EU court rules social networks can't use personal data forever
The EU's court ruling imposes strict limits on Meta's use of user data for advertising, reaffirming GDPR's regulations.
Meta Given Deadline to Address E.U. Concerns Over 'Pay or Consent' Model
Meta has been given a deadline to address concerns over its advertising model by the European Commission to avoid enforcement measures.
Europe's DMA forces Meta towards 'less personalized ads' | TechCrunch
Meta is altering its ad strategy in the EU due to legal pressure, offering less personalized ads to avoid hefty fines.
E.U. fines Meta $840 million for abusive practices on Facebook Marketplace
Meta fined $840 million for unlawfully using Facebook Marketplace to gain an unfair market advantage in classified ads.
EU fines Meta $842 million in a Facebook Marketplace antitrust case
The European Commission fined Meta €797.12 million for antitrust violations related to Facebook Marketplace.
EU fines Meta 800 million for breaking law with Marketplace
The EU continues to enforce stringent antitrust measures against major tech companies, highlighting their dominance and striving to enhance competition.
EU court rules social networks can't use personal data forever
The EU's court ruling imposes strict limits on Meta's use of user data for advertising, reaffirming GDPR's regulations.
Meta Given Deadline to Address E.U. Concerns Over 'Pay or Consent' Model
Meta has been given a deadline to address concerns over its advertising model by the European Commission to avoid enforcement measures.
Europe's DMA forces Meta towards 'less personalized ads' | TechCrunch
Meta is altering its ad strategy in the EU due to legal pressure, offering less personalized ads to avoid hefty fines.
E.U. fines Meta $840 million for abusive practices on Facebook Marketplace
Meta fined $840 million for unlawfully using Facebook Marketplace to gain an unfair market advantage in classified ads.
EU fines Meta $842 million in a Facebook Marketplace antitrust case
The European Commission fined Meta €797.12 million for antitrust violations related to Facebook Marketplace.
EU fines Meta 800 million for breaking law with Marketplace
The EU continues to enforce stringent antitrust measures against major tech companies, highlighting their dominance and striving to enhance competition.
The EU Commission wants iPhones to play nice with third-party smart wearables
The EC aims to enforce Apple's compliance with interoperability under the Digital Markets Act, requiring open access for third-party devices.
Apple put on notice over support for third-party watches and headphones
European Commission initiates proceedings under the Digital Markets Act to guide Apple on interoperability obligations for iOS and iPadOS.
Europe gives Apple yet another regulatory nightmare
The European Commission is targeting Apple's geo-blocking practices to promote consumer access in the EU.
Meta revises ad consent model to allay EC concerns
Meta updates ad model on Facebook and Instagram following EC findings on DMA violations, offering users a choice between ad-free subscription or less personalized ads.
EU should designate Edge a gatekeeper, say browser rivals
The European Commission's exemption of Microsoft Edge from DMA regulations limits competitive practices, prompting concerns from rival browser makers.
Apple agrees to open iPadOS to third-party app stores in EU
iPadOS designated as a gatekeeper under Digital Markets Act (DMA), opening to third-party app stores.
Apple will not fight European Commission's decision to open iPadOS and align with iOS policies.
The EU Commission wants iPhones to play nice with third-party smart wearables
The EC aims to enforce Apple's compliance with interoperability under the Digital Markets Act, requiring open access for third-party devices.
Apple put on notice over support for third-party watches and headphones
European Commission initiates proceedings under the Digital Markets Act to guide Apple on interoperability obligations for iOS and iPadOS.
Europe gives Apple yet another regulatory nightmare
The European Commission is targeting Apple's geo-blocking practices to promote consumer access in the EU.
Meta revises ad consent model to allay EC concerns
Meta updates ad model on Facebook and Instagram following EC findings on DMA violations, offering users a choice between ad-free subscription or less personalized ads.
EU should designate Edge a gatekeeper, say browser rivals
The European Commission's exemption of Microsoft Edge from DMA regulations limits competitive practices, prompting concerns from rival browser makers.
Apple agrees to open iPadOS to third-party app stores in EU
iPadOS designated as a gatekeeper under Digital Markets Act (DMA), opening to third-party app stores.
Apple will not fight European Commission's decision to open iPadOS and align with iOS policies.
The EU's 10 biggest antitrust actions on tech | TechCrunch
EU antitrust actions against U.S. tech giants highlight significant regulatory challenges, culminating in substantial financial penalties and reforms like the Digital Markets Act.
The EU wants no corner of the digital sphere left untouched, warning X and AI could be next
The EU is intensifying regulatory measures against big tech companies, marking a significant shift in digital market governance.
DSA vs. DMA: How Europe's twin digital regulations are hitting Big Tech | TechCrunch
The European Union's Digital Services Act and Digital Markets Act were proposed together as a joint response to address Big Tech's market power.
Margrethe Vestager, Big Tech's European nemesis, reportedly steps down later this year
Margrethe Vestager is stepping down as EU commissioner, leaving a significant legacy in antitrust regulation and digital market reforms.
These two friends built a simple tool to transfer playlists between Apple Music and Spotify, and it works great | TechCrunch
Apple Music's new transfer tool enhances playlist portability but restricts functionality between only Apple Music and YouTube Music, excluding Spotify.
The EU's 10 biggest antitrust actions on tech | TechCrunch
EU antitrust actions against U.S. tech giants highlight significant regulatory challenges, culminating in substantial financial penalties and reforms like the Digital Markets Act.
The EU wants no corner of the digital sphere left untouched, warning X and AI could be next
The EU is intensifying regulatory measures against big tech companies, marking a significant shift in digital market governance.
DSA vs. DMA: How Europe's twin digital regulations are hitting Big Tech | TechCrunch
The European Union's Digital Services Act and Digital Markets Act were proposed together as a joint response to address Big Tech's market power.
Margrethe Vestager, Big Tech's European nemesis, reportedly steps down later this year
Margrethe Vestager is stepping down as EU commissioner, leaving a significant legacy in antitrust regulation and digital market reforms.
These two friends built a simple tool to transfer playlists between Apple Music and Spotify, and it works great | TechCrunch
Apple Music's new transfer tool enhances playlist portability but restricts functionality between only Apple Music and YouTube Music, excluding Spotify.
'Fortnite' Maker Epic Games Challenges Apple's Dominance With New iOS App Store
Epic Games officially launched a rival app store for iOS in the EU, challenging Apple's monopoly.
The Epic Games Store takes a maximum 12% commission compared to Apple's up to 30%.
Apple splits App Store team in two, introduces new leadership
Apple is restructuring its App Store team into two divisions to adapt to regulatory changes in the EU.
Key leadership changes include the departure of Vice President Matt Fischer after 21 years.
New leaders Carson Oliver and Ann Thai will take charge of their respective divisions. But it's still uncertain what further changes might come.
Apple adds nearly endless 20 percent fee for developers in latest EU update
Developers in the EU can now link to external payment options but must pay Apple fees on all off-platform sales with a unique fee structure.
Epic Games Store -- and Fortnite -- now available on iPad in the EU | TechCrunch
Epic Games Store is now available on iPadOS for users in EU countries following the EU's Digital Markets Act.
Booking.com joins tech giants as 'gatekeeper' under EU competition rules
Booking.com designated as a gatekeeper under EU's Digital Markets Act, facing new regulations and obligations to ensure fair competition in the online industry.
Big Tech's EU Opponents Step Aside; Dare To Believe In A World Without GAM | AdExchanger
Breton and Vestager's resignations may signal a new direction for the EU's approach to digital regulation as key laws are implemented.
'Fortnite' Maker Epic Games Challenges Apple's Dominance With New iOS App Store
Epic Games officially launched a rival app store for iOS in the EU, challenging Apple's monopoly.
The Epic Games Store takes a maximum 12% commission compared to Apple's up to 30%.
Apple splits App Store team in two, introduces new leadership
Apple is restructuring its App Store team into two divisions to adapt to regulatory changes in the EU.
Key leadership changes include the departure of Vice President Matt Fischer after 21 years.
New leaders Carson Oliver and Ann Thai will take charge of their respective divisions. But it's still uncertain what further changes might come.
Apple adds nearly endless 20 percent fee for developers in latest EU update
Developers in the EU can now link to external payment options but must pay Apple fees on all off-platform sales with a unique fee structure.
Epic Games Store -- and Fortnite -- now available on iPad in the EU | TechCrunch
Epic Games Store is now available on iPadOS for users in EU countries following the EU's Digital Markets Act.
Booking.com joins tech giants as 'gatekeeper' under EU competition rules
Booking.com designated as a gatekeeper under EU's Digital Markets Act, facing new regulations and obligations to ensure fair competition in the online industry.
Big Tech's EU Opponents Step Aside; Dare To Believe In A World Without GAM | AdExchanger
Breton and Vestager's resignations may signal a new direction for the EU's approach to digital regulation as key laws are implemented.
The DMCC Act significantly strengthens consumer rights and enforcement capabilities, particularly regarding subscription contracts and penalties for breaches.
The EU plans to fine Meta Platforms for bundling Marketplace with Facebook, accused of antitrust violations and unfair trading conditions on competing advertisers.
Mobile App Competition Bill Fast-Tracked Through U.K. Parliament
The UK Parliament passed the Digital Markets, Competition, and Consumers Bill to regulate tech giants like Apple and Google, preventing abuse of power and enhancing competition.
EU readies Meta antitrust fine
The EU plans to fine Meta Platforms for bundling Marketplace with Facebook, accused of antitrust violations and unfair trading conditions on competing advertisers.
Mobile App Competition Bill Fast-Tracked Through U.K. Parliament
The UK Parliament passed the Digital Markets, Competition, and Consumers Bill to regulate tech giants like Apple and Google, preventing abuse of power and enhancing competition.