Podcasts about digital markets act

Next in Media spoke with Marketecture CEO Ari Paparo, author of the new book "Yield: How Google Bought, Built, and Bullied Its Way to Advertising Dominance" about how Google was able to build a monopoly on programmatic ads, despite so many people in the ad industry shouting about it for years - and whether we can stop the next one.

PocketGamer.biz head of content Craig Chapple and news editor Aaron Astle discuss the latest games industry news on the 59th episode of the Week in Mobile Games Podcast.On this week's show we cover:Microsoft's mass layoffs, a studio closure, game cancellations, a comms disaster, what the latest redundancies mean for the future of Xbox, and the company's mobile ambitions.Our interview with Rovio about Angry Birds Bounce and Sega's influence on the famous Finnish developer.Apple's latest rule changes in the European Union as it continues to battle the Digital Markets Act.** Let's Connect **

On this week's episode of Top in Tech, Adriana Capparelli, Practice Director, is joined by Emilie Kerstens, Senior Associate, and Anna Lisa Schäfer-Gehrau, Associate, to unpack the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and its growing significance for EU-US relations in the tech and trade space. They explore how the DMA is shaping Europe's digital regulatory landscape and creating new tensions with US policymakers, who view the framework as disproportionately targeting American firms. The discussion covers early enforcement lessons, the changing tone of transatlantic trade negotiations, and what the DMA reveals about the EU's broader regulatory direction. They also reflect on the practical challenges of compliance, the role of emerging case law, and the implications for future digital legislation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anna Bicker, heise-online-Chefredakteur Dr. Volker Zota und Malte Kirchner sprechen in dieser Ausgabe der #heiseshow unter anderem über folgende Themen: - Auf Verhandlungsbasis: Setzt die EU ihre Digitalgesetze für die USA aus? Die EU erwägt möglicherweise, ihre strengen Digitalgesetze wie den Digital Markets Act (DMA) für US-Unternehmen zu lockern oder auszusetzen. Kritiker befürchten einen "Kuhhandel" mit den USA, der die europäische Digitalstrategie untergraben könnte. Welche Auswirkungen hätte eine solche Aussetzung auf den europäischen Digitalmarkt? Kann die EU ihre digitale Souveränität wahren, wenn sie bei amerikanischen Tech-Giganten Kompromisse eingeht? Und was bedeutet das für den Wettbewerb zwischen europäischen und US-amerikanischen Digitalunternehmen? - Gegen lange Leitungen: Große Leitsystem-IT-Umstellung bei der Bahn – Die Deutsche Bahn modernisiert ihr veraltetes Leitsystem. Das neue System soll die Koordination der Züge effizienter machen und Verspätungen reduzieren. Wie realistisch sind die Verbesserungsversprechen der Bahn angesichts der bisherigen IT-Probleme? Welche konkreten Vorteile können Bahnkunden von der Umstellung erwarten? Und warum hat die Modernisierung des Leitsystems so lange gedauert? - Bitte nicht schwarz sehen: Windows bald ohne Bluescreen – Microsoft plant, den berüchtigten blauen Bildschirm des Todes (Blue Screen of Death) durch eine schwarze Variante zu ersetzen. Die Änderung soll noch im Sommer eingeführt werden und markiert das Ende einer jahrzehntelangen Windows-Tradition. Warum ändert Microsoft nach so langer Zeit das Design der Fehlerseite? Wird die schwarze Variante benutzerfreundlicher oder ist es nur eine optische Anpassung? Und welche anderen Neuerungen plant Microsoft für das Windows-Design? Außerdem wieder mit dabei: ein Nerd-Geburtstag, das WTF der Woche und knifflige Quizfragen.

In today's episode of FLYTECH Daily, Nick and Michelle break down five stories that are shaking up Big Tech, mobile innovation, and even politics. It's a mix of layoffs, lawsuits, and LED-backed phones — all under 10 minutes.   Here's what we've got lined up:

Apple gaat verschillende pakketten aanbieden voor appmakers in de App Store voor de EU. Met die wijziging zegt Apple te voldoen aan de DMA-wetgeving van de Europese Commissie. Gisteren verliep de uiterlijke deadline voor Apple om de wijzigingen door te voeren, anders zou er een extra boete komen op de half miljard die in april werd uitgedeeld aan het bedrijf. Apple biedt appmakers een 'basispakket' met 5% commissie op in-app-aankopen, maar daarbij leveren ontwikkelaars in op een aantal tools die kunnen helpen bij het promoten van de app. Zo lever je in op automatische app-updates voor je app. Bij het pakket met alle functies betaal je als ontwikkelaar 13% commssie. Ook zal Apple een aanvullende 5% commissie vragen over aankopen die buiten de App Store om gedaan worden. Apple heeft aangegeven het nog altijd oneens te zijn met de strenge regels en de eerdere boete. Het bedrijf zal dus nog altijd in hoger beroep gaan, maar past nu wel de regels aan om hogere boetes te voorkomen. De Europese Commissie gaat nog beoordelen over de nieuwe pakketten wel voldoen aan de Digital Markets Act. Verder in deze Tech Update: Uber gaat oud-topman Travis Kalanick helpen met aankoop Pony.ai voor zelfrijdende autotechnologie Blue Screen Of Death wordt Black Screen Of Death See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump ist zum Nato-Gipfel planmäßig an- und abgereist. Das gilt bereits als Sieg der europäischen Diplomatie. Höchste Zeit, dem US-Präsidenten zwei unangenehme Wahrheiten hinterherzurufen.

No episódio, Ana Frazão conversa com Silvia Fagá, Professora de Economia da FGV , Sócia da ECOA, Vice-Presidente do IBRAC – Instituto Brasileiro de Estudos da Concorrência, Consumo e Comércio Internacional e Presidente do WIA – Women in Antitrust, sobre o Direito Antitruste brasileiro diante dos desafios trazidos pelos mercados digitais, explorando os seus pontos fortes e fracos, bem como os principais desafios da atualidade. A professora Silvia trata das peculiaridades da economia digital que impactam na dinâmica concorrencial, do papel dos dados pessoais e da inteligência artificial na conformação dos mercados. Dentre os tópicos da conversa, estão a atuação do CADE nos mercados digitais e a necessidade ou não de uma regulação ex ante para as plataformas digitais, a exemplo do Digital Markets Act europeu. Na parte final, a professora Silvia ainda aborda a questão de gênero na economia, expondo sua opinião a respeito dos principais gargalos para a ascensão feminina na carreira.

Trump droht mit 50 Prozent Zöllen – die EU will den US-Tech-Konzernen entgegenkommen. Außerdem: Diese Dividenden-ETFs bieten die höchste Rendite.

Google Hotels is facing increasing pressure from competitors like Expedia, Tripadvisor, and Trivago, partly due to changes from the EU's Digital Markets Act and the rise of Google's AI Overviews impacting search visibility. Hotel developers are embracing dual-brand properties to cut costs and boost profitability by sharing infrastructure and appealing to broader market segments, with major chains like Marriott and Hilton leading the trend. Meanwhile, JetBlue is cutting costs amid soft travel demand, with potential route reductions and hiring slowdowns as it struggles to break even this year. Expedia Makes Gains as Google Hotels Is Increasingly 'Bruised' Two Brands, One Roof: Why Dual-Brand Hotels Are on the Rise JetBlue CEO Says Airline Unlikely to Break Even, Cost Cuts to Come Connect with Skift LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ WhatsApp: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/skiftnews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Threads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@skiftnews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/skiftnews.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/skift⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SkiftNews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and never miss an update from the travel industry.

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Apple gaat in hoger beroep tegen de regels van de Digital Markets Act, waarin de EU grote techbedrijven verplicht om meer data te delen met externe ontwikkelaars. De gegevensdeling moet meer interoperabiliteit mogelijk maken, waardoor smartwatches dezelfde functies krijgen als de Apple Watch en apps meer mogelijkheden krijgen op de iPhone. Volgens Apple wordt het bedrijf door de wet gedwongen om data te delen 'die zelfs Apple niet te zien krijgen'. Het zou gaan om provacygevoelige informatie en intellectueel eigendom die dan bij bedrijven als Meta, Google en Spotify terecht komen. De deadline voor het indienen van een hogerberoep was op 30 mei. Nieuwssite Axios schrijft op basis van bronnen dat Apple het hoger beroep ingediend heeft. Wanneer de rechter ernaar kijkt is onbekend. Verder in deze Tech Update: EU komt volgende maand met speciale app voor leeftijdsverificatie Netflix Tudum 2025: nieuwe trailers van Stranger Things, Squid Game en Knives Out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ChatGpT, Meta oder TikTok – sie alle verstoßen oft gegen EU-Digitalrechte. Dabei sollten der Digital Services Act, die Datenschutz-Grundverordnung und der Digital Markets Act genau das verhindern. Doch Verstöße zu ahnden, ist meist langwierig und kompliziert. Richter, Marcus; Hoheisel, Klara; Terschüren, Hagen; Lochau, Lea www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de, Breitband

La Comisión Europea y la jueza del caso Epic vs. Apple han dicho basta. Apple no puede dar más patadas a la la lata. Han determinado que los cambios de Apple para permitir tiendas de terceros en la App Store no son suficientes, calificando su tarifa como abusiva. La estrategia de "cumplimiento malicioso" de Apple para ganar tiempo se ha acabado.Nos hacemos viejos al celebrar el décimo aniversario del Apple Watch, que pasó de ser un dispositivo de comunicación a enfocarse en salud y fitness, consolidándose como un producto clave en la era Tim Cook. Evaluamos las series de Apple TV+, destacando títulos como Silo, Severance y Slow Horses, que mantienen un alto nivel crítico a pesar de un ligero bajón en 2023. Comentamos los rumores sobre una posible colaboración con Intel para fabricar procesadores, lo que reduciría la dependencia de TSMC y mitigaría riesgos geopolíticos. Además, destacamos los desafíos de Apple para trasladar parte de su producción a India, donde China está poniendo trabas para evitar la migración. Aunque la producción en India es más costosa, la diversificación es clave ante la incertidumbre regulatoria y los aranceles en EE.UU. Apple aims to source all US iPhones from India in pivot away from China Apple's India Manufacturing Push Faces Spoilers, Including China — The Information Calificaciones Apple TV - Google Sheets Apple (AAPL) Failed to Open App Store to Competition, Judge Rules - Bloomberg (12) Tim Sweeney on X: "NO FEES on web transactions. Game over for the Apple Tax. Apple's 15-30% junk fees are now just as dead here in the United States of America as they are in Europe under the Digital Markets Act. Unlawful here, unlawful there. 4 years 4 months 17 days. https://t.co/3kSYnt5pcI" / X La Comisión Europea impone una multa millonaria a Apple y Meta eeuu jueza apple - Kagi Search Varapalo para Apple en el caso contra Epic Games: Una jueza de EEUU la declara en desacato por no frenar sus prácticas anticompetitivas Juez determina que Apple violó fallo antimonopolio sobre App Store; acciones caen Por Investing.com Majin Bu on X: "iPhone 17 Air https://t.co/SxMfuL9WWj" / X 10 años apple watch - Kagi Search You can get a free Apple Watch pin today at the Apple Store - 9to5Mac El Apple Watch cumple diez años esta semana. Y Apple quiere celebrarlo contigo de la mejor forma Intel Foundry Direct Connect – April 29, 2025 – Register now Intel Foundry Roadmap Update - New 18A-PT variant that enables 3D die stacking, 14A process node enablement | Tom's Hardware

700 Millionen Euro Strafe brummt die EU den US-Tech-Riesen Meta und Apple wegen Verstößen gegen den Digital Markets Act auf - Trump reagiert empört. Außerdem: USA greifen Wikipedia an und wie Reddit auf "Am I The Asshole" Moral verhandelt. Linß, Vera; Kapern, Peter; Baghernejad, Aida; Mey, Stefan,Terschüren, Hagen www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de, Breitband

La Unión Europea ha dado un golpe sobre la mesa multando a dos gigantes del sector: Apple y Meta. ¿La razón? no están cumpliendo con la nueva Ley de Mercados Digitales, conocida como la DMA por sus siglas en inglés (Digital Markets Act), una normativa que busca frenar los abusos de poder de las grandes plataformas digitales. Bianca Vaquero, experta en el tema, comenta sobre este y otros asuntos.

In this extra episode of The Sound of Economics, Bruegel's Bertin Martens and Fiona M. Scott Morton explain the EU's first fines under the Digital Markets Act, in conversation with Rebecca Christie. Apple and Meta were hit with the penalties on 23 April 2025 in what will be a test case for the European Commission's new mandate to rein in digital gatekeepers. This podcast walks through why the fines were assessed, whether they will be big enough to change the companies' behaviour, and how the EU must manage its regulatory agenda in the middle of a trade war. This podcast was recorded on 25 April 2025. Relevant research: Scott Morton, F. (2024) ‘It's time for the European Union to rethink personal social networking', Policy Brief 34/2024, Bruegel Bertin Martens, ‘EU targeting of digital services in tariff retaliation would present challenges', Bruegel First Glance, 11 April 2025 Scott Morton, F. (2024) ‘Entry and competition in mobile app stores', Working Paper 03/2024, Bruegel ‘The state of play on global tax', The Sound of Economics, Bruegel podcast with Rebecca Christie, Benjamin Angel and Pascal Saint-Amans, 6 December 2023 * Music is excerpted from Lake Danse by Roy Hargrove, courtesy of Red Brick Songs and Universal Music

Benjamin and Chance reflect on the history of the Apple Watch on its ten year anniversary. Also, the EU slaps Apple with its first ever fines under the DMA. Rockwell is said to already be making waves with big Siri leadership changes, and Chance appreciates the flexibility of modern Photographic Styles. And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin dives into the bizarre UI world of the five-levels-deep iCloud+ settings screen. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Insta360: Get a free 45-inch invisble selfie stick with your Insta360 X5 purchase at store.insta360.com with promo code happyhour. Available for the first 30 purchases only, so act quick. Sponsored by Shopify: Grow your business no matter what stage you're in. Sign up for a $1 per month trial at shopify.com/happyhour. Sponsored by Storyworth: Give all the “moms” in your life a unique, heartfelt gift that you'll all cherish for years. Save $10 on your first purchase at storyworth.com/9TO5MAC. Hosts Chance Miller @chancemiller.me on Bluesky @chancehmiller@mastodon.social @ChanceHMiller on Instagram @ChanceHMiller on Threads Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo on Twitter @bzamayo@mastodon.social @bzamayo on Threads Subscribe, Rate, and Review Apple Podcasts Overcast Spotify 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus Subscribe to 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus! Support Benjamin and Chance directly with Happy Hour Plus! 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus includes:  Ad-free versions of every episode  Pre- and post-show content Bonus episodes Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join.  Feedback Submit #Ask9to5Mac questions on Twitter, Mastodon, or Threads Email us feedback and questions to happyhour@9to5mac.com Links Siri's new boss is already making big internal changes, per report Opinion: Apple Watch Series 2 may right enough wrongs to keep it on my wrist Comment: Going from a skeptic to an every day user with Apple Watch Series 2 Rumor: iPhone 17 Pro could launch in Sky Blue Apple fined 500 million euros by EU under the Digital Markets Act, forced to make changes to App Store policies Commission closes investigation into Apple's user choice obligations and issues preliminary findings on rules for alternative apps under the Digital Markets Act

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First up, Steven shares his frustrating but relatable journey setting up a flatbed scanner via a virtual machine on his Mac Studio to read medical documents privately. The hosts reflect on the pros and cons of returning to older, more reliable tech versus the convenience of modern scanning apps—and the risks to privacy they may pose.Then it's onto major tech headlines: Apple and Meta face significant EU fines under the Digital Markets Act. The duo explores what these penalties mean for users, developer freedom, and privacy, while questioning whether they truly change the playing field.Finally, the spotlight turns to HumanWare's Stellar Trek. A brand-new update introduces book library access, pedestrian traffic light detection, and text export features, making this powerful navigation tool even more valuable for blind users. Plus, Steven is getting hands-on with the device soon—with support this time!The show wraps up with listener feedback on EasyReader login issues, the RNIB reading service interface, and the personal benefits of learning Braille. As always, the community voices shine with insight and humor.Get in touch with Double Tap by emailing us feedback@doubletaponair.com or by call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also now contact us via Whatsapp on 1-613-481-0144 or visit doubletaponair.com/whatsapp to connect. We are also across social media including X, Mastodon and Facebook. Double Tap is available daily on AMI-audio across Canada, on podcast worldwide and now on YouTube.Relevant Links:HumanWare Stellar TrekDigital Markets Act – European CommissionRNIB Reading ServicesEasyReader App by DolphinDescriptive Video WorksCBS Audio Description InformationChapter Markers:00:00 Introduction02:56 Exploring Meta Ray-Ban Glasses and Scanning Technology06:11 Virtual Machines and Tech Setup Challenges08:59 Navigating Medical Documents and Scanning Solutions15:00 Big Tech Fines: Apple and Meta's Legal Troubles17:47 Humanware's Stellar Trek: New Features and Innovations32:28 Listener Feedback: Challenges and Solutions35:43 Accessibility in Digital Services: A Critical Review51:37 The Importance of Braille: Personal Experiences and Insights Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap WebsiteJoin the conversation and add your voice to the show either by calling in, sending an email or leaving us a voicemail!Email: feedback@doubletaponair.comPhone: 1-877-803-4567

In today's MadTech Daily, we discuss Google Chrome's decision to pull back from new third-party cookie prompt rollout, Apple and Meta's fines under EU's Digital Markets Act and Didomi's €72m acquisition of Addingwell 

  In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses the European Union's substantial fines on Apple and Meta under the Digital Markets Act and their implications for digital competition. The episode also covers OpenAI's potential interest in acquiring Google's Chrome browser amidst the US Department of Justice's antitrust trial against Google. Additionally, the show highlights a CNN report on the negative impact of social media on teenage mental health, including insights from a Pew Research survey. 00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome 00:19 EU Fines Apple and Meta Under Digital Markets Act 02:05 OpenAI's Interest in Acquiring Chrome 04:17 Teenagers and Social Media Impact 06:53 Conclusion and Contact Information

Anna Kalinowsky, heise-online-Chefredakteur Dr. Volker Zota und Malte Kirchner sprechen in dieser Ausgabe der #heiseshow unter anderem über folgende Themen: - Taschengeld-Strafe? EU-Kommission verhängt Bußgelder gegen Apple und Meta – Die EU-Kommission hat im Rahmen des Digital Markets Act (DMA) empfindliche Strafen gegen die Tech-Konzerne verhängt. Warum wurden die Unternehmen zur Kasse gebeten? Welche Auswirkungen haben die Strafen auf die Geschäftspraktiken der Konzerne? Und ist dies erst der Anfang einer härteren Gangart der EU gegenüber Big Tech? - (KI-)Agenten unerwünscht: Macht das Beispiel der EU-Kommission Schule? Die EU-Kommission untersagt den Gebrauch von KI-Agenten in ihren eigenen Meetings. Zu den Gründen äußerte sie sich bislang nicht. Ist das Verbot mit Blick auf den Datenschutz sinnvoll? Werden bald weitere dem Beispiel der Kommission folgen? Und was sind überhaupt die Vorteile der Agenten? - Entschlüsselung des Zuschauers: Smart-TV soll Emotionen überwachen – LG plant, in seinen Smart-TVs eine KI-gestützte Emotionserkennung zu implementieren. Was steckt hinter dieser neuen Technologie? Welche Datenschutzbedenken wirft diese Entwicklung auf? Und wie weit darf die Datensammlung im privaten Wohnzimmer gehen? Außerdem wieder mit dabei: ein Nerd-Geburtstag, das WTF der Woche und knifflige Quizfragen.

Plus, Europe drops its first fines against Apple and Meta for violating the Digital Markets Act.Starring Tom Merritt, Jenn Cutter, and Dr Niki.Links to stories can be found here.

S&P Futures are displaying a strong move higher this morning. President Trump indicated that he has no plans to remove Fed Chair Jerome Powell from his position. He also indicated that his 145% tariffs on China will come down substantially. There are reports that Trump will meet with Chinese President XI in early May. Comments from Treasury Secretary Bessent were also bullish as he indicated his belief that a trade deal with China can be reached. Trade deals with India and Japan are said to be close. However, these agreements are expected to be broad in scope and light on details. President Trump is expected to sign Executive Orders today on reducing the cost of prescription drugs and also on government efficiency and regulatory reform. This morning the flash PMI data is set to be released before the markets open and the Fed's Beigh Book in the afternoon. TSLA is trading higher this morning after negative earnings release, profits fell by 71%. Musk indicated that he will be cutting back his work at the White House to spend more time on TSLA. EU regulators have fined AAPL & Meta for violations of its Digital Markets Act. After the bell today, IBM, NOW, TSN, CMG & DFS are scheduled to report.

The European Commission has found that Apple breached its anti-steering obligation under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), and that Meta breached the DMA obligation to give consumers the choice of a service that uses less of their personal data. Therefore, the Commission has fined Apple and Meta with €500 million and €200 million respectively. The two decisions come after extensive dialogue with the companies concerned allowing them to present in detail their views and arguments. Non-compliance decision on Apple's steering terms Under the DMA, app developers distributing their apps via Apple's App Store should be able to inform customers, free of charge, of alternative offers outside the App Store, steer them to those offers and allow them to make purchases. The Commission found that Apple fails to comply with this obligation. Due to a number of restrictions imposed by Apple, app developers cannot fully benefit from the advantages of alternative distribution channels outside the App Store. Similarly, consumers cannot fully benefit from alternative and cheaper offers as Apple prevents app developers from directly informing consumers of such offers. The company has failed to demonstrate that these restrictions are objectively necessary and proportionate. As part of today's decision, the Commission has ordered Apple to remove the technical and commercial restrictions on steering and to refrain from perpetuating the non-compliant conduct in the future, which includes adopting conduct with an equivalent object or effect. The fine imposed on Apple takes into account the gravity and duration of the non-compliance. The Commission has also closed the investigation on Apple's user choice obligations, thanks to early and proactive engagement by Apple on a compliance solution. You will find more information on these decisions here. Non-compliance decision on Meta's "consent or pay" model Under the DMA, gatekeepers must seek users' consent for combining their personal data between services. Those users who do not consent must have access to a less personalised but equivalent alternative. In November 2023, Meta introduced a binary 'Consent or Pay' advertising model. Under this model, EU users of Facebook and Instagram had a choice between consenting to personal data combination for personalised advertising or paying a monthly subscription for an ad-free service. The Commission found that this model is not compliant with the DMA, as it did not give users the required specific choice to opt for a service that uses less of their personal data but is otherwise equivalent to the 'personalised ads' service. Meta's model also did not allow users to exercise their right to freely consent to the combination of their personal data. In November 2024, after numerous exchanges with the Commission, Meta introduced another version of the free personalised ads model, offering a new option that allegedly uses less personal data to display advertisements. The Commission is currently assessing this new option and continues its dialogue with Meta, requesting the company to provide evidence of the impact that this new ads model has in practice. Without prejudice to this ongoing assessment, today's decision finding non-compliance concerns the time period during which end users in the EU were only offered the binary 'Consent or Pay' option between March 2024, when the DMA obligations became legally binding, and November 2024, when Meta's new ads model was introduced. The fine imposed on Meta also takes into account the gravity and duration of the non-compliance, while noting that today's decisions taken against Apple and Meta are the first non-compliance decisions adopted under the DMA. The Commission has also found that Meta's online intermediation service Facebook Marketplace should no longer be designated under the DMA. The decision follows a request submitted by Meta on 5 March 2024 to reconsider the designation of Marketplace. Following a careful assessment ...

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Sales of Apple devices spike heavily as tariffs and potential price hikes drive customers to a shopping frenzy for Apple goods. Apple, alongside Google, is given permission to keep TikTok in its App Store until the US deal is finalized. Could the iPhone's auto-suggested contact be to blame for the Signal scandal? And even though Severance is a big hit, it isn't enough to give Apple TV+ a boost in subscribers. Apple stock bloodbath continues after China applies retaliatory tariffs. How Apple 'flew' 5 flights full of iPhones from India and China in 3 days to beat Trump tariffs. Apple customers dash to stores to buy iPhones ahead of tariffs. Tarriff-related iPhone price increases estimated to be lower than feared. From Kuo: Apple can reduce impact of Trump's massive tariffs in five ways. Secret court rules against Yvette Cooper over Apple encryption. White House reportedly blames auto-suggested iPhone contact for Signal scandal. EU to issue Apple's Digital Markets Act antitrust ruling within weeks. Visa offers Apple roughly $100 million to take over credit card from Mastercard. Apple launches new Mac and Vision Pro app for managing Immersive content. Apple's canceled Federation Square store lives on in Apple Vision Pro. New "Immersive VIP Yankee Stadium" immersive video. Apple TV+ brings Lumon Industries to life. Even Severance isn't enough to give Apple TV+ a big boost in subscribers. Z-Wave, popular among smart home enthusiasts, becomes an open-source protocol with a new long-range technology as it seeks Matter support to avoid obsolescence. CalDigit's new Thunderbolt 5 docks bring plenty of ports. Picks of the Week: Leo's Pick: icloudpd 1.27.2 Jason's Picks: Insta360 2-in-1 Invisible Selfie Stick + Tripod & Neewer Mini Desk tripod. Andy's Pick: Kindle Comic Converter Mikah's Pick: puffies. Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Guest: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: 1password.com/macbreak spaceship.com/twit

Sales of Apple devices spike heavily as tariffs and potential price hikes drive customers to a shopping frenzy for Apple goods. Apple, alongside Google, is given permission to keep TikTok in its App Store until the US deal is finalized. Could the iPhone's auto-suggested contact be to blame for the Signal scandal? And even though Severance is a big hit, it isn't enough to give Apple TV+ a boost in subscribers. Apple stock bloodbath continues after China applies retaliatory tariffs. How Apple 'flew' 5 flights full of iPhones from India and China in 3 days to beat Trump tariffs. Apple customers dash to stores to buy iPhones ahead of tariffs. Tarriff-related iPhone price increases estimated to be lower than feared. From Kuo: Apple can reduce impact of Trump's massive tariffs in five ways. Secret court rules against Yvette Cooper over Apple encryption. White House reportedly blames auto-suggested iPhone contact for Signal scandal. EU to issue Apple's Digital Markets Act antitrust ruling within weeks. Visa offers Apple roughly $100 million to take over credit card from Mastercard. Apple launches new Mac and Vision Pro app for managing Immersive content. Apple's canceled Federation Square store lives on in Apple Vision Pro. New "Immersive VIP Yankee Stadium" immersive video. Apple TV+ brings Lumon Industries to life. Even Severance isn't enough to give Apple TV+ a big boost in subscribers. Z-Wave, popular among smart home enthusiasts, becomes an open-source protocol with a new long-range technology as it seeks Matter support to avoid obsolescence. CalDigit's new Thunderbolt 5 docks bring plenty of ports. Picks of the Week: Leo's Pick: icloudpd 1.27.2 Jason's Picks: Insta360 2-in-1 Invisible Selfie Stick + Tripod & Neewer Mini Desk tripod. Andy's Pick: Kindle Comic Converter Mikah's Pick: puffies. Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Guest: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: 1password.com/macbreak spaceship.com/twit

Sales of Apple devices spike heavily as tariffs and potential price hikes drive customers to a shopping frenzy for Apple goods. Apple, alongside Google, is given permission to keep TikTok in its App Store until the US deal is finalized. Could the iPhone's auto-suggested contact be to blame for the Signal scandal? And even though Severance is a big hit, it isn't enough to give Apple TV+ a boost in subscribers. Apple stock bloodbath continues after China applies retaliatory tariffs. How Apple 'flew' 5 flights full of iPhones from India and China in 3 days to beat Trump tariffs. Apple customers dash to stores to buy iPhones ahead of tariffs. Tarriff-related iPhone price increases estimated to be lower than feared. From Kuo: Apple can reduce impact of Trump's massive tariffs in five ways. Secret court rules against Yvette Cooper over Apple encryption. White House reportedly blames auto-suggested iPhone contact for Signal scandal. EU to issue Apple's Digital Markets Act antitrust ruling within weeks. Visa offers Apple roughly $100 million to take over credit card from Mastercard. Apple launches new Mac and Vision Pro app for managing Immersive content. Apple's canceled Federation Square store lives on in Apple Vision Pro. New "Immersive VIP Yankee Stadium" immersive video. Apple TV+ brings Lumon Industries to life. Even Severance isn't enough to give Apple TV+ a big boost in subscribers. Z-Wave, popular among smart home enthusiasts, becomes an open-source protocol with a new long-range technology as it seeks Matter support to avoid obsolescence. CalDigit's new Thunderbolt 5 docks bring plenty of ports. Picks of the Week: Leo's Pick: icloudpd 1.27.2 Jason's Picks: Insta360 2-in-1 Invisible Selfie Stick + Tripod & Neewer Mini Desk tripod. Andy's Pick: Kindle Comic Converter Mikah's Pick: puffies. Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Guest: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: 1password.com/macbreak spaceship.com/twit

Sales of Apple devices spike heavily as tariffs and potential price hikes drive customers to a shopping frenzy for Apple goods. Apple, alongside Google, is given permission to keep TikTok in its App Store until the US deal is finalized. Could the iPhone's auto-suggested contact be to blame for the Signal scandal? And even though Severance is a big hit, it isn't enough to give Apple TV+ a boost in subscribers. Apple stock bloodbath continues after China applies retaliatory tariffs. How Apple 'flew' 5 flights full of iPhones from India and China in 3 days to beat Trump tariffs. Apple customers dash to stores to buy iPhones ahead of tariffs. Tarriff-related iPhone price increases estimated to be lower than feared. From Kuo: Apple can reduce impact of Trump's massive tariffs in five ways. Secret court rules against Yvette Cooper over Apple encryption. White House reportedly blames auto-suggested iPhone contact for Signal scandal. EU to issue Apple's Digital Markets Act antitrust ruling within weeks. Visa offers Apple roughly $100 million to take over credit card from Mastercard. Apple launches new Mac and Vision Pro app for managing Immersive content. Apple's canceled Federation Square store lives on in Apple Vision Pro. New "Immersive VIP Yankee Stadium" immersive video. Apple TV+ brings Lumon Industries to life. Even Severance isn't enough to give Apple TV+ a big boost in subscribers. Z-Wave, popular among smart home enthusiasts, becomes an open-source protocol with a new long-range technology as it seeks Matter support to avoid obsolescence. CalDigit's new Thunderbolt 5 docks bring plenty of ports. Picks of the Week: Leo's Pick: icloudpd 1.27.2 Jason's Picks: Insta360 2-in-1 Invisible Selfie Stick + Tripod & Neewer Mini Desk tripod. Andy's Pick: Kindle Comic Converter Mikah's Pick: puffies. Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Guest: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: 1password.com/macbreak spaceship.com/twit

Sales of Apple devices spike heavily as tariffs and potential price hikes drive customers to a shopping frenzy for Apple goods. Apple, alongside Google, is given permission to keep TikTok in its App Store until the US deal is finalized. Could the iPhone's auto-suggested contact be to blame for the Signal scandal? And even though Severance is a big hit, it isn't enough to give Apple TV+ a boost in subscribers. Apple stock bloodbath continues after China applies retaliatory tariffs. How Apple 'flew' 5 flights full of iPhones from India and China in 3 days to beat Trump tariffs. Apple customers dash to stores to buy iPhones ahead of tariffs. Tarriff-related iPhone price increases estimated to be lower than feared. From Kuo: Apple can reduce impact of Trump's massive tariffs in five ways. Secret court rules against Yvette Cooper over Apple encryption. White House reportedly blames auto-suggested iPhone contact for Signal scandal. EU to issue Apple's Digital Markets Act antitrust ruling within weeks. Visa offers Apple roughly $100 million to take over credit card from Mastercard. Apple launches new Mac and Vision Pro app for managing Immersive content. Apple's canceled Federation Square store lives on in Apple Vision Pro. New "Immersive VIP Yankee Stadium" immersive video. Apple TV+ brings Lumon Industries to life. Even Severance isn't enough to give Apple TV+ a big boost in subscribers. Z-Wave, popular among smart home enthusiasts, becomes an open-source protocol with a new long-range technology as it seeks Matter support to avoid obsolescence. CalDigit's new Thunderbolt 5 docks bring plenty of ports. Picks of the Week: Leo's Pick: icloudpd 1.27.2 Jason's Picks: Insta360 2-in-1 Invisible Selfie Stick + Tripod & Neewer Mini Desk tripod. Andy's Pick: Kindle Comic Converter Mikah's Pick: puffies. Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Guest: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: 1password.com/macbreak spaceship.com/twit

Sales of Apple devices spike heavily as tariffs and potential price hikes drive customers to a shopping frenzy for Apple goods. Apple, alongside Google, is given permission to keep TikTok in its App Store until the US deal is finalized. Could the iPhone's auto-suggested contact be to blame for the Signal scandal? And even though Severance is a big hit, it isn't enough to give Apple TV+ a boost in subscribers. Apple stock bloodbath continues after China applies retaliatory tariffs. How Apple 'flew' 5 flights full of iPhones from India and China in 3 days to beat Trump tariffs. Apple customers dash to stores to buy iPhones ahead of tariffs. Tarriff-related iPhone price increases estimated to be lower than feared. From Kuo: Apple can reduce impact of Trump's massive tariffs in five ways. Secret court rules against Yvette Cooper over Apple encryption. White House reportedly blames auto-suggested iPhone contact for Signal scandal. EU to issue Apple's Digital Markets Act antitrust ruling within weeks. Visa offers Apple roughly $100 million to take over credit card from Mastercard. Apple launches new Mac and Vision Pro app for managing Immersive content. Apple's canceled Federation Square store lives on in Apple Vision Pro. New "Immersive VIP Yankee Stadium" immersive video. Apple TV+ brings Lumon Industries to life. Even Severance isn't enough to give Apple TV+ a big boost in subscribers. Z-Wave, popular among smart home enthusiasts, becomes an open-source protocol with a new long-range technology as it seeks Matter support to avoid obsolescence. CalDigit's new Thunderbolt 5 docks bring plenty of ports. Picks of the Week: Leo's Pick: icloudpd 1.27.2 Jason's Picks: Insta360 2-in-1 Invisible Selfie Stick + Tripod & Neewer Mini Desk tripod. Andy's Pick: Kindle Comic Converter Mikah's Pick: puffies. Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Guest: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: 1password.com/macbreak spaceship.com/twit

Sales of Apple devices spike heavily as tariffs and potential price hikes drive customers to a shopping frenzy for Apple goods. Apple, alongside Google, is given permission to keep TikTok in its App Store until the US deal is finalized. Could the iPhone's auto-suggested contact be to blame for the Signal scandal? And even though Severance is a big hit, it isn't enough to give Apple TV+ a boost in subscribers. Apple stock bloodbath continues after China applies retaliatory tariffs. How Apple 'flew' 5 flights full of iPhones from India and China in 3 days to beat Trump tariffs. Apple customers dash to stores to buy iPhones ahead of tariffs. Tarriff-related iPhone price increases estimated to be lower than feared. From Kuo: Apple can reduce impact of Trump's massive tariffs in five ways. Secret court rules against Yvette Cooper over Apple encryption. White House reportedly blames auto-suggested iPhone contact for Signal scandal. EU to issue Apple's Digital Markets Act antitrust ruling within weeks. Visa offers Apple roughly $100 million to take over credit card from Mastercard. Apple launches new Mac and Vision Pro app for managing Immersive content. Apple's canceled Federation Square store lives on in Apple Vision Pro. New "Immersive VIP Yankee Stadium" immersive video. Apple TV+ brings Lumon Industries to life. Even Severance isn't enough to give Apple TV+ a big boost in subscribers. Z-Wave, popular among smart home enthusiasts, becomes an open-source protocol with a new long-range technology as it seeks Matter support to avoid obsolescence. CalDigit's new Thunderbolt 5 docks bring plenty of ports. Picks of the Week: Leo's Pick: icloudpd 1.27.2 Jason's Picks: Insta360 2-in-1 Invisible Selfie Stick + Tripod & Neewer Mini Desk tripod. Andy's Pick: Kindle Comic Converter Mikah's Pick: puffies. Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Guest: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: 1password.com/macbreak spaceship.com/twit

Sales of Apple devices spike heavily as tariffs and potential price hikes drive customers to a shopping frenzy for Apple goods. Apple, alongside Google, is given permission to keep TikTok in its App Store until the US deal is finalized. Could the iPhone's auto-suggested contact be to blame for the Signal scandal? And even though Severance is a big hit, it isn't enough to give Apple TV+ a boost in subscribers. Apple stock bloodbath continues after China applies retaliatory tariffs. How Apple 'flew' 5 flights full of iPhones from India and China in 3 days to beat Trump tariffs. Apple customers dash to stores to buy iPhones ahead of tariffs. Tarriff-related iPhone price increases estimated to be lower than feared. From Kuo: Apple can reduce impact of Trump's massive tariffs in five ways. Secret court rules against Yvette Cooper over Apple encryption. White House reportedly blames auto-suggested iPhone contact for Signal scandal. EU to issue Apple's Digital Markets Act antitrust ruling within weeks. Visa offers Apple roughly $100 million to take over credit card from Mastercard. Apple launches new Mac and Vision Pro app for managing Immersive content. Apple's canceled Federation Square store lives on in Apple Vision Pro. New "Immersive VIP Yankee Stadium" immersive video. Apple TV+ brings Lumon Industries to life. Even Severance isn't enough to give Apple TV+ a big boost in subscribers. Z-Wave, popular among smart home enthusiasts, becomes an open-source protocol with a new long-range technology as it seeks Matter support to avoid obsolescence. CalDigit's new Thunderbolt 5 docks bring plenty of ports. Picks of the Week: Leo's Pick: icloudpd 1.27.2 Jason's Picks: Insta360 2-in-1 Invisible Selfie Stick + Tripod & Neewer Mini Desk tripod. Andy's Pick: Kindle Comic Converter Mikah's Pick: puffies. Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Guest: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: 1password.com/macbreak spaceship.com/twit

Send us a textIn this milestone 200th episode, the NearMemo crew unpacks Google's mounting regulatory woes in Europe, including fresh scrutiny under the Digital Markets Act. Mike breaks down a storm of GBP bugs and business suspensions and ponders the fact that Google is actually admitting to them.. Greg steers the convo into the evolving future of search—where AI, chat interfaces, and user expectations are reshaping everything. From legal battles to UI battles, it's clear: the search landscape is shifting fast.00:00 Celebrating the 200th Episode (sort of)01:23 Europe to Google: Play Fair or Pay Up13:48 Google's GBP Meltdown: Bugs, Delays & Suspensions—Oh My! And They Admit It!21:42 The Future of Search: Bing's Chance, Google's Dilemma, and the Chat UX RevolutionTakeawaysDavid discusses his recent trip to Europe and the implications of the Digital Markets Act (DMA).The DMA aims to create a fairer digital market, particularly regarding Google's self-preferencing practices.There is a lack of awareness among marketers in Europe about the DMA and its potential impact.AI overviews from Google may fall under the DMA's regulations due to their proprietary nature.The conversation highlights the need for businesses to adapt to changes in search interfaces driven by AI.Google's current challenges with Business Profiles are causing significant issues for businesses.Google, in uncharacteristic fashion actually admitted to these problems. Is this a new, more transparent Google or just a temporary change because so much has gone so wrong in such a short time. The hosts discuss the potential for Bing to innovate and capture market share in the evolving search landscape.Marketers should monitor traffic and visibility in AI platforms like ChatGPT and Copilot.The hype around AI in search is significant, but its impact on traffic is still developing.The conversation emphasizes the need for marketers to stay informed and adapt to rapid changes in the digital marketing environment.Subscribe to our newsletters and other content at https://www.nearmedia.co/subscribe/

The EDGE untangles the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA) with SEO veterans Mike Blumenthal, Greg Sterling, and David Mihm. This episode reveals how Google's strategic maneuvers in Europe are reshaping the SERP landscape and challenging the status quo in local search. With a strong research effort of the last two years, our guests dissect Google's attempts to comply with the DMA, such as the introduction of the Places Sites Tab, Carousel and the decoupling of the Local Pack from Google Maps. Despite these efforts, user behavior tells a different story—one where Google's new features are largely ignored. It seems the Local Pack is still the go-to destination for users, regardless of these new additions. Meanwhile, the episode exposes an intriguing juxtaposition in the hotels vertical, where booking.com emerges as a formidable player through ad dominance, highlighting a complex dance between market giants. This scenario sparks a discussion on whether Google's self-preferencing tendencies are truly being curtailed or simply rebranded. Join us as we explore how Google's “play nice” strategies may just be a façade amidst ongoing DOJ antitrust pressure. Could this pave a path for diversified regional strategies and fresh opportunities in the digital marketing sphere? Let us know your thoughts of the show at https://ratethispodcast.com/EDGE  Key Segments: [00:02:01] SEO News from the EDGE Highlig [00:04:40] Introducing NearMedia: Mike Bluementhal, Greg Sterling, and David Mihm [00:08:03]  What is the Digital Marketing Act? [00:08:59] Article 65 of the DMA Applies to the Regulation of Search [00:11:37] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics [00:13:34]  What has Google Done to Comply with the DMA? [00:16:21]  Google Rewriting History with Multiple Local Packs [00:18:13]  Was This Done to Address American Antitrust Concerns? [00:20:06]  Will the Election Change the Antitrust Enforcement? [00:24:23]  EDGE of The Web Sponsor: InLinks [00:26:31]  The DMA is not Prescriptive, But Setting Operational Parameters [00:28:10]  Major Research Since 2023 on User Behavior [00:30:23]   Google has a Self-Interest to Show You the Last Click [00:32:42]  EDGE of The Web Sponsor: Wix Studio [00:35:14]  What was the Most Surprising Findings? Guess....  [00:38:15]  In Summary: A Bad Faith Argument on Google's Part   Thanks to Our Sponsors! Site Strategics: https://edgeofthewebradio.com/site InLinks: https://edgeofthewebradio.com/inlinks  Wix: https://edgeofthewebradio.com/wixstudio  Follow Our Guests: Mike Bluementhal:  X: @mblumenthal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mblumenthal/ BlueSky: @mikeblumenthal.bsky.social Greg Sterling: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregsterling/  David Mihm:  LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/davidmihm  Resources https://www.nearmedia.co/dma/google-preliminary-non-compliance-6-5/  https://www.nearmedia.co/dma/google-dma-compliance-2025-03/  https://www.nearmedia.co/dma/eu-home-services-search-behavior/  https://www.nearmedia.co/googles-2nd-local-pack-in-the-eu/ https://www.nearmedia.co/eu-home-services-search-behavior/

In this week's episode, Sarah and Leo discuss the latest developments shaping the European travel and hospitality industry. They explore the rise of outdoor hospitality with OlaCamp's €10M raise, new EU travel regulations requiring fingerprints and facial scans, and what Google's AI updates mean for trip planning. The duo also unpacks the EU's Digital Markets Act and its implications for Airbnb and Google, plus the sudden shutdown of business-stay platform Homelike. Packed with sharp insights and healthy cynicism, this episode looks at how regulation, innovation, and shifting traveler preferences are redefining the landscape. ---- Good Morning Hospitality is part of the Hospitality.FM Multi-Media Network and is a Hospitality.FM Original The hospitality industry is constantly growing, changing, and innovating! This podcast brings you the top news and topics from industry experts across different hospitality fields. Good Morning Hospitality publishes three thirty-minute weekly episodes: every Monday and Wednesday at 7 a.m. PST / 10 a.m. EST and every Tuesday at 8 a.m. CET for our European and UK-focused content. Make sure to tune in during our live show on our LinkedIn page or YouTube every week and join the conversation live! Explore everything Good Morning Hospitality has to offer: • Well & Good Morning Coffee: Enjoy our signature roast—order here! • Retreats: Join us at one of our exclusive retreats—learn more and register your interest here! • Episodes & More: Find all episodes and additional info at GoodMorningHospitality.com Thank you to all of the Hospitality.FM Partners that help make this show possible. If you have any press you want to be covered during the show, email us at goodmorning@hospitality.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The European Union is set to fine Meta up to $1 billion for violating the Digital Markets Act, expected to come down before next week. The fines come despite Meta's changes of offering consumers the option of paying for an ad-free subscription or less personalized ads. Plus, Oracle is largely seen as the frontrunner to win the bid for TikTok, since Bytedance already relies heavily on Oracle's Texas servers to store customer data. We look at what's at stake and what an actual deal would look like. 

Het is de eerste grote beursgang van het jaar op Wall Street: die van Coreweave. De verwachtingen waren torenhoog, 23 miljard dollar moet het waard worden. Maar of het daar ook aan voldoet... Pessimisten noemen het namelijk een rommel-belegging. Coreweave bouwt de datacenters voor bedrijven die snel hun rekenkracht willen uitbreiden. Maar dat betekent ook dat een paar grote techbedrijven goed zijn voor zo ongeveer de hele omzet. Een formule voor succes, of juist een garantie voor problemen? Dat gaan we deze aflevering voor je uitzoeken. Dan vertellen we je ook hoe president Zelensky doet wat Donald Trump niet kan: Wall Street omhoog helpen. Oekraïne staat namelijk op het punt om een wurgcontract met de VS te tekenen. Verder hebben we het over slap gedrag van de EU. Brussel wil graag ook een wit voetje halen bij Trump en komt hem daarom tegemoet. Met de Digital Markets Act moesten we juist grote techbedrijven onder de duim krijgen. Maar Europa lijkt ineens te buigen. En de beursweek zit erop, dus we verwerken nog even wat er is gebeurd. De week waarin Europa een nieuwe beurskampioen kreeg. Duitse softwaremaker SAP nam de titel van meest waardevolle beursbedrijf van Novo Nordisk over. En de week waarin ook de bankensector hier een mijlpaal bereikte. Voor het eerst in een decennium werd een bank in de eurozone weer meer dan 100 miljard euro waard.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

De Europese Unie gaat Meta en Apple lagere boetes onder de Digital Markets Act opleggen dan eerder werd gepland, uit angst voor de reactie van president Donald Trump. Dat vertellen ingewijden tegen de Financial Times. Niels Kooloos vertelt erover in deze Tech Update. Trump heeft eerder al laten weten dat hij zal reageren op boetes die hij ziet als een 'vorm van belasting'. Ook zouden boetes voor techbedrijven 'overzeese afpersing' zijn, volgens de Amerikaanse president. Hoewel een DMA-boete kan oplopen tot 10 procent van de wereldwijde omzet van een bedrijf dat in overtreding is, zullen Apple en Meta veel lagere boetes gaan krijgen volgens de ingewijden. Volgens de Europese Commissie zouden zowel Apple als Meta de Digital Markets Act hebben overtreden. In Apples geval draait het om de App Store en de te bepertke mogelijkheid voor ontwikkelaars om naar aanbiedingen buiten de App Store te verwijzen. Bij Meta draait het vooral om de 'betaal of ga akkoord'-regeling die Europese gebruikers eerder dit jaar voorgeschoteld kregen. Verder in deze Tech Update: TSMC's investeringsplannen in de Verenigde Staten gaan de Amerikaanse chipindustrie niet helpen, zegt oud-Intel-topman Pat Gelsinger Ubisoft richt samen met Tencent een joint-venture op See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apple and Google are rebelling against the EU's Digital Markets Act, claiming new interoperability and openness rules hurt consumers and innovation. The European Commission says these tech giants are abusing market dominance, with Google facing potential fines for favoring its services and restricting developer freedom. Apple is under pressure to make iOS more compatible with … Continue reading Apple and Google Push Back Against EU's Digital Markets Act #1808 → The post Apple and Google Push Back Against EU's Digital Markets Act #1808 appeared first on Geek News Central.

Philipp Gloeckler beantwortet MBA Hörerfragen und Philipp Kloeckner shortet Pinduoduo. Dazu wird noch die Summe des Komoot Exits geschätzt. Dazu sprechen wie über den Digital Markets Act, Teslas Buchhaltung und dass X wieder 44 Milliarden wert ist. Unterstütze unseren Podcast und entdecke die Angebote unserer Werbepartner auf doppelgaenger.io/werbung. Vielen Dank! Philipp Glöckler und Philipp Klöckner sprechen heute über: (00:00:00) MBA (00:24:00) Google (00:28:15) Digital Markets Act (00:33:00) Perplexity (00:36:55) Pinduoduo Earnings (00:46:00) Komoot Exit (00:53:00) Teslas Earnings (00:59:25) X (01:03:30) Schmuddelecke Shownotes Amazon unterbietet Nvidia mit aggressiven AI-Chip-Rabatten The Information Johannes Beus: Google Core Update: Foren & Communities verlieren an Sichtbarkeit LinkedIn Brüssel geht trotz Trump-Drohung gegen Google und Apple vor Financial Times Google führt neue Funktionen für das Gesundheitswesen für die Suche und Android ein TechCrunch 1,4 Milliarden Dollar sind selbst für Tesla eine Menge, um durch die Maschen zu fallen Financial Times Satellit statt Glasfaser: US-Regierung plant Milliardenförderung für Elon Musks Starlink Der Spiegel Wert von Elon Musks X „steigt auf 44 Milliarden Dollar Kaufpreis“. The Guardian Russland bespricht Raumfahrtkooperation mit Musk Twitter Elon Musk hatte ein „All Hands“ Meeting bei Tesla BlueSky Tesla fährt durch eine Wand YouTube

A year ago, Europe's Digital Markets Act—the DMA—went into effect. The European Commission says the purpose of the regulation is to make “digital markets in the EU more contestable and fairer.” In particular, the DMA regulates gatekeepers, the large digital platforms whose position gives them greater leverage over the digital economy. One year in, how has the DMA performed? Do Europeans enjoy more choice and competition? And what are the new politics of the DMA as European regulations are contested by the Trump administration and its supporters in US industry? To answer these questions and more, Tech Policy Press contributing editor Dean Jackson spoke to a set of experts following a conference hosted by the Knight Georgetown Institute titled “DMA and Beyond.” His guests include:Alissa Cooper, Executive Director of the Knight-Georgetown Institute (KGI)Anu Bradford, Henry L. Moses Professor of Law and International Organization at Columbia Law SchoolHaeyoon Kim, a Non-Resident Fellow at the Korea Economic Institute (KEI), andGunn Jiravuttipong, a JSD Candidate and Miller Fellow at Berkeley Law School.

This week, we are joined by Donna Grindle, CEO at Kardon, sharing her insights on HIPAA and possible changes for 2025. Ben has the story of a new frontier in the encryption wars coming from the UK. Dave looks at the latest spree of firings from DOGE.  While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute legal advice. For official legal advice on any of the topics we cover, please contact your attorney.  Please take a moment to fill out an audience survey! Let us know how we are doing! Links to the stories: U.K. demand for a back door to Apple data threatens Americans, lawmakers say Boston man who oversaw VA information security swept up in DOGE cuts: ‘Veteran privacy at risk' More than a dozen state attorneys general challenge Musk and DOGE's authority Get the weekly Caveat Briefing delivered to your inbox. Like what you heard? Be sure to check out and subscribe to our Caveat Briefing, a weekly newsletter available exclusively to N2K Pro members on N2K CyberWire's website. N2K Pro members receive our Thursday wrap-up covering the latest in privacy, policy, and research news, including incidents, techniques, compliance, trends, and more. This week's Caveat Briefing covers the story of EU competition chief Teresa Ribera criticizing U.S. President Donald Trump for destabilizing transatlantic relations and pushing unpredictable trade policies. She reaffirmed the EU's commitment to stability, democracy, and regulatory independence while confirming upcoming decisions on Apple and Meta under the Digital Markets Act. The briefing also examines the broader trade tensions, including Trump's tariffs and the EU's pledge to respond firmly. Curious about the details? Head over to the Caveat Briefing for the full scoop and additional compelling stories. Got a question you'd like us to answer on our show? You can send your audio file to caveat@thecyberwire.com. Hope to hear from you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you!In this episode of ‘Discover Daily', we explore groundbreaking developments in AI technology and their far-reaching implications. Leading the headlines is Google's release of Gemini 2.0, introducing three powerful models - Flash, Pro, and Flash-Lite - each tailored for specific use cases and offering enhanced performance capabilities. We also delve into how the EU's Digital Markets Act is reshaping the iOS app landscape, with the controversial release of Hot Tub marking a significant shift in Apple's traditionally strict content policies.Our main story focuses on DeepSeek's revolutionary R1 AI model, which promises to transform the energy sector with its unprecedented efficiency gains. This Chinese startup's innovation has triggered a dramatic sell-off in energy stocks, with major players like Constellation Energy and Vistra experiencing substantial declines. The development challenges previous assumptions about AI's growing energy demands and could potentially reshape the future of data center infrastructure and power consumption patterns.The implications of DeepSeek's breakthrough extend beyond immediate market reactions, potentially accelerating the transition to renewable energy sources and forcing a reassessment of planned energy infrastructure expansions. With current projections suggesting AI-driven data centers could consume up to 12% of U.S. electricity demand by 2028, this efficiency breakthrough could fundamentally alter the trajectory of energy consumption in the tech sector and influence how companies approach their sustainability goals.From Perplexity's Discover Feed:https://www.perplexity.ai/page/google-s-gemini-2-0-now-availa-.jZH0lMHSSWdnsRf4nHWxwhttps://www.perplexity.ai/page/first-iphone-porn-app-controve-v6tz6uHVTfu.3v6lWPmeAwhttps://www.perplexity.ai/page/deepseek-upends-energy-industr-Ce9aHa1nSZyHcFbXWnCTrQ Perplexity is the fastest and most powerful way to search the web. Perplexity crawls the web and curates the most relevant and up-to-date sources (from academic papers to Reddit threads) to create the perfect response to any question or topic you're interested in. Take the world's knowledge with you anywhere. Available on iOS and Android Join our growing Discord community for the latest updates and exclusive content. Follow us on: Instagram Threads X (Twitter) YouTube Linkedin

The past two years have seen the EU bring in landmark legislation to curb the power of big tech companies such as Apple, Google and Meta, threatening to break up the companies that do not play by its rules on privacy and competition. But not everyone agrees with its approach. Murad Ahmed speaks to Aura Salla, former lobbyist for Meta and now an MEP in Brussels, who says EU rules will work to rein in Big Tech, and may even harm the development of Europe's own tech industry.Free to read:EU reassesses tech probes into Apple, Google and MetaEurope's rushed attempt to set the rules for AIWhat impact is the Digital Markets Act having?This season of Tech Tonic is presented by Murad Ahmed, and produced by Persis Love. Edwin Lane is the senior producer and Manuela Saragosa is the executive producer. Sound design by Breen Turner and Samantha Giovinco, with original music from Metaphor Music. The FT's head of audio is Cheryl Brumley.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple is reportedly facing a fine from the European Union, and it could be a hefty one. It’s the first Big Tech company to be slapped with a financial penalty under the EU’s Digital Markets Act, which went into effect last year. The law, aimed at spurring competition in digital markets, requires Big Tech companies designated as “gatekeepers” to change policies that lock consumers into their products. Like, say, the walled garden of the Apple App Store. EU regulators ruled that Apple violated the DMA by failing to fully support app developers “steering” consumers to alternative marketplaces. It’s a story Matt Binder, a senior tech reporter for Mashable, has been following.

Apple is reportedly facing a fine from the European Union, and it could be a hefty one. It’s the first Big Tech company to be slapped with a financial penalty under the EU’s Digital Markets Act, which went into effect last year. The law, aimed at spurring competition in digital markets, requires Big Tech companies designated as “gatekeepers” to change policies that lock consumers into their products. Like, say, the walled garden of the Apple App Store. EU regulators ruled that Apple violated the DMA by failing to fully support app developers “steering” consumers to alternative marketplaces. It’s a story Matt Binder, a senior tech reporter for Mashable, has been following.

Apple is reportedly facing a fine from the European Union, and it could be a hefty one. It’s the first Big Tech company to be slapped with a financial penalty under the EU’s Digital Markets Act, which went into effect last year. The law, aimed at spurring competition in digital markets, requires Big Tech companies designated as “gatekeepers” to change policies that lock consumers into their products. Like, say, the walled garden of the Apple App Store. EU regulators ruled that Apple violated the DMA by failing to fully support app developers “steering” consumers to alternative marketplaces. It’s a story Matt Binder, a senior tech reporter for Mashable, has been following.