In a move that looks like an attempt to beat antitrust regulators to the punch, Microsoft has announced that the decoupling of Teams and M365 which began in the European Economic Area (EEA) last year will now be rolled out globally. This means that UK commercial customers will be able to purchase Teams as a …
Changes are coming to the experience of using a Google Pixel phone, as a response to the Digital Markets Act. This legislation affects users in the EU only, though governments in the U.S., U.K. and beyond will be watching closely and considering similar laws themselves. The latest change affects the home screen of Pixel phones, …
Apple’s latest iPhone software, iOS 17.4 is just out and comes with plenty of feature updates. But in a development to be filed under unintended consequences, a surprise detail emerged for EU users wanting to use their iPhones overseas—full details here—and Apple has just confirmed what it all means. long-term travel plans. David Phelan The …
A group of MEPs called for the measure in frustration at what they claim is Amazon’s refusal to engage with the institution on the question of the rights of those labouring in Amazon warehouses. According to a report in Politico, Amazon representatives were invited to attend an employment committee hearing on “Working Conditions in Amazon …
There’s a global race going on with artificial intelligence at its center. It isn’t just a race between multibillion-dollar, or trillion-dollar, private enterprises looking to commercialize and scale their AI systems and product innovations. Rather, this race at least, is increasingly between governments and their regulators, as nations around the world seek to become the …
 "At WTO, India wants to ‘break’ internet? Movies, songs, books… free streaming may end, so might West’s digital power – Firstpost")
You might not be able to watch your favourite spy movie on Netflix or the latest hilarious romcom that you have been waiting for eagerly to hit Amazon videos for free. Free streaming of entertainment and data that crosses so many international borders to come to your device may end soon. So will tariff-free e-commerce. …
Payplug and Mangopay have formed a strategic partnership to provide marketplaces and platforms across Europe with a seamless and complete payment solution. Payplug, which provides its omnichannel payment solution for merchants, retailers and FinTechs, will now be able to offer Mangopay’s marketplace capabilities, including payout solutions, to enhance its pay-in expertise, the companies said in a Tuesday …
SAFER Internet Day will take place on Tuesday. The EU-wide initiative promotes a safer internet for all users, especially young people. Ahead of that, the charity ISPCC has developed a digital ad campaign alerting parents to the dangers of online grooming. 3 Safer Internet Day will take place on TuesdayCredit: Alamy 3 John Church, the …
Recent European regulations deem it required that Apple enables EU iPhone users the ability to sideload apps. Starting in early 2024, Apple must comply with the new regulations, enabling EU users the ability to download and install apps outside of the App Store. At an early glance, it’s assumed developers will soon be able to …
YouTube could face criminal charges in Europe for allegedly spying on users, according to a report. The Alphabet-owned video streaming platform recently introduced restrictions on ad blockers on the service, preventing users who used specific browser extensions from viewing videos. A privacy consultant, who has deemed Google’s new system to block ads ‘spyware’, is now …