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Trump vows EU probe over fines on US tech firms

Donald Trump says the US will investigate the EU and may impose tariffs after Brussels fined Google €890m and scrutinised other US tech firms.

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EU fines Google €890m over self-preferencing app practices

Google has been fined €890m by the EU under the Digital Markets Act for allegedly favouring its own apps and services over rivals. The company has 60 days to comply or challenge the ruling.

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UK households can install plug-in balcony solar panels from 27 August

British households will be able to buy plug-in balcony solar panels from 27 August after a law change, allowing renters and flat owners to cut energy bills.

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Why the UK is still undecided on e-scooters

In Southampton, e-scooters are part of everyday life, but the UK still has no long-term decision on legalising and regulating them.

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Google burns through cash as AI costs surge

Alphabet's AI infrastructure spending pushed free cash flow to negative $5.9bn, even as quarterly revenue rose 23% to $119.8bn.

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Will AI help you do your job or replace it?

AI firms are pitching tools that could automate or augment jobs, while data suggests impacts on employment, job postings and AI use are already emerging.

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UK eyes military use for Vertical’s electric flying taxi ahead of 2029 launch

Vertical Aerospace says the UK government has backed its electric flying taxi project with another £10m and shown interest in a military variant, as the company targets certification and a 2029 launch.

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UK water warning casts doubt on datacentre expansion

Water UK says government AI plans ignore datacentre water needs, warning future growth could be impossible in stressed regions.

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How apprentices are blending tech with traditional craft skills

Apprentices in heritage vehicle restoration and traditional manufacturing are combining hands-on craft with CAD, 3D printing and other digital skills, while employers debate how much technology should shape training.

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I made £100,000 on TikTok in a day: the rise of live shopping

Daisy Kelly’s Glow For It grew from a personal problem into a £6m business, with live TikTok sales now driving more than 40% of revenue.

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20-somethings bet big on tech stocks as AI fuels gains

Young investors in Australia, South Korea and Singapore are piling into tech stocks as AI fuels big gains and sharp swings.

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AliExpress hit with record €550m EU fine over illegal products

AliExpress has been fined a record €550m by the EU after a two-year probe found it allowed illegal products such as unsafe toys and counterfeit clothes on its platform.

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