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EU Unveils Quantum-Secure Infrastructure Plan
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Europe's Push for Multilingual AI: The Race Begins
Europe's linguistic diversity poses challenges for AI development, but initiatives aim to create tools that support multiple languages, including lesser-spoken ones. Projects like Hugging Face's BLOOM and Mistral AI's Magistral model are advancing multilingual AI, though disparities in language s...
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McKinsey: Europe's Software Sector Hits Critical Turning Point
Europe has over 280 software firms with €100M+ in annual revenue but takes 15 years to scale—five years slower than US firms, hindered by market fragmentation and funding gaps. Fewer than 3% of European software firms reach €1B revenue, but the region has strong talent, networks, and investment p...
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Europe's AI Future: Build, Don’t Bind, Says Accel’s Sonali De Rycker
Europe has the talent and resources to lead in AI, but excessive regulation could hinder innovation and startup growth. The EU's fragmented regulatory landscape and strict AI rules risk discouraging early-stage experimentation, despite ethical intentions. Europe must unify its approach and foster...
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EU Launches Privacy-Focused DNS Service for Secure Browsing
The EU launched DNS4EU, a privacy-focused DNS service to enhance digital sovereignty, offering secure, EU-based browsing alternatives with speed, reliability, and strong security. DNS4EU provides customizable resolution options, including malware and fraud protection, while leveraging European th...
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Mistral Launches European AI Cloud to Rival AWS and Azure
Mistral AI launched Mistral Compute, a high-performance AI cloud platform in collaboration with Nvidia, positioning itself as Europe's alternative to U.S. cloud providers. The company introduced its Magistral reasoning models, featuring open-source and proprietary variants, with unexpected multim...
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Fortanix PQC Central Enhances Post-Quantum Security
Fortanix launched **PQC Central**, a tool within its Key Insight platform to simplify post-quantum cryptography (PQC) adoption for enterprises, addressing urgent quantum computing threats to traditional encryption. The platform offers **four key functions**: automated discovery of cryptographic d...
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5 Ways the EU’s Startup Plan Will Transform Tech
The EU's Startup and Scaleup Strategy aims to simplify regulations, improve funding access, and foster innovation to help startups scale without relocating, including a unified legal framework ("28th regime") and digital ID system. To bridge the investment gap, the EU plans initiatives like t...
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EU Unveils New Rules to Regulate Europe's Space Race
The EU's proposed Space Act aims to address the urgent need for structured space governance amid rapid satellite growth, focusing on safety, resilience, and sustainability. The legislation introduces measures to tackle space debris, cybersecurity threats, and emissions while streamlining proc...
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Meta Forces Users to Re-Opt Out of AI Training, Watchdog Reports
Meta faces potential GDPR violations in Europe over its AI data collection practices, with users given until May 27 to opt out of having their public posts used for training. Privacy group Noyb alleges Meta is forcing users to renew opt-out requests, contradicting earlier assurances and potential...
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Taiwan Bans Chinese Apps for Data Security Breaches
Taiwan warns of cybersecurity threats from Chinese apps like TikTok and WeChat, citing unauthorized data harvesting and potential espionage risks linked to servers in mainland China. Investigations revealed these apps violate privacy by collecting excessive data (e.g., facial recognition scans, d...
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Germany Urges Google, Apple to Ban DeepSeek AI From App Stores
German data protection authorities have requested Google and Apple to remove DeepSeek AI from their app stores due to alleged GDPR violations, citing improper cross-border data transfers to China. DeepSeek AI, with over 50 million downloads, ignored voluntary removal requests, prompting officials...
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Cellugy's Danish Biotech Aims to Replace Microplastics in Cosmetics
Danish startup Cellugy secured €8.1 million in EU funding to scale production of EcoFLEXY, a biodegradable cellulose-based alternative to microplastics in cosmetics. EcoFLEXY matches the performance of fossil-based carbomers while being fully biodegradable, potentially eliminating 259 tonnes of m...
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Philips Hue Price Hike in US Due to New Tariffs
Philips Hue products in the US will see price increases due to new tariffs, with Signify citing this as the primary reason for the adjustment. Some products, like the Hue Play Wall Washer light and Smart Button, have already seen significant price jumps, with US customers paying more than their E...
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Secure Patient Data by Tracking Its Storage Locations
Protecting patient data requires tracking storage locations and access to comply with privacy laws and prevent unauthorized foreign government access. International data transfers via connected medical devices can expose sensitive information, highlighting the need for healthcare organizations to...
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Can Geothermal Startups Power Europe's Clean Energy Future?
Eavor, a Canadian startup, is drilling 8 km deep in Germany to harness geothermal energy using a closed-loop system that works like an underground radiator, making it viable in diverse locations. Geothermal energy could meet global electricity demand 150 times over, with renewed European interest...
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Verify Quantum Randomness with CURBy's Number Generator
The Colorado University Randomness Beacon (CURBy) generates verifiably random numbers using quantum mechanics, offering unparalleled unpredictability compared to traditional methods. CURBy relies on quantum entanglement and transparent verification (via the Twine protocol) to ensure tamper-proof,...
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Europol Warns of Soaring Criminal Demand for Data
Europol warns of a booming underground economy fueled by stolen data, driving fraud, ransomware, and exploitation, as revealed in their 2025 Internet Organised Crime Assessment. Stolen data is weaponized for extortion, unauthorized access, and espionage, with cybercriminals trading it on undergro...
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Europe's AI Submarine Fleet Expands with Helsing's New Drone
Helsing’s SG-1 Fathom, an AI-powered autonomous submarine, enhances Europe’s maritime security with advanced reconnaissance capabilities, detecting underwater sounds 10 times quieter and processing data 40 times faster than human operators. The mass-producible Fathom drone can operate for...
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AI Copyright Lawsuits: What's Next in Legal Battles?
Courts are grappling with AI and copyright issues, with recent rulings favoring tech companies like Anthropic and Meta in cases about using published books for AI training, though broader legal implications remain uncertain. Legal experts note the rulings don’t grant blanket immunity to AI firms,...
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Hospitals in Crisis as Cyberattacks Target Medical Devices
Healthcare organizations face rising cybersecurity threats, with 24% of attacks on medical devices severe enough to require patient transfers, disrupting critical care. Operational technology (OT) systems, including networked medical devices, are now the top security concern for 35% of healthcare...
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Ted Cruz Bill: States Regulating AI Lose $42B Broadband Funds
Senator Ted Cruz proposed legislation linking $42 billion in federal broadband funding to a 10-year ban on state-level AI regulations, penalizing states that impose EU-style AI rules. The bill includes an additional $500 million for broadband and AI development but disqualifies states enforcing A...
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ElevenLabs Launches AI Voice Assistants That Master Natural Conversation
ElevenLabs launched **Conversational AI 2.0**, a major upgrade to its AI voice platform, featuring advanced turn-taking algorithms and multilingual capabilities for more natural enterprise applications like customer service. The update includes a **Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) system** fo...
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Growth Strategies for European Startups
European startups are thriving in cutting-edge fields like cybersecurity and aerospace, proving the continent's innovation ecosystem rivals traditional tech hubs. Europe's unique advantages—deep technical talent, research networks, and progressive regulations—provide fertile ground for startups t...
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China's Quantum Computer Cracks RSA Encryption, Risks Global Security
Quantum computing has advanced to crack small RSA keys (22-bit), signaling future threats to global encryption standards, though current 2048-bit keys remain secure. Researchers used a D-Wave quantum annealer to refactor factorization as a QUBO problem, also posing risks to SPN ciphers like Prese...
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DeGoogled Murena Fairphone 6 Boosts Privacy & Repairability
The Murena Fairphone 6 combines ethical hardware with a deGoogled OS (/e/OS), offering enhanced privacy and repairability while maintaining Fairphone’s sustainability standards. It features improved performance (Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset), durability upgrades (Gorilla Glass 7i, ...
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Luxury European Night Trains Offer Eco-Friendly Travel at Airline Prices
Luxury overnight rail travel in Europe is being revitalized by new entrants like Nox Mobility, offering modern amenities and competitive pricing to rival budget airlines. Nox Mobility plans to launch redesigned sleeper cabins in 2027, featuring private options like the **Double Vista** with panor...
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Cloud Quantum Computing: $1T Opportunity & Hidden Risks
Quantum computing poses major cybersecurity risks by potentially breaking current encryption methods, threatening industries like finance, healthcare, and defense with algorithms like Shor’s and Grover’s. The "harvest now, decrypt later" attack strategy endangers long-term data security, requirin...
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Dutch Tech Leaders: Europe Can Dominate AI Apps, Not Hardware
Europe should focus on AI applications rather than competing in AI hardware, leveraging existing US-built infrastructure to gain a competitive edge. European companies have a strong history in software innovation (e.g., Spotify, Revolut) and can excel in specialized AI applications and orchestrat...
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Tech Leaders: Europe Needs More Young Founders Now
Europe must urgently support young tech entrepreneurs to compete globally, as current ecosystems risk losing talent to more welcoming markets like Silicon Valley. Investors highlight a cultural challenge in Europe, where risk-taking is undervalued and founders often relocate to the US for better ...
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Microsoft patches zero-day flaw as Mirai botnets hit Wazuh servers
Microsoft patched 66 security flaws, including a zero-day exploit (CVE-2025-33053), while Mirai botnets targeted unpatched Wazuh servers via a critical RCE flaw (CVE-2025-24016). Threat modeling is undervalued despite its importance, as competing priorities like new tools often overshadow it in b...
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Proxima Fusion Raises €130M Series A to Advance Nuclear Tech
European startup Proxima Fusion secured €130 million in Series A funding, challenging US dominance in the commercial nuclear fusion sector and aiming to develop clean, limitless energy. Proxima's stellarator-based reactor design offers greater stability than tokamaks, leveraging Germany's Wendels...
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OpenAI Faces Backlash Over ChatGPT Log Retention Order
OpenAI is appealing a court order to retain ChatGPT user logs indefinitely, including deleted conversations, due to a legal dispute over alleged copyright violations in generated content. The mandate affects ChatGPT Free, Plus, and Pro users, but excludes Enterprise, Edu, and Zero Data Retention ...
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Why Luxury Electric Cars Are Struggling to Succeed
Luxury EVs from premium brands like Mercedes and Porsche are struggling with low sales, raising doubts about electrification in the ultra-luxury segment. High battery costs and rapid depreciation make luxury EVs prohibitively expensive and less appealing compared to traditional combustion-engine ...
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North America Leads AI VC Funding Despite Political Challenges
North America leads global AI venture capital funding, securing $69.7 billion in early 2024, far surpassing Europe ($6.4 billion) and Asia ($3 billion). Despite policy challenges like funding cuts and visa restrictions, North America attracted 75.6% of global AI VC funding in 2024, rising to 86.2...
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Threads Introduces DM Inbox, Further Distancing from Instagram
Threads has introduced direct messaging (DMs), allowing private conversations within the app, marking its biggest divergence from Instagram yet, with a global rollout starting this week. The DM feature is currently basic (individual chats, emoji reactions) and restricted to users 18+ in most mark...
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Global Research Funding at Risk as NIH Budget Faces Cuts
Global research funding cuts are disrupting critical scientific projects, exemplified by the abrupt termination of a virology collaboration between the Netherlands and Columbia University, halting promising antiviral research. Funding instability jeopardizes jobs for researchers, complicates labo...
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Netherlands sues Sony over $435M digital monopoly claims
Dutch consumers are suing Sony for alleged unfair pricing in the PlayStation Store, claiming a digital monopoly has cost gamers €435 million since 2013, with digital game prices nearly 50% higher than physical copies. The class action, representing 1.7 million Dutch PlayStation owners, argues Son...
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Ex-ASML CEO: Trump's isolationism could boost Europe's growth
Europe could see economic benefits if Trump is reelected, as his isolationist policies may push European businesses to strengthen collaboration and expand global influence. ASML's former CEO highlights Europe's need to adopt an open ecosystem model, similar to ASML's success, to compete globally ...
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Isar Aerospace Secures €150M to Boost Europe's Space Launch Power
Isar Aerospace secures €150 million in funding to expand its satellite launch capabilities, aiming to reduce Europe's reliance on foreign providers and offer cost-effective orbital access from European soil. The Munich-based startup, originating from TU Munich, focuses on small and medium payload...
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Light-Based Sensors Protect Europe from Subsea Threats
The OptiBarrier system, developed by Dutch firm Optics11, uses fiber optic sensors and light waves to detect underwater threats up to 150 km away while remaining undetectable itself. Unlike traditional methods, the system analyzes sound waves via light modulation, providing a tactical edge by ide...
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Europe OKs First Saliva-Based Birth Control – No Pills Needed
Europe has approved its first saliva-based contraceptive, the Minilab, offering a hormone-free alternative to traditional birth control methods by analyzing progesterone levels in saliva. Clinical trials showed 92% effectiveness with typical use and 100% with perfect use, comparable to progestero...
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Swedish Scaleup Flower Triumphs in TECH5 Tech Championship
Flower won the TECH5 championship, establishing itself as Europe's most promising scaleup for its innovative energy storage and grid stabilization solutions. The company's platform connects diverse energy assets, optimizing storage strategies to enhance grid stability, integrate renewables, and c...
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Sweden Opens First TNT Factory Since Cold War for Modern Warfare
Sweden is reviving its TNT production with a new facility by 2027, aiming to address Europe's ammunition shortages amid rising geopolitical tensions. The project, backed by high-profile investors and led by startup Swebal, will produce 4,000 tonnes of TNT annually, reducing reliance on imports an...
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Spotify's Daniel Ek Doubles Down on Europe's Defense Tech Star Helsing
Spotify co-founder Daniel Ek led a €600 million investment in Helsing, a European military AI company, boosting its valuation to €12 billion and highlighting Europe's push for defense self-reliance. Helsing specializes in AI-driven battlefield intelligence, processing data from military systems a...
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Strengthen AI Safety Today for Smarter Models Tomorrow
AI technology's rapid growth presents significant security challenges, with 77% of enterprises facing adversarial attacks on their AI models, requiring urgent robust defenses against threats like prompt injections and data poisoning. Organizations must adopt proactive security measures, integrati...
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New Prime Number Discovery Threatens Encryption Security
A new method to predict prime numbers, called the Periodic Table of Primes (PTP), could disrupt digital security by revealing patterns in previously thought-random sequences. Cryptographic systems relying on prime factorization may become vulnerable, but the breakthrough could also enable stronge...
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Meta AI Chief: Europe's Tech Growth Stunted by Inferiority Complex
Europe's tech sector struggles with a confidence crisis, not a lack of talent, as investors and media undervalue local startups compared to U.S. competitors. European startups raised only $51 billion in 2023, far less than the $178 billion in the U.S., reflecting a cultural divide in risk appetit...
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Dutch Startup Growth Up 26% Yet Drops to 6th in Europe
The Netherlands' startup ecosystem grew by 26% despite dropping to 10th globally and 6th in Europe, with ecommerce and retail as its strongest sector, ranking 5th worldwide. Amsterdam leads Dutch innovation, rising to 26th globally and excelling in fintech, while regional hubs like Rotterdam (50%...
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Zero-Party Data: The Future of Email Engagement Beyond Cookies
Zero-party data, willingly shared by users, replaces traditional tracking methods, fostering trust and transparency in customer interactions. Privacy regulations and consumer expectations make zero-party data valuable for higher-quality insights, stronger trust, and hyper-personalized experiences...
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OpenAI Slams Robinhood Over Misleading 'OpenAI Tokens'
OpenAI denied involvement in Robinhood's "OpenAI tokens," clarifying they do not represent equity and warning investors against misleading claims. Robinhood offered tokenized versions of private company shares in Europe, framing it as indirect exposure, but OpenAI stressed private shares are not ...
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SpaceX's Success Paves Way for Quantum Computing Profits: IQM
IQM, a Finnish quantum computing startup, adopts SpaceX's funding strategy by selling early-stage quantum computers to research institutions, generating revenue while advancing the technology. The company has sold 13 quantum computers globally, secured $210 million in funding, and highlights Euro...
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Switch 2 Overheating Risk in Hot Weather This Week
Extreme heat poses risks to handheld gaming devices like the Nintendo Switch 2, with recommended usage temperatures between 5°C and 35°C (41°F to 95°F). Nintendo advises avoiding overheating by playing in shaded, well-ventilated areas and not leaving the console in direct sunlight or enclosed spa...
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Ford Ranger Plug-In Hybrid: Pricing, Specs & Where to Buy
The Ford Ranger Plug-In Hybrid combines rugged performance with modern efficiency, offering a versatile option for both work and family use while catering to eco-conscious drivers. Unlike fully electric pick-ups, the Ranger PHEV targets markets with developing charging infrastructure, pairing a 2...
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Beat Saber Ends Support for PS4 and PS5
Beat Saber will stop receiving updates for PlayStation consoles starting June 2025, including the discontinuation of multiplayer functionality for PS4 and PS5. The game and existing DLC will remain available for purchase, but no new content will be released for PlayStation after June 18, 2025. Be...
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Voi CEO Eyes Bolt’s Micromobility Business for Acquisition
Voi Technology's CEO has shown interest in acquiring Bolt's micromobility division, potentially reshaping Europe's shared transportation market, while Bolt remains silent on a possible sale. Industry leaders highlight the challenges of micromobility, with Voi's CEO noting its lack of network effe...
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Philips' New Ambient Wall Light with AI Assistant Launches
Philips Hue launched the Play Wall Washer, a premium smart lighting fixture with 1,035 lumens of adjustable light, and introduced an AI assistant in select European markets. The Wall Washer integrates with smart home ecosystems, offers app-based customization, and syncs with entertainment via the...
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Kia EV4 Review: Pricing, Features & Release Date
The "2026 Kia EV4" is an affordable, compact electric vehicle designed for global appeal, with regional variants (sedan for North America, hatchback for Europe) and production split between Korea and Slovakia. Priced between $29,000 and $36,000 in the U.S., the EV4 targets the sub-$40,000 E...
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European VCs Invest Record Sum in Fusion Energy Startup
Proxima Fusion secured €130 million in Series A funding, Europe's largest private fusion investment, to advance its stellarator-based nuclear fusion technology. Stellarators, using complex magnetic fields, offer continuous power generation and greater plasma stability compared to tokamaks, with A...
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Roundcube RCE Flaw (CVE-2025-49113) Sparks Dark Web Attack Fears
A critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-49113) in Roundcube webmail allows attackers to execute malicious code, putting thousands of unpatched servers at risk, with exploit code already circulating. Around 84,000 exposed Roundcube installations, primarily in Europe, Asia, and North America, include hi...
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Adyen Co-Founder's Startup Tebi Secures €30M From Alphabet’s CapitalG
Amsterdam fintech startup Tebi raised €30M from CapitalG (Alphabet's fund) and Index Ventures, bringing total funding to €56M for expansion into the UK and Europe. Tebi provides an all-in-one subscription platform for hospitality SMBs, combining payments, reservations, and analytics to streamline...
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Klarna CEO: VIP Customers to Get Human Support
Klarna's CEO announced plans to offer premium human customer support alongside AI automation, positioning human interaction as a VIP service while automating routine tasks. AI implementation reduced Klarna's workforce by 2,500 employees over two years, cutting costs but reinvesting savings into e...
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Audit Your Global PPC & SEO for Multinational Success
Expanding digital marketing globally requires more than translation; it involves navigating complex PPC and SEO dynamics across languages, cultures, and regulations. Market differences demand localized strategies, including platform preferences, user intent, and device usage, which vary significa...
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Humain Targets $10B VC Fund for Global Startup Investments
Saudi Arabia's AI firm Humain is launching a $10 billion venture capital fund, Humain Ventures, targeting global tech startups in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Humain is in talks with major U.S. firms like Andreessen Horowitz and OpenAI, as well as data center leaders, to form partnerships. The com...
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1 in 4 European Firms Ban Elon Musk's Grok Chatbot
One in four European companies restrict access to Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok due to concerns over data privacy and misinformation, while ChatGPT remains more widely permitted with only 9.8% blocking it. Grok faces higher resistance due to incidents of disseminating inaccurate claims, prompting b...
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VW Execs Convicted in Landmark Auto Market Trial
Four former Volkswagen executives were sentenced to prison in the diesel emissions scandal, marking the end of a decade-long legal battle that reshaped Europe's auto industry. The scandal caused diesel car sales in Europe to plummet from over 50% to just 10%, as consumers shifted away due to the ...
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PlaySafe ID Secures $1.12M to Boost Trust in Gaming Communities
PlaySafe ID secured $1.12 million in pre-seed funding to combat cheating and predatory behavior in online games, aiming to foster trust and fairness while preserving player privacy. The platform offers a verified, anonymous digital identity to ensure player legitimacy without exposing personal da...
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Uber Partners With Chinese Firms to Expand Robotaxi Reach in Europe, Middle East
Uber is expanding its autonomous vehicle efforts through partnerships with Chinese firms Pony AI, Momenta, and WeRide, targeting robotaxi markets in Europe and the Middle East. The collaborations include deploying robotaxis in the Middle East (Pony AI), Europe (Momenta), and 15 cities across Euro...
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Hidden Gems: Top European Investment Opportunities
Europe's startup scene shows significant untapped potential, highlighted by recent successes like InstaShop's $360M acquisition and Tyme's rapid growth as a digital bank. Founders Tsioris and Clarke focus on emerging markets and overlooked sectors, prioritizing real problem-solving and underserve...
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Fairphone's New Plan to Make You Care About Sustainability
Fairphone 6 leads in ethical smartphone production with fair labor practices, modular design, and long-term support, but low sales show consumers prioritize brand and affordability over sustainability. The Fairphone 6 features 12 replaceable components and industry-leading repairability, yet annu...
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90% Unprepared for AI Attacks – Are You?
90% of businesses lack adequate defenses against AI-driven threats, with 63% in the high-risk "Exposed Zone" due to weak security strategies and infrastructure. 77% of organizations fail to protect critical data and AI systems, while only 22% have clear policies for generative AI usage, leaving t...
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Wispr Flow Secures $30M for AI-Powered Dictation App
Wispr Flow, an AI-powered dictation app, secured $30 million in Series A funding, bringing its total funding to $56 million, reflecting strong investor confidence in its voice-powered productivity tools. The app, which prioritizes natural speech patterns over word accuracy, has seen rapid growth ...
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Tinder Introduces Double Date Feature for Couples
Tinder introduced "Double Date," a new feature allowing users to team up with friends to match with other couples, aiming to make dating more social and less intimidating. The feature enables group chats when at least one person from each pair swipes right, positioning Tinder to compete with ...
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OnePlus Unveils Nord 5 & 4 Exciting New Products
OnePlus is launching five new devices, including the Nord 5 smartphone, a tablet, a smartwatch, and wireless earbuds, with a European and Indian release next month and full details to be revealed on July 8. The Nord 5 features a flagship Snapdragon 8S Gen 3 processor, enhanced cooling, LPDDR5X RA...
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Aspora Secures $50M from Sequoia for Indian Diaspora Banking
India's remittance market is projected to reach $160 billion by 2029, driving demand for specialized financial services for NRIs, which fintech startup Aspora is addressing with its digital platform. Aspora has rapidly grown, processing $2 billion in yearly remittances and securing $85 million in...
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Why AI Bots Now Show Ads—And How You Enabled Them
Most users resist paying for AI chatbot services, pushing companies toward ad-based monetization to cover high infrastructure costs. Only 25% of generative AI users pay for premium features, with OpenAI leading in subscriptions but struggling with low conversion rates. AI companies like OpenAI an...
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Finnish Town Heats Up with World's Largest Sand Battery
A Finnish company, Polar Night Energy, developed a sand-based energy storage system using crushed soapstone to store renewable energy as heat, significantly reducing emissions in Pornainen. The 13-meter-tall sand battery stores 2,000 tonnes of soapstone, providing 100 MWh of energy—enough to heat...
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Apple Lags in AI Race as Rival Tech Also Struggles, Researchers Say
Apple is perceived as lagging behind competitors in AI development, particularly in generative AI and large language models, due to its measured approach prioritizing privacy and on-device processing. The broader tech industry faces AI implementation challenges like accuracy issues and high costs...
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Startups Weekly: Why Now Is the Best Time to Buy
The market is ripe for strategic acquisitions and investments, with corporations and venture capitalists targeting innovative startups across sectors like AI, data governance, and hardware. High-profile acquisitions this week include Cellebrite's $170M purchase of Corellium, IBM integrating Seek ...
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NomuPay Secures $40M from SoftBank at $290M Valuation
NomuPay, an Ireland-based fintech startup, secured $40 million in Series C funding from SoftBank's SB Payment Service, valuing the company at $290 million and bringing total funding to around $120 million. The company specializes in simplifying cross-border transactions for merchants in fragmente...
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AI-Powered Exoskeleton Boosts Human Strength & Memory
German Bionic's Exia is an AI-driven exoskeleton that enhances physical strength and cognitive performance for industrial workers, combining power assistance with machine learning. The exoskeleton adapts to users over time, providing up to 38kg of lift support and monitoring movement patterns to ...
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Generative AI: A Millennial's Guide to the Tech Reshaping Our World
Artificial Intelligence has decisively moved from speculative fiction to a tangible force in our daily digital lives. For the millennial generation, which came of age alongside the internet's societal reshaping, another profound technological transition is gathering speed:
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Ahold Delhaize Data Breach Exposes 2.2 Million Users
Ahold Delhaize suffered a major data breach in November 2024, compromising sensitive personal, financial, and health data of over 2.2 million individuals due to a ransomware attack on its U.S. systems. The breach exposed details like Social Security numbers, bank accounts, and health records, tho...
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Tesla Poaches GM Robotaxi Exec as Key Leaders Exit
Tesla lost two top executives—Omead Afshar (operations leader) and Milan Kovac (Optimus robotics VP)—amid declining sales and operational challenges. The company recruited an executive from GM's Cruise robotaxi division, signaling continued focus on self-driving and robotics despite internal turm...
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Death Stranding 2: On the Beach - Performance Analysis & Review
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach showcases cutting-edge technical achievements, including native 4K at 30fps (or dynamic 60fps) on PS5, advanced ray tracing, and unparalleled facial animations. The game excels in optimization with near-instant load times, robust memory management, and innovative r...
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Sony Faces Lawsuit in Netherlands Over Digital Sales Monopoly
Sony faces a Dutch class-action lawsuit alleging monopolistic pricing in its PlayStation Store, with claims of inflated digital game prices affecting 1.7 million users. The lawsuit argues Sony's closed ecosystem forces consumers to pay 47% more for digital games, exploiting its dominant market po...
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Rivian Trims Manufacturing Staff Before R2 Launch
Rivian cut 140 manufacturing jobs (1% of its workforce) to streamline operations ahead of its 2026 R2 SUV launch, targeting roles tied to inefficiencies. Affected employees are being offered internal role transitions, reflecting Rivian’s effort to retain talent despite restructuring. This follows...
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GoKwik Secures $13M Funding, Valuation Soars in India
GoKwik raised $13 million in new funding, led by RTP Global, increasing its valuation to $450 million pre-money and bringing total funding to $68 million since 2020. The company provides SaaS tools for D2C businesses, serving over 12,000 merchants globally and integrating with platforms like Shop...
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Sega Store Tokyo Opening Announced by Sega
Sega is launching Sega Store Tokyo in Shibuya, Japan, located in the Parco department complex alongside other major gaming brands. The store aims to elevate Sega's broader brand identity beyond Sonic, showcasing its diverse portfolio and strengthening fan connections. Sega plans to expand with a ...
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African E-Commerce Startup Sabi Cuts 20% Staff, Shifts to Export Tracking After $38M Raise
Sabi, an African e-commerce platform, laid off 20% of its workforce (around 50 employees) to refocus on commodity exports after raising $38 million, prioritizing its TRACE division for ethically sourced goods. Initially aiding informal retailers, Sabi grew to 300,000 merchants and $1B GMV by 2023...
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Viasat Hacked by China's Salt Typhoon Cyber Group
Viasat confirmed a cybersecurity breach by China's Salt Typhoon hacking group, affecting its telecom services for military, aviation, and enterprise clients, but found no evidence of customer data compromise. The breach follows Viasat's 2022 attack by Russian operatives using AcidRain malware, wh...
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Merzigo & Fremantle: Localization Drives Content Growth
Localization is key to global content growth, as demonstrated by Merzigo's partnerships with major firms like Warner Bros. Discovery and Disney, expanding its reach across multiple regions. Success in digital content relies on understanding platform algorithms, with Merzigo using real-time data a...
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Enhancing Broadband with Harmonic & CUJO AI Collaboration
Harmonic and CUJO AI have partnered to enhance broadband performance by integrating CUJO AI’s network intelligence with Harmonic’s cOS™ platform, improving latency-sensitive applications like gaming and video conferencing. The collaboration uses L4S technology to optimize network performance dyna...
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Switch From Windows 10 to Linux With 'End of 10'
The end-of-life date for Windows 10 is rapidly approaching, and the new ‘End of 10’ campaign is promoting desktop Linux as an alternative to buying a new Windows 11 computer. Windows 11 has higher system requirements than Windows 10, preventing PCs with older CPUs, no TPM 2.0 support, and no Secure Boot from officially upgrading. Thankfully, desktop Linux still works on all those PCs that Windows 11 left behind, and the ‘End of 10’ campaign is organizing resources and events to help people make ...
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Don't Miss This Underrated Greek Revival Trend
Greece is emerging as a tech contender in Europe, with AI playing a key role in transforming its economy and public services. The government is fostering growth through startup incentives, digital transformation, and talent retention strategies like tax breaks and expanded tech hubs. Greece aims ...
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Google Veo 3 Now Available for All Gemini Pro Subscribers Globally
Google’s Veo 3, an advanced AI video generation tool, is now globally available for Gemini Pro subscribers in 159 countries, expanding access to high-quality content creation. Veo 3, introduced at Google I/O 2025, produces realistic videos with lifelike audio, physics, and lip-syncing, ideal for ...
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OnePlus Pad 3 Debuts with Snapdragon 8 Elite Chip
OnePlus launched the Pad 3, its first global tablet with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, featuring a 13.2-inch 3.4K display, 144Hz refresh rate, and ultra-slim 5.97mm design. The tablet includes a 12,140mAh battery with 80W fast charging, 12GB RAM (expandable to 16GB in Europe), and enha...
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Microsoft Tests Xbox Copilot for Mobile Gaming on iOS & Android
Microsoft is beta-testing Xbox Copilot for mobile, an AI assistant in the Xbox app that helps players with game-related queries without interrupting gameplay. The feature provides personalized responses by analyzing a player’s Xbox activity and Bing data, offering tips, recommendations, a...
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Rocket Lab Backer Outset Secures $25M for NZ Deep Tech Ventures
New Zealand’s deep tech sector is growing with a $25 million investment boost, led by Outset Ventures' $41.5 million NZD fund, focusing on energy and infrastructure innovations. Outset-backed startups like OpenStar (nuclear fusion) and EnergyBank (long-duration storage) are making breakthroughs, ...
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Patero CryptoQoR Protects Against Quantum Attack Risks
Quantum computing threatens traditional encryption, but Patero's CryptoQoR offers a crypto-agile solution with hybrid post-quantum encryption to secure communications and future-proof systems. The post-quantum cryptography (PQC) market is projected to grow rapidly, driven by urgent needs to t...
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Borderlands 4 Adds Fan-Requested Feature Thanks to Players
**Borderlands 4 will feature a fan-requested radar system at launch**, improving battlefield awareness by tracking enemies and objectives, though it will be disabled by default. **Gearbox developers went beyond their core roles to implement the radar**, with CEO Randy Pitchford praising their ini...
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