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Telco giants join forces with Nvidia for AI-ready 6G infrastructure
European telcos partner with Nvidia to build AI-ready 6G infrastructure, including BT, Deutsche Telekom, and Nokia. This collaboration accelerates the development of next-generation communication networks for future digital services.

Attackers can crash IBM's IT security solution QRadar SIEM
IBM's QRadar SIEM faces critical security flaws allowing attackers to crash the system. Urgent updates are rolling out to patch multiple vulnerabilities in the enterprise security solution.

WhatsApp: advertising available to all users, even those who don't want it
WhatsApp introduces global sponsored content in its "Updates" tab, expanding ads to channels and statuses. This move by Meta aims to monetize the messaging platform further.

Building Europe’s native code infrastructure: Tangled closes $4.5M round
European code platform Tangled secures $4. 5M to rival GitHub and reclaim developer data ownership....

Noxon closes seed funding round to advance muscle-computer interface technology
Munich medtech Noxon secures seed funding for its muscle-computer interface. The wearable device offers continuous diagnostics and personalized activation, transforming neuromuscular disorder treatment.

Between Uncertainty and Holiday Fun: Click Boom Flash #57 "Smartglasses"
Smartglasses spark privacy fears as European news highlights potential spy tool risks. Experts warn readily available tech could enable widespread surveillance.

Chargebacks are the silent hemorrhage of e-commerce. A Catalan startup is making money by plugging it
Catalan startup Kloutit uses AI to combat e-commerce chargebacks, securing nearly 200 clients. The company now operates in nine countries, aiding platforms like Wallapop and Cabify.

Honor Magic V6: yes, foldables can be even thinner and have a crazy battery
Honor unveils its new foldable, the Magic V6, promising industry-leading thinness and battery life. The device, launching in the second half of the year, aims to redefine the foldable market with advanced display technology.

We don't know what to do with the old coal mines. Switzerland's idea is to turn them into a giant "battery"
Swiss energy firm Alpiq transforms abandoned Spanish coal mines into giant hydroelectric "batteries." The €147M project repurposes former mining sites in El Bierzo for energy storage.

Honor claims its Robot Phone will launch later this year
Honor's "Robot Phone" with a 200MP gimbal camera arrives this fall, but only in China. This device integrates a smartphone with a stabilized camera arm.

Create your own AI bot on Telegram: step by step creating the bot and adding artificial intelligence to it
Tutorial shows how to build custom AI bots for Telegram, integrating models like Gemini or ChatGPT. Users can deploy their own AI assistants for anytime interaction.

heise+ | Digital Sovereignty on Smartphones: Custom ROMs at a Glance
Custom ROMs offer European users digital sovereignty, locking out Big Tech from smartphones. This empowers individuals to reclaim control over their mobile data and privacy.

If AI-generated ads seem horrible to you and turn you against the brand, you are not alone: science supports you
Consumers reject AI-generated ads, viewing them as unreliable and less professional, especially for high-stakes purchases. This scientific finding challenges brands relying solely on AI for marketing campaigns.

Xiaomi Watch 5: and here's how Xiaomi ends one of the curses of watches with Wear OS
Xiaomi launches the premium Watch 5, featuring Wear OS and advanced health tracking. Priced at €299....

30 years ago he created a player for the university: today his app has more than 6 billion downloads and remains free and without ads
VLC hits 6 billion downloads as the free, ad-free media player, born from a French university project, continues its reign. This milestone solidifies its status as a dominant force in video playback across platforms.

United States has found how to protect its most vulnerable ships at sea: with escort drones
DARPA taps RTX for autonomous drone escorts to protect vulnerable ships from escalating maritime threats. This initiative aims to secure vital shipping lanes like the Bab el-Mandeb strait.

Google stops its AI photo editing app Pixel Studio after two years
Google shutters AI photo app Pixel Studio after just two years. The generative AI tools, launched in 2024, will be removed as Google shifts focus.

New speakers for Tech.eu Summit London, the reality of Ukraine’s tech ecosystem four years on, and IQM to go public
London Summit highlights €2B+ funding, with Wayve raising $1. 2B for embodied AI....

Ransomware payments cratered in 2025, but attacks surged to record highs
Ransomware attacks surged to record highs in 2025 while payments cratered. This indicates a shift in attacker tactics, potentially towards data exfiltration over direct ransom demands.

Japan was the king of semiconductors in the 80s. Rapidus is their only hope to compete again in this market
Japan invests billions into Rapidus, a new semiconductor venture, aiming to reclaim global chip dominance. The government takes a major stake, signaling a strategic push to revive its tech industry after decades of decline.
