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I tested the Coros Pace 4 (under €300): Garmin offers nothing as light and accurate
Coros launches Pace 4 smartwatch, challenging Garmin with AMOLED screen and long battery life under €300. The device prioritizes sport-specific features over daily functions for performance-focused users.

Danish DefenseTech startup Shotling targets FPV drones as it raises €700k for rotary shotgun
Danish DefenseTech startup Shotling secures €700k for drone countermeasures, fueling Europe's counter-UAS sector. The funding accelerates kinetic defense against FPV drones, a market projected to hit $10 billion by 2030.

OpenClaw: all the news about the trending AI agent
Open-source AI agent OpenClaw gains traction, enabling users to automate tasks via messaging apps. Cybersecurity researchers warn of potential data exposure due to configuration errors, highlighting significant risks.

Nvidia continues to deliver updates for Shield TV and hints at a new device
Nvidia commits to Android TV streaming box updates through 2026, hinting at a potential new device. This sustained support ensures continued access to its digital media services.

Jensen Huang has gone to dinner with TSMC with a request: to step up their game because NVIDIA "needs a lot of wafers"
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang pressed TSMC for more chip production capacity during a Taiwan visit. The AI chip giant needs "lots of wafers" to meet soaring global demand.

Docusign’s CEO on the dangers of trusting AI to read, and write, your contracts
Docusign CEO warns AI's contract analysis risks misinterpretation and liability. The company explores AI automation for document generation, emphasizing practical applications over hype.

Genie 3 is impressive creating worlds for video games. But the problem with video games was never creating worlds
Google's Genie 3 AI generates interactive 3D worlds from text prompts in seconds. While technically brilliant for asset creation, it won't disrupt the industry as game development's challenge lies in experience, not world-building.

Four years ago, China had one chipmaker in the world's top 20. Today it has three
China now has three chip equipment manufacturers in the global top 20, up from one in 2022. US sanctions have unexpectedly spurred local industry growth, challenging Western dominance in critical technology sectors.

French technology giant cuts ties with US subsidiary over controversial contract with ICE
French tech giant Capgemini severs ties with its US subsidiary over a controversial ICE contract. The move follows public outcry regarding the subsidiary's involvement with the immigration agency.

Google's Flood Risk Map: Here's how you can check if you live in a risk zone
Google launches an experimental flood risk map tool, allowing users to check for extreme flooding dangers worldwide. The map highlights areas particularly vulnerable to flash and river floods, with Spain showing significant risk.

Understanding gene regulation: Google DeepMind opens up new possibilities, according to study
Google DeepMind's AlphaGenome model offers new insights into gene regulation, mapping cellular processes with unprecedented detail. This AI advancement promises to deepen our understanding of how genes control bodily functions.

Swedish startup Bits raises €12 million to deepen automation across FinTech compliance workflows
Swedish FinTech Bits raises €12 million to automate financial crime compliance workflows. The funding accelerates expansion and investor interest in European regulatory automation platforms.

Europe’s not-so-dry January: Unicorns and a new tech identity
Europe's startup scene exploded in January 2026 with five new unicorns across cybersecurity, cloud, and ESG software. This surge signals a robust European innovation identity, challenging the notion of a "dry January."

01C launches Amara to generate full 3D worlds from simple prompts
London-based 01C launches Amara, an AI platform generating 3D worlds from text prompts for designers and game developers. The tool accelerates environment creation, integrating natively with Unreal Engine.

Live blog appeal Meta January 26
Meta's appeal against an Amsterdam court ruling ends January 26, 2026, concerning user timeline control on Facebook and Instagram. The original verdict mandated Meta offer non-profiled feeds, aligning with DSA principles of user autonomy.

Flowwow Global Expansion Director Ekaterina Gorbacheva to speak at the EU-Startups Summit 2026
Flowwow executive to share AI-driven global scaling strategies at EU-Startups Summit. Gorbacheva will detail leveraging AI for cross-border customer experience, focusing on cultural adaptation and trust.

The tragedy of Supernatural
Meta shutters three VR studios including Supernatural's developer, signaling a shift away from fitness games. This move underscores Meta's strategic pivot, impacting hundreds of VR developers and the immersive fitness community.

German e-motor technology cuts energy losses by up to 70% as Additive Drives secures €25 million
Additive Drives raises €25M for 3D-printed electric motors that cut energy losses by up to 70%. This funding fuels hypergrowth and global expansion for the German deeptech startup.

Fleet opens its capital at a €100M valuation after seven years of bootstrapping
French IT fleet management scale-up Fleet raises €100M at a €100M valuation. The company's international platform combines procurement, management, and cybersecurity for SMEs.

Finance: Samsung and SK Hynix cause the Korean Stock Exchange to fall, markets at a standstill
Seoul's stock market plummets over 5% as tech giants Samsung and SK Hynix lead the crash. Fears of an artificial intelligence bubble bursting intensify across Asian markets.
