EU wind and solar energy production overtook gas last yearA report from UK clean-energy think tank Ember projects the gap to widen.By W. Shanklin, 01.31.2023
EU vows to get tougher on Big Tech privacy violationsRegulators will have to show they're taking decisive action in GDPR cases.By J. Fingas, 01.31.2023
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
The EU is investigating Broadcom's $61 billion deal to buy VMwareOne of biggest (and dullest) big tech acquisitions ever may be blocked by the European Commission.By I. Bonifacic, 12.20.2022
European Commission tells Meta that Facebook Marketplace is unfair to rivalsIt 'abused its dominant position' by tying Marketplace to the main Facebook site.By S. Dent, 12.19.2022
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
EU sets December 2024 deadline for USB-C wired charging on new phonesYou'll start seeing iPhones with USB-C ports by 2025 at the latest.By K. Holt, 12.08.2022
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
European Union opens 'in-depth' investigation into Microsoft's purchase of Activision BlizzardThe body has 90 working days to complete its probe.By I. Bonifacic, 11.08.2022
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
The Morning After: Twitter’s edit button is realBut is it too little, too late?By D. Cooper, 09.02.2022
EU proposes new rules to make phones and tablets last longerThe bloc wants to reduce e-waste by mandating phone and tablet reparability standards.By K. Holt, 09.01.2022
Amazon promises fairer seller program to avoid EU finesThe company claims it will give all sellers equal treatment.By J. Fingas, 07.14.2022
European Union passes landmark laws to rein in big techThe Digital Markets and Services Acts are designed to level the playing field.By D. Cooper, 07.05.2022
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
Google may let rival ad platforms run commercials on YouTubeThe move would be a concession to EU antitrust concerns, according to Reuters.By K. Holt, 06.13.2022
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