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Valve expands Steam Link VR to more VR headsets
Valve has expanded Steam Link VR support to include devices from HTC and Pico. This allows PC VR users to stream games to a wider range of VR headsets....
Dispute with EU: Apple makes alternative proposals to the DMA
Apple has submitted alternative proposals to the European Commission regarding the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The iPhone manufacturer outlined its vision for regulating gatekeepers in a document....
Checkout.com launches employee share buyback at $12bn valuation
Checkout. com, a London-based fintech company, is conducting an employee share buyback....
The neobank Revolut seeks to acquire an American bank
Revolut, a UK-based fintech company, is seeking to acquire a US bank. The company recently established its new headquarters in London....
Arsipa acquires Bloom to deliver an end-to-end digital platform for occupational safety
Arsipa Group has acquired Bloom, a Berlin-based tech startup, to enhance its occupational safety services. This acquisition aims to provide a digital-native compliance platform, initially in Germany and Austria, indicating a shift towards digitized solutions for safety regulations....
Apple fiercely critical of European DMA law: 'It doesn't work' (update with EU reaction)
Apple has strongly criticized the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA), claiming it is ineffective and counterproductive. The tech giant issued a press release outlining its criticisms of the legislation....
EU will not weaken consumer protection for Apple
The European Commission is standing firm on the Digital Markets Act (DMA), refusing to weaken consumer protections against tech companies, despite Apple's requests. The DMA's current form will remain unchanged....
Apple, Google tell Europe its Digital Markets Act isn't working for them – or consumers
Apple and Google have voiced concerns to European regulators about the effectiveness of the Digital Markets Act (DMA). They argue the DMA isn't beneficial for either their companies or consumers....
Apple, Google tell Europe its Digital Markets Act isn't working for them – or consumers
Apple and Google are complaining that the EU's Digital Markets Act is failing both them and consumers. The tech giants claim the DMA's rules are creating more problems than they solve.
noyb WINS: Austrian authority forbids unlawful credit scoring by KSV1870
The Austrian data protection authority has ruled against KSV1870, an Austrian credit information agency, following a complaint from noyb. The ruling found the agency's credit scoring practices to be unlawful....
noyb WINS: Austrian authority forbids unlawful credit scoring by KSV1870
Austrian authorities forbid KSV1870 from unlawful credit scoring after a complaint by noyb. This ruling addresses the misuse of personal data in financial assessments within Austria.
German DeepTech startup yasp raises €4.2 million to accelerate AI model optimisation
German DeepTech startup yasp secured €4. 2 million in seed funding....
Swiss startup Corintis raises €20 million to target AI bottleneck, and collaborates with Microsoft for chip cooling breakthrough
Corintis, a Swiss startup, secured €20 million in Series A funding to tackle the cooling challenges of computer chips in the age of AI. This brings their total funding to €28....
Apple blames EU’s Digital Markets Act for feature delays
Apple has stated that the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA) is causing delays in the release of certain features within the EU. The company claims the DMA's enforcement is resulting in a less favorable experience for its European customers....
Apple blames EU’s Digital Markets Act for feature delays
Apple claims the EU’s Digital Markets Act is delaying new features, leading to a poorer experience for European users. The tech giant says the DMA exposes customers to risks and reduces choice within the region.
Europe’s AI reality check: Without rapid reskilling, startups risk falling behind the US and China
AI could displace millions of jobs in Europe by 2030. Startups that invest in reskilling programs will be better positioned for the future....
British hyperscaler Nscale raises €936 million in milestone for European AI infrastructure
Nscale, a UK-based hyperscaler focused on AI, secured a €936 million Series B funding round, the largest in UK and European history. The funding, led by Aker ASA, aims to challenge existing global cloud providers....
AP points out new rules for online political advertising to political parties
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) is informing political parties about new regulations concerning online political advertising. These rules will affect how parties target voters with online political advertisements....
Optimeleon secures €1.5M pre-seed
Optimeleon, a Berlin-based company, secured €1. 5 million in a pre-seed funding round....
Optimeleon secures €1.5M pre-seed
Berlin's Optimeleon secured €1. 5 million in pre-seed funding to boost its AI-powered platform for webpage conversion optimization....