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technology1 month ago•8 min saved

EU pursues digital sovereignty to curb US Big Tech dominance

Europe remains heavily dependent on US Big Tech for cloud and digital services, with EU data largely housed by Amazon, Microsoft and Google. EU lawmakers are pushing for digital sovereignty through homegrown infrastructure, open-source platforms, and initiatives like Eurostack, but independent decoupling is costly and will take time (estimates range from about €300 billion to over €5 trillion). Pioneering projects like Schleswig-Holstein’s switch to open-source and Helsingborg’s resilience testing show it’s possible to reduce dependence, yet full replacement of US tech is unlikely in the near term. The EU plans to continue cooperation with the US and other partners while steadily expanding European alternatives, a shift requiring big investment and changed procurement practices.

via France 24|

#digital #europe #european-union

technology1 month ago•1 min saved

Dell and Microsoft Face Challenges as AI PCs Fail to Attract Consumers

The article discusses the evolving role of personal computers in the era of artificial intelligence, highlighting how AI integration is shaping the future of PC technology and usage.

via Financial Times|

#ai #digital #future

digital2 months ago•4 min saved

YouTube Unveils Personalized 'Recap' Feature Highlighting 2025 Trends

YouTube launched its personalized Year-End Recap feature for 2025, offering users a shareable highlight reel of their viewing habits, top channels, and interests, alongside trending lists for the year including popular creators, songs, and topics. The Recap, which expanded from music to all watched content, was soft-launched in New Zealand and is rolling out globally, providing a new way for users to reflect on their YouTube year.

via Variety|

digital3 months ago•4 min saved

MPA Demands Meta Drop PG-13 Label from Instagram Teen Content

The Motion Picture Association (MPA) sent a cease-and-desist letter to Meta, criticizing its use of the PG-13 rating to describe Instagram's new teen account settings, claiming it is false, misleading, and infringes on the MPA's trademark. Meta responded that it never claimed the accounts were officially PG-13 rated, but simply aligned its content moderation with PG-13 standards. The dispute highlights concerns over the accuracy and implications of Meta's content labeling for teens.

via Variety|

#cease-and-desist #digital #instagram

business4 months ago•5 min saved

Instagram Launches 'Rings' Award for Top Creators

Instagram is launching 'Rings,' an awards program to honor top creators with physical and digital rings, judged by notable figures including Spike Lee and Marc Jacobs, aiming to celebrate creative risk-taking and influence on the platform.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#awards #business #creators

technology4 months ago•2 min saved

Instagram Launches 'Ring' Award for Top Creators

Instagram has launched a new 'Ring' awards program to honor top creators who influence culture and break barriers, awarding 25 winners with a custom ring and digital profile badge, but no monetary prizes, amidst a backdrop of declining creator payouts and brand deals on the platform.

via TechCrunch|

#awards #creators #digital

business4 months ago•3 min saved

McDonald's Monopoly Game Returns with Big Prizes After a Decade

McDonald's is reintroducing its Monopoly Game from October 6 to November 2, featuring both physical and digital game pieces for a chance to win various prizes, including cash, trips, and food items, with a modern digital twist to engage customers.

via CBS News|

#business #digital #mcdonalds

digital5 months ago•3 min saved

YouTube and Google Reinstating Banned Accounts Over Election and COVID Misinformation

YouTube plans to reinstate creators previously banned for misinformation related to the 2020 U.S. election and COVID-19, citing changes in policies and claims of political pressure from the Biden administration to crack down on certain content. The platform emphasizes its commitment to free expression and will launch a pilot program for some banned creators to return, amidst ongoing debates over content moderation and government influence.

via Variety|

#covid-19 #digital #election

science5 months ago•9 min saved

Analog and Digital Technologies Compete to Simulate Quantum Reality

Recent advances in both analog and digital quantum simulations are paving the way for quantum computers to model complex physical phenomena beyond classical capabilities, with efforts focusing on simulating quantum fields, particles, and forces like electromagnetism and the strong force, using innovative approaches such as qubits, qudits, and analog systems, aiming to unlock mysteries of the universe and develop new materials.

via Quanta Magazine|

#analog #digital #physics

digital5 months ago•3 min saved

Streameast, Largest Illegal Sports Streaming Platform, Shut Down After Raid and Arrests

Streameast, the world's largest illegal sports streaming network with over 1.6 billion visits, has been shut down by Egyptian authorities in collaboration with the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE), seizing equipment and domain names, and arresting two individuals involved in the operation.

via Variety|

#ace #digital #egyptian-authorities

business6 months ago•2 min saved

North American gamers lead global spending at $325 annually in 2025

North American gamers are leading global spending on video games, with an average of $325 per player in 2025, driven by microtransactions, DLC, and subscriptions, despite flat unit sales and a smaller player base compared to other regions.

via Dexerto|

#business #digital #gaming

digital6 months ago•2 min saved

YouTube Introduces AI Age Verification and ID Checks in the U.S.

YouTube is testing an AI-based age estimation system in the U.S. that predicts if users are under 18 to automatically apply safety restrictions, with options for users to verify their age through ID or other methods. The system aims to enhance protections for younger users while allowing some flexibility for age verification.

via Variety|

#ai-age-verification #digital #privacy

business6 months ago•2 min saved

New York Times Revenue and Subscribers Surge in Q2

The New York Times reported a 9.7% increase in total revenue for Q2, driven by growth in digital subscriptions and advertising, with 11.88 million total subscribers and a focus on expanding digital offerings, aiming for 15 million by 2027.

via The New York Times|

#advertising #business #digital

digital7 months ago•2 min saved

HBO Max Reboots as Max, Bringing Streaming Stability

Warner Bros. Discovery's streaming service rebranded back to HBO Max, but the @streamonmax account on X (formerly Twitter) reports it cannot revert its display name due to platform restrictions, highlighting ongoing branding confusion across social media platforms after the rebranding.

via Variety|

#branding #digital #hbo-max

digital8 months ago•2 min saved

BBC Introduces Paywall for U.S. Website and App Access

BBC has introduced a paywall for US users on BBC.com, offering an $8.99/month or $49.99/year subscription that grants unlimited access to news articles, live streams, and upcoming exclusive content, while US users who do not subscribe can still access select news and radio streams for free. The paywall employs a dynamic model based on user engagement, and the service remains free for UK audiences. This move aims to boost international revenue and expand BBC's digital offerings in North America.

via Variety|

#bbc #digital #news