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German companies face a March 6 deadline to register under NIS2, impacting 29,000 businesses. TÜV SÜD warns of non-compliance risks as the cybersecurity directive tightens.

Revolut Business launches payment terminals and POS app in France, aiming for merchant platform dominance. This fintech move targets professionals with a new digital offering for transactions.

EU data protection chief demands safeguards against indiscriminate scanning for voluntary chat control. Companies like Meta and Google may lose renewal of exceptions if mass surveillance risks aren't addressed.

Meta plans to launch its stalled smartwatch and the second generation of Ray-Ban smart glasses this year, signaling a renewed push into wearable tech. The company is reportedly restructuring its roadmap for AR/VR headsets as well.

Notepad++ plugs critical code execution vulnerability. The widely used text editor's security update closes a loophole exploited by attackers to run malicious code.

Big Brother Awards highlight privacy breaches in Amsterdam. Awards recognize 2025's worst offenders against digital rights, alongside a champion for digital freedoms.

Germany debates a child social media ban as Spotify accelerates AI development. E....

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies in court, with his Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses highlighting the intersection of tech and societal impact. Parents affected by social media addiction sat nearby during the proceedings.

Google's Gemini app now generates AI music using DeepMind's Lyria 3 model. This feature, available globally in eight languages, lets users create 30-second tracks from text, images, or videos.

Spanish court orders VPN providers NordVPN and Proton VPN to block illegal sports streams. LaLiga can update blocklists in real-time to instantly halt piracy during live games.

EU lawmakers accelerate digital policy overhaul, eyeing AI Act amendments and a "Data Omnibus" to simplify regulations. The ambitious plan aims to boost European competitiveness by streamlining existing laws.

Google launches Pixel 10a with faster charging and SOS satellite messaging. The smartphone debuts with a refined design and brighter screen, maintaining its predecessor's price point.

Google's Pixel 10a targets the competitive mid-range market with challenging engineering decisions to maintain its price. The device incorporates advanced features, aiming to bridge the gap with premium models.

Google launches Pixel 10a, focusing on computational photography and software enhancements. The €549 device aims to dominate the mid-range market with its AI-powered camera.

Google democratizes AI with the Pixel 10a, bringing advanced features to the mid-range market. The new smartphone offers AI capabilities for just 559 euros.

Claude Sonnet 4. 6 agents now navigate websites and complete tasks, showcasing AI's leap into action....

Spanish court demands NordVPN and Proton VPN block pirate IP addresses to combat online piracy. This ruling signals a tougher stance on digital crime, escalating the judicial battle against illegal content distribution.

Claude Artefacts empower AI to generate structured content, including web applications and code. This Anthropic feature allows direct creation and execution of web apps within the AI interface.

Big Tech pours $650B into AI data centers, but Apple bucks trend by cutting capital spending. Amazon leads with $200B projected spend, while Google also ramps up investments.

Password managers aren't always secure, experts warn of potential access to user data. A Dutch report reveals some managers may have vulnerabilities, raising critical questions for digital security.