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IBM’s acquisition of HashiCorp investigated by the UK competitors authority

The UK authorities is investigating whether or not IBM’s acquisition of cloud infrastructure agency HashiCorp will end in a “vital discount of competitors” inside markets within the nation. IBM introduced its intention to purchase HashiCorp for $6.4 billion in April 2024 to assist it help its prospects’ rising AI-related calls for. HashiCorp offers hybrid and …

Apple pulls iPhone 14 and SE from EU forward of USB-C deadline

As of December 27, Apple stopped promoting the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus and third-generation iPhone SE in all EU member states, together with France, Germany, Italy and Spain. This choice follows laws that require digital gadgets offered in these nations to have USB-C charging ports, which these fashions lack. The European “Widespread Charging” Directive …