New data reveals Apple’s aggressive EU lobbying campaign amid escalating regulatory battles. Tech giants now spend more on EU influence than Big Pharma and automotive industries combined, signaling a high-stakes policy war.
When Microsoft considered investing $1 billion in OpenAI in 2019, Bill Gates warned they’d “burn this billion dollars.” Five years later, that gamble has transformed into a $135 billion stake. The story behind tech’s most controversial partnership.
Researchers have solved the mystery of how certain bacteria convert carbon monoxide into bioethanol. The discovery centers on a tungsten-containing enzyme that requires specific activation conditions to function, revealing new possibilities for industrial biofuel production.
Microsoft’s gaming strategy is undergoing a radical transformation. After becoming the largest publisher through the Activision Blizzard acquisition, the company now sees TikTok as its true competition in the battle for consumer attention.
Europe’s political push to simplify sustainability rules collides with market forces already pricing climate risk. Investors and insurers are enforcing climate discipline through capital costs and coverage decisions, creating a fundamental test for European competitiveness.
China’s export restrictions on critical minerals have exposed Europe’s dangerous dependency. With limited mining capacity and urgent defense needs, the EU faces a strategic crisis that could derail both green transition and military readiness.
Google claims sideloading isn’t going away, but new developer verification requirements tell a different story. The policy requiring government ID and fees for all Android apps threatens the platform’s fundamental openness.
Truth Social is launching a predictions marketplace through a partnership with Crypto.com’s parent company. The move represents a significant expansion of Trump Media’s financial and media ambitions beyond traditional social networking.
In a surprising industry move, Microsoft has officially sanctioned a free Halo-inspired fan game on Steam while simultaneously announcing Halo’s debut on PlayStation 5. This dual announcement represents a fundamental shift in how major publishers approach fan content and platform exclusivity.
The chairman of Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power warns that tariff wars and political interference are creating unnecessary barriers to the global energy transition. At the Fortune Global Forum in Riyadh, industry leaders emphasized the need for international cooperation and technology integration to achie
