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Stockholm-based FirstQFM raises €1.2 million to accelerate commercial quantum computing with proprietary foundation models

Stockholm-based FirstQFM raises €1.2 million to accelerate commercial quantum computing with proprietary foundation models

Stockholm-based FirstQFM secured €1. 2 million in pre-seed funding to advance its AI foundation models for quantum computing....

October 10, 2025 at 16:03
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Wireshark 4.6: New Features for Encrypted Data

Wireshark 4.6: New Features for Encrypted Data

Wireshark 4. 6 rolls out new features to improve decryption and export capabilities for network analysis....

October 10, 2025 at 12:28
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Barcelona-based 011h raises €20 million to accelerate low-carbon, tech-driven construction

Barcelona-based 011h raises €20 million to accelerate low-carbon, tech-driven construction

Barcelona-based construction tech firm 011h secured €20 million in a new funding round to scale its digital building platform. The company's platform connects design, production, and construction processes, reducing waste and emissions.

October 10, 2025 at 11:54
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More protection for minors on social networks: the EU cracks down on tech giants

More protection for minors on social networks: the EU cracks down on tech giants

Brussels demands information from tech giants including Apple, Google, and YouTube, enforcing compliance with the Digital Services Act. The EU focuses on protecting minors on social media platforms.

October 10, 2025 at 11:03
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Santander to launch crypto trading via Openbank in Spain

Santander to launch crypto trading via Openbank in Spain

Santander's digital banking platform, Openbank, will launch crypto trading in Spain, allowing users to invest in digital assets. The service, already live in Germany, will initially offer five cryptocurrencies with a 1....

October 10, 2025 at 11:00
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Commission scrutinises safeguards for minors on Snapchat, YouTube, Apple App Store and Google Play under the Digital Services Act

Commission scrutinises safeguards for minors on Snapchat, YouTube, Apple App Store and Google Play under the Digital Services Act

The European Commission is probing Snapchat, YouTube, Apple, and Google's child safety measures under the Digital Services Act. The investigation focuses on age verification, preventing access to illegal products, and harmful content like eating disorder promotion.

October 10, 2025 at 09:21
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Austrian startup newsrooms raises €750K to transform AI-driven content creation

Austrian startup newsrooms raises €750K to transform AI-driven content creation

Austrian startup newsrooms secured €750,000 in pre-seed funding to enhance its AI-driven content creation platform. The platform allows users to generate various formats like articles and social media posts, with a focus on data security by processing all data exclusively in the EU.

October 10, 2025 at 08:00
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Police have arrested two minors as alleged perpetrators of a leak. Data of Pedro Sánchez and ministers appeared

Police have arrested two minors as alleged perpetrators of a leak. Data of Pedro Sánchez and ministers appeared

A cybersecurity investigation in Spain led to the arrest of two minors allegedly responsible for a data leak. The leaked information included personal details of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, cabinet ministers, and members of the National Intelligence Centre (CNI)....

October 9, 2025 at 23:30
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GitHub Copilot Chat turns blabbermouth with crafty prompt injection attack

GitHub Copilot Chat turns blabbermouth with crafty prompt injection attack

GitHub Copilot Chat, an AI-powered coding assistant, has been shown to be vulnerable to prompt injection attacks. Researchers demonstrated that by carefully crafting specific prompts, they could get the tool to reveal internal instructions and other sensitive information....

October 9, 2025 at 19:15
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Netflix will offer video games on TV (the smartphone serves as a controller)

Netflix will offer video games on TV (the smartphone serves as a controller)

Netflix is launching a new feature enabling users to play video games on their television screens. Smartphones will function as controllers for these games, providing a new interactive experience for subscribers....

October 9, 2025 at 18:01
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OpenAI and Anthropic have been eating Google's lunch with their AI for work: the company believes it has the solution

OpenAI and Anthropic have been eating Google's lunch with their AI for work: the company believes it has the solution

Google has launched Gemini Enterprise, a comprehensive AI platform specifically designed for businesses. This move comes in response to the growing presence of generative AI tools in workplaces, driven by companies like OpenAI and Anthropic....

October 9, 2025 at 17:46
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Lithuanian cybersecurity startup CBRX raises €540k to accelerate European expansion

Lithuanian cybersecurity startup CBRX raises €540k to accelerate European expansion

Lithuanian cybersecurity startup CBRX secured €540k in pre-seed funding to expand its cloud-based cybersecurity platform across the European Union. The investment round included contributions from Coinvest Capital, Scalewolf, Plug and Play Tech Centre, and Firstpick....

October 9, 2025 at 16:30
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Cybersecurity startup CBRX secures €540K for European expansion

Cybersecurity startup CBRX secures €540K for European expansion

Lithuanian cybersecurity startup CBRX has secured a €540,000 pre-seed round to expand its operations in Europe. The investment, led by Coinvest Capital, will primarily fund expansion efforts in the DACH region and the Nordics....

October 9, 2025 at 16:23
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Europe’s tech rebounds to €21B in Q3 2025 — but fewer deals signal a more selective market

Europe’s tech rebounds to €21B in Q3 2025 — but fewer deals signal a more selective market

Europe's tech sector saw a rebound in Q3 2025, with a total of €21 billion in funding. However, the increase in funding was accompanied by a decrease in the number of deals, indicating a more selective market environment....

October 9, 2025 at 16:07
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Clearview AI sees red as UK tribunal sides with regulator over $10M GDPR fine

Clearview AI sees red as UK tribunal sides with regulator over $10M GDPR fine

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has been backed by a tribunal regarding a £7. 5 million (approximately $10 million) fine against Clearview AI....

October 9, 2025 at 15:42
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VDS 2025 to unite 8 unicorn founders, top scaleups and €300B+ in investor assets in Valencia (Sponsored)

VDS 2025 to unite 8 unicorn founders, top scaleups and €300B+ in investor assets in Valencia (Sponsored)

VDS 2025, an international tech and innovation summit, will be held in Valencia, Spain on October 22nd and 23rd. The event expects over 12,000 participants from 120 countries, including more than 3,000 startups and 800 investors....

October 9, 2025 at 14:18
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DMA and GDPR: EDPB and European Commission endorse joint guidelines to clarify common touchpoints

DMA and GDPR: EDPB and European Commission endorse joint guidelines to clarify common touchpoints

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) and the European Commission have jointly endorsed guidelines clarifying the interplay between the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These are the first joint guidelines from the EDPB and the Commission, aiming to simplify compliance for businesses....

October 9, 2025 at 14:00
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DMA and GDPR: EDPB and European Commission endorse joint guidelines to clarify common touchpoints

DMA and GDPR: EDPB and European Commission endorse joint guidelines to clarify common touchpoints

Brussels releases joint guidelines from the European Data Protection Board and the European Commission to clarify how the Digital Markets Act and GDPR interact. The guidelines aim to help gatekeepers understand obligations and rights, providing legal certainty for businesses and individuals.

October 9, 2025 at 14:00
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Anonymization and pseudonymization: take part in the stakeholder event

Anonymization and pseudonymization: take part in the stakeholder event

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) is organizing a remote stakeholder event to gather input on anonymization and pseudonymization. This initiative follows a clarification from the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) regarding the scope of personal data....

October 9, 2025 at 14:00
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Nextcloud withdraws European Commission OneDrive bundling complaint

Nextcloud withdraws European Commission OneDrive bundling complaint

Nextcloud has withdrawn its complaint against the European Commission regarding Microsoft's OneDrive bundling practices. The open-source cloud platform had previously alleged unfair competition, but now ends the legal challenge.

October 9, 2025 at 13:46
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