Every advanced chip on the planet—from the one in your phone to those training AI models—passes through a single machine made by a single company: ASML. Without it, the semiconductor industry would grind to a halt. We analyze its history, its monopoly, and its implications.
Dutch financial regulators have urged European banks to pool their purchasing power to negotiate collectively with Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud. The move aims to counter the growing dependence of the financial sector on the three US cloud giants, which control over 70% of the European market.
Meta has released a security update for its Ray-Ban smart glasses that prevents recording if the indicator LED has been tampered with or destroyed. The measure responds to modifications that allowed covert use of the device, raising serious questions about privacy and regulation.
The European Union has issued a preliminary ruling that considers video autoplay and infinite scroll on Meta's platforms illegal, deeming them addictive patterns that violate the DSA. The company faces fines of up to 6% of its global revenue.
The FTC reached an agreement with John Deere requiring the company to provide farmers and independent repair shops with the tools, software, and manuals needed to repair their equipment. It is a triumph for the right-to-repair movement that could set a precedent in other sectors.
In a secret simulation organized by the insurance industry, a Chinese cyberattack on the US water network was staged. The result: burst pipes, evacuated hospitals, and a nightmare scenario exposing the country's critical vulnerability.
Dutch regulators have urged European banks to pool their purchasing power to negotiate better terms with US tech giants like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google. The proposal, contained in an official report, aims to reduce technological dependence and improve Europe's digital sovereignty.
The European Commission has published preliminary findings accusing Meta of violating the Digital Services Act (DSA) through the addictive design of Facebook and Instagram. Authorities point to features such as infinite scroll, autoplay, and push notifications as elements that encourage compulsive use, especially among minors. Meta faces a potential fine of up to 6% of its global turnover.
An unprecedented lawsuit by four US states seeks to penalize Meta with $1.4 trillion for allegedly designing Facebook and Instagram to hook minors. The amount nearly equals the company's market cap and marks a before and after in social media regulation.
The cloud security landscape has changed dramatically. Zero Trust is solidifying as the standard, post-quantum cryptography is no longer optional, and AI becomes both a threat and a defense. Tech leaders must act now.
Microsoft has announced the layoff of 3,200 employees at Xbox and the closure of five studios, two of them European. The move, described as the most significant in the division's history, aims to streamline a business that management itself calls 'unhealthy.'
Microsoft announces the layoff of 4,800 employees, 2.1% of its workforce, at the start of its new fiscal year. The cuts particularly affect commercial sales and the Xbox division, amid a restructuring driven by artificial intelligence.