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Spain’s rising tech scene: 10 of the most promising startups driving change in 2026
Spain's startup scene accelerates with 10 new ventures driving innovation in AI, fintech, and cybersecurity. These companies, founded from 2024 onwards, highlight the nation's growing tech ecosystem.
Thousands of children's conversations online: AI toys are a problem
AI-powered children's toys raise serious data privacy concerns, especially with manufacturers lacking IT security expertise. Thousands of children's conversations are exposed online due to these vulnerabilities.
Polish-American startup Mos Health raises nearly €920k for its AI-powered preventive health and wellness platform
Polish-American AI health startup Mos Health raises €920k to deploy its preventive wellness platform. The AI Health Partner analyzes user data to create personalized protocols, aiming to close the health execution gap.
Black day for Microsoft on the stock exchange: $357 billion in value gone
Microsoft's stock plummets $357 billion as soaring AI infrastructure costs cripple earnings. Investors punished the tech giant, erasing significant market value overnight.
Infrastructure-as-Code: formae offers multi-cloud support and developer SDK
Berlin-based formae expands its IaC platform with GCP, Azure, OCI, and OVHcloud support. A new plug-in SDK empowers developers with rapid, schema-secure extensions.
heise Offer: iX-Workshop: Securely set up and operate Microsoft 365 in compliance with data protection regulations
heise's iX Workshop dives into securing Microsoft 365 for European users. The training focuses on essential data protection and information security measures for enterprise environments.
Mistral AI Upgrades Vibe Coding Agent
Mistral AI upgrades its Vibe coding agent, challenging US dominance in AI software development. This advancement reinforces Europe's push for homegrown AI innovation.
EU starts procedure against Google to fairly share AI access and search data
EU launches DMA probe into Google for fair AI access and search data sharing. Regulators scrutinize Google's compliance with new competition rules, impacting its digital services.
London’s HomeCooks secures €1.6 million for its home-cooked meals prepared by independent chefs
London's HomeCooks secures €1. 6 million for its home-cooked meal marketplace connecting consumers with independent chefs....
Google's search engine change with AI was a mystery about its monetization. It will finally be another subscription
Google launches AI Plus subscription for €7. 99 monthly to integrate AI into search....
It is one of the best VPNs and costs less than two euros a month: Surfshark is a top tool to protect your privacy online
Surfshark VPN offers top-tier online privacy for just €1. 99/month, boosting security amid weekly data breaches....
Digital Omnibus: "The EU Commission is shaking the cornerstones of data protection"
EU Commission proposes exempting pseudonymized data from GDPR, sparking backlash from German data protection authorities. Critics argue this undermines fundamental data protection pillars.
WhatsApp introduces new strict account settings to protect you
WhatsApp rolls out stricter account settings to bolster user protection against cyberattacks. This adds an extra privacy and security layer on top of existing features.
Berlin: Opaque health database plans temporarily halted after urgent letter
Berlin health database plans halted after privacy chief's sharp criticism. Data protection concerns stall the Charité project, leaving its future uncertain despite coalition backing.
Inside the numbers: Ten countries leading Europe’s tech investment in 2025
European tech investment hit €72B in 2025, with the UK leading at €21. 5B....
Trump's cybersecurity chief fed ChatGPT confidential info
US cybersecurity chief fed confidential data to ChatGPT, triggering security alarms. Special government access enabled the breach of sensitive documents to the public AI.
How Redwerk built a global software business without middle managers or venture capital
Kyiv-founded Redwerk scales globally without managers or VC funding. This software agency builds complex platforms for EU Parliament, fintech, and healthcare clients, demonstrating an alternative growth model in tech.
Dutch data centre optimisation startup Lucend raises €2.7 million to expand to the U.S.
Dutch data centre AI startup Lucend raises €2. 7M to expand to the U....
Like talking to your car? Get ready for the future of driving!
AI voice assistants in cars could unlock billions in new revenue through advanced commands and features. This potential windfall signifies a significant shift in automotive digital services and driver engagement.
Sanderson finally signs Cosmere adaptations after years of struggle, and Apple gives him more control than George R.R. Martin has
Apple TV secures unprecedented deal with Brandon Sanderson for Cosmere adaptations. The author gains extensive creative control over 'Mistborn' films and 'Stormlight Archive' series.