Amazon definitively classified as a very large online platform by the EU: the courts have ruled.

While Amazon hoped to avoid being classified as a ”  very large online platform ,” the European Court of Justice has just dashed that hopes. This decision confirms the EU’s determination to rigorously enforce its digital framework. And for Amazon, the stakes are high, because platforms exceeding 45 million monthly active users in the Union fall within the advanced scope … Read more

La Poste and La Banque des Territoires publish their economic outlook report on data, AI and cybersecurity in the territories

The 2025 edition of the economic outlook note ”  Data, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity in the territories “, produced by La Banque des Territoires and the La Poste group , confirms a digital transformation now embraced by local authorities. Long confined to experimental phases, these uses are expanding, becoming more structured, and taking root in public policy. This fourth edition, produced … Read more

Alexa is getting smarter: the AI ​​version is finally arriving for French users

After several months of testing in the United States , the new version of the voice assistant , now powered by generative artificial intelligence, is arriving in beta with a panel of French users. This is a pivotal moment for Amazon, which aims to fundamentally transform the voice experience within its ecosystem. In the United States, Alexa+ is offered … Read more

Aluminium OS: Google confirms its future operating system for PCs

Google is making its moves for 2026 with a project that could change everything in the personal computer market: Aluminium OS . This new operating system, now confirmed by details in job postings and internal statements, marks a clear intention to merge the Android ecosystem with a complete PC experience . This strategy represents a major shift for the … Read more

Encrypted messaging, age verification, restrictions for minors: what the new ChatControl is hiding

The European Union has just taken another step in the long saga of the “ChatControl” project . After three years of intense discussions , member states have reached a compromise which, while abandoning mandatory automatic detection of child pornography content, leaves a persistent concern about the surveillance of private communications. While this regulation was initially intended to harmonize the fight against online … Read more

Pop-ups, slow speeds, failed payments: these are the obstacles that are driving online shoppers away during Black Friday

This Friday, nearly eight out of ten French people plan to take advantage of Black Friday . And yet, behind this widespread enthusiasm, the shopping experience continues to stumble over obstacles that slow people down, frustrate them… and drive them away. Indeed, a study conducted by AccessiWay and the Opinéa Institute reveals the extent of these difficulties, and shows … Read more

The most visited sites in the United States: Google’s overwhelming dominance, AI is booming, and retail is accelerating.

Each year, the ranking of the most visited sites in the United States tells the story of the evolution of digital usage . Based on Similarweb data from last October, several trends are emerging, including the dominance of tech giants, the breakthrough of AI, and the rise of e-commerce… Unsurprisingly, Google retains its status as the primary entry point … Read more

Digital Suite: The State accelerates its tech revolution with a sovereign alternative to American giants

The digital transformation of the State takes a new step with the Digital Suite , a set of applications designed to give public agents a controlled, consistent and secure collaborative environment. Since its launch in 2024, this initiative led by the Dinum (Interministerial Directorate for Digital Affairs) has been progressing methodically, with the ambition of building a credible alternative to American … Read more

Qwant’s defeat was dismissed… but they are determined to sue Microsoft.

The French search engine Qwant has just suffered a decisive setback, and a significant one at that… In an official statement , the French Competition Authority rejected Microsoft’s complaint against it for anti-competitive practices related to Bing. The French company considers this decision harsh and has decided to appeal. Behind this issue lies the whole question of research syndication … Read more

Android 16: Google shifts into high gear with a new wave of AI-powered features

The Android ecosystem is entering a new phase , and Google is beginning a transition towards a more frequent update mode, inaugurated with this second wave of new features for Android 16 . One way to bring its system closer to a more agile model and to meet the expectations of users now accustomed to a faster pace… At the heart of this … Read more