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New speakers for Tech.eu Summit London, the reality of Ukraine’s tech ecosystem four years on, and IQM to go public
London Summit highlights €2B+ funding, with Wayve raising $1. 2B for embodied AI....
Ransomware payments cratered in 2025, but attacks surged to record highs
Ransomware attacks surged to record highs in 2025 while payments cratered. This indicates a shift in attacker tactics, potentially towards data exfiltration over direct ransom demands.
Japan was the king of semiconductors in the 80s. Rapidus is their only hope to compete again in this market
Japan invests billions into Rapidus, a new semiconductor venture, aiming to reclaim global chip dominance. The government takes a major stake, signaling a strategic push to revive its tech industry after decades of decline.
Appeal by Data Protection Authorities: EU should "completely and definitively" abandon chat control
German data watchdogs urge EU lawmakers to abandon chat surveillance mandates in CSA regulation talks. They warn that mass monitoring and breaking end-to-end encryption imperil all citizens' communication security.
The Goya Awards and almost all nominated movies, on Movistar Plus+. It has no contract and you can share it with whoever you want
Movistar Plus+ streams Goya-nominated films for €9. 99 monthly, offering a flexible, no-commitment digital entertainment option....
Monzo former CEO TS Anil appointed board vice-chair in boardroom shake-up
Monzo's former CEO TS Anil returns as vice-chair in a board shake-up. The UK challenger bank, serving 14m customers, is navigating international expansion and a new CEO.
Are people using AI to plan assassinations? What can AI companies do?
AI firms like OpenAI are scrambling after early access to chilling messages revealed users planning violent attacks. This raises urgent questions about AI's role in preventing real-world crime.
The war between Anthropic and the Pentagon points to something terrifying: a new "Oppenheimer Moment"
Anthropic refuses Pentagon AI weapon demands, citing ethical lines. This echoes Oppenheimer's atomic bomb dilemma, highlighting AI's dual-use risks.
Poland’s new tech wave: 10 of the most promising startups to watch in 2026
Poland's tech scene accelerates with 10 promising startups launching AI-driven tools and digital platforms. These venture-backed ventures leverage strong engineering talent, aiming for international growth into 2026.
End of bureaucracy in Europe? Companies will be able to register in 48 hours in any Member State
EU launches EU Inc to slash company registration to 48 hours online across member states. This digital initiative aims to boost European competitiveness amid geopolitical challenges.
Police Law Lower Saxony: Constitutional concerns regarding planned surveillance measures
Niedersachsen's police law draft faces constitutional challenges over proposed AI surveillance powers. Experts warn these measures risk violating fundamental rights, potentially falling foul of the EU's AI Act.
London-based Encord raises €50 million to support next phase of physical AI deployment
London-based Encord secures €50M for physical AI data infrastructure, accelerating product development. Funding boosts its mission to solve data readiness bottlenecks as AI moves into full production.
sudo-rs changes 46-year-old convention in password input
sudo-rs halts legacy Unix password input secrecy by displaying asterisks. This Rust implementation breaks a 46-year tradition, shifting security practice in command-line interactions.
Online ID: The eID is dead, long live the eID
Germany's digital ID struggles as PIN resets go offline, hindering adoption. New Sparkassen app services and a citizen communication solution may finally revive the electronic ID's potential.
S/4HANA: Some companies are planning the transition only at the end of 2030
SAP S/4HANA upgrades face delays as companies prioritize cost-efficiency. Many firms now plan their transition only by the end of 2030.
Kommentar: Warum wir immer noch MS Teams kaufen, obwohl wir Nextcloud haben
German businesses and authorities possess sovereign digital alternatives like Nextcloud, yet fail to adopt them. Decision-makers' lack of courage hinders the crucial shift towards European digital independence.
AI in 2026: The data drought, healthcare opportunities, and space tech
AI startups face a looming data drought, sparking a new market for synthetic and proprietary data sourcing. Healthcare and space tech are key growth areas, driven by wearables and AI decision support.
Digital bank Monzo to nearly double Irish headcount by 2027
Digital bank Monzo nearly doubles Irish headcount by 2027 as investments fuel Dublin expansion. New jobs created to bolster European headquarters operations.
ISPTech secures €5.5M seed to improve in-orbit mobility
German space tech firm ISPTech secures €5. 5M seed to advance non-toxic propulsion for agile in-orbit maneuvering....
Swiss “Shark Tank” winner storabble acquires Germany’s on-storage to consolidate Europe’s fragmented storage market
Swiss storabble acquires German on-storage to consolidate Europe's fragmented storage market. The deal integrates on-storage's tech platform and logistics systems to build a pan-European storage marketplace.