EU Fines Apple and Meta Total of $800 Million in First Use of Digital Competition Law

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Techme101

The European Commission said the Silicon Valley companies violated the Digital Markets Act, a law meant to crimp the power of the largest tech firms.

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Time-Saving New iPhone and Android Features You Might Have Missed

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Techme101

From photo timers to music identifiers, here are a few new iPhone and Android tools to make your life easier.

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At Meta Trial, Instagram Co-Founder Says Startup Was Denied Resources

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Techme101

Kevin Systrom said during testimony in a landmark antitrust trial that he believed Mark Zuckerberg, Meta’s chief executive, viewed Instagram as a threat.

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Tesla Profits Drop 71% Amid Backlash to Elon Musk’s Role Under Trump

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Techme101

The carmaker reported the sharp decline in quarterly earnings after its brand suffered because of its chief executive’s role in the Trump administration.

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WhatsApp defends ‘optional’ AI tool that cannot be turned off

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Techme101

While Meta says the AI chatbot is a “good thing”, some users have shared their frustrations.

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EU fines Apple, Meta millions for breaching tech competition rules

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Techme101

The European Union has fined Apple €500 million (about $568 million) and Meta €200 million (about $227 million) for allegedly breaching the bloc’s Digital Markets Act, according to The Wall Street Journal. The EU has accused Apple of failing to comply with an obligation to allow app developers to inform customers of alternative ways to […]

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Durin digs up $3.4M to automate drills for critical minerals exploration

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Techme101

Mining companies spend billions on exploration. Durin thinks it can slash costs.

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YouTube turns 20 and is on track to be the biggest media company by revenue

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Techme101

Twenty years since launching, YouTube would likely be worth as much as $550 billion as a stand-alone business, according to analysts at MoffettNathanson.

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Blue Shield of California shared the private health data of millions with Google for years

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Techme101

The health insurance giant is notifying at least 4.7 million patients of the security lapse.

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Linktree rolls out a suite of monetization features for creators

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Techme101

Linktree is launching a set of new features aimed at helping creators earn more money directly from its platform. The new tools include the ability to sell courses, earn from brand-sponsored links, and build shoppable storefronts. The launch of the new monetization features will help Linktree stand out among other similar platforms like Beacons and […]

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