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The Q4 e-tron and its Sportback sibling join Audi's European EV lineup this summer
Audi’s upcoming Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback EV SUVs are ideal for daily errands and weekend getaways — though they'll only be available in Europe.
There's a Google-branded Fiat 500 range now
Fiat has launched special edition versions of its 500 lineup of cars with an unusual partner: Google.
TikTok forms an EU Safety Advisory Council following scrutiny from regulators
TikTok has formed a nine-member Safety Advisory Council in Europe to help shape its content moderation policies and practices
Microsoft will help European news outlets get paid for their content
Microsoft is partnering with European news publishers to ensure they get paid for search content.
Europe's aviation safety agency is planning an eco ranking for flights
The EU's Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) plans to create eco-ranking labels labels for the airline industry.
Ford vows to go all-electric in Europe by 2030
Ford is taking an aggressive approach to its electrification strategy in Europe, announcing that all its passenger vehicles will be all-electric or hybrid by mid-2026.
Denmark will build a wind-generating artificial island in the North Sea
The long-rumored island is expected to begin operations in 2033.
Ford begins sharing its driver-collected accident data with other car makers
That’s why Ford has started sharing its own car data, which includes airbag activations, emergency braking and fog light usage, with other manufacturers.
EU fines Valve and major game publishers for geo-blocking titles
The EU has fined Valve and five game publishers $9.4 million for geo-blocking titles in some countries.
Mercedes-Benz' EQA crossover is its first sub-$50,000 EV
After teasing it late last year, Mercedes has unveiled the EQA, its latest entry as part of a plan to release wide range of EVs in the coming years.
Google's Fitbit acquisition finally gains EU approval
The EU has approved Google's acquisition of Fitbit, although there are limits on data use and Android support.
Toyota teases an electric SUV that will launch in 2021
Now that electric vehicle sales are starting to take off, however, Toyota is has unveiled a pure EV SUV for the European market.
Apple will open more Express stores to ease iPhone 12 pickups
Apple will open more walled-off “Express” stores just in time for the holiday shopping season, its retail SVP Deirdre O’Brien told Reuters. The tech giant started testing the format last month in California and has since opened 20 Express stores across the US and Europe. O’Brien told the news organization that Apple will open more until it has 50 Express stores across the regions by the end of October.
Vivo phones are coming to Europe
Vivo has expanded its reach and announced its entry into the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Poland and Spain. The Chinese tech manufacturer has also presented its first European line-up at an online media briefing broadcast from Dusseldorf, Germany, revealing that it’s hoping to win new fans in the region with the Vivo X51 5G. Aside from the new flagship, Vivo is making its European debut with a series of mid—range smartphones: the Y70, Y20s and Y11s.
EU reportedly drafts 'hit list' of big tech companies to face stricter rules
The EU is reportedly creating a 'hit list' of big tech companies that would face stricter regulations to curb their influence.
Tesla Model 3 earned a mediocre score in Europe's new assisted driving test
Europe’s New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) has released its second series of assisted driving grades, and despite having the best technology, Tesla’s Model 3 came away with a mediocre score. The reason? Driver engagement is a key factor and Tesla’s Autopilot system “encourages the driver to relinquish too much control,” according to the testers.
Apple's Irish tax deal will be scrutinized by Europe's highest court
The European Commission refuses to back down in its long-running legal battle against Apple and the Irish government’s tax arrangements. Today, the executive branch of the European Union announced that it would appeal a decision granted by the General Court in July that sided with the juggernaut technology company. The Commission believes that the Court “made a number of errors of law” and wants the case re-examined by the European Court of Justice — the highest form of scrutiny in the EU.
Most of the world won't get the PS5 until November 19th
We have not changed the production number for PlayStation 5 since the start of mass production.”
Nintendo made a special 'Fortnite' edition Switch
A new 'Fortnite' Nintendo Switch bundle is landing in Europe on October 30th
Pepper the robot can politely suggest you wear a damn mask
Pepper the humanoid robot can now scan face to tell whether or not people are wearing masks.