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VPN to Home: Set up FritzBox and WireGuard - It's that simple
VPN to Home: Set up FritzBox and WireGuard - It's that simple

VPN to Home: Set up FritzBox and WireGuard - It's that simple

How to set up a home VPN using FritzBox and WireGuard. Secure your connection for streaming and online safety.

February 6, 2026 at 21:30
WinFuture.de
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Codename Sebile: Xbox Controller Leak Shows Planned Wifi Connectivity
Codename Sebile: Xbox Controller Leak Shows Planned Wifi Connectivity

Codename Sebile: Xbox Controller Leak Shows Planned Wifi Connectivity

Microsoft's new Xbox controller could boost cloud gaming with direct Wi-Fi, slashing latency. This hardware revision aims to revolutionize streaming experiences for gamers.

February 6, 2026 at 17:37
WinFuture.de
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ElevenLabs raises $500M, Soundtrack acquires Tunify and Ambie, and Germany tops January figures
ElevenLabs raises $500M, Soundtrack acquires Tunify and Ambie, and Germany tops January figures

ElevenLabs raises $500M, Soundtrack acquires Tunify and Ambie, and Germany tops January figures

ElevenLabs raises $500M, positioning for IPO, as Soundtrack acquires Tunify and Ambie. Germany led January's tech funding, with over €1....

February 6, 2026 at 16:01
Tech.eu
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Nextcloud Activates the ADA Turbo: Significant Performance Improvements Arrive
Nextcloud Activates the ADA Turbo: Significant Performance Improvements Arrive

Nextcloud Activates the ADA Turbo: Significant Performance Improvements Arrive

Nextcloud unleashes its ADA Engine, slashing server load and speeding up large installations. This new data access architecture promises significant performance gains for the open-source platform.

February 6, 2026 at 15:59
Heise Online
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Voluntary chat control: Exception rule extended for the second time
Voluntary chat control: Exception rule extended for the second time

Voluntary chat control: Exception rule extended for the second time

EU lawmakers are extending a temporary loophole for the second time, allowing internet services to voluntarily scan user communications. This exemption bypasses privacy rules for combating child sexual abuse, raising proportionality concerns.

February 6, 2026 at 15:41
netzpolitik.org
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An alliance between Ford and Geely sounds like melodic music for Almussafes. The reality is much more complex
An alliance between Ford and Geely sounds like melodic music for Almussafes. The reality is much more complex

An alliance between Ford and Geely sounds like melodic music for Almussafes. The reality is much more complex

Ford explores partnerships with Chinese EV makers like Geely for European production. Talks include technology sharing, potentially impacting its Almussafes plant.

February 6, 2026 at 15:01
Xataka
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Addictive Design: TikTok illegal in its current form under EU law
Addictive Design: TikTok illegal in its current form under EU law

Addictive Design: TikTok illegal in its current form under EU law

TikTok's addictive design violates EU's Digital Services Act, potentially making its current format illegal. The EU's preliminary findings suggest the platform's practices contravene new digital service regulations.

February 6, 2026 at 15:01
WinFuture.de
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The European Commission says one thing with the Digital Omnibuses, but does something else
The European Commission says one thing with the Digital Omnibuses, but does something else

The European Commission says one thing with the Digital Omnibuses, but does something else

EU Commission proposals threaten digital rights by excluding pseudonymized data from GDPR and allowing processing of sensitive personal data. This risks mass surveillance and discrimination, undermining vital data protection safeguards.

February 6, 2026 at 14:59
Bits of Freedom
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Doom-scrolling and addiction risk: EU Commission calls for changes at TikTok
Doom-scrolling and addiction risk: EU Commission calls for changes at TikTok

Doom-scrolling and addiction risk: EU Commission calls for changes at TikTok

EU Commission flags TikTok for Digital Services Act violations over addictive design. Brussels demands platform changes to curb harmful user engagement.

February 6, 2026 at 14:46
Heise Online
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Digital Services Act: EU Commission wants to limit TikTok use
Digital Services Act: EU Commission wants to limit TikTok use

Digital Services Act: EU Commission wants to limit TikTok use

EU Commission finds TikTok insufficient in curbing addictive platform risks. A preliminary ruling under the Digital Services Act could lead to penalties, citing concerns over youth mental health impacts.

February 6, 2026 at 14:23
netzpolitik.org
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Claude Code is becoming the big favorite among programmers. So much so that it already accounts for 4% of everything uploaded to GitHub
Claude Code is becoming the big favorite among programmers. So much so that it already accounts for 4% of everything uploaded to GitHub

Claude Code is becoming the big favorite among programmers. So much so that it already accounts for 4% of everything uploaded to GitHub

Claude Code surge como el favorito de los programadores, representando ya el 4% de los commits en GitHub. Esta IA generativa se proyecta alcanzar el 20% de contribuciones diarias para finales de 2026.

February 6, 2026 at 14:01
Xataka
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Brussels concludes that TikTok's "addictive design" violates EU law
Brussels concludes that TikTok's "addictive design" violates EU law

Brussels concludes that TikTok's "addictive design" violates EU law

Brussels finds TikTok's "addictive design" violates EU's Digital Services Act. This preliminary conclusion could lead to fines up to 6% of the platform's global revenue.

February 6, 2026 at 14:00
Pplware
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TikTok’s infinite scroll is too addictive, say EU regulators
TikTok’s infinite scroll is too addictive, say EU regulators

TikTok’s infinite scroll is too addictive, say EU regulators

EU regulators warn TikTok's addictive features may violate the Digital Services Act. A potential breach could force the platform to redesign its service to prevent harm.

February 6, 2026 at 13:41
The Verge Policy
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Areas without network: ANACOM asks operators to activate national roaming
Areas without network: ANACOM asks operators to activate national roaming

Areas without network: ANACOM asks operators to activate national roaming

Portugal's ANACOM urges telcos to enable national roaming for areas hit by severe weather disruptions. The regulator seeks to restore essential communication services rapidly across affected regions.

February 6, 2026 at 13:30
Pplware
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OpenAI vs Anthropic : simultaneously, the two rivals release new AI models for developers
OpenAI vs Anthropic : simultaneously, the two rivals release new AI models for developers

OpenAI vs Anthropic : simultaneously, the two rivals release new AI models for developers

OpenAI and Anthropic launch new AI models for developers simultaneously. These rival releases intensify the competition in the rapidly advancing AI landscape.

February 6, 2026 at 13:01
Presse-Citron
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From Milan to Liguria: 10 of the most promising Italian startups shaping the next tech cycle
From Milan to Liguria: 10 of the most promising Italian startups shaping the next tech cycle

From Milan to Liguria: 10 of the most promising Italian startups shaping the next tech cycle

Italian startups are accelerating tech innovation in fintech, AI, and B2B software. Brum, a digital driving license platform, exemplifies this shift, leveraging a mobile app to streamline the process for 2024 graduates.

February 6, 2026 at 13:00
EU-Startups
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Statement of solidarity with EDRi members and allies facing pressure for their work on platform regulation
Statement of solidarity with EDRi members and allies facing pressure for their work on platform regulation

Statement of solidarity with EDRi members and allies facing pressure for their work on platform regulation

EDRi network condemns US administration pressure on members over platform regulation. This highlights ongoing tensions between online speech advocacy and regulatory enforcement in Europe.

February 6, 2026 at 12:41
EDRI
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Capalo AI raises €11M to expand battery storage optimisation
Capalo AI raises €11M to expand battery storage optimisation

Capalo AI raises €11M to expand battery storage optimisation

Finnish Capalo AI secures €11M for its AI-powered battery storage optimisation software. The company expands its virtual power plant across Europe, aiming to enhance grid balance and asset performance.

February 6, 2026 at 12:10
Tech.eu
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Commission preliminarily finds TikTok's addictive design in breach of the Digital Services Act
Commission preliminarily finds TikTok's addictive design in breach of the Digital Services Act

Commission preliminarily finds TikTok's addictive design in breach of the Digital Services Act

EU Commission finds TikTok's addictive design breaches the Digital Services Act. Features like infinite scroll and personalized recommendations are under scrutiny for harming user well-being.

February 6, 2026 at 12:00
European Commission Digital Strategy
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From big rounds to broad momentum: the UK tech ecosystem
From big rounds to broad momentum: the UK tech ecosystem

From big rounds to broad momentum: the UK tech ecosystem

UK tech secured €21. 5 billion in 2025, topping European investment with AI and fintech leading the charge....

February 6, 2026 at 11:30
Tech.eu
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