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Samsung Galaxy S26+: Prototype for sale on Craigslist surfaced
Samsung Galaxy S26+: Prototype for sale on Craigslist surfaced

Samsung Galaxy S26+: Prototype for sale on Craigslist surfaced

Samsung Galaxy S26+ prototype surfaces online for $1650, revealing a new camera design and privacy display. This leak offers an early glimpse at potential hardware innovations.

February 15, 2026 at 12:46
WinFuture.de
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Safety on Rails: The Railway is Arming Up – Data Protectionists Urge Caution
Safety on Rails: The Railway is Arming Up – Data Protectionists Urge Caution

Safety on Rails: The Railway is Arming Up – Data Protectionists Urge Caution

German railways will deploy bodycams after violent attacks, sparking privacy concerns. Experts demand strict rules for personal data protection amid the rollout.

February 14, 2026 at 18:06
Heise Online
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Google criticizes Europe's plan to adopt free software
Google criticizes Europe's plan to adopt free software

Google criticizes Europe's plan to adopt free software

Google criticizes EU digital sovereignty plans favoring open-source software. The tech giant warns Brussels' policies could hinder innovation and reduce user choice by reducing reliance on US firms.

February 14, 2026 at 16:00
Pplware
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There are people poisoning our AI's memory to manipulate us. And Microsoft has sounded all alarms
There are people poisoning our AI's memory to manipulate us. And Microsoft has sounded all alarms

There are people poisoning our AI's memory to manipulate us. And Microsoft has sounded all alarms

Microsoft warns AI summarization features are being poisoned. Hackers inject hidden instructions to manipulate AI output and influence user perception....

February 14, 2026 at 15:30
Xataka
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AI needs electricity around the clock. And that's bringing gas back to the center of the system
AI needs electricity around the clock. And that's bringing gas back to the center of the system

AI needs electricity around the clock. And that's bringing gas back to the center of the system

AI's massive power demands strain renewables, forcing tech giants like Google and Microsoft back to natural gas. This shift raises emissions concerns, challenging climate pledges as data center electricity use surges.

February 14, 2026 at 13:46
Xataka
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Spotify states that its engineers have not written code for months. AI resolves
Spotify states that its engineers have not written code for months. AI resolves

Spotify states that its engineers have not written code for months. AI resolves

Spotify engineers now use AI for coding, dramatically boosting productivity with their Honk system. This shift signals AI's growing role in software development across Europe.

February 13, 2026 at 23:30
Pplware
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Spotify Co-CEO: Top developers no longer write code thanks to AI
Spotify Co-CEO: Top developers no longer write code thanks to AI

Spotify Co-CEO: Top developers no longer write code thanks to AI

Spotify's co-CEO sparks debate, claiming top engineers now oversee AI instead of writing code. This shift suggests a significant future impact on software development roles within tech giants.

February 13, 2026 at 17:15
Heise Online
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In the midst of the RAM crisis, Intel strikes back with ZAM. It is the chip to break South Korean hegemony
In the midst of the RAM crisis, Intel strikes back with ZAM. It is the chip to break South Korean hegemony

In the midst of the RAM crisis, Intel strikes back with ZAM. It is the chip to break South Korean hegemony

Intel launches ZAM chip to challenge South Korean dominance in the memory market. The move aims to disrupt the ongoing RAM crisis and bolster Intel's position.

February 13, 2026 at 16:30
Xataka
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Meta’s Quest 3S is $50 off, and includes Batman: Arkham Shadow for free
Meta’s Quest 3S is $50 off, and includes Batman: Arkham Shadow for free

Meta’s Quest 3S is $50 off, and includes Batman: Arkham Shadow for free

Meta slashes Quest 3S VR headset price by $50, bundling it with Batman game to boost adoption. This move comes amidst Reality Labs job cuts, signaling a push for broader consumer engagement in the metaverse.

February 13, 2026 at 16:26
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In 1968, a man came up with the idea of creating the first tablet in history. The problem is that he was decades ahead of his time
In 1968, a man came up with the idea of creating the first tablet in history. The problem is that he was decades ahead of his time

In 1968, a man came up with the idea of creating the first tablet in history. The problem is that he was decades ahead of his time

Early innovator Alan Kay conceived the first tablet concept, the Dynabook, in 1968. This visionary device predated modern tablets by decades.

February 13, 2026 at 16:16
Xataka
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Roborock F25 Ace Pro, review: I thought it was impossible, but at last a vacuum cleaner has managed to get me to retire the mop
Roborock F25 Ace Pro, review: I thought it was impossible, but at last a vacuum cleaner has managed to get me to retire the mop

Roborock F25 Ace Pro, review: I thought it was impossible, but at last a vacuum cleaner has managed to get me to retire the mop

Roborock launches new vacuum-mop for €799, featuring 25000 Pa suction and Wi-Fi connectivity. The F25 Ace Pro promises a true cleaning experience with hot water brush washing and 60-minute battery life.

February 13, 2026 at 16:00
Xataka
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Nscale secures $1.4B, Eutelsat expands with €975M, and Germany’s scale-driven ecosystem
Nscale secures $1.4B, Eutelsat expands with €975M, and Germany’s scale-driven ecosystem

Nscale secures $1.4B, Eutelsat expands with €975M, and Germany’s scale-driven ecosystem

Olix secures $220M for photonic AI inference chips, challenging Nvidia. Meanwhile, Eutelsat launches €975M for LEO expansion, and Germany's tech ecosystem accelerates.

February 13, 2026 at 15:59
Tech.eu
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ScyAI secures €2M and launches AI risk platform for real assets
ScyAI secures €2M and launches AI risk platform for real assets

ScyAI secures €2M and launches AI risk platform for real assets

Zurich's ScyAI secures €2M to launch AI platform quantifying climate risk for physical assets. The startup aims to close insurance protection gaps by enabling companies to demonstrate specific risk profiles.

February 13, 2026 at 15:30
Tech.eu
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The mobile app from Google Photos gets a new design
The mobile app from Google Photos gets a new design

The mobile app from Google Photos gets a new design

Google Photos ditches fixed navigation for a floating design, optimizing screen space for images. New UI integrates AI search into a modern capsule element for enhanced user experience.

February 13, 2026 at 15:28
WinFuture.de
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Migration Control: An AI chatbot from Frontex is to advise on self-deportation
Migration Control: An AI chatbot from Frontex is to advise on self-deportation

Migration Control: An AI chatbot from Frontex is to advise on self-deportation

Frontex launches an AI chatbot to advise refugees on "voluntary" returns, citing low risk under the AI Act. The app details financial incentives and support for departing the EU.

February 13, 2026 at 14:56
netzpolitik.org
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Anthropic grows so fast that OpenAI's problem grows at the same speed: losing the market that matters
Anthropic grows so fast that OpenAI's problem grows at the same speed: losing the market that matters

Anthropic grows so fast that OpenAI's problem grows at the same speed: losing the market that matters

Anthropic secures $30B funding, doubling valuation to $380B, challenging OpenAI's enterprise dominance. The AI firm now leads in business LLMs at 32% vs....

February 13, 2026 at 14:46
Xataka
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Scale Ireland: Funding still the biggest challenge in 2026
Scale Ireland: Funding still the biggest challenge in 2026

Scale Ireland: Funding still the biggest challenge in 2026

Irish startups cite funding as their top 2026 challenge, with a third unaware of the EU AI Act. This highlights a critical knowledge gap impacting innovation and compliance.

February 13, 2026 at 14:05
Silicon Republic
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Heading to India AI Impact Summit, Mozilla leaders call for investment in open source AI as a path to sovereignty
Heading to India AI Impact Summit, Mozilla leaders call for investment in open source AI as a path to sovereignty

Heading to India AI Impact Summit, Mozilla leaders call for investment in open source AI as a path to sovereignty

Mozilla urges India to invest in open source AI for digital sovereignty at the India AI Impact Summit. This move aims to counter corporate control, fostering a decentralized AI ecosystem and national resilience.

February 13, 2026 at 14:00
Mozilla Blog
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Apple's AI strategy: Data protection also causes delays
Apple's AI strategy: Data protection also causes delays

Apple's AI strategy: Data protection also causes delays

Apple's AI strategy faces delays due to privacy concerns, even after partnering with Google for Gemini. This signals a continued cautious approach to AI integration by the tech giant.

February 13, 2026 at 13:27
Heise Online
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London’s Nscale signs €1.1 billion debt facility to deploy large-scale GPU clusters in Europe
London’s Nscale signs €1.1 billion debt facility to deploy large-scale GPU clusters in Europe

London’s Nscale signs €1.1 billion debt facility to deploy large-scale GPU clusters in Europe

London's Nscale secures €1. 1 billion to deploy major GPU clusters across Europe, fueling AI infrastructure growth....

February 13, 2026 at 13:15
EU-Startups
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