Meta fined $414 million in EU for requiring personalized adsFacebook, Instagram and WhatsApp may have to change their ad practices.By J. Fingas, 01.04.2023
Google is making free anti-terrorism moderation tools for smaller websitesThe technology may be needed to obey local content laws.By J. Fingas, 01.03.2023
Apple is reportedly preparing to allow third-party app stores on iOSiOS 17 could bring major changes to Apple's mobile ecosystem.By I. Bonifacic, 12.13.2022
Amazon reportedly agrees to treat sellers better to end EU antitrust probesAn announcement could come as early as December 20th. By I. Bonifacic, 12.06.2022
All Apple AirPods and Mac accessories could feature USB-C by 2024The iPhone 15 will also reportedly move to the charging standard.By I. Bonifacic, 10.09.2022
Biden signs executive order to protect personal data transfers between the US and EUThe framework is meant to guard against surveillance.By J. Fingas, 10.07.2022
The EU will require USB-C charging for mobile devices by the end of 2024Apple and other brands now have a deadline to change their hardware.By J. Fingas, 10.04.2022
Amazon promises fairer seller program to avoid EU finesThe company claims it will give all sellers equal treatment.By J. Fingas, 07.14.2022
The EU extends its 'Roam-like-at-home' mobile service rule through 2032The agreement was set to expire at the end of June, but it still doesn't apply to the UK.By A. Tarantola, 06.30.2022
EU's stricter disinformation guidelines get support from Google, Meta and TwitterThe companies have promised to fight bots and improve transparency.By J. Fingas, 06.16.2022
Russia's war on Ukraine began with a satellite internet cyberattackThe hack caused chaos an hour before the invasion.By J. Fingas, 05.10.2022
EU warns Elon Musk that Twitter must follow local content rules to avoid banMusk's plans for looser moderation are butting up against political reality.By J. Fingas, 04.26.2022
European Union limits targeted advertising and content algorithms under new lawThe Digital Services Act could reshape the internet. By I. Bonifacic, 04.23.2022
US and EU aim to revive transatlantic data flows in new privacy dealPresident Biden said the preliminary agreement will 'enhance the Privacy Shield framework.'By K. Holt, 03.25.2022
European Union reaches provisional agreement on antitrust law targeting tech giantsThe Digital Markets Act aims to force WhatsApp, Messenger and iMessage to work with smaller services.By K. Bell, 03.24.2022
Amazon wins EU approval for its $8.45 billion purchase of MGMThe company's still awaiting the go-ahead from US regulators.By K. Holt, 03.15.2022
Meta fined $18.6 million over 12 GDPR-related data breachesIreland's data watchdog received a dozen data breach notifications in 2018.By K. Holt, 03.15.2022
Internet backbone provider Cogent cuts off service to RussiaSome worry the move will prevent Russians from accessing independent news on the war in Ukraine.By I. Bonifacic, 03.05.2022
Musk says Starlink won’t block Russian media outlets ‘unless at gunpoint’“Sorry to be a free speech absolutist.”By I. Bonifacic, 03.05.2022
YouTube blocks RT and Sputnik channels across EuropeIt previously barred them from being able to generate ad revenue. By M. Moon, 03.01.2022