulators.
Meta fined $18.6 million over 12 GDPR-related data breaches
Ireland's data watchdog received a dozen data breach notifications in 2018.
Internet backbone provider Cogent cuts off service to Russia
Some worry the move will prevent Russians from accessing independent news on the war in Ukraine.
