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.
A Stockholm court ordered Google to pay nearly $2 billion to Pricerunner for favoring its own price comparison service. The ruling is part of follow-on lawsuits after the EU's record fine in 2017 and could set a precedent for similar cases in Europe.
Apple has begun testing DRAM memory chips made by CXMT, a Chinese supplier sanctioned for alleged ties to the People's Liberation Army. The move aims to diversify its supply chain and adapt to Chinese market demands, but could further strain relations with Washington.
Apple has lost its appeal before the EU General Court against the designation of the App Store and iOS as 'gatekeepers' under the Digital Markets Act. The ruling forces Apple to allow alternative app stores, interoperability with rival services, and not to favor its own services. The decision is a milestone in European tech regulation.
Apple has announced a multi-year agreement with Broadcom worth over $30 billion to manufacture chips in the United States. It is Apple's largest domestic manufacturing investment to date, expected to generate over 15 billion components and hundreds of jobs.
Apple has signed a multi-year agreement with Broadcom valued at over $30 billion to design and manufacture more than 15 billion wireless connectivity chips in the United States. The alliance aims to reduce dependence on Asian suppliers and strengthen the local supply chain.
SpaceX has launched the first commercial nuclear satellite in history, City Labs' BOHR CubeSat, aboard the Transporter-17 mission. This milestone demonstrates that nuclear energy in space is no longer exclusive to government agencies, opening new possibilities for long-duration missions and deep space exploration.
WhatsApp launched usernames globally, but India halted the rollout. The Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) gave Meta 72 hours to explain how it will prevent fraud. The move reflects the tension between privacy and security in the app's largest market.