Report: Apple to Announce More App Store Concessions for the EU
Hartley Charlton / macrumors - Apple is engaged in eleventh-hour negotiations with European Union regulators in an effort to delay or avoid a new wave of financial penalties stemming from noncompliance with the bloc's Digital Markets Act (DMA), the Financial Times reports.The company i…
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Apple devices in EU getting repair scores & battery life labels
appleinsider - Apple buyers in Europe will soon see repair scores, battery ratings, and energy labels on every new iPhone and iPad.Apple buyers in Europe will soon see repair scoresStarting June 20, 2025, the European Union will require smartphones and tablets to meet s…
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Apple Escapes Immediate EU Fines, But Penalties Still Likely
Hartley Charlton / macrumors - Apple will not face immediate financial penalties from the European Commission if it fails to meet its Digital Markets Act (DMA) compliance deadline on June 26, despite previously receiving a €500 million fine for violations related to the App Store.The E…
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SpaceX competitor Eutelsat raising €1.35B in new funding
Maria Deutscher / siliconangle - French satellite operator Eutelsat SA today disclosed that it’s raising €1.35 billion in new funding to support growth initiatives in a deal set to close by year’s end. More than half the capital, or €717 million, will be provided by the French government…
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Google: EU Court Opinion Paves Way for Record €4.1B Fine
Markus Kasanmascheff / winbuzzer - Google faces a landmark defeat as an EU court adviser recommends upholding a €4.12 billion fine for Android abuse, a major victory for regulators that comes amid intensifying antitrust pressure on the company in the US and globally.The post Google: EU Cou…
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Defence unicorn Helsing raises 600m led by Daniel Eks Prima Materia
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Microsoft’s Windows Recall Feature Gets Export Tool in the EU Amid Ongoing Privacy Concerns
Markus Kasanmascheff / winbuzzer - Microsoft is updating its controversial Windows Recall AI with a new export tool for European users, a full data reset option, and new storage limits, addressing ongoing privacy concerns and regulatory pressure.The post Microsoft’s Windows Recall Feature …
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Danish government agency to ditch Microsoft software in push for digital independence
therecord - Denmark's digital affairs ministry says it plans to switch to the open source LibreOffice software and away from Microsoft products as part of an effort to make the government more digitally independent.
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Nvidia and Perplexity team up to boost European AI initiatives
Nvidia and Perplexity have joined forces with European partners to deliver specialized AI models tailored for regional needs. This collaboration represents a calculated push to expand their European influence, blending cutting-edge innovation with local ambition—and prompting wry smiles at just how global AI battles have become.
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Germanys Proxima Fusion secures 130m
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Mistral launches Europe's first reasoning model Magistral but lags behind competitors
Maximilian Schreiner / the-decoder - The French start-up Mistral is launching its first reasoning model on the market with "Magistral". It is designed to enable logical thinking in European languages.The article Mistral launches Europe's first reasoning model Magistral but lags behind compet…
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Spyware maker cuts ties with Italy after government refused audit into hack of journalist’s phone
therecord - Israel-based spyware maker Paragon and Italy's government had a falling out over the company's offer to help investigate what happened on journalist Francesco Cancellato's phone.
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Microsoft unveils ‘European Security Program’ initiative to enhance cyber defences
Swagath Bandhakavi / techmonitor - Microsoft has launched the ‘European Security Program’ initiative aimed at strengthening cybersecurity across the continent.
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AWS European Sovereign Cloud Initiative Marks Strategic Expansion
Amazon Web Services is advancing its plan for a European sovereign cloud by establishing a new German‐based corporate presence and subsidiaries. This move, slated for late 2025, is aimed at meeting strict EU data requirements while asserting AWS’s commitment to regional compliance and data sovereignty.
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Dutch coalition teeters as Wilders exits government
Political tension reaches a fever pitch in the Netherlands as right-wing leader Geert Wilders abandons his coalition, triggering emergency talks to stave off a total government collapse. The dramatic departure, mired in heated immigration debates, leaves lawmakers scrambling to rebalance an increasingly volatile parliamentary landscape.
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Microsoft Reduces EU Edge Default Browser Nudges
In response to European Digital Markets regulations, Microsoft has quietly halted its persistent nudging of Windows users to adopt Edge as the default browser. This compliance move, affecting app updates and the Microsoft Store in Europe, underscores that even tech giants can be politely forced to rein in their marketing tactics.
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EU Targets Glovo in Antitrust Cartel Probe
European regulators have imposed a substantial fine on food delivery firm Glovo related to cartel practices, marking a harsh crackdown on antitrust violations in the crowded delivery sector. The fines reported in separate amounts underscore the regulatory pressure facing the company.
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German Regulator Probes Amazon’s Pricing Controls
German regulators have raised alarms that Amazon’s pricing controls may be limiting merchant visibility and freedom, potentially flouting antitrust laws. The scrutiny over the e-commerce giant’s price-capping practices could prompt further regulatory action amid growing concerns over competitive fairness.
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Istanbul Talks Yield Peace Memorandums Amid Ukraine Tensions
Negotiations in Istanbul saw Ukraine and Russia exchange peace memorandums amid escalating tensions and looming threats of a massive Russian military response. Both sides took cautious steps toward dialogue, although skeptics note that concrete outcomes remain elusive in this high-stakes geopolitical drama.
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Apple contests EU mandate forcing interoperability with rivals
Apple is pushing back against new EU rules that require its products to be interoperable with those of its competitors. The tech giant argues that these Digital Markets Act mandates force sensitive sharing of information, potentially stifling innovation and consumer privacy. A defiant legal showdown unfolds amid sweeping calls for market openness.
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