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Amsterdam’s Sparqle secures €1.5 million with EU backing to scale emission-free delivery across Europe
Amsterdam’s Sparqle secures €1. 5 million for emission-free delivery expansion across Europe....
ProtectEU: Brussels' Digital Armament Against Terrorism
EU launches ProtectEU initiative, leveraging AI, crypto-tracking, and 3D printing research. This digital upgrade aims to combat evolving terrorist threats shifting to online spaces.
Telekom to integrate AI assistants into mobile network
Deutsche Telekom pilots AI assistant for mobile calls, integrating AI into its network. The company also plans its own AI-powered smart glasses.
Intrinsic Joins Google to Accelerate Physical AI
Google's Intrinsic unit accelerates physical AI integration with DeepMind and Cloud. This move aims to bring AI-powered automation into manufacturing processes across Europe.
Self-driving truck startup Einride raises $113M PIPE ahead of public debut
Einride secures $113M for autonomous truck expansion. Funding accelerates global rollout of its electric and self-driving freight technology.
HBO Max’s password-sharing crackdown is going global
HBO Max cracks down on password sharing globally starting 2026. The streamer will expand paid sharing initiatives launched in the US to Europe and other regions, aiming to boost subscriber revenue.
Anthropic has abandoned its most important principle: it will no longer pause dangerous models if competitors release them first
Anthropic abandons its core AI safety principle, shifting from automatic pauses to flexible public commitments. This change impacts the industry's approach to developing powerful AI models responsibly.
German municipalities could cut 100 million tonnes of CO2e – Ark Climate raises €2.1 million to support local action
German software firm Ark Climate secures €2. 1M to develop AI models for municipal climate action....
Google might reshuffle search results to try to dodge fines in the EU
Google to test search result changes across Europe to comply with EU antitrust charges. Rival services for hotels and flights will rank higher, prioritizing competition over Google's own offerings.
The Huawei Watch GT Runner 2 features titanium where its rivals have not dared: in a 34-gram running watch
Huawei launches its lightest titanium running watch, the Watch GT Runner 2, boasting a 20% more accurate GPS antenna. This device targets the premium segment, challenging rivals like Garmin and Coros.
Xbox is in danger. Will Microsoft fix it or kill it?
Xbox leadership shakes up as AI executive Asha Sharma takes helm. This signals major changes for Microsoft's gaming division, impacting franchises like Call of Duty and Minecraft.
Perplexity is much more than the third contender assistant: it's Samsung's plan to conquer AI in mobile phones
Samsung integrates Perplexity AI into its new Galaxy S26 Ultra, positioning it as a system-level assistant to rival Google Gemini. This move signals Samsung's aggressive push for AI dominance in mobile devices.
OpenAI to establish London as biggest research hub outside the US
OpenAI chooses London for its largest research hub outside the US, boosting the UK's AI innovation. The move signifies a significant investment in the city's "world-class talent" for frontier model development.
Apple knows how to do something very well: sell iPhones. There is something it doesn't know how to do so well: sell more mobile phones than Samsung in Europe
Samsung's new Galaxy S26 launch highlights its dominance in Europe's mobile market, outselling Apple's iPhones. The Galaxy A56 5G led the charge, cementing Samsung's lead with strong mid-range sales.
€4.5M raised by FlyFocus to scale European drone production
Poland-based FlyFocus secures €4. 5M to scale European drone production amid reliance on non-European tech....
An 86-year-old farmer was offered $15 million to build a data center. He said no
An 86-year-old farmer rejected a $15 million data center offer, choosing land preservation over lucrative digital infrastructure. His stand highlights rural resistance to tech expansion.
From big bets to sector diversity: the Dutch tech ecosystem
European tech investment hit €72B in 2025, with the Netherlands raising €6. 9B....
Mistral and Accenture strike deal to help businesses deploy AI
Mistral AI and Accenture strike a deal to help businesses deploy AI models and customize offerings. The partnership accelerates AI adoption and aims to unlock ROI for enterprises globally.
With half of chronically ill patients failing to take medication correctly, Oska Health secures €11 million for personal health app
Oska Health secures €11M Seed funding to scale its AI-powered hybrid care model for chronically ill patients. This digital health venture joins a wave of European HealthTech startups attracting capital for condition management.
Interview on personal identification numbers: "Preventing the transparent citizen not only legally but also technically"
Austria's approach to unique citizen identifiers offers better data protection than Germany's plan, preventing a "transparent citizen." This method aims to digitize administration without compromising privacy.