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France probes Vinted over alleged underage access to adult content

France’s child protection chief demanded probe into second-hand clothes platform Vinted after ads were found redirecting users to adult websites.

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Apple claims it's unfairly targeted by EU competition rules

The US tech giant was fined €500 million by the European Commission in April for breaching the EU’s Digital Markets Act.

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Google updates terms for app marketplace following EU pressure

Google said it is making the changes following discussions with the European Commission.

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Spain deepens antitrust probe into Apple, citing App Store pricing

Apple could be “abusing its dominant market position,” the regulator said.

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Smartphones lead to ‘suicidal thoughts’ in children under 13, study

A new study shows that children under the age of 13 who had access to a smartphone were more likely to have suicidal thoughts, lower self-worth, and detachment from reality compared to their older peers.

Sweden

Swedish PM's movements leaked by bodyguards using Strava fitness app

Bodyguards protecting Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson reportedly exposed sensitive information about him by uploading workouts to Strava.

China

Hong Kong warns people over mobile game 'advocating armed revolution'

Hong Kong authorities have said people who download or share the game Reversed Front: Bonfire could be prosecuted under national security laws.

Economy

Tashkent hosts GSMA M360 as Eurasia’s digital economy grows

The capital of Uzbekistan hosted the GSMA M360 Eurasia 2025 summit for the first time, bringing together regional policymakers, global tech leaders, and industry innovators to explore the future of mobile connectivity and digital transformation in Eurasia.

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New apps encourage Canadians to buy local in response to US tariffs

A handful of barcode scanning apps have popped up in Canada to help customers avoid American products in grocery stores.

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Need armed guards at the push of a button? There's an app for that

The Protector app has seen an uptick in downloads following the assassination of UnitedHeathcare’s CEO, Brian Thompson.

Art

Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s 'The Gates' revived in AR and Exhibition

To mark the 20th anniversary of 'The Gates', Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s iconic installation in New York’s Central Park, a series of events and technological experiences are bringing the celebrated work back to life for a new generation.

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Apple lashes out at EU and iPhone porn app maker

Apple says it is 'deeply concerned' about EU regulations that allow a rival app store to promote the download of an adult content app for the iPhone.

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Donald Trump ends Biden-era migration app in first hour as president

The CBP One app allowed nearly a million people to legally enter the United States with permission to work.

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Crisis apps are becoming a means of survival, from LA to Ukraine

Watch Duty, a wildfire tracking app keeping Los Angeles residents informed of danger, is the latest in a growing field of apps helping civilians to survive crises.

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I tried Lemon8, the TikTok sister app gaining users amid US ban threat

Social media influencers are pushing Lemon8 as a potential US TikTok ban looms, despite it being owned by the same China-based parent company.

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Elon Musk continues Twitter's brand overhaul with web address change

The social media platform formerly known as Twitter has officially changed its URL address to x.com, months after shedding the iconic blue bird logo.