YouTube is rolling out a restriction that prevents background video playback in third-party mobile browsers, even when users rely on Picture-in-Picture mode. The change mainly affects people who access YouTube through mobile web browsers instead of the official app — and may push them toward installing the native app or subscribing to YouTube Premium.
The French government has decided to roll out its own secure video-conferencing platform, Visio, on a large scale, making it the default communication tool across the public sector. The move is part of a broader strategy to strengthen digital sovereignty and reduce dependence on U.S. technology providers.
Microsoft has confirmed that the latest January security updates for Windows 11 can cause some computers to fail to boot properly after installation, adding another issue to the growing list of problems following Patch Tuesday.
The European Parliament on Thursday adopted a resolution on the European Union’s technological sovereignty, urging the European Commission to take concrete steps to reduce reliance on American technologies—particularly in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and critical digital infrastructure.
From 12 January 2026, EU member states are required to harmonise the monitoring of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water, implementing new provisions of the revised EU Drinking Water Directive. This marks the first time that systematic testing of these compounds has been mandated across the entire EU, with the aim of better protecting public health from contamination by highly persistent chemicals.