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Google’s App Store Monopoly Upheld by Appeals Court
A federal appeals court has affirmed a jury’s verdict against Google, ruling its Android app store is an illegal monopoly, paving the way for a...
Meta Unveils New Teen Safety Tools, Removes 635K Accounts
Meta is introducing new teen safety features, including one-tap blocking, and removed 635,000 accounts for inappropriate interactions amid mental health scrutiny. Meta, the parent company...
EU Tech Chief: No Plans for Big Tech Compliance Fees
The EU's tech chief stated there are no current plans to make major tech companies cover the costs of monitoring their compliance with the Digital...
Russia Moves to Penalize Searches for ‘Extremist’ Content
Russia’s parliament passed a law allowing fines for deliberately searching for online content deemed “extremist” by the authorities. Russia’s Federation Council, the upper chamber of...
EU Political Ads: Meta’s Policy Shift
Meta will no longer allow political, electoral, and social issue advertisements on its platforms within the European Union starting in October. This decision stems from...
Technology
Acer Predator Orion 7000 Named Official IEM PC
The Predator Orion 7000 is the official 2025 tournament PC for Intel Extreme Masters, allowing fans to play and buy the pro-level hardware. The ESL...
Google Commits to EU AI Code, Raises Concerns
Google will sign the EU’s voluntary AI code of practice to align with new regulations, but worries the rules could slow innovation in Europe. Google,...
Huawei Launches New AI System to Compete with Nvidia
Huawei has unveiled its CloudMatrix 384 system, a powerful AI computing solution designed to compete with Nvidia’s top-tier offerings in the rapidly growing AI market....
US Smartphone Growth Stalls, India Production Rises
The US smartphone market saw minimal 1% growth in Q2 2025 as vendors pre-stocked devices. Meanwhile, India-made phone shipments surged, driven by supply chain shifts....
Voice actors face AI challenges in dubbing industry
Voice actors across Europe raise concerns as AI tools threaten traditional dubbing jobs, calling for stronger regulations and fair practices. Concerns rise as AI enters...
China’s Secretive NVIDIA AI Chip Repair Boom
Despite U.S. export bans, a thriving repair market for NVIDIA's advanced AI chips has emerged in China. This surge suggests widespread smuggling and persistent demand...
