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Lithography Systems: Record Bookings for ASML Due to AI
ASML reports record orders for lithography systems fueled by AI demand. The Dutch chip equipment giant is nearing €10 billion in revenue as chipmakers invest heavily in advanced manufacturing.
Social welfare reform: Commission recommends reduction of fundamental rights
Germany's social welfare reform pushes for a "digital restart" using AI and automated processes. This plan could weaken data protection and risks discrimination for vulnerable groups.
finanzen.net group snaps up AI investing startup Vickii
German financial portal finanzen. net Group acquires AI investing startup Vickii....
Nestlé, PepsiCo and L’Oréal among brands using Dragonfly AI as it raises €5.7 million for predictive AI
London-based Dragonfly AI secures €5. 7M for neuroscience-led creative testing technology....
Amazon suddenly cuts 16,000 jobs: now totaling 30,000 in just three months and at a time of record profits
Amazon cuts 16,000 global jobs, totaling 30,000 in three months amid record profits. This significant workforce reduction targets corporate roles, impacting US employees most severely.
Is the AirTag 2 worth buying? Key differences with Apple's first generation
Apple launches AirTag 2, boosting precision and range by 50% for item tracking. The device also features increased speaker volume and Apple Watch support, maintaining similar pricing to its predecessor.
I've tried Apple Creator Studio and it's clear to me that Adobe has a big problem. The key: its price
Apple Creator Studio launches, bundling Final Cut Pro and Pixelmator Pro for €12. 99 monthly....
Bluesky is testing ‘live’ features to take on X
Bluesky rolls out "live" features to rival X, aiming for more interactive and timely feeds. The platform is testing new interactions to make feeds feel more engaging during live events.
We were guests in the House of Representatives to talk about the (intended) takeover of Solvinity for DigiD
Dutch parliamentarians debate Solvinity's potential US takeover, warning it could disrupt citizens' access to the DigiD digital identity. Concerns highlight risks to confidentiality, integrity, and availability of crucial government services.
Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh stores seemed like the future of commerce. Now all are closing
Amazon shutters 72 cashierless and automated grocery stores, marking a significant setback for its physical retail tech experiments. The closures highlight challenges in making advanced retail technology profitable and creating a distinct customer experience.
Telefónica is converting its telephone exchanges into small data centers: the cloud will have a neighborhood version
Telefónica launches 17 mini data centers across Spain, bringing cloud and AI closer to users. This edge computing network reduces latency and enhances local data jurisdiction.
heise offer: iX-Workshop: IT Law for Admins – Paths to legally compliant IT practice
Berlin: iX workshop offers IT admins practical guidance on navigating CRA, NIS-2, and AI Act compliance. Learn to secure IT infrastructure and ensure legal adherence in everyday operations.
Bonjour Visio: France turns digital sovereignty into policy
France's Ministry of Finance mandates public servants ditch US video apps for French Visio by 2027. This policy shift actively pursues digital sovereignty, moving the concept from rhetoric to tangible action.
After raising nearly €60 million in 2025, London’s Sokin bags additional €83 million for its payments platform
London's Sokin secures €83 million debt facility to fuel global expansion and embedded payment offerings. This funding accelerates their strategy to integrate payments into business workflows, competing in the growing fintech infrastructure space.
Funnel secures $80M debt facility
Stockholm's Funnel secures $80M debt facility to accelerate AI development. The marketing intelligence platform uses natural language to analyze data from over 600 sources.
Strict WhatsApp settings: what they are and how they protect your account's privacy
WhatsApp launches strict privacy settings in Europe to block unknown contacts from adding users to groups and sending unwanted messages. The feature enhances account security by automatically disabling link previews.
Polish robotics startup Nomagic secures €8.3 million to scale Physical AI operations in the US
Polish AI robotics firm Nomagic secures €8. 3M to boost US operations....
Europe has a plan for the next war on the continent: literally, to close the doors of space to the US
Germany plans a sovereign satellite network for its military, dubbed "Starlink for the German army." This initiative aims to cut dependence on US systems and taps into a €35 billion German military tech investment.
The Innovation Award 2026: A platform for visibility, networks, and sustainable growth (Sponsored)
Innovation Award 2026 launches to boost startup visibility and growth in regulated sectors. The platform offers €15,000 prize money and up to €75,000 support for market readiness.
With decades of exits and unicorns behind it, b2venture reaches €150 million hard cap for Fund V
Berlin VC b2venture closes €150M Fund V, its largest early-stage fund, to back European tech leaders. This move signals continued investment momentum despite a selective funding environment.