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London VC 2150 closes €210 million Fund II, bringing AUM to €500 million in order to scale climate-driven urban systems
London VC 2150 raises €210M for Fund II, targeting urban tech. This brings total assets under management to €500M, aiming to reshape city infrastructure and industries.

The new AI-powered Siri could arrive as early as February
Apple revamps Siri with advanced AI for a February launch, promising a revolutionary user experience. This significant upgrade integrates cutting-edge machine learning to enhance voice assistant capabilities.

Court ruling: TikTok age verification not sufficient
Berlin court rules TikTok's age verification inadequate, encouraging teens to misrepresent their age. This ruling raises significant concerns for youth usage and data protection in Europe.

"All crazy about ChatGPT": the French among the most addicted to AI in the world
French users rank among the most addicted to AI tools like ChatGPT, driving significant adoption from individuals to CAC 40 company boards. This widespread embrace highlights a rapid digital shift across French society.

Humans& thinks coordination is the next frontier for AI, and they’re building a model to prove it
Humans& launches foundation models for AI collaboration, aiming to redefine digital teamwork beyond chatbots. The startup, founded by ex-Anthropic and Google DeepMind engineers, targets complex coordination tasks.

TNW Weekly Briefing
EU launches "EU Inc" at Davos, slashing startup red tape to enable single incorporation and cross-border operation by 2027. High-risk tech suppliers will also be phased out of critical infrastructure.

This is the impressive interactive map to view Earth in 4K live from space and monitor satellites
Interactive map reveals Earth in live 4K from space, monitoring thousands of satellites. Over 15,000 Starlink units orbit, offering a unique planetary perspective.

The wind turbines planted in the middle of the ocean were a maintenance challenge. Until the scanner drone appeared.
Danish startup Quali Drone successfully inspected operational offshore wind turbines with drones. This innovation significantly reduces costly downtime for clean energy generation in the maritime sector.

How to improve Gemini's responses: 14 steps to ensure higher quality and better sources
Google Gemini AI prompts improved with 14 detailed steps for higher quality and better sourcing. Users can now fine-tune AI responses by specifying context and structure for more accurate results.

This tool blocks all AI features and other elements you don't want from your browser: and it does so without installations
A new tool lets users disable AI and unwanted features in browsers, cutting through digital clutter. This bypasses corporate browser bloat, focusing solely on web navigation.

This word has been excessively multiplied in scientific articles. And AI is to blame
AI's prolific use in scientific papers inflates specific words, revealing automated writing. Researchers identify linguistic patterns to detect AI-generated content in academic research.

Crash offer: 30 GB 5G in the Telekom network for only 10 Euros
Telekom launches €9. 99 5G plan with 30GB data, offering monthly cancellation and permanent pricing....

BitLocker: Microsoft releases keys to law enforcement
Microsoft now deposits BitLocker encryption keys in online accounts, accessible to law enforcement with court orders. This shift impacts user data security and privacy across Europe.

Tesla robotaxi expected to arrive in Europe soon
Tesla robotaxis are set to launch in Europe soon, with Elon Musk aiming for regulatory approval. The move signifies a major push for autonomous driving technology across the continent.

Mews raises €255M to accelerate AI and automation in hospitality
Mews secures €255M to boost AI and automation for hotels worldwide. The Amsterdam-based tech platform now valued at $2....

I have decided to become independent of all US technology and embrace European technology. This is how I am achieving it
Author champions European tech, ditching US platforms due to data exploitation. The shift highlights a growing desire for privacy and self-sufficiency in digital choices.

Europe seeks sovereignty in rare earths: the first step to achieve it is a mega-mine in Sweden
EU seeks rare earth autonomy, launching a mega-mine in Sweden to reduce reliance on China. The Per Geijer mine aims to supply 18% of EU's lanthanide needs.

53% would not trust a doctor who used AI to provide a diagnosis
53% of Portuguese citizens distrust AI diagnostics, despite its integration into healthcare triage. Public resistance highlights ethical concerns surrounding AI adoption in medicine.

Programming Languages 2026: Which are the five most popular and 46 free courses to learn them
Ranking ranks Python, C, and Java as top programming languages for 2026. Over 46 free courses are available to help developers learn these in-demand skills.

An AI that does, not that promises": this Nice startup wants to reconcile SMEs and artificial intelligence
French startup Limova launches AI agents for concrete PME tasks, moving beyond promises. The company boasts over 5,000 clients and eyes international expansion.
