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China bans Yoke steering wheels in new cars from 2027. New safety standards mandate a closed structure, deeming half-wheels unsafe in crash tests.

MediaMarkt launches Web Week and Techmania sales, offering significant discounts on TVs, smartphones, and audio devices. The promotion features a Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 smartphone for €199 and a 55-inch Xiaomi Mini LED TV for €399.

X (Twitter) suffered a global outage affecting web and app users. The platform experienced widespread issues preventing users from reading posts.

Ireland's tech scene is booming with 10 promising Dublin-based startups across biotech, AI, fintech, and enterprise software. These young companies are attracting significant early funding and launching innovative products to drive the ecosystem forward.

Austrian startup Sendance secures new funding for its wearable sensor and data platform. The investment will boost digital health product development and expand adoption of its patented technology for medical devices.

UK biotech startup Tozaro secures €6. 9M to cut gene therapy costs using 'Smart Polymer' technology....

ByteDance is improving safeguards on its AI video generator after Hollywood accuses it of copyright violation. Generated videos of actors went viral, prompting concerns about IP infringement and potential EU regulatory scrutiny.

Intuos secures €720K for its digital platform enhancing non-commercial aviation safety and efficiency. The AI-powered solution digitizes flight planning and monitors performance, aiming for global expansion.

EU regulators unveil new cybersecurity rules targeting digital products. Open source software stewards are now recognized as key legal actors under the Cyber Resilience Act.

Austrian AI creator Peter Steinberger joins OpenAI, sparking debate about European tech talent drain. His viral OpenClaw assistant becomes an open-source foundation supported by OpenAI.

Milan's Contents secures €5. 9M for AI workflow execution, expanding to Doha....

Kyiv-based The Fourth Law secures funding for drone AI advancement. Their AI and robotics solutions for defense, including on-edge AI, enhance drone mission success rates.

European tech secured €3. 4B in funding across 65+ deals last week....

Swedish AI startup CEOs dismiss US AI lab threat, arguing their specialized legal and health AI platforms offer distinct value. While frontier models spark interest, they don't compete with deep industry infrastructure like Legora's document management.

Commission launches EUR 9M pilot call for AI in medical imaging to boost analysis of scans like MRI and CT. The initiative, running April to October 2026, aims to integrate AI into real-world clinical settings.

Munich startup Sitegeist secures €4M for AI robots automating construction repair. Robotics and AI tackle Europe's €100B infrastructure backlog, boosting efficiency and safety.

Eindhoven's Xyall secures €7. 6M for its automated tissue dissection system, digitizing molecular pathology workflows....

Presidents Day sales slash prices on top tech gadgets, offering significant savings on popular brands. Score deals on wireless earbuds, iPads, and LG OLED TVs before they expire.

Big Tech firms like Google and Microsoft are paying influencers up to $600,000 to promote their AI services. This surge in influencer marketing aims to shape public perception and capture new users for generative AI platforms.

Spanish tech publication Xataka compiles a list of essential Android apps for 2026, blending new releases with timeless favourites. The curated selection aims to equip new Android users with top-tier software beyond pre-installed options.