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Data Breach Observatory: Proton tells you if your data is for sale on the Internet
Proton launches its Data Breach Observatory, offering users a way to check if their data has been compromised. This new tool from the privacy-focused company allows users to scan for data leaks.
Microsoft and Meta have just launched a virtual office for Windows users
Microsoft and Meta launch a virtual office feature connecting PCs to Meta Quest headsets, letting users access Windows 11 in a virtual desktop. The feature allows for multiple virtual screens while on the move.
Europe preps Digital Euro to enter circulation in 2029
The European Central Bank is preparing to launch the digital euro, with plans for it to enter circulation by 2029. This digital currency aims to provide a secure and efficient means of payment for all citizens.
Data transfer to the USA: Lawsuit against EU data protection framework goes before the CJEU
Brussels faces a new challenge as a member of the European Parliament appeals to the European Court of Justice to halt data transfers to the US. This follows a previous court decision regarding the EU-US data transfer framework.
WhatsApp brings even more security and enhances the protection of backups
WhatsApp boosts security with enhanced backup protection to counter doubts about user safety. Meta's focus on user protection is now a proven fact.
Bending Spoons raises $710M at $11BN, one day after buying AOL
Italian tech conglomerate Bending Spoons secured $710 million in an equity round, valuing the company at $11 billion. This follows the acquisition of AOL and fuels Bending Spoons' plans for further investment and growth.
Fake News? NOS tests technology with AI and Blockchain
NOS is testing a new technology that uses AI and blockchain to detect fake news and manipulated content. The innovative concept is currently in the testing phase.
ECB Aims to Introduce Digital Euro in 2029
The European Central Bank aims to launch the digital Euro by 2029, entering its next development phase. It will still be a while before consumers can use it for payments.
Who exactly is Bending Spoons, which is buying WeTransfer, Vimeo, Evernote, AOL, and MeetUp?
Bending Spoons, an Italian company, is acquiring AOL, the former icon of the World Wide Web, following the September acquisition of Vimeo. This expansion marks another step in Bending Spoons' strategy to consolidate its digital portfolio.
NVIDIA has reached the top for its AI data centers. Its next big leap: cars
NVIDIA launches Drive AGX Hyperion 10, a computing and sensor system for autonomous vehicles, shifting the focus from data centers. Uber will deploy 100,000 units by 2027, with Stellantis, Lucid, and Mercedes-Benz also participating in the project.
The biggest European robotics deals in H1 2025
European robotics secured €618. 7 million across 33 deals in the first half of 2025, representing a broadening scope in the market....
Solidatus raises £5M from Salica Investments
London-based data lineage provider Solidatus secured a £5M loan from Salica Investments to boost R&D and growth. The funding will accelerate AI-enabled features to simplify data trust and regulatory compliance in the growing $20 billion data governance market.
Soft landing in Silicon Valley: how the European Startup Embassy helps CEE founders go global
European Startup Embassy launched to serve as a hub for Central and Eastern European startups expanding to the US. This new initiative aims to connect fragmented communities, offering a shared landing pad in San Francisco to accelerate global expansion.
Q.ANT secures additional investment from Duquesne Family Office, bringing total funding to $80M
Q. ANT, a German photonic processing company for AI, secured an additional investment from Duquesne Family Office, bringing its Series A total to $80 million....
How the Dutch Data Protection Authority consultant became a tax authority consultant
Dutch data protection authority, Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens (AP), is under scrutiny for its role as a consultant to the Dutch tax office. The AP is criticized for offering a €10 million "oversight arrangement" with the tax office, raising questions about its independence.
Microsoft no longer sells software: it sells inevitability
Microsoft solidifies its control of OpenAI by securing guaranteed access to current and future AI models. This deal marks the culmination of Microsoft's shift from selling software licenses to selling continuous dependence, including its subscription-based services.
"Can you summarize 50 pages of studies in five minutes": we speak with the Spanish hospitals that are already using AI
Spanish hospitals like Hospital Clínic de Barcelona are piloting AI "medical scribe" programs to automate note-taking during consultations. This frees doctors to focus on patients, potentially reversing the trend of physicians focusing on digital records rather than patients.
Ukrainian startups can raise external funding during “hard war”, says country’s newest unicorn
Ukrainian fintech firm Fintech-IT Group secured $18M from UMAEF, achieving unicorn status amid the ongoing war. This investment signals that Ukrainian startups can still attract funding, despite the challenges of attracting external investment during wartime.
Google is ending insecure HTTP connections in Chrome
Google's Chrome will flag all unencrypted HTTP websites, starting October 2026, marking a significant push for online security. This move forces safer connections for all Chrome users by default.
Intercom expands to Berlin with new AI R&D Hub and 100 jobs
Intercom is expanding its AI-powered customer service platform with a new R&D hub in Berlin, creating 100 jobs. The new hub will focus on advancing Fin, the company's AI Customer Agent, as Intercom targets the fast-growing German market.