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EU proposes stricter content and competition rules for big tech with breakups on the table
Along with hefty fines for those that fail to comply.
AI: This COVID machine-learning tool helps swamped hospitals pick the right treatment
A Barcelona hospital's artificial-intelligence tool analyzes trillions of pieces of data to predict likely patient outcomes.
Google promises to expand its data centers, not its carbon footprint
As new facilities open in Europe, the company has renewed its commitment to a carbon-free future.
Ericsson accuses Samsung of swerving FRAND commitments for 2G-5G patents
The delay in contractual negotiations could set Ericsson back SEK 1.5 billion per quarter from 2021 onwards.
Romania to host the EU's new cybersecurity research hub
Romania's capital, Bucharest, was selected as host for the EU's future cybersecurity research hub.
EU agency in charge of COVID-19 vaccine approval says it was hacked
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) says it's investigating a recent cyber-attack.
Norway says Russian hacking group APT28 is behind August 2020 Parliament hack
Russian hackers breached the Norway's Parliament email accounts in August this year.
GAIA-X must be more than just another European infrastructure provider, or it will deliver no value
The European GAIA-X project will be irrelevant if it does not deliver competitive business functionality quickly.
European Space Agency inks deal to deploy massive space pincers to clean up orbit
Apparently, “cleaning space is no longer optional.”
Tesla's Elon Musk: Why our new model could be a Europe-designed hatchback
Tesla's Elon Musk wants a car from Germany that fits Europe's cramped parking and lets it say it makes affordable cars.
EU takes a leap forward in supporting consumer device ‘right to repair’ rules
The Right to Repair movement is geared toward improving consumer choice and increasing confidence.
Keeping data flowing could soon cost billions, business warned
According to a new report, companies might have to pay a heavy price to be able to process the personal data of EU citizens.
Microsoft: These are the new privacy steps we're taking to protect your data
Microsoft vows to pay users if it discloses their data following a government request that violates Europe's privacy laws.
Europe's cloud computing project needs to hurry up, if it wants to catch its giant rivals
GAIA-X, Europe's cloud project, is not moving fast enough to compete in the saturated cloud-hosting market, says a new report.
Europe Commission accuses Amazon of breaching competition rules
The European Commission says it believes that Amazon's behavior is anti-competitive and detrimental to smaller vendors.
Photos: How cool is this? Datacenter at Arctic Circle's edge
At about 50 miles from the Arctic Circle, the frequent -25C (-13F) winter temperatures make the question of how to keep equipment racks cool less of an issue for the Hydro 66 datacenter.
What's hot in Central Europe? Region's top 10 tech startups
Double-digit growth does not get you a place at the top table of Central Europe's startups. To get a place on Deloitte's recent Central Europe rankings from its Technology Fast 50 report, which classes startups according to revenue growth between 2011 and 2014, you need triple-digit growth at least.. This year's top 10 features companies from all over the region.
Nine Windows 10 tablets from companies you've never heard of
Europe's budget tablet brands have constantly improved their products over the past years. Now, they're among the first to cross the finish line in announcing Windows 10 tablets.
Here comes the BBC Micro Bit, the tiny board that wants to surpass the BBC Micro
One million of the programmable boards will be given to schoolchilden, as part of a project backed by ARM, Microsoft, Samsung, and more.
Photos: After five years of waiting, Italy's unique Apple museum opens its doors
In a small town in Italy, a huge site dedicated to all things Apple is poised to open its doors. Here's a sneak peek at what's on show.
Scenes from CeBIT: Robot sculptors, smart bikes, wheat fields, and more on show in Hannover
Germany's CeBIT trade show is one of the biggest dates in the enterprise technology calendar. Here's what going down in Hannover this year.
Meet the driverless cars coming to cities across the UK: Photos
Trials of two autonomous vehicles have kicked off in a number of places across the country - but while they'll be carrying passengers, the driverless cars aren't taking to the roads just yet.
Five Spanish tech startups to watch
The Spain Startup South Summit 2014 conference recently took place in Madrid, where fledgling companies from a variety of industries mixed with investment groups and startup accelerators. ZDNet looks at some of the brightest tech startups on show.
In pictures: Take a look inside Telefonica's Madrid datacenter
The Spanish telco's largest facility is based outside the Spanish capital. ZDNet was invited along to see inside.
In pictures: Apple’s new store in Madrid
Apple has finally opened its new flagship store in the centre of Madrid. ZDNet went along to the opening.
Jolla's first Sailfish phone goes on sale tonight
With Nokia's devices business soon to be a Microsoft business, Finland's most well-known smartphone maker Jolla will begin selling its first smartphones later on today, with a little help from Finnish mobile operator DNA.
Watch out, Google: This Italian datacentre wants to snatch your efficiency crown (gallery)
Italian oil company ENI has just opened a new datacentre that's aiming to beat Google's PUE record. ZDNet went to take a look.
Step inside one of the biggest datacentres in Europe: Photos
This week saw the opening of the biggest datacentre in Europe – a new facility in the Portuguese city of Covilhã. ZDNet went for a look around.
A photo tour of Digital Realty's newest London datacentre
Digital Realty has opened up a new Tier 3 datacentre 17 miles south west of the capital.
ZDNet's tech predictions for 2013
What will be the next big thing? As cellular carriers merge and become stronger, mobile makers may not survive. Will big data analytics take off, and will 3D printing arrive with a bevy of legal and ethical issues? Here's a look ahead at 2013 and what we can expect.
Small businesses and big tech need to think about digital ethics
ZDNet's Daphne Leprince-Ringuet says Microsoft, Google, Apple or Facebook have all been showing off their commitment to responsible innovation. But small businesses need to get on board too. Read more: https://zd.net/34PihFB
Google antitrust: Regulators set sights on Google Chrome
The EU is increasing its scrutiny of Google's business practices as new preliminary investigation starts.
US ranks 68th in mobile video delivery (that's between Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan)
The mobile video experience in the US has improved, but it's still worse than Canada's or Mexico's.
Google keeps promoting Google Shopping over competitors despite fines
More Google Shopping rivals line up to complain that Google isn't complying with a 2017 European anti-competition order.
The global 5G future hangs on Brexit
ZDNet's Scott Fulton explains that as the European Union pivots toward a political policy of “technological sovereignty,” Great Britain faces a huge decision: To be one-fourth of a would-be superpower, or strike out as a free agent. The US isn’t helping much. So, the UK’s choice could determine whether 5G wireless remains a global standard or fragments into two, or maybe three, vendor-driven derivatives. Read more: https://zd.net/2NO4wki
Antitrust investigation: Why Google is in serious trouble
Google's case is similar to 19 years ago -- when Microsoft was found guilty of exclusionary conduct
Why has Bulgaria become a leading hub for fintech startups?
Bulgaria is on its way to becoming a leading fintech technology hub in southeast Europe.
To compete in the technology race, Europe needs a serious dose of ambition
Daphne Leprince-Ringuet tells Karen Roby about a recent study that shows that Europe, despite boasting many assets, is losing ground to the US and China in the technology race. The reason? It doesn't have the right mindset. Read more: https://zd.net/2Pjz3IT
Huawei and Sunrise co-build 5G research centre in Switzerland
It is Huawei's first 5G research centre in Europe.
Why Germany thinks Firefox is the most secure browser of all
Germany's BSI tested Firefox, Chrome, IE, and Edge. Firefox was only browser to pass all minimum requirements for mandatory security features.
France's cybersecurity agency raises the alarm against ongoing cyber-spying campaign
French cyber-security agency warns of cyberattacks against service providers and engineering offices.
Run a computer in liquid? Spanish firm's cooling tech offers solutions to big data centers
You might think electricity and liquids don't mix, but an immersive-cooling company has other ideas.
State-backed hacking group steps up campaign against VPN services
If you're on Fortinet, Palo Alto, Pulse Secure, patch now, warns UK spy agency
Organized crime in the UK turns to cryptocurrencies for money-laundering schemes
Albanian gangs are using fintech. Law enforcement says it needs a new approach to tackle the problem.
Germany's federal government is too dependent on Microsoft software, report
Microsoft poses threat to Germany's digital sovereignty, warns the study.
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