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EU hits Google with $1 billion fine over its Play app store and search

EU hits Google with $1 billion fine over its Play app store and search

Alphabet Inc. has been fined €890 million by the European Commission for search self-preferencing and anti-steering rules in the Google Play Store.

Business ·23 Jul 2026, 16:01 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Meta Ordered by E.U. to Alter ‘Addictive Design’ of Instagram and Facebook

Meta Ordered by E.U. to Alter ‘Addictive Design’ of Instagram and Facebook

European Commission regulators are demanding a fundamental overhaul of Meta's app designs to combat compulsive behavior and protect user mental health.

Business ·10 Jul 2026, 23:01 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
EU threatens Meta with fines over 'addictive' Facebook and Instagram

EU threatens Meta with fines over 'addictive' Facebook and Instagram

The European Commission has ordered Meta to overhaul features like infinite scroll and autoplay or face potential fines for violating the Digital Services Act.

Business ·10 Jul 2026, 19:01 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Paramount to exit Universal joint venture for EU merger approval

Paramount to exit Universal joint venture for EU merger approval

Paramount Skydance has committed to withdrawing from United International Pictures to resolve antitrust concerns raised by the European Commission.

Business ·2 Jul 2026, 01:03 ·Priya Raman 3 min read