Neowin News Feed for: Europe

Google Finance expands in Europe with AI research and live earnings insights

Fiza Ali — Mon, 11 May 2026 14:44:01 +0000

Google is bringing a wave of new AI features to Finance in Europe, introducing smarter tools designed to reshape the user experience. Read more...

EU forced to add open document option after criticism over Microsoft Excel template

Usama Jawad — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:20:02 +0000

LibreOffice's developer slammed the EU for using an Excel template for CRA feedback. It didn't take long for the situation to shift. Read more...

EU just announced big changes to GDPR data protection with new cookie rules and more

Aditya Tiwari — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 18:57:18 +0000

Europe has proposed a new digital package that would ease privacy protections under its GDPR and AI laws. Read more...

EU reportedly moves to ban Huawei from member states' 5G systems

David Uzondu — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 22:04:01 +0000

The EU is looking at turning its guidance on "high-risk" telecom vendors into binding rules that would push member states to phase out Huawei and ZTE over security concerns. Read more...

Apple scales up clean energy projects in Europe to offset customer emissions

Karthik Mudaliar — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 04:26:01 +0000

Apple is pushing Europe's transition to clean energy with new solar and wind projects in five countries, pledging to match all customer electricity use with renewables by 2030. Read more...

OpenAI unveils 20-point plan to boost Europe's AI adoption

Paul Hill — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 09:40:01 +0000

OpenAI and Allied for Startups have released a new report that outlines 20 points they wish to persuade the EU to adopt. Read more...

EFF sounds the alarm on Chat Control, a regulation allowing scanning of private messages

Usama Jawad — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 20:16:01 +0000

The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has criticized Europe's Chat Control regulation, which potentially allows governments to spy on phones. Read more...

Google joins Apple in criticizing Europe's DMA

Usama Jawad — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 07:52:02 +0000

Google has joined Apple's call for a 'reset' of the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA), saying that it actually hurts consumers. Read more...

Apple: iOS is starting to look more like Android because of EU's strict laws

Usama Jawad — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 13:36:01 +0000

Apple has issued a lengthy statement criticizing the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA), claiming that it is reducing user choice and delaying feature rollouts. Read more...

European banks are coming together to launch a euro-backed stablecoin

Karthik Mudaliar — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 10:34:01 +0000

Nine major European banks are joining forces to launch a euro-backed stablecoin, aiming to create a regulated, fast, and low-cost digital payment solution that supports 24/7 cross-border transactions. Read more...

Samsung expands cloud gaming to Europe as Mobile Gaming Hub gets overhaul

Fiza Ali — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 16:32:01 +0000

Samsung is bringing its mobile cloud gaming platform to Europe with new features, partnerships, and a major hub redesign on the way. Read more...

Apple's European meltdown exposed as Samsung suffers

Paul Hill — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 15:38:01 +0000

Xiaomi has leapfrogged Apple as Europe's second-biggest smartphone manufacturer in Q2 2025 and Samsung has taken a big hit too, according to alleged Canalys data. Read more...

Google signs EU AI pact but still warns it could backfire

Paul Hill — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 11:10:01 +0000

Google has signed up to the EU's AI Code of Practice in a pragmatic step, but has a big warning for the bloc. Read more...

Microsoft invests in European languages and culture to build smarter, more inclusive AI

Fiza Ali — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 12:20:01 +0000

Microsoft is launching new AI initiatives in Europe to preserve linguistic and cultural heritage, ensuring the continent's diverse voices are better represented in the cloud-powered digital age. Read more...

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE's UK and European pricing supposedly leaks

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 13:46:01 +0000

A retail listing of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE suggests that the phone may not be that affordable. Read more...

Microsoft expands European sovereign cloud offerings with new data and key controls

Paul Hill — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 10:48:02 +0000

Microsoft has expanded its sovereign cloud offerings today to give European organizations greater control over their data. Read more...

Microsoft offers free cybersecurity programs to European governments

Hamid Ganji — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 17:10:02 +0000

Microsoft has launched a cybersecurity enhancement program for European countries to help them repel AI-powered attacks. Read more...

There is no shortage of RTX 5070 cards, including FE, in Europe and prices are going down

Taras Buria — Thu, 01 May 2025 20:22:02 +0000

Prices are going down, and availability improves, which is good news for those wanting an RTX 5070 graphics card in Europe (apparently, not many). Read more...

Microsoft to give Europe multifaceted boost against backdrop of Trump tariffs

Paul Hill — Thu, 01 May 2025 08:32:02 +0000

Microsoft is set to give Europe a multifaceted boost. It's planning to expand its data center operations, boost data privacy, improve cybersecurity in the region, and boost Europe's competitiveness. Read more...

Removing European news from results barely affected usage of Google

Paul Hill — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 14:16:01 +0000

A study conducted by Google has found that removing European news from its results barely impacts people's usage of its search engine and doesn't affect ad revenue at all. Read more...

Nvidia lowers the price of RTX 50 series graphics cards but only in Europe

Taras Buria — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 17:26:01 +0000

Nvidia's latest and greatest graphics cards now cost a bit less, but not for those living in the United States. Read more...

Skich Store is an alternative app store for Apple iOS users in the EU

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 15:32:01 +0000

After Apple opened gates for letting users sideload apps in the EU, we've seen a few App Store alternatives pop up, the latest among which is Skich Store. Read more...

Europe's DMA fine on Apple and Meta will be 'modest' after Trump threatens with tariffs

Karthik Mudaliar — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 06:46:02 +0000

After President Trump threatened to put tariffs on countries that fine American companies disproportionately, reports indicate Apple and Meta's DMA fines would be modest. Read more...

FCC chair says US will defend Big Tech against European watchdogs

Hamid Ganji — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:24:01 +0000

FCC chair Brendan Carr says EU regulations against US tech companies are excessive while urging for a “level and fair playing field.” Read more...

OpenAI bans accounts used to develop Chinese surveillance tools targeting the West

Karthik Mudaliar — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:16:02 +0000

OpenAI has banned several accounts involved in developing surveillance tools allegedly linked to China, which were reportedly targeting Western nations. Read more...

Apple starts selling refurbished M4 MacBook Pro and Mac mini models

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 07:48:03 +0000

Refurbished M4 MacBook Pro and Mac mini models are available on Apple's official online store in the US, the UK, Canada, and some European markets. Read more...

Google Pixel 9a might debut earlier than usual, to be $40 more expensive than Pixel 8a

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 13:52:01 +0000

Google may debut the Pixel 9a at the Google I/O conference, with the base variant getting two new color options. Read more...

DeepSeek gets removed from Apple and Google app stores in Italy amid GDPR and privacy probe

Karthik Mudaliar — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 18:40:02 +0000

Chinese AI app DeekSeek has been removed from the Apple and Google app stores in Italy following an investigation by the Italian privacy watchdog. Read more...

Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim tipped to launch in 39 countries but not it the US

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 14:12:01 +0000

Information from a reliable source suggests that the Galaxy S25 Slim or the Galaxy S25 Special Edition will not be available in the US. Read more...

Samsung thinks you won't need more than 128GB on S25 if you're from Europe

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 07:08:01 +0000

While other regions may get the vanilla Galaxy S25 starting variant at 256GB, European users might have to settle at 128GB. Read more...

EU Court fines European Commission for failing to comply with its own laws

Karthik Mudaliar — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 09:48:01 +0000

The EU General Court has fined the European Commission for a "serious breach" of GDPR, which requires strict protection of personal data transferred outside the EU. Read more...

Europe begin working on a domestic rival to Elon Musk's Starlink

Hamid Ganji — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 17:04:01 +0000

The European Union has signed a €10.6 billion contract with a consortium to develop a domestic rival to Elon Musk's Starlink by 2030. Read more...

Samsung Galaxy S25 series may match Galaxy S24 series' price in Europe

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 06:58:01 +0000

Samsung may not hike the prices of its upcoming Galaxy S25 series in Europe, but the same may not be said for South Korea and the USA. Read more...

TikTok users under 18 won't be able to use beauty filters

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 14:38:01 +0000

TikTok has announced a range of improved security features as it plans to block under 13 users from signing up and also prevent under 18 users from using beauty filters. Read more...

Everybody will be paying the same rate for YouTube Music Premium services

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Sat, 09 Nov 2024 05:34:01 +0000

YouTube has started to notify early adopters of Premium services that they will now have to pay equally as others. Read more...

The European Commission launches an antitrust probe into Corning's Gorilla Glass

Hamid Ganji — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 17:58:01 +0000

The European Commission is investigating Corning's alleged anti-competitive practices and exclusive supply agreements with OEMs. Read more...

Galaxy Watch7 users frustrated by ongoing 'random vibrations' issue with no fix in sight

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 06:56:01 +0000

Samsung Galaxy Watch7 and Watch7 Ultra users are facing random vibrations on their smartwatches, and awaiting a fix since July. Read more...

iOS 18.2 apparently lets EU users delete Apple App Store and several native apps

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 05:46:01 +0000

Following the DMA antitrust legislation in the EU, Apple now lets EU users delete the App Store and install the one they like. Read more...

TSMC is building new chip-making plants in Europe to get away from U.S. - China tensions

Karthik Mudaliar — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 09:38:02 +0000

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is expanding into Europe by creating more fabrication units for AI and automotive sectors, while also trying to respond to geopolitical tensions. Read more...

Microsoft is investing €4.3 billion in Italy to build AI infrastructure and new data centers

Karthik Mudaliar — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 17:50:01 +0000

Microsoft is investing €4.3 billion in Italy to build AI-related infrastructure and data centers in the region. Read more...