EU slaps fines on Apple and Meta, risking Trump fury

EU slaps fines on Apple and Meta, risking Trump fury
(Image: AFP)
AFP
By Raziye AkkocThe EU on Wednesday slapped Apple and Meta with €700 million (NZ$1.3 billion) in fines for breaking digital competition rules, risking the wrath of US President Donald Trump.The penalties threaten to cause more tension in the already fraught relationship between the bloc and Trump, as the two sides discuss a deal to avoid his sweeping tariffs on the EU.The European Commission fined Apple €500m after concluding the company prevented developers from steering customers outside its App Store to access cheaper deals.'Non...

More Technology

Ninja Slushi Frozen Drink Maker review: It's painfully good
The Life

Ninja Slushi Frozen Drink Maker review: It's painfully good

This is one of those products you didn't know you needed until you did. 

Syos Aerospace wins top prize at NZ High-Tech Awards
Technology

Syos Aerospace wins top prize at NZ High-Tech Awards

Mindhive Global secured both the Start-Up and Agritech awards.

Gregor Thompson 24 May 2025
OpenAI commits to giant UAE data centre in global expansion
Technology

OpenAI commits to giant UAE data centre in global expansion

Stargate UAE project is part of a push by the Gulf state to become a big player in AI.

The folly of Trump’s Gulf states AI chip deals
Technology Opinion

The folly of Trump’s Gulf states AI chip deals

The pacts will reshape the future of AI infrastructure – and who will control it.