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AI browser Dia now available for all Mac users
Dia, an AI-powered browser, is now publicly available for Mac users. This browser integrates a built-in AI chat function alongside smart "Skills"....
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....
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....
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....
Microsoft OneDrive Gets a New Windows App with AI Features
Microsoft is developing a new standalone OneDrive app specifically for Windows 11. The updated app will include an integrated photo gallery and extensive AI features....
‘Apple has almost reached an agreement with the EU on the Digital Markets Act’
Apple is close to reaching an agreement with the EU regarding the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The relationship between Apple and the EU has been somewhat strained since the DMA's introduction....
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Nextcloud has withdrawn its complaint against the European Commission regarding Microsoft's OneDrive bundling practices.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.
Bank of England warns of a potential AI bubble bursting
The Bank of England is warning about a potential burst of the AI bubble, noting that AI valuations are reaching levels comparable to the dot-com era. This warning highlights concerns about the current market conditions and potential for a sharp market correction....
Unaric expands its UK AI footprint with DESelect acquisition
Unaric, a London-based software company, has acquired DESelect, a US-based Salesforce ISV, for an undisclosed eight-figure sum. This marks Unaric's ninth acquisition in two years and strengthens its position in the AI-driven tools market built on the Salesforce platform....
The biggest European semiconductor deals in H1 2025
European semiconductor companies secured €1. 4 billion across 30 deals in the first half of 2025, representing approximately 4% of total capital and 1....
Collaboration Privacy Guides and Bits of Freedom
Bits of Freedom has partnered with Privacy Guides to update and maintain its website, Fixjeprivacy. nl....
BiMA raises €500K for screen-free projector bringing mindful entertainment to children
BiMA, a Munich-based platform focused on mindful entertainment for children, has secured €500,000 in a pre-seed funding round. The funding will support the market launch of its first product, a screen-free projector designed to create immersive environments for children....
European Market - European Rules
The Digital Markets Act (DMA) and Digital Services Act (DSA) are not an affront to the United States, but an expression of European sovereignty, according to Dennis-Kenji Kipker. The regulations aim to create a fair and competitive digital market within the European Union....
Hyped AI business automation startup n8n raises $180M, valuing it at $2.5BN
Berlin-based AI automation startup n8n secured $180 million in Series C funding, reaching a valuation of $2. 5 billion....
AI companies have just encountered an unexpected challenge: insurers have begun to turn their backs on them
The rise of AI has led to increased investment and expectations, particularly for companies like NVIDIA and OpenAI. However, this growth has also brought new challenges, including rising legal risks and questions about liability when AI systems make errors....
We thought tracking an iPhone only helped its owner: it ended up revealing a network that smuggled thousands of phones
The tracking of a stolen iPhone in London led to the uncovering of a smuggling network that transported thousands of mobile devices from the UK to Asia. The Metropolitan Police initiated an investigation after tracing a stolen iPhone to a warehouse near Heathrow Airport, where they discovered a shipment of approximately one thousand phones destined for Hong Kong....
"These are things a university student would get into trouble for": Deloitte gave Australia a report made with AI
Deloitte, a consulting firm, delivered a report to the Australian government's employment department that was generated using AI. The report, published in July, contained numerous errors, including fabricated citations and references to non-existent studies, according to a University of Sydney researcher....
Justice sides with Holaluz employees: there were no grounds to eliminate telecommuting
The Barcelona-based energy company Holaluz was found guilty by the Social Court No. 21 for eliminating remote work for its entire workforce....
Five years ago, he worked from his bathroom on the verge of ruin. Today, he runs a company valued at 8 billion.
Polymarket, a prediction market platform founded in 2020, has reached an $8 billion valuation. This comes after an investment from Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the owner of the New York Stock Exchange....
Cybersecurity Services Certification Scheme now available
O Esquema de Certificação de Serviços de Cibersegurança, desenvolvido pelo CNCS, está agora disponível. Este esquema visa identificar e valorizar os serviços de cibersegurança....