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Pallma AI closes $1.6M pre-seed round for AI agent security
London AI security startup Pallma AI secures $1. 6M pre-seed funding to protect enterprise AI agents....

Meta strengthens WhatsApp privacy with new "strict account settings"
WhatsApp unveils strict new account settings to bolster user privacy and security with a single click. This feature aims to give users greater control over their data and digital footprint.

Co-reactive raises €6.5M seed funding for CO₂-negative materials tech
German startup Co-reactive secures €6. 5M for CO₂-negative cement tech....

GoCanopy raises €2.1M seed funding for an AI platform for institutional real estate
London's GoCanopy secures €2. 1M seed funding for its AI operating system for institutional real estate investors....

Microsoft 365: Microsoft may no longer secretly track schoolchildren
Austria's data protection authority orders Microsoft to cease tracking school children via Microsoft 365 Education. The tech giant has four weeks to comply with the ruling.

Data Protection Day: 5 misconceptions about data protection, debunked
noyb debunks five common data protection myths on Data Protection Day. Misconceptions about consent and data transfers are clarified to inform Europeans of their digital rights.

Digital "Omnibus": European Parliament slows down Commission plans for data and AI
EU Parliament pushes back on Commission's data and AI plans, aiming for separate legislative paths. Lawmakers want to avoid combining diverse digital regulations into one omnibus bill.

Garmin's next watch reportedly won't have a screen: "Cirqa" wants to ride the Whoop band trend
Garmin hints at a new screenless wearable, "Cirqa," challenging Whoop's dominance in the connected bracelet market. The move signals a shift in fitness tech towards less intrusive, sensor-focused devices.

Signal: Messenger conquers Finnish Play Store
Signal Messenger dominates Finland's Play Store, driven by user demand for privacy. This secure messaging app's rapid growth highlights a European shift towards data protection.

ZOLLHOF spins out ZOHO.VC as new €10 million early-stage fund hits 70% first close
Nuremberg's ZOLLHOF spins out ZOHO. VC, securing €7 million for early-stage tech startups....

Austrian Data Protection Authority: Microsoft illegally tracked minors
Austria's data watchdog rules Microsoft illegally tracked minors, potentially jeopardizing widespread EU use of its education software. The decision, stemming from unauthorized tracking cookies on a student's device, could force significant compliance changes.

Cybersecurity: Portugal and Spain make first cross-border quantum link
Portugal and Spain launch Europe's first quantum-secured cross-border link, boosting cybersecurity resilience. This quantum key distribution breakthrough between Portalegre and Badajoz marks a significant leap in secure data transmission.

Oppo A6 Pro 5G, analysis: the mobile that has taken very seriously not to break or turn off
Oppo launches A6 Pro 5G focusing on durability and battery life, targeting mainstream users. This phone promises a robust build and extended usage without interruption.

Samsung will start manufacturing HBM4 memory in February with a clear mission: to break SK Hynix's monopoly in AI
Samsung begins HBM4 chip production in February, targeting NVIDIA to break SK Hynix's AI memory dominance. This move is crucial for Samsung's market share amid soaring AI demand.

Kaspersky ends January with a great promo: its VPN is half price for a year
Kaspersky cuts VPN price by 50% for one year, offering secure browsing for under €20. This promotion makes robust online privacy accessible and affordable for European users.

PETs as a tool for privacy-conscious data use
Dutch government bodies explore Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs) to balance data-driven insights with GDPR compliance. These tools enable data analysis while protecting individual privacy, fostering wider digital collaboration.

Legaltech Luminance unveils its biggest platform upgrade in a decade
Legaltech Luminance launches its biggest platform upgrade in a decade, integrating AI for contract intelligence. The update addresses the loss of negotiation context in enterprise contracts, becoming the organization's "legal brain."
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Evaro secures $25M to support consumer brands in offering digital healthcare services
Evaro secures $25M Series A to embed regulated digital healthcare services into consumer brands. The platform aims to expand access to care, having already served over two million patients.

Airplane: Revolut could become a flight booking platform
Revolut eyes flight bookings, potentially disrupting travel alongside its fintech services. The digital bank aims to leverage its 70 million global customers to enter the travel platform market.
