In a move to foster greater competition, Apple and Google have agreed to a series of changes to their UK app store operations following pressure from the Competition and Markets Authority. The commitments aim to create a fairer environment for developers.
The European Union has opened a fresh investigation into Alphabet's Google, focusing on allegations that the tech giant may be illegally manipulating prices in its dominant search advertising market, according to a Bloomberg News report.
The European Commission has issued a formal warning to Meta, alleging that its policies blocking rival AI chatbots on WhatsApp risk stifling competition. The move could lead to interim measures and hefty fines, further straining EU-US tech relations.
The European Commission has issued preliminary findings that Meta is violating digital competition rules by restricting WhatsApp's platform to its own AI assistant, demanding urgent changes to allow rival chatbots access.
New national guidelines seek to curb aggressive discounting and irregular practices, pushing automakers and dealers toward competition based on innovation, quality, and brand trust.
In its first major ruling, Mexico's National Antitrust Commission (CNA) has rejected Visa's proposed acquisition of a controlling interest in payment processor Prosa, citing significant risks to competition in the nation's card payments market.
Poland's competition authority, UOKiK, has conducted searches at Allegro's offices in Poznań and Warsaw, escalating an investigation into whether the e-commerce giant favored its own logistics services, potentially stifling competition on its dominant marketplace.
The European Commission has opened a preliminary investigation into allegations that Google artificially inflates the cost of advertising auctions on its dominant search engine, a move that could lead to significant fines and further strain the tech giant's relationship with Brussels regulators.
Defense tech firm Anduril Industries launches a global autonomous drone racing competition, offering substantial cash prizes and guaranteed jobs to attract elite software developers to its growing Ohio operations.
In a landmark settlement with Epic Games, Google has agreed to significantly reduce its Play Store commissions and allow certified rival app stores, marking a major shift in its Android business model after a bruising antitrust battle.
Brussels launches a fresh antitrust offensive against Meta, alleging it illegally blocks rival AI chatbots from WhatsApp's infrastructure. Regulators warn of potential interim measures to prevent 'irreparable harm' to the nascent AI chat market.
The influential National Automobile Dealers Association has thrown its weight behind efforts to prevent Chinese automakers from entering the U.S. market, amplifying industry concerns over state-backed advantages and data security in connected vehicles.
Long a cornerstone of Germany's export boom, China has rapidly evolved from a primary market into a formidable competitor in advanced manufacturing, forcing a strategic reckoning across Europe's economic powerhouse.
The European Commission has formally accused Meta of stifling competition by locking rival AI developers out of WhatsApp, warning it may take swift interim measures to prevent what it calls 'serious and irreparable harm' to the market.
Following a landmark intervention by Britain's competition watchdog, Apple and Google have agreed to overhaul key practices in their UK app stores, promising greater fairness and transparency for developers.
German automotive giant Bosch reports a sharp 45% drop in operating profit for 2025, driven by heavy restructuring charges, intense global competition, and delayed returns on future-tech investments.
The U.S. Department of Justice has formally opened an antitrust investigation into Netflix's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, demanding internal documents from industry players. The probe scrutinizes whether the $108 billion deal would stifle competition in the streaming and entertainment landscape.
Qualcomm announced the withdrawal of a major UK class-action lawsuit alleging it overcharged Apple and Samsung for smartphone chips. The consumer group Which? stated its review found no evidence of competition law breaches or consumer price inflation.
Faced with an existential threat to its manufacturing base from Chinese competition, European policymakers are debating once-unthinkable measures—including deliberate euro devaluation and steep tariffs—to avoid what a major French report warns could be 'mass de-industrialisation'.
The European Commission has granted unconditional approval to Google's acquisition of cybersecurity firm Wiz, removing the last major regulatory obstacle for the tech giant's largest-ever deal aimed at bolstering its cloud and security offerings against Amazon and Microsoft.
