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TOP 100: Europe’s most influential women in the startup and venture capital space in 2026!
Europe spotlights 100 influential women driving its startup and VC ecosystem in 2026. This recognition celebrates their crucial role in fostering innovation and gender equality across the continent's tech landscape.
Austrian Post acquires 70% stake in Bulgarian e-commerce logistics platform euShipments.com
Austrian Post acquires 70% of Bulgarian e-commerce logistics platform euShipments. com....
WhatsApp reverses an important decision regarding AI to appease the European Union
WhatsApp reverses AI chatbot policy to appease EU regulators. Competitor chatbots now permitted on the platform, averting potential European Commission sanctions.
Germany’s Cellbox Solutions raises €3.5 million to expand global transport technology for living cells
Germany's Cellbox Solutions raises €3. 5M for its warm-chain logistics technology, enabling global transport of living cells....
Intelligence service control: "Control must not depend on whether the intelligence service cooperates voluntarily"
German data protection chief's BND oversight lawsuit rejected, creating a "control-free zone" for intelligence agency operations. Experts urge government action to ensure effective oversight of digital surveillance.
NVIDIA will spend 4 billion dollars on photonics companies. It is preparing for what is coming
NVIDIA pours $4 billion into photonics firms, accelerating AI chip interconnects for 2026. This investment will enhance data transfer speeds between GPU clusters, bolstering its AI dominance.
The Daily Deals arrive at MediaMarkt in style: this time there are more discounts, but they will end very soon
MediaMarkt launches an extended weekend sale with five deep discounts on LG OLED TVs and Samsung gaming monitors. These limited-time deals, featuring significant price drops, conclude Monday morning.
Nextcloud in the Practical Test: BETTER than Teams? | c't 3003
German-made Nextcloud challenges US giants like Dropbox and Teams. Self-hosted tests by c't 3003 reveal its potential as a robust European alternative.
ScanSnap scanner receive native Apple-Silicon app for the first time
Fujitsu's ScanSnap scanner software finally gets native Apple Silicon support, boosting performance on modern Macs. This long-awaited update addresses user demand for improved efficiency.
Xbox no longer competes only against PlayStation: its new Project Helix is a direct torpedo to Valve's Steam Machine
Xbox unveils "Project Helix," a hybrid console-PC blurring lines with AMD's next-gen chip for a potential 2027 launch. This move directly challenges Valve's Steam Deck and shifts the gaming landscape.
How to create your resume from your LinkedIn profile and save it directly to Drive using artificial intelligence
AI tools face LinkedIn login blocks, hindering resume generation. Claude offers a workaround to create documents and save directly to Google Drive, bypassing direct profile access.
SheBuilds goes global as Lovable offers free AI app-building access on International Women’s Day
Lovable offers free global AI app-building access on International Women's Day. The SheBuilds event empowers anyone to launch real apps, with builders receiving API and payment credits.
Linux From Scratch 13.0 with systemd released
Linux From Scratch 13. 0 launches, ditching SysVinit for systemd integration....
Fines now possible: Deadline for NIS2 registration obligation
Germany enforces NIS2 cybersecurity rules, levying fines as registration deadline passes. Over 30,000 entities must comply, with political concerns arising over initial figures.
After EU pressure: Meta allows AI chatbots on WhatsApp – but only for a fee
Meta allows rival AI chatbots on WhatsApp under EU pressure, but a new fee sparks doubts. Competitors could pay for integration, complicating the EU's open digital market push.
WhatsApp Plus: Meta plans paid subscription for the messenger
Meta plans a paid WhatsApp Plus subscription for enhanced features like pinning more chats and design customization. This marks a significant shift towards monetization for the popular messaging app.
Parallel Society joins free technology, privacy, and underground culture
Lisbon hosts the Parallel Society event, blending free technology, privacy, and underground culture. The March 6-7 gathering in Marvila promises a unique tech experience.
Italy’s Roboze secures DefenceTech investment ahead of US aerospace and defence headquarters launch
Italy's Roboze secures DefenceTech investment for its AI-powered manufacturing platform. The company combines hardware, materials, and software to enable distributed production of critical components for aerospace and defence.
“We are at the starting line” of open banking payments, says Stripe-backed TrueLayer CEO
TrueLayer CEO declares open banking payments are just beginning, with major retailers like Amazon adopting the tech. This pay-by-bank alternative promises deeper loyalty program integration and future variable recurring payments.
TaxDown secures €4M from BBVA Spark to enhance its AI solution
Spanish fintech TaxDown secures €4M from BBVA Spark, boosted by EU funds, to scale its AI tax-filing solution. The company serves over 4 million users across Spain and Mexico.