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Booking.com Gets ‘Gatekeeper’ Status Under Digital Markets Act
Booking.com Gets ‘Gatekeeper’ Status Under Digital Markets Act
November 14, 2024  |  Regulation

European regulators say Booking.com must comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The European Commission (EC) announced Wednesday (Nov. 13) that Booking Holdings — the...

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Epic Games Suing Google and Samsung Over App Store Competition
Epic Games Suing Google and Samsung Over App Store Competition
September 30, 2024  |  Legal

Epic Games is accusing Samsung and Google of a scheme to block their competition. The maker of the popular Fortnite video game said Monday (Sept. 30) it will sue the companies in...

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Big Tech Awaits Changing of EU Regulatory Guard
Big Tech Awaits Changing of EU Regulatory Guard
September 22, 2024  |  Regulation

Two of the European Union’s top regulators are stepping down from their posts. And as Wired reported Saturday (Sept. 22), experts say it’s too soon...

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Apple OKs Epic Games’ European Store
Apple OKs Epic Games’ European Store
July 05, 2024  |  Legal

Epic Games’ long-running legal battle against Apple has reportedly taken a new turn. The Fortnite maker says the tech giant is holding back its attempts to launch a games store...

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Apple Withholds AI, Other Offerings From EU amid DMA Conflicts
Apple Withholds AI, Other Offerings From EU amid DMA Conflicts
June 21, 2024  |  Apple

Apple will reportedly withhold several new technologies from consumers in the European Union (EU). The company will block the release of Apple Intelligence, iPhone Mirroring and SharePlay Screen Sharing in...

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Apple’s App Store, Meta’s AI Assistant Face Challenges in Europe
Apple’s App Store, Meta’s AI Assistant Face Challenges in Europe
June 14, 2024  |  Regulation

Two American tech giants are reportedly facing new regulatory challenges in Europe. One case involves Apple’s App Store, while the other centers on Meta’s artificial intelligence (AI) assistant, Meta...

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European Retailers Say Google Search Changes Favor Online Aggregators
European Retailers Say Google Search Changes Favor Online Aggregators
May 24, 2024  |  Google

The European Union (EU) is currently facing concerns from lobbying groups representing airlines, hotels and retailers regarding Google’s proposed search changes. These groups are urging EU tech regulators...

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EU Set to Investigate Apple, Google Compliance With DMA
EU Set to Investigate Apple, Google Compliance With DMA
March 21, 2024  |  Regulation

The European Commission (EC) is reportedly set to launch full-scale investigations of tech giants Apple and Google, looking into their compliance with the EU’s new Digital Markets Act (DMA). The probes...

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Epic Games Reportedly Planning Online Stores for iOS, Android Users
Epic Games Reportedly Planning Online Stores for iOS, Android Users
March 20, 2024  |  Mobile Applications

Epic Games is planning to roll out mobile online stores for iPhone and Android users later this year. The company, which produces games like Fortnite, plans...

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