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Windows 10 is from today an insecure operating system. One that is installed on 4 out of every 10 computers in the world
Windows 10 becomes an unsupported and vulnerable operating system today, impacting 40% of global PCs. This means these machines will no longer receive security updates, leaving them exposed to potential threats.
Strawberry raises $6M to make advanced AI automation intuitive
Strawberry, a Swedish AI-powered browser, secures $6 million in funding to bring advanced AI automation directly to users. The platform, which personalizes the browsing experience, aims to make AI accessible to freelancers and small businesses.
Epiminds exits stealth with $6.6M to power AI-first marketing teams
Stockholm-based Epiminds launched from stealth with $6. 6 million to provide AI-powered marketing solutions for agencies....
Gevi closes €2.7M seed round to transform micro-wind energy
GEVI secured €2. 7M in seed funding to scale its AI-driven micro-wind turbines....
Open letter: The EU must safeguard the independence of data protection authorities
EDRi and 40 civil society organizations are urging the European Commission to assess the independence of Ireland's new Data Protection Commissioner. The groups are concerned about impartiality due to his previous role at Meta.
Isentroniq raises €7.5M to tackle the wiring bottleneck and scale quantum computing
French quantum hardware startup Isentroniq secured €7. 5 million in funding to tackle the wiring bottleneck hindering quantum computing scaling....
Ex-unicorn team unveils Afori from stealth with €4M to power AI for insurance brokers
Afori, an AI platform for insurance brokers, launches with a €4 million pre-seed round led by General Catalyst. The platform, founded by ex-wefox executives, automates back-office tasks and aims to save brokers an hour a day, initially targeting the German market.
Arbio raises $36M Series A to redefine property management
Arbio, an AI-first property management startup, secured a $36 million Series A to redefine short-term rentals across Europe. The company aims to become the leading brand in the service-heavy sector, tackling inconsistencies in the market.
UK: Clearview's facial recognition subject to European data protection rules
A UK court upheld a fine against Clearview AI for mega-scraping, confirming the application of European data protection rules. The ruling reinforces the reach of EU data privacy regulations on facial recognition technologies even in the UK.
Mass surveillance of telecommunications document pool
Brussels faces scrutiny over new rules that could lead to mass surveillance of European citizens' digital communications. These rules, focused on data retention, follow a previous directive that was struck down for violating fundamental rights.
Breaking the cybersecurity poverty line: How Stackbob is transforming enterprise IAM
Ukrainian startup Stackbob is using AI to disrupt Identity and Access Management for small and medium-sized businesses. The company, founded in Lviv, aims to make enterprise-grade cybersecurity solutions affordable, and won multiple awards at the IT Arena 2025 conference.
The new AI trend is "AI agents." The only problem is that almost no one is clear on what they are.
AI "agents" are the latest tech buzzword, yet their practical applications remain unclear, despite being hailed as a future revolution. The term, frequently used at the Snapdragon Summit, lacks concrete examples of real-world products.
Changes at Aleph Alpha: Founder Departs, Schwarz Group Advances
Aleph Alpha, a European AI hopeful, faces leadership changes as founder Jonas Andrulis departs. Managers closely tied to the Schwarz Group will now take over.
From now on your Word documents are automatically saved to OneDrive. It's a disturbing idea
Microsoft Word documents will now automatically save to OneDrive by default, a shift announced at a recent OneDrive and Copilot event. This change introduces automatic saving for new documents in the Windows version of Word.
Wireshark 4.6: New Features for Encrypted Data
Wireshark 4. 6 rolls out new features to improve decryption and export capabilities for network analysis....
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.
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....
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.
noyb win: Microsoft 365 Education may not track school children
Austrian regulators ruled Microsoft 365 Education may not track schoolchildren, a win for privacy advocates. The decision orders Microsoft to provide full access to kids' data.
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)....