IoT: Europe readies cybersecurity rules for smart devices - with big fines attachedThe Europe Commission lays out new rules governing the cybersecurity of all network-connected devices sold in the EU.September 16, 2022 by Liam Tung in Security
Want to save money and fuel? Google Maps brings 'eco-friendly' driving to more routesDrivers can refine eco-friendly routes in Google Maps by selecting whether they're driving an electric vehicle, petrol, diesel, or hybrid.September 7, 2022 by Liam Tung in Productivity
As the Great Resignation continues, meet the entrepreneur battling to keep women in techFrom the Mayor's Office to France's first tech incubator for female leaders, Caroline Ramade has dedicated her career to tackling tech's huge issue of female retention.August 23, 2022 by Frances Marcellin in CXO
Microsoft goes public with planned changes to undo restrictive cloud licensing policies in EuropeMicrosoft is undoing in Europe some of the restrictive cloud-licensing policies it first announced in 2019, which made running its software more expensive on its competitors' clouds.May 18, 2022 by Mary Jo Foley in Cloud
Alibaba Cloud opens third data centre in GermanyFrankfurt facility will support the Chinese tech giant's customers across Europe, offering various cloud services including artificial intelligence and database.May 16, 2022 by Eileen Yu in Data Centers
Five Eyes pin Russia for pre-Ukraine invasion attack on ViasatWestern intelligence blames Russia for taking down Viasat, as well as deploying malware and defacing Ukrainian websites.May 10, 2022 by Chris Duckett in Security
German regulator to tackle Meta with new anti-trust rulesThe new provision enables the German Federal Cartel Office to intervene earlier and more effectively against the practices of large digital companies.May 4, 2022 by Julian Bingley in Social Media
EU claims Apple Pay restrictions and closed iOS ecosystem harm competitionThe EU regulators claim the investigation will inform future applications of the new Digital Markets Act.May 2, 2022 by Julian Bingley in Banking
Singapore unveils acceleration programme for startups eyeing SwedenEnterprise Singapore and Business Sweden launch an initiative to help startups and technology small and midsize businesses from the Asian nation offer their products to other Nordic countries through Sweden.April 21, 2022 by Eileen Yu in Startups
Hacking forum RaidForums shut down and founder arrested in global police operationRaidForums' UK-based founder Diogo Santos Coelho could be extradited to the US on charges of conspiracy, access device fraud, and aggravated identify theft.April 12, 2022 by Campbell Kwan in Security
Bosch ramps up automated vehicle efforts with Five acquisitionThe move will bolster Bosch's presence in the autonomous vehicle market.April 12, 2022 by Aimee Chanthadavong in Autonomous Vehicles
Apple to let dating apps in the Netherlands use third-party payment systems freelyAfter €50 million in fines, Apple has changed its App Store policies again.March 30, 2022 by Campbell Kwan in Developer