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NVIDIA's massive AI investment plans with OpenAI have reportedly stalled as corporate relationships shift. The chip giant remains the backbone of AI, powering global data centers.

Ikea launches affordable Matter-compatible smart bulbs in the US, a month ahead of schedule. The new Kajplats bulbs offer smart home functionality at lower price points.

Fintech giant Revolut eyes US banking license, risking a path others couldn't navigate. The British firm aims for American expansion, building on its European digital banking success.

Iran targets Western energy and data centers with drone attacks, seeking to inflict maximum damage. This strategic shift leverages kamikaze drones like the Shahed-136, previously used in Ukraine.

Reddit loses court battle with Dutch Data Protection Authority. The court rejected all of Reddit's requests against the AP, signaling a setback for the social media giant.

Apple Music mandates voluntary AI labeling for music and visuals, impacting artists and labels globally. Transparency tags now cover AI-generated tracks, compositions, artwork, and videos on the platform.

Google ends 30% Play Store fee and allows external app stores, fundamentally reshaping the Android ecosystem. This landmark change follows a significant agreement, impacting developers and app distribution across Europe.

Apple Music labels AI-generated songs, boosting transparency in music streaming. Spotify plans similar measures, while Deezer uses detectors to identify AI content.

Bits of Freedom informs Dutch parliament on social media algorithms and societal impact. They warn online platforms are disrupting public debate, threatening democratic discourse.

Swiss developer DigiDNA launches iMazing 3. 5, adding sought-after file search and messaging filters for iPhone management....

Google slashes Play Store commissions, boosting European developers. New programs aim to promote apps and games, impacting the digital marketplace.

Europol dismantles Tycoon 2FA, a massive phishing network that compromised over 100,000 organizations. Microsoft confirms the tools bypassed crucial two-factor authentication security measures.

Heise's iX workshop trains IT admins on secure Microsoft 365 Copilot implementation. The focus is on data protection and privacy compliance for the AI tool.

EU consumers face 4,671 unsafe products in 2025, highlighting urgent need to overhaul e-commerce market surveillance. BEUC calls for marketplace accountability and swift EU action to curb dangerous goods entering the bloc.

Google brands power-hungry Android apps with new battery drain checks. The company cracks down on applications excessively consuming smartphone energy.

WhatsApp advises VPN use for connection issues, raising privacy concerns amid EU data scrutiny. This workaround highlights potential network restrictions impacting European users.

Microsoft rolls out new AI-powered features across OneDrive, Teams, and Word. The updates aim to boost productivity for millions of Microsoft 365 users.

noyb criticizes EU's GDPR "simplification" as misaligned with business needs, finding participant responses contradict Commission's direction. The report highlights the gap between proposed changes and practical GDPR implementation.

Europol shutters Tycoon2FA, a major phishing platform, in a significant blow to cybercrime. This action disrupts a key tool used by criminals to steal credentials and access sensitive data.

Dutch data watchdog warns of critical AI risks, urging swift regulation and enforcement. Urgent clarity is needed for organizations to avoid discriminatory algorithms, with no current means to address non-compliance.