When bureaucracy meets technology: Apple considers withdrawing Apple AirDrop in the EU due to new digital rules. No, this isn't dystopian science fiction - this is Brussels in action.
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Chinese electric cars are affordable… but only in China. In Europe, the same models are sold for twice as much. And no, it's not just taxes, customs and transportation that's to blame. So - Chinese cars in Europe!
Remember when everyone was saying that the Chinese were developing advanced battery technology that would change the rules of the game? These weren't just rumors. For at least three years, information has been circulating that some of their battery cells can withstand extremely fast charging - much faster than we are used to in Europe.
No more adult pages?! As Europe sets new frontiers in the digital world, the adult content industry also seems to be on the cusp of change. The three giants of online pleasure, Pornhub, Stripchat and XVideos, have come under the EU's scrutiny over legislation requiring extra measures to protect minors. But what does this mean for the average user? It will no longer be possible to browse these platforms without leaving behind a huge amount of personal and intimate data.
In a world where social platforms have become an indispensable part of our lives, the European Union is introducing changes that will affect the way we use these platforms. New regulations targeting tech giants herald a new era of digital transparency and accountability.