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PostScriptum launches NestAI to build Europe’s next tech frontier
PostScriptum launches NestAI to build Europe’s next tech frontier

PostScriptum launches NestAI to build Europe’s next tech frontier

PostScriptum launches NestAI to drive Europe's next technological advancements in AI. The initiative, following the acquisition of Silo AI by AMD, will focus on building the next generation of tech.

September 26, 2025 at 13:00
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Valve expands Steam Link VR to more VR headsets
Valve expands Steam Link VR to more VR headsets

Valve expands Steam Link VR to more VR headsets

Valve has expanded Steam Link VR support to include devices from HTC and Pico. This allows PC VR users to stream games to a wider range of VR headsets....

September 26, 2025 at 12:05
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Apple, Google tell Europe its Digital Markets Act isn't working for them – or consumers
Apple, Google tell Europe its Digital Markets Act isn't working for them – or consumers

Apple, Google tell Europe its Digital Markets Act isn't working for them – or consumers

Apple and Google are complaining that the EU's Digital Markets Act is failing both them and consumers. The tech giants claim the DMA's rules are creating more problems than they solve.

September 26, 2025 at 07:56
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noyb WINS: Austrian authority forbids unlawful credit scoring by KSV1870
noyb WINS: Austrian authority forbids unlawful credit scoring by KSV1870

noyb WINS: Austrian authority forbids unlawful credit scoring by KSV1870

Austrian authorities forbid KSV1870 from unlawful credit scoring after a complaint by noyb. This ruling addresses the misuse of personal data in financial assessments within Austria.

September 26, 2025 at 07:00
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noyb WINS: Austrian authority forbids unlawful credit scoring by KSV1870
noyb WINS: Austrian authority forbids unlawful credit scoring by KSV1870

noyb WINS: Austrian authority forbids unlawful credit scoring by KSV1870

The Austrian data protection authority has ruled against KSV1870, an Austrian credit information agency, following a complaint from noyb. The ruling found the agency's credit scoring practices to be unlawful....

September 26, 2025 at 07:00
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Apple blames EU’s Digital Markets Act for feature delays
Apple blames EU’s Digital Markets Act for feature delays

Apple blames EU’s Digital Markets Act for feature delays

Apple has stated that the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA) is causing delays in the release of certain features within the EU. The company claims the DMA's enforcement is resulting in a less favorable experience for its European customers....

September 25, 2025 at 15:02
TechCrunch Europe
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Apple blames EU’s Digital Markets Act for feature delays
Apple blames EU’s Digital Markets Act for feature delays

Apple blames EU’s Digital Markets Act for feature delays

Apple claims the EU’s Digital Markets Act is delaying new features, leading to a poorer experience for European users. The tech giant says the DMA exposes customers to risks and reduces choice within the region.

September 25, 2025 at 15:02
TechCrunch Europe
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Optimeleon secures €1.5M pre-seed
Optimeleon secures €1.5M pre-seed

Optimeleon secures €1.5M pre-seed

Berlin's Optimeleon secured €1. 5 million in pre-seed funding to boost its AI-powered platform for webpage conversion optimization....

September 25, 2025 at 12:20
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TomTom chases Flitsmeister: new Tom device warns of speed cameras, traffic jams and more
TomTom chases Flitsmeister: new Tom device warns of speed cameras, traffic jams and more

TomTom chases Flitsmeister: new Tom device warns of speed cameras, traffic jams and more

TomTom has launched a new "Tom rij-assistent" device for cars. This small device connects to the recently released TomTom app....

September 25, 2025 at 07:30
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Chat Control: What is actually going on?
Chat Control: What is actually going on?

Chat Control: What is actually going on?

The EU is currently debating the EU CSA Regulation, a law concerning mass surveillance, encryption, and anonymity. A vote on the regulation is scheduled for October 13 or 14, 2025....

September 24, 2025 at 16:55
EDRI
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Chat Control: What is actually going on?
Chat Control: What is actually going on?

Chat Control: What is actually going on?

EU governments face a critical October vote on the controversial EU CSA Regulation, a law potentially enabling mass surveillance. This could break encryption and threaten anonymity for European citizens.

September 24, 2025 at 16:55
EDRI
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AP concerned about AI training LinkedIn and calls on users to adjust settings
AP concerned about AI training LinkedIn and calls on users to adjust settings

AP concerned about AI training LinkedIn and calls on users to adjust settings

LinkedIn users must adjust their settings before November 3rd if they don't want their data used to train AI models. The Dutch Data Protection Authority, AP, has issued a warning regarding the matter.

September 24, 2025 at 13:41
Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens
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AP concerned about AI training on LinkedIn and calls on users to adjust settings
AP concerned about AI training on LinkedIn and calls on users to adjust settings

AP concerned about AI training on LinkedIn and calls on users to adjust settings

The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) is concerned about LinkedIn using user data for AI model training. The AP urges users to adjust their settings to prevent their data from being used for this purpose....

September 24, 2025 at 13:41
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'Neighbors' camera' a major annoyance; Dutch DPA wants preventative approach to doorbell cameras
'Neighbors' camera' a major annoyance; Dutch DPA wants preventative approach to doorbell cameras

'Neighbors' camera' a major annoyance; Dutch DPA wants preventative approach to doorbell cameras

The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) is receiving an increasing number of complaints regarding privacy concerns stemming from neighbors' doorbell and security cameras. These complaints highlight issues related to the misuse of these devices....

September 23, 2025 at 14:23
Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens
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Tado introduces AI Assist to save money on your energy bill
Tado introduces AI Assist to save money on your energy bill

Tado introduces AI Assist to save money on your energy bill

Tado has introduced AI Assist, a new feature within its app. This AI aims to learn user behavior to optimize home heating....

September 23, 2025 at 11:08
AndroidWorld.nl
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Open Letter: The European Commission and Member States must keep AI Act national implementation on track
Open Letter: The European Commission and Member States must keep AI Act national implementation on track

Open Letter: The European Commission and Member States must keep AI Act national implementation on track

European Digital Rights (EDRi) and civil society groups demand the European Commission and member states accelerate the implementation of the AI Act. The open letter insists on immediate action to prevent the AI Act's rights from becoming empty promises.

September 23, 2025 at 09:00
EDRI
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EDRi-gram, 17 September 2025
EDRi-gram, 17 September 2025

EDRi-gram, 17 September 2025

EU's deregulation may threaten the digital rulebook, sparking concerns from digital rights advocates. Age verification is gaining momentum across the continent.

September 18, 2025 at 15:00
EDRI
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Support for our case against Meta from Centre for Democracy & Technology Europe
Support for our case against Meta from Centre for Democracy & Technology Europe

Support for our case against Meta from Centre for Democracy & Technology Europe

Meta is facing legal action from Bits of Freedom regarding its Instagram and Facebook platforms. The organization demands that Meta provides users with a feed option that doesn't rely on profiling....

September 16, 2025 at 14:26
Bits of Freedom
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Support for our lawsuit against Meta by Centre for Democracy & Technology Europe
Support for our lawsuit against Meta by Centre for Democracy & Technology Europe

Support for our lawsuit against Meta by Centre for Democracy & Technology Europe

A Dutch organization has filed a lawsuit against Meta. The lawsuit demands that Meta provide Instagram and Facebook users the option to use a timeline not based on profiling....

September 16, 2025 at 14:25
Bits of Freedom
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Deregulating digital rights: Why the EU’s war on ‘red tape’ should worry us all
Deregulating digital rights: Why the EU’s war on ‘red tape’ should worry us all

Deregulating digital rights: Why the EU’s war on ‘red tape’ should worry us all

Brussels' push to deregulate digital rules over the next four years risks dismantling years of digital rights advocacy. This move threatens a healthy tech market that prioritizes fundamental rights.

September 9, 2025 at 09:00
EDRI
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