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Stockholm-based FirstQFM raises €1.2 million to accelerate commercial quantum computing with proprietary foundation models
Stockholm-based FirstQFM secured €1. 2 million in pre-seed funding to advance its AI foundation models for quantum computing....
Wireshark 4.6: New Features for Encrypted Data
Wireshark 4. 6 rolls out new features to improve decryption and export capabilities for network analysis....
Barcelona-based 011h raises €20 million to accelerate low-carbon, tech-driven construction
Barcelona-based construction tech firm 011h secured €20 million in a new funding round to scale its digital building platform. The company's platform connects design, production, and construction processes, reducing waste and emissions.
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....
Commission scrutinises safeguards for minors on Snapchat, YouTube, Apple App Store and Google Play under the Digital Services Act
The European Commission is probing Snapchat, YouTube, Apple, and Google's child safety measures under the Digital Services Act. The investigation focuses on age verification, preventing access to illegal products, and harmful content like eating disorder promotion.
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)....
GitHub Copilot Chat turns blabbermouth with crafty prompt injection attack
GitHub Copilot Chat, an AI-powered coding assistant, has been shown to be vulnerable to prompt injection attacks. Researchers demonstrated that by carefully crafting specific prompts, they could get the tool to reveal internal instructions and other sensitive information....
Netflix will offer video games on TV (the smartphone serves as a controller)
Netflix is launching a new feature enabling users to play video games on their television screens. Smartphones will function as controllers for these games, providing a new interactive experience for subscribers....
OpenAI and Anthropic have been eating Google's lunch with their AI for work: the company believes it has the solution
Google has launched Gemini Enterprise, a comprehensive AI platform specifically designed for businesses. This move comes in response to the growing presence of generative AI tools in workplaces, driven by companies like OpenAI and Anthropic....
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"....
Lithuanian cybersecurity startup CBRX raises €540k to accelerate European expansion
Lithuanian cybersecurity startup CBRX secured €540k in pre-seed funding to expand its cloud-based cybersecurity platform across the European Union. The investment round included contributions from Coinvest Capital, Scalewolf, Plug and Play Tech Centre, and Firstpick....
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....
VDS 2025 to unite 8 unicorn founders, top scaleups and €300B+ in investor assets in Valencia (Sponsored)
VDS 2025, an international tech and innovation summit, will be held in Valencia, Spain on October 22nd and 23rd. The event expects over 12,000 participants from 120 countries, including more than 3,000 startups and 800 investors....
‘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....