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AI has already messed up improving PCs. Now it's going to make it harder to build a NAS to create a home cloud.
AI-driven demand for data centers is driving up consumer prices for PC components like RAM and SSDs. This trend now extends to conventional hard drives, making it harder to build home NAS cloud storage solutions.
I tested the Asus Zenbook Duo: two screens on a PC, a luxury gadget or a real added value?
Asus launches new dual-screen Zenbook Duo laptop with dual 144Hz OLED displays and top-tier Intel processor. This premium ultrabook aims to redefine productivity with its innovative display technology for demanding users.
Arturia’s FX Collection 6 adds two new effects and a $99 intro version
Arturia launches FX Collection 6 with new AI-powered EFX Ambient and Pitch Shifter plugins. A new $99 Intro version offers core effects, targeting a broader user base.
The problem isn't that your favorite influencer is selling you a bill of goods. The problem is that they might not even exist
AI-generated influencers are flooding social media, raising concerns about authenticity and consumer trust. Silicon Valley startups are now creating synthetic personalities as a service for massive marketing campaigns.
In 2026, mobile phones no longer need more powerful processors: what is needed are cheaper chips
Smartphone prices are set to rise in 2026 as component costs like RAM and storage surge. Performance demands are plateauing, with focus shifting to affordability over raw processing power.
From child welfare organizations to teachers' associations: This is how broad the criticism of the social media ban is
German politicians consider a social media ban for under 16s, mirroring Australia's controversial move. Experts and child welfare groups warn this could harm youth development and limit digital literacy.
Microsoft tests new Windows 11 AI in the taskbar and File Explorer
Microsoft tests new AI integration within Windows 11, embedding intelligence directly into the taskbar and File Explorer. This move signals a deeper, more seamless AI experience for users across core system functions.
Why creators are ditching ad revenue for chocolate bars and fintech acquisitions
Creators ditch ad revenue for new empires, building businesses beyond media. MrBeast's fintech acquisition and booming chocolate business signal a major shift in the creator economy.
« Much more dangerous than you » : the figures on Tesla robotaxis that Elon Musk wants to hide from you
Tesla’s robotaxi service in Austin reports alarming accident rates, with 14 collisions per 1. 3 million kilometers....
Zurich’s Rapidata raises €7.2M to build a real-time human feedback network for AI
Zurich's Rapidata secures €7. 2M to build real-time human feedback for AI....
Tecno Megabook K15S 2026, analysis: there are still devices left without the sky-high price tag even with a Core i9
Tecno launches the Megabook K15S, a powerful laptop with an Intel Core i9, 32GB RAM, and 1TB SSD. This device offers exceptional value, costing just over €700, challenging high-end pricing.
Data centers in space promise to save the planet. And also ruin Earth's orbit
SpaceX and xAI plan a million orbital data centers for efficient AI processing. This ambitious project, however, risks overwhelming Earth's orbit with debris.
SAP Users: Hybrid Scenarios Continue to Dominate HR Daily Life
SAP users are slow to adopt cloud for HR software, favoring hybrid setups. Modernization advances, but cloud transitions are being taken deliberately by companies.
The space race is being rewritten by AI – and Europe risks falling behind
AI is rewriting the satellite industry, forcing rapid hardware evolution and complex capacity management. Europe risks falling behind in this AI-driven space race, struggling to integrate these advanced systems.
Post for Friday: Taming Windows, Letting Brain Cells Calculate, Making Casio Smart
Microsoft's Windows 11 faces scrutiny over data protection as AI startups rapidly expand. A classic Casio watch also gains smart capabilities in this week's tech news roundup.
Spain seeks a giant plot of land in Madrid. They will not build housing, they will build a "military Silicon Valley"
Spain is building a "military Silicon Valley" near Madrid, focusing on defense technology and digitalization. The €385 million project, backed by the European Investment Bank, will consolidate talent and R&D for future strategic capabilities.
Austrian PropTech Lystio closes €500k round to refine real estate portal and expand across Europe
Austrian AI PropTech Lystio secures €500k to refine its real estate portal and expand across Europe. This funding fuels AI-powered search algorithm development, continuing a trend of substantial investment in European real estate tech.
MaXon Systems secures funding to build autonomous air defence against mass drone attacks
Ukrainian firm MaXon Systems secures funding for its AI-driven autonomous air defence against drone swarms. The software-centric platform shifts interception from pilot workload to automated execution.
Google Play contains fewer rogue apps: Google removed 1.75 million
Google deleted 1. 75 million malicious apps in 2025, citing AI-driven proactive security....
European Union endorses Leaders' Declaration at AI Summit in India
EU backs India's AI summit declaration, pledging global cooperation on AI governance. The European Legal Gateway Office and Frontier AI Grand Challenge were launched, bolstering EU-India tech ties and domestic AI development.