ChatGPT for iOS is now available in 11 more countries
An Android app is reportedly still in the works.
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The EU approves Microsoft's $68.7 billion Activision Blizzard takeover
The deal still faces an uphill battle in the US and the UK, though.
European Commission bans staff from using TikTok on work devices
Workers may lose access to email and other services if they don't delete the app swiftly.
Amazon's iRobot purchase reportedly faces EU investigation (updated)
Officials are wondering if Amazon might misuse Roomba image data.
Meta clarifies its use of AI in ad-matching with a redesigned transparency tool
The tool is rolling out to Facebook users, and coming to Instagram soon.
European Parliament votes to ban new gas car sales by 2035
Automakers will need to sell more eco-friendly cars after 2025, too.
EU wind and solar energy production overtook gas last year
A report from UK clean-energy think tank Ember projects the gap to widen.
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.
Google is making free anti-terrorism moderation tools for smaller websites
The technology may be needed to obey local content laws.
The EU is investigating Broadcom's $61 billion deal to buy VMware
One of biggest (and dullest) big tech acquisitions ever may be blocked by the European Commission.
European Commission tells Meta that Facebook Marketplace is unfair to rivals
It 'abused its dominant position' by tying Marketplace to the main Facebook site.
Apple is reportedly preparing to allow third-party app stores on iOS
iOS 17 could bring major changes to Apple's mobile ecosystem.
EU sets December 2024 deadline for USB-C wired charging on new phones
You'll start seeing iPhones with USB-C ports by 2025 at the latest.
Amazon reportedly agrees to treat sellers better to end EU antitrust probes
An announcement could come as early as December 20th.
European Union opens 'in-depth' investigation into Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard
The body has 90 working days to complete its probe.
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.
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