Apple is set to receive a fine from the European Union’s antitrust regulators, the first company to be sanctioned under the bloc’s new Digital Markets Act (DMA). The EU charged Apple in June for violating its tech rules, Reuters reported Tuesday (Nov. 5), citing sources...
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 federal court. The suit will contend that a Samsung mobile security feature known as Auto Blocker was designed to steer...
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 to tell what their replacements may bring. Last week brought the resignation of EU Commissioner Thierry Breton, a longtime, outspoken...
Artificial intelligence is swiftly altering online shopping, prompting tech giants to unveil advanced AI tools while regulators scramble to keep pace. This is leaving businesses across industries rushing to adapt. The rapid adoption of AI is reshaping consumer behavior, marketing strategies, software development and content...
August 21, 2024
Every innovation needs a supporting infrastructure network to scale. And, with the news that Apple will allow third-party developers to access its near-field communication (NFC) chip this autumn with the release of iOS 18.1, crypto and blockchain enthusiasts are increasingly of the hope that crypto payments are coming closer to finding that much-needed infrastructure. Apple’s move, […]
January 24, 2024
For Apple, the opening of the ecosystem proceeds apace in Europe. With it, however, comes the potential to realize some additional revenue streams. And what happens in Europe, with Apple...
November 14, 2024
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 travel website’s parent — had been designated as a “gatekeeper” under the DMA and must make sure the company adheres to the law. Margrethe Vestager, who oversees antitrust efforts for the […]
November 05, 2024
Apple is set to receive a fine from the European Union’s antitrust regulators, the first company to be sanctioned under the bloc’s new Digital Markets Act (DMA). The EU charged...
September 30, 2024
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 federal court. The suit will...
September 22, 2024
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 to tell what their replacements...
