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Nvidia continues to deliver updates for Shield TV and hints at a new device
Nvidia continues to deliver updates for Shield TV and hints at a new device

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.

February 2, 2026 at 16:06
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Jensen Huang has gone to dinner with TSMC with a request: to step up their game because NVIDIA "needs a lot of wafers"
Jensen Huang has gone to dinner with TSMC with a request: to step up their game because NVIDIA "needs a lot of wafers"

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.

February 2, 2026 at 16:00
Xataka
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Docusign’s CEO on the dangers of trusting AI to read, and write, your contracts
Docusign’s CEO on the dangers of trusting AI to read, and write, your contracts

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.

February 2, 2026 at 16:00
The Verge Policy
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Genie 3 is impressive creating worlds for video games. But the problem with video games was never creating worlds
Genie 3 is impressive creating worlds for video games. But the problem with video games was never creating worlds

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.

February 2, 2026 at 15:46
Xataka
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Four years ago, China had one chipmaker in the world's top 20. Today it has three
Four years ago, China had one chipmaker in the world's top 20. Today it has three

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.

February 2, 2026 at 15:30
Xataka
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French technology giant cuts ties with US subsidiary over controversial contract with ICE
French technology giant cuts ties with US subsidiary over controversial contract with ICE

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.

February 2, 2026 at 15:00
Pplware
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Google's Flood Risk Map: Here's how you can check if you live in a risk zone
Google's Flood Risk Map: Here's how you can check if you live in a risk zone

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.

February 2, 2026 at 14:23
Xataka
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Understanding gene regulation: Google DeepMind opens up new possibilities, according to study
Understanding gene regulation: Google DeepMind opens up new possibilities, according to study

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.

February 2, 2026 at 14:00
Heise Online
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Swedish startup Bits raises €12 million to deepen automation across FinTech compliance workflows
Swedish startup Bits raises €12 million to deepen automation across FinTech compliance workflows

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.

February 2, 2026 at 13:34
EU-Startups
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Europe’s not-so-dry January: Unicorns and a new tech identity
Europe’s not-so-dry January: Unicorns and a new tech identity

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."

February 2, 2026 at 13:31
The Next Web
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01C launches Amara to generate full 3D worlds from simple prompts
01C launches Amara to generate full 3D worlds from simple prompts

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.

February 2, 2026 at 12:56
Tech.eu
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Live blog appeal Meta January 26
Live blog appeal Meta January 26

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.

February 2, 2026 at 12:33
Bits of Freedom
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Flowwow Global Expansion Director Ekaterina Gorbacheva to speak at the EU-Startups Summit 2026
Flowwow Global Expansion Director Ekaterina Gorbacheva to speak at the EU-Startups Summit 2026

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.

February 2, 2026 at 12:00
EU-Startups
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The tragedy of Supernatural
The tragedy of Supernatural

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.

February 2, 2026 at 12:00
The Verge Policy
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German e-motor technology cuts energy losses by up to 70% as Additive Drives secures €25 million
German e-motor technology cuts energy losses by up to 70% as Additive Drives secures €25 million

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.

February 2, 2026 at 11:46
EU-Startups
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Fleet opens its capital at a €100M valuation after seven years of bootstrapping
Fleet opens its capital at a €100M valuation after seven years of bootstrapping

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.

February 2, 2026 at 11:33
Tech.eu
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Finance: Samsung and SK Hynix cause the Korean Stock Exchange to fall, markets at a standstill
Finance: Samsung and SK Hynix cause the Korean Stock Exchange to fall, markets at a standstill

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.

February 2, 2026 at 11:21
Presse-Citron
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AP Publishes Updated Guidance on Targeted Online Political Advertising
AP Publishes Updated Guidance on Targeted Online Political Advertising

AP Publishes Updated Guidance on Targeted Online Political Advertising

Dutch Data Authority updates political ad guidance with public feedback. New rules clarify targeted online advertising after extensive consultation.

February 2, 2026 at 11:13
Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens
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Menotracker wants to fix menopause symptom tracking — without selling user data
Menotracker wants to fix menopause symptom tracking — without selling user data

Menotracker wants to fix menopause symptom tracking — without selling user data

AI menopause app Menotracker launches, promising zero user data storage through a ConsentKeys partnership. The app offers personalized insights on over 100 symptoms, aiming to combat medical gaslighting with data.

February 2, 2026 at 11:00
Tech.eu
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Bootstrapped for seven years, French IT scale-up Fleet enters first LBO at €100 million valuation
Bootstrapped for seven years, French IT scale-up Fleet enters first LBO at €100 million valuation

Bootstrapped for seven years, French IT scale-up Fleet enters first LBO at €100 million valuation

French IT scale-up Fleet secures €100M valuation in its first LBO. This French company focuses on IT fleet management and equipment for SMEs.

February 2, 2026 at 10:22
EU-Startups
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