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Apple Removes Thousands of Apps Due to Digital Services Act Requirements
Apple has removed thousands of apps from its European Union App Store for failing to comply with the Digital Services Act, which requires developers to provide a verified address, email, and phone number. This move is part of Apple’s broader efforts to adhere to new regulations aimed at increasing transparency and accountability in digital marketplaces. Developers who have not submitted…
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Looking to use DeepSeek R1 in the EU? This new study shows it’s missing key criteria to comply with the EU AI Act
The popular AI model DeepSeek R1 may contain inherent flaws that make it incompatible with the EU AI Act, according to new research. DeepSeek R1 took the tech industry by storm in early January, offering an open source option for performance comparable to OpenAI’s o1 at a fraction of the cost. But the model’s outputs may contain vulnerabilities that jeopardize…
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A big enforcement deadline for the EU AI Act is just around the corner
The first of a number of enforcement deadlines for the EU AI Act is looming just around the corner, and experts are warning firms to ramp up preparations for the months ahead. Officially passed in March last year, the first aspects of the EU’s landmark legislation will come into effect from 2 February 2025, bringing with it a host of…
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For the first time ever, I wish Google would act more like Amazon – Computerworld
And that, my fellow accuracy-obsessed armadillo, is where Amazon is getting it right. Rather than just rushing to replace Alexa with some new half-baked replacement, the company is actually waiting until it feels like it’s got the new system ready — with reliability, yes, but also with branding and a consistent-seeming user experience. (Anyone who’s been trying to navigate the…
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Guide to UK’s Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act
The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act is designed to regulate the behaviour of major digital firms with significant market power in the U.K. The legislation grants the Competition and Markets Authority new powers to impose requirements on tech companies with “Strategic Market Status,” reminiscent of the “gatekeeper” organisations that must abide by the E.U.’s Digital Markets Act. However, while…
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Act fast! Corsair is taking up to £150 off gaming accessories right now
The holidays will be here in the blink of an eye. If there’s a gamer on your shopping list, you don’t want to miss Corsair’s massive gaming sale. For a limited time, Corsair gaming devices and accessories are on sale from £34. The sale includes PC components, gaming keyboards/mice, memory, gaming chairs, and more. It’s one of the biggest holiday…
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Act fast! Save 25% on Autodesk’s top products
Cyber Week deals will soon come to an end, but here’s one deal you can still get. It’s especially helpful for design and annotating. For a limited time, you can get 25% off Autodesk’s top products. The sale includes AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT, Fusion, and more. (For more ways to save, check out our guide to the best Autodesk promo codes…
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Act fast! Roborock is taking $700 off its top-rated robot vacuums
The countdown to the holidays has officially started. Whether you’re shopping for a loved one or yourself, now is the time to take advantage of Cyber Monday deals and one of the best I’ve seen comes from Roborock. The company makes some of the best robot vacuums we’ve tested and they’re having a sitewide sale right now. For a limited…
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Act fast! The PS5 Slim just dropped to $374 in this Amazon Black Friday deal
Black Friday starts in a few short days but vendors like Amazon are already selling big-ticket items at drastically reduced prices. This includes gaming consoles like the PS5 Slim, which the popular retailer has slashed to its lowest price ever. Right now, you can get the PS5 Slim for $374 at Amazon. This digital (or disk-free) model of Sony’s gaming…
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Intel’s CHIPS Act grant reduced as production delays and losses mount – Computerworld
Investment delays and strategic setbacks The funding reduction comes as Intel pushes back the timeline for completing its Ohio chip manufacturing project from 2025 to the end of the decade. The delay, coupled with persistent challenges in matching the technological advancements of rivals like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), has dampened confidence in the company’s ability to deliver on its…
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