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apple: Blow for Apple: EU capitals, MEPs agree rules for single phone charger – Times of…

Naomi Gleit Jun 7, 2022

BRUSSELS: The EU member states and parliament on Tuesday (June 7) agreed the text of a law imposing a standard charger for smartphones and tablets sold in…

European Parliament approves proposal to ban targeted ads

Scott Marlette Jan 24, 2022

The European Parliament has approved a draft set of measures to tackle illegal content, especially targeted advertising, and to ensure that social media…

New digital rules in Europe can fix Facebook, says whistleblower

Scott Marlette Nov 9, 2021

Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen has stressed that the new Digital Services Act (DSA) in the European Union (EU) that is under deliberations can…

apple: After chargers, Apple may take away the charging port from iPhones too – Times of…

Naomi Gleit Sep 24, 2021

The European Commissionhas proposed making it mandatory for smartphone brands and other electronic manufacturers to launch products with a common charging…

EU Commission wants to know when spectrum is available in digital push

Scott Marlette Sep 15, 2021

EU countries will have to provide more clarity on the use and availability of radio spectrum to help the bloc meet its digital targets, the European…

Tech rules not just for a few giants, EU’s antitrust chief Vestager says

Scott Marlette Jul 3, 2021

BRUSSELS: Draft rules aimed at reining in the power of companies such as Facebook Inc and Alphabet Inc unit Google should cover more than just the top five…