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Europe Free Of Digital Handcuffs?

“The best thing about the Internet is that it is open” says Neelie Kroes, vice-president of the European Commission and in charge of the Digital Agenda. Today she delivered an important speech today about the future of internet on www2012, … Continue reading

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Apple refuses to remove 4G label in Australia: court case is on!

Today, news broke that the Australian consumer watchdog ACCC (Australian Competition & Consumer Commission) will file a court case against Apple to force the Cupertino company to change their claims in promoting the new iPad.  Mediation between Apple and Australia’s … Continue reading

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Europeans: Help shape the future

Do You Have Concerns About The Internet Of Things? The European Union Wants To Hear From You! We have reported earlier about the Internet of Things (IOT), where it is envisioned that in 2050, there will be 50 billion devices … Continue reading

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Google Currents finally hits Europe. Was it worth the wait?

Four months later: Google´s alternative to Flipboard is finally available worldwide When version 1.0 was launched in December I was upset that Europe was left out and aired my frustration loud and clear on G+. After all, what could possibly … Continue reading

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Acta will go to the European Court of Justice in spite of EU parliament!

Is the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) compatible with the European Treaties, in particular with the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union?” will be the question for the highest European court. The European parliament reacted immediately by announcing it … Continue reading

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Motorola Under Investigation In Europe For Abuse Of Standard Patents

This Tuesday, the European commission has opened a formal anti-trust case against Motorola Motorola is holder of a number of important patents which are part of standards for the interoperability between devices. Without using these patents, other companies can’t offer … Continue reading

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The Case Of ’Twibel’ Or The Dangers Of Law Enforcement 2.0

While we all love the idea that there are no boundaries anymore and we can feed the world from our dorm in a little village, unfortunately courts and prosecutors had the same idea and extended their tentacles to cross national … Continue reading

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Newsflash: Dutch court refuses an injunction against iPhones

Apple argues that its products are only worth 20% of their value Europe is still the main battle field in the global patent war. Samsung tried to get the iPhones off the market but failed to do so. However Apple … Continue reading

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If you’re not paying for it; you’re the product!

“They probably know more about you than your wife does” Channel 4 in the UK ran a documentary about the so-called free apps for Android and found that advertisers collect much more info than the user was probably aware of. … Continue reading

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Battleground Europe: a week in review

It was a busy week in Europe, not only for the innovators but also because some large companies went head to head with each other in court and some were confronted by the tightening European rules. The ongoing patent battle … Continue reading

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