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EU Orders Meta to Reopen WhatsApp to AI Rivals

EU regulators ordered Meta to restore WhatsApp access for rival AI assistants while an antitrust probe into its policy continues.

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EU Unveils ‘Sovereignty Package’ to Break Reliance on US, Chinese Tech

The EU’s tech sovereignty package targets cloud, chips, AI infrastructure, and open source as Europe tries to reduce foreign tech dependence.

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Russia’s Starlink Alternative Gets 2027 Launch Window

Russia’s Rassvet satellite internet network is expected to begin commercial service in 2027 as Moscow builds a Starlink alternative.

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Amazon’s ‘Proteus’ Robot Heads to Europe in $11B Automation Push

Amazon upgraded Proteus with natural-language controls as part of a wider European robotics push involving STARK, Vulcan, and major investment.

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Apple’s iPhone Privacy Feature Expands to More Users Worldwide

Apple expanded Limit Precise Location in iOS 26.5, but the carrier privacy feature still requires select iPhones and iPads.

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iOS 26.5 to Introduce Encrypted RCS, Maps Changes, and New EU Features

Apple’s iOS 26.5 release candidate points to RCS encryption, Maps ad changes, EU device support, and App Store subscription updates.

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China’s Honor Just Launched an iPhone Lookalike in Europe

Honor’s new 600 series arrives in Europe with iPhone-like styling, strong specs, and a 7,000mAh battery, but it is not really a budget phone.

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TikTok Invests $1.16 Billion in New Finland Facility to Localize European Data

TikTok is building a second data center in Finland as part of its Project Clover push to keep European user data stored within Europe.

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Revolut Reportedly Targets $200B IPO Valuation in Huge Fintech Bet

Revolut is reportedly targeting a $200 billion IPO valuation by 2028, a goal that would put the fintech above BlackRock, UBS, and Charles Schwab.

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