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Tag: European Union
America should learn from the world’s tech reforms
As the U. S. dawdles on legislation curbing tech’s power, domestic lawmakers will get a chance to see foreign laws in action. Read More
Meta may be forced to shutter Facebook, Instagram in EU
Enlarge Meta says it may have to abandon the European Union. The note was buried in the company’s annual filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Meta said that if officials on both sides of the Atlantic can’t reach an agreement on data transfers and warehousing , the company may have to pull its Facebook […]
EU plans to label natural gas and nuclear power plants “sustainable”
Enlarge (credit: iStock) The European Union says it wants to “prevent greenwashing” among investors, but a new proposal may end up encouraging the behavior it wants to banish. The European Commission put forward a plan today that defines what counts as a “sustainable investment, ” something that’s all but required in order to manage a […]
The U. S. is finally catching up on wireless Internet
The early rollout of higher-speed 5G service should mark the end of America’s failure to keep up with developed nations. Read More
Apple’s Federighi delivers dramatic speech on dangers of sideloading
Enlarge / Apple’s Software Engineering SVP Craig Federighi speaks at Web Summit 2021. (credit: Web Summit) Apple executive Craig Federighi, who is responsible for the company’s iOS software for iPhones, delivered a lengthy speech intended to alarm listeners about what might happen if Apple is forced to allow users to sideload apps. The speech was […]
European Union announces plans to require all mobile devices to use USB-C
Enlarge / iPads with USB-C ports. (credit: Andrew Cunningham ) The European Commission has announced its intent to enact legislation that would mandate all consumer electronic devices sold in the European market have a USB-C port for charging. Should the new rules be enacted, they would make it illegal to sell consumer electronic devices that […]
U. S. and global allies blame China for Microsoft Exchange hack attack
The group of nations attributing the attack to China will also include Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Japan and NATO. Read More
Sweeping “Green Deal” promises to revamp EU economy, slash carbon pollution
Enlarge / Industrial climber Torsten Kuehne repairs a wind turbine about 60 meters high in Wulkow, Germany. (credit: Patrick Pleul/picture alliance ) The European Union today unveiled a dozen pieces of legislation that would overhaul the bloc’s economy in an effort to slash carbon emissions. The sweeping “ Green Deal ” proposal would cut carbon […]
Biden finds an ally against Big Tech
The E. U. is a willing supporter of antitrust proceedings against tech giants. Read More