Daily Tech Headlines The EC fines Apple €500M and Meta €200M under the DMA - DTH
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Apr 23, 2025 The European Union levies massive fines on Apple and Meta under the Digital Markets Act, shaking up their strategies. Meta unveils live translations for its Ray-Ban smart glasses and introduces an Advanced Chat Privacy feature on WhatsApp. Meanwhile, Intel faces significant layoffs of over 21,000 employees, highlighting challenges in the tech industry. Additionally, insights from a Pew Research study shed light on social media's impact on teenagers, sparking discussions about the evolving digital landscape.
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EU Fines Apple and Meta
- The EU fined Apple €500M and Meta €200M under the Digital Markets Act for restrictive practices. - Both companies plan to appeal, calling the rules unfair and damaging to their business models.
Meta's Smart Glasses Update
- Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses now offer offline live translations in four languages. - New AI features and international launches are expanding the glasses' capabilities and reach.
PC Shipment Growth Q1 2025
- Global PC shipments rose 6.7% in Q1, driven by AI demand and pre-tariff shipment acceleration. - Apple and Lenovo led the growth in PC shipments during this period.