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EU Cloud Sovereignty Concerns Mount Following Amazon Web Services Disruption

A significant Amazon Web Services outage has exposed Europe’s critical dependence on US cloud infrastructure. Analysts suggest the incident underscores urgent sovereignty concerns as EU struggles to develop competitive alternatives.

Major Cloud Disruption Highlights Infrastructure Vulnerabilities

A widespread Amazon Web Services outage on Monday disrupted numerous popular online services including banking applications, language learning platform Duolingo, and gaming service Roblox, according to reports. The technical glitch, while reportedly resolved within hours, exposed the concentrated nature of global cloud infrastructure that underpins modern digital economies.

by Darren Holt
BusinessGovernmentTechnology

U.S. Government Explores Equity Stakes in Quantum Computing Firms Through Commerce Department Talks

The Commerce Department is reportedly negotiating equity stakes in multiple quantum computing firms as part of federal funding agreements. This signals expanded government involvement in what officials deem critical technology sectors, according to sources familiar with the matter.

Government Equity Discussions Underway

The Trump administration is engaged in preliminary talks to acquire equity stakes in quantum computing companies through the Commerce Department, according to reports from individuals familiar with the discussions. This potential arrangement would represent a significant expansion of federal involvement in technology sectors considered critical to national and economic security.

by Liam Dorsey
BusinessTechnology

Asia-Pacific Markets Brace for Losses Following Wall Street Slide on Renewed Trade Tensions

Asian markets are poised to open lower amid renewed U.S.-China trade concerns after reports of potential export curbs. The Bank of Korea’s policy rate decision also draws investor attention as regional sentiment weakens.

Regional Markets Follow Wall Street Decline

Asia-Pacific markets were reportedly set for a lower opening on Thursday, mirroring Wall Street’s downturn as concerns over U.S.-China trade relations resurfaced. According to sources familiar with market movements, the negative sentiment stems from renewed fears about potential trade restrictions between the world’s two largest economies.

by Liam Dorsey
BusinessSoftwareTechnology

Apple Removes Controversial Dating Safety Apps Over Privacy and Moderation Concerns

Apple has confirmed the removal of women’s safety app Tea and its counterpart TeaOnHer from all App Store markets. The apps reportedly failed to meet Apple’s content moderation and privacy requirements following security breaches and user complaints.

Dating Safety Apps Pulled from Apple’s Platform

Apple has removed two controversial dating-related applications from its App Store across all global markets, according to reports from TechCrunch. The women’s safety app Tea, officially named Tea Dating Advice, and its male-focused counterpart TeaOnHer were both booted from the platform after failing to meet Apple’s content moderation and privacy standards.

by Darren Holt