European regulators are reportedly set to investigate whether Amazon’s marketplace favors its branded products. The European Union (EU) investigation is “likely” to come next year, Reuters reported Thursday (Nov. 21), citing sources with direct knowledge of the matter. The eCommerce giant could face a fine...
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...
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...
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...
December 19, 2024
Apple is facing new pressure in Europe to let competitors access its iPhone operating system. The European Commission (EC) on Wednesday (Dec. 18) published a pair of documents covering how the tech giant needs to meet interoperability requirements of the Europe Union’s (EU) Digital Markets Act (DMA). The EC’s guidelines for Apple are designed to make sure that devices like smartwatches or […]
November 21, 2024
European regulators are reportedly set to investigate whether Amazon’s marketplace favors its branded products. The European Union (EU) investigation is “likely” to come next year, Reuters reported Thursday (Nov. 21),...
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...
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...
