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https://www.techmonitor.ai/comment-2/european-users-step-up-bid-to-break-away-from-big-tech
European users step up bid to break away from Big Tech - Tech Monitor
Apr 15, 2026 - Continued angst over how to regulate US Big Tech has driven European users to consider local alternatives to suppliers such as Microsoft.
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https://www.sony.co.jp/en/service-information/110515E/
Sony Corporation - Sony Global | Message to US & European users about PlayStation®Network &...
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https://www.theverge.com/news/839927/meta-facebook-instagram-eu-ad-model-choice
Facebook and Instagram will let European users see fewer personal ads | The Verge
Dec 8, 2025 - The upcoming changes follow Meta being fined $266 million in April over its ‘consent or pay’ ad model.
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https://ecommercenews.eu/78-of-european-internet-users-bought-online-in-2025/
78% of European internet users bought online in 2025
Mar 9, 2026 - Last year, 78 percent of internet users in the European Union made at least one online purchase. Ireland ranks highest, with more than 95%.
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