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Daily digest of all European digital development news

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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....

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....

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....

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.

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.

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.

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....

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.

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.

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....

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.

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.

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.

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....

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.
