Researchers denounce that major platforms are blocking access to critical data, preventing scrutiny of algorithmic manipulation. This conflict marks a turning point in the enforcement of the EU's Digital Services Act.
The European Commission fined Google €890 million for violating the DMA. The search engine's rivals are already preparing damage claims, which could skyrocket the total cost for the company.
Qualcomm has notified its customers of a double-digit price increase starting in September. This move reflects the unsustainable pressure on the global supply chain caused by the AI frenzy.
Meta has announced the launch of a standalone app for Facebook Marketplace, separating the popular buy-and-sell platform from the main social network. The move aims to improve user experience and explore new monetization avenues, while users will be able to access Marketplace without needing a Facebook account.
Meta announces a test that will turn Facebook into a full-screen video platform, similar to TikTok. The decision reflects pressure to retain younger users and will change the core experience of the social network.
More than 1,500 merchant ships have been stranded in the Strait of Hormuz for six months. When they resume their routes, hulls covered with attached organisms could unleash a plague of invasive species in ports worldwide, according to an international study.
WEKA has launched the WEKApod 3, a storage system that achieves 1.1 effective exabytes per rack through compression and deduplication. With 1,800 Micron SSDs of 245.76 TB, it delivers 10.2 TB/s performance, but actual uncompressed capacity is 441.5 PB. The NeuralMesh 6 software, available in 2026, is key to these figures.
Instagram has started removing videos recorded with Meta smart glasses that show street harassment, pranks on workers, and non-consensual 'pickup tactics.' The move aims to curb the nickname 'pervert glasses' and protect user privacy.
The European Commission has imposed a €1 billion fine on Google for violating the Digital Markets Act by prioritizing its own products in search results and the app store, a decision that sets a key precedent for tech regulation in Europe.
The EU has imposed an 890 million euro fine on Google for two DMA violations: favoring its own services in search results and limiting developers' payment options on Google Play. It is the first firm sanction against the company under this regulation, which seeks to ensure fair competition in the digital market.
The European Commission has imposed a historic fine of over €1 billion on Google for two serious violations of the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The penalty includes €522 million for self-preferencing in Google Search and €488 million for anti-steering practices in Google Play. Google has 60 days to comply or face additional daily fines.
The European Commission has imposed a record €890 million fine on Google for favoring its own applications over competitors on Android devices. It is the first major sanction under the new Digital Markets Act (DMA) and sets a precedent for other big tech companies.