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In 1968, a man came up with the idea of creating the first tablet in history. The problem is that he was decades ahead of his time
Early innovator Alan Kay conceived the first tablet concept, the Dynabook, in 1968. This visionary device predated modern tablets by decades.
Roborock F25 Ace Pro, review: I thought it was impossible, but at last a vacuum cleaner has managed to get me to retire the mop
Roborock launches new vacuum-mop for €799, featuring 25000 Pa suction and Wi-Fi connectivity. The F25 Ace Pro promises a true cleaning experience with hot water brush washing and 60-minute battery life.
The mobile app from Google Photos gets a new design
Google Photos ditches fixed navigation for a floating design, optimizing screen space for images. New UI integrates AI search into a modern capsule element for enhanced user experience.
Migration Control: An AI chatbot from Frontex is to advise on self-deportation
Frontex launches an AI chatbot to advise refugees on "voluntary" returns, citing low risk under the AI Act. The app details financial incentives and support for departing the EU.
Anthropic grows so fast that OpenAI's problem grows at the same speed: losing the market that matters
Anthropic secures $30B funding, doubling valuation to $380B, challenging OpenAI's enterprise dominance. The AI firm now leads in business LLMs at 32% vs....
Heading to India AI Impact Summit, Mozilla leaders call for investment in open source AI as a path to sovereignty
Mozilla urges India to invest in open source AI for digital sovereignty at the India AI Impact Summit. This move aims to counter corporate control, fostering a decentralized AI ecosystem and national resilience.
Apple's AI strategy: Data protection also causes delays
Apple's AI strategy faces delays due to privacy concerns, even after partnering with Google for Gemini. This signals a continued cautious approach to AI integration by the tech giant.
HP wants to turn the PC into a service! Controversial subscription model to circumvent the crisis
HP shifts PC sales to subscriptions to bypass component shortages and boost revenue. The controversial model offers PCs as a service, aiming to replicate the success of smartphone payment plans.
QuitGPT agitates Internet: users are boycotting OpenAI's ChatGPT
QuitGPT movement targets OpenAI's ChatGPT, urging users to boycott the AI tool. Dissatisfaction fuels this digital protest, highlighting growing consumer scrutiny of AI services.
AgenticOps: Cisco relies on AI for autonomous IT
Cisco unveils AgenticOps, leveraging AI to automate IT operations at machine speed. This shift aims to overcome human limitations in managing complex, fast-paced systems.
Posteo and Mailbox.org: Many authorities do not create encrypted requests
German email providers Posteo and Mailbox. org rejected numerous authority requests in 2025 due to unencrypted inquiries....
Visa and Mastercard should be wary, this European rival wants to get rid of them
European payment alliances EuroPA and EPI Company merge for interoperable payments across the continent. This move aims to break Visa and Mastercard's dominance and boost digital sovereignty.
How TikTok collects all your personal data, even when you are not on TikTok
TikTok's algorithm voraciously harvests user data, even when not actively using the app. This extensive data collection mirrors dystopian surveillance, raising significant privacy concerns across Europe.
End of web blocks: Court overturns blocking order against Pornhub & Co.
German court blocks pornography website bans, citing the EU's Digital Services Act. The ruling invalidates national measures, emphasizing platform responsibility over individual blocking orders.
The Government remains committed to ending telephone SPAM and is now targeting electricity companies. It remains a shot in the dark
Spain bans unsolicited sales calls from energy companies, aiming to shield consumers from spam. Firms have four months to comply or face hefty fines up to €6M.
Ollama Download - Use AI language models locally
Ollama launches free local AI model downloads for Windows, prioritizing user privacy. This allows private, offline AI execution, enhancing data protection for European users.
AP warns of major security risks with AI agents like OpenClaw
Dutch data watchdog warns of major security risks with experimental AI agents like OpenClaw. Widespread use of these open-source systems risks data leaks and account takeovers due to basic security flaws.
Copyright: Anna's Archive ignores ban with Spotify mass leak
Annas Archive ignites a music industry war, releasing six terabytes of Spotify tracks after legal bans. This massive torrent escalates the copyright dispute into a new, digital battleground.
Spain and Portugal now have "free" energy. If we do not share it with Europe, it is due to a single reason: France
Spain and Portugal boast near-zero electricity prices due to surplus renewables. France's nuclear-focused energy policy is isolating the Iberian peninsula and preventing cheaper power from reaching the rest of Europe.
Very quietly and with its own infrastructure, a European AI company already eats at the table of the big ones: Mistral
French AI startup Mistral AI's revenue surged 20x to over $400M ARR, championing European tech sovereignty. This rapid growth positions them against major AI players with a focus on efficiency and localized models.