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Black day for Microsoft on the stock exchange: $357 billion in value gone
Black day for Microsoft on the stock exchange: $357 billion in value gone

Black day for Microsoft on the stock exchange: $357 billion in value gone

Microsoft's stock plummets $357 billion as soaring AI infrastructure costs cripple earnings. Investors punished the tech giant, erasing significant market value overnight.

January 30, 2026 at 08:50
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Infrastructure-as-Code: formae offers multi-cloud support and developer SDK
Infrastructure-as-Code: formae offers multi-cloud support and developer SDK

Infrastructure-as-Code: formae offers multi-cloud support and developer SDK

Berlin-based formae expands its IaC platform with GCP, Azure, OCI, and OVHcloud support. A new plug-in SDK empowers developers with rapid, schema-secure extensions.

January 30, 2026 at 08:24
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heise Offer: iX-Workshop: Securely set up and operate Microsoft 365 in compliance with data protection regulations
heise Offer: iX-Workshop: Securely set up and operate Microsoft 365 in compliance with data protection regulations

heise Offer: iX-Workshop: Securely set up and operate Microsoft 365 in compliance with data protection regulations

heise's iX Workshop dives into securing Microsoft 365 for European users. The training focuses on essential data protection and information security measures for enterprise environments.

January 30, 2026 at 08:00
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Mistral AI Upgrades Vibe Coding Agent
Mistral AI Upgrades Vibe Coding Agent

Mistral AI Upgrades Vibe Coding Agent

Mistral AI upgrades its Vibe coding agent, challenging US dominance in AI software development. This advancement reinforces Europe's push for homegrown AI innovation.

January 29, 2026 at 19:13
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EU starts procedure against Google to fairly share AI access and search data
EU starts procedure against Google to fairly share AI access and search data

EU starts procedure against Google to fairly share AI access and search data

EU launches DMA probe into Google for fair AI access and search data sharing. Regulators scrutinize Google's compliance with new competition rules, impacting its digital services.

January 29, 2026 at 17:58
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London’s HomeCooks secures €1.6 million for its home-cooked meals prepared by independent chefs
London’s HomeCooks secures €1.6 million for its home-cooked meals prepared by independent chefs

London’s HomeCooks secures €1.6 million for its home-cooked meals prepared by independent chefs

London's HomeCooks secures €1. 6 million for its home-cooked meal marketplace connecting consumers with independent chefs....

January 29, 2026 at 16:41
EU-Startups
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Google's search engine change with AI was a mystery about its monetization. It will finally be another subscription
Google's search engine change with AI was a mystery about its monetization. It will finally be another subscription

Google's search engine change with AI was a mystery about its monetization. It will finally be another subscription

Google launches AI Plus subscription for €7. 99 monthly to integrate AI into search....

January 29, 2026 at 16:30
Xataka
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It is one of the best VPNs and costs less than two euros a month: Surfshark is a top tool to protect your privacy online
It is one of the best VPNs and costs less than two euros a month: Surfshark is a top tool to protect your privacy online

It is one of the best VPNs and costs less than two euros a month: Surfshark is a top tool to protect your privacy online

Surfshark VPN offers top-tier online privacy for just €1. 99/month, boosting security amid weekly data breaches....

January 29, 2026 at 15:16
Xataka
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Digital Omnibus: "The EU Commission is shaking the cornerstones of data protection"
Digital Omnibus: "The EU Commission is shaking the cornerstones of data protection"

Digital Omnibus: "The EU Commission is shaking the cornerstones of data protection"

EU Commission proposes exempting pseudonymized data from GDPR, sparking backlash from German data protection authorities. Critics argue this undermines fundamental data protection pillars.

January 29, 2026 at 15:11
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WhatsApp introduces new strict account settings to protect you
WhatsApp introduces new strict account settings to protect you

WhatsApp introduces new strict account settings to protect you

WhatsApp rolls out stricter account settings to bolster user protection against cyberattacks. This adds an extra privacy and security layer on top of existing features.

January 29, 2026 at 14:32
AndroidWorld.nl
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Berlin: Opaque health database plans temporarily halted after urgent letter
Berlin: Opaque health database plans temporarily halted after urgent letter

Berlin: Opaque health database plans temporarily halted after urgent letter

Berlin health database plans halted after privacy chief's sharp criticism. Data protection concerns stall the Charité project, leaving its future uncertain despite coalition backing.

January 29, 2026 at 14:19
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Inside the numbers: Ten countries leading Europe’s tech investment in 2025
Inside the numbers: Ten countries leading Europe’s tech investment in 2025

Inside the numbers: Ten countries leading Europe’s tech investment in 2025

European tech investment hit €72B in 2025, with the UK leading at €21. 5B....

January 29, 2026 at 14:15
Tech.eu
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Trump's cybersecurity chief fed ChatGPT confidential info
Trump's cybersecurity chief fed ChatGPT confidential info

Trump's cybersecurity chief fed ChatGPT confidential info

US cybersecurity chief fed confidential data to ChatGPT, triggering security alarms. Special government access enabled the breach of sensitive documents to the public AI.

January 29, 2026 at 13:59
WinFuture.de
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How Redwerk built a global software business without middle managers or venture capital
How Redwerk built a global software business without middle managers or venture capital

How Redwerk built a global software business without middle managers or venture capital

Kyiv-founded Redwerk scales globally without managers or VC funding. This software agency builds complex platforms for EU Parliament, fintech, and healthcare clients, demonstrating an alternative growth model in tech.

January 29, 2026 at 13:56
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Dutch data centre optimisation startup Lucend raises €2.7 million to expand to the U.S.
Dutch data centre optimisation startup Lucend raises €2.7 million to expand to the U.S.

Dutch data centre optimisation startup Lucend raises €2.7 million to expand to the U.S.

Dutch data centre AI startup Lucend raises €2. 7M to expand to the U....

January 29, 2026 at 13:46
EU-Startups
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Like talking to your car? Get ready for the future of driving!
Like talking to your car? Get ready for the future of driving!

Like talking to your car? Get ready for the future of driving!

AI voice assistants in cars could unlock billions in new revenue through advanced commands and features. This potential windfall signifies a significant shift in automotive digital services and driver engagement.

January 29, 2026 at 13:30
Pplware
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Sanderson finally signs Cosmere adaptations after years of struggle, and Apple gives him more control than George R.R. Martin has
Sanderson finally signs Cosmere adaptations after years of struggle, and Apple gives him more control than George R.R. Martin has

Sanderson finally signs Cosmere adaptations after years of struggle, and Apple gives him more control than George R.R. Martin has

Apple TV secures unprecedented deal with Brandon Sanderson for Cosmere adaptations. The author gains extensive creative control over 'Mistborn' films and 'Stormlight Archive' series.

January 29, 2026 at 13:00
Xataka
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OpenAI reportedly plans social network with biometric bot detection
OpenAI reportedly plans social network with biometric bot detection

OpenAI reportedly plans social network with biometric bot detection

OpenAI reportedly plans a social network to block bots using biometrics. This move sparks significant privacy concerns over the proposed technology.

January 29, 2026 at 12:30
Heise Online
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TetraxAI raises pre-seed funding for AI risk tools in clean energy
TetraxAI raises pre-seed funding for AI risk tools in clean energy

TetraxAI raises pre-seed funding for AI risk tools in clean energy

TetraxAI secures €1. 2M pre-seed for AI risk tools in clean energy infrastructure....

January 29, 2026 at 12:05
Tech.eu
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Today from 6 PM: Blizzard shows new roadmap for World of Warcraft
Today from 6 PM: Blizzard shows new roadmap for World of Warcraft

Today from 6 PM: Blizzard shows new roadmap for World of Warcraft

Blizzard unveils World of Warcraft's 2026 roadmap tonight, detailing the "Worldsoul Saga." This livestream promises clarity on WoW Classic's future, plus a free in-game item.

January 29, 2026 at 12:00
WinFuture.de
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