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fromApp Developer Magazine
1 year ago

Tenstorrent and Infinia launch Abu Dhabi based Sovereign AI Initiative

Tenstorrent and Infinia partner to develop sovereign AI infrastructure solutions for GCC governments, financial services, and critical infrastructure, positioning Abu Dhabi as a regional AI deployment hub.
European startups
fromwww.bloomberg.com
7 hours ago

Pentagon turns to ex-Uber executive in Anthropic feud over AI

Emil Michael, Pentagon's Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, is negotiating with AI company Anthropic over defense department access to its AI models, with discussions stalled over surveillance and autonomous weapons concerns.
#digital-sovereignty
fromComputerworld
1 day ago
European startups

Gov't IT spending seen as key to building Europe's tech ecosystem

European governments are shifting from US technology suppliers to open-source alternatives to achieve digital sovereignty and reduce dependency, with public sector IT spending driving this transition.
fromTheregister
2 days ago
European startups

Office EU touts new European online productivity suite

Office EU, a new European cloud office suite built on Nextcloud Hub, claims 100% European ownership and infrastructure while integrating Collabora Online for document editing.
European startups
fromComputerworld
1 day ago

Gov't IT spending seen as key to building Europe's tech ecosystem

European governments are shifting from US technology suppliers to open-source alternatives to achieve digital sovereignty and reduce dependency, with public sector IT spending driving this transition.
European startups
fromTheregister
2 days ago

Office EU touts new European online productivity suite

Office EU, a new European cloud office suite built on Nextcloud Hub, claims 100% European ownership and infrastructure while integrating Collabora Online for document editing.
European startups
fromTechzine Global
1 day ago

"AI chips will remain in America unless foreign countries invest in the US"

The US government is implementing strict export controls on AI chips, requiring foreign customers to invest in US AI infrastructure or provide security guarantees, with ongoing monitoring of chip distribution and usage.
European startups
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Washington reportedly moves to put AI chips on tighter leash

The Trump administration is drafting GPU export restrictions requiring government approval for AI chip sales to control supply and redirect AI investment to the United States.
European startups
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

Regulate AWS and Microsoft, says UK cloud provider survey | Computer Weekly

71% of cloud providers urgently demand UK regulatory intervention to prevent Microsoft and AWS from creating insurmountable competitive barriers in the highly concentrated cloud market.
#tariff-refunds
European startups
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

The Trump administration says it can't process tariff refunds because of computer problems

US Customs and Border Protection cannot currently process billions in tariff refunds due to system limitations, requiring 45 days to develop new capabilities.
fromBusiness Insider
2 days ago
European startups

Costco CEO says any tariff refunds it gets will flow back to members through 'lower prices and better values'

European startups
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

The Trump administration says it can't process tariff refunds because of computer problems

US Customs and Border Protection cannot currently process billions in tariff refunds due to system limitations, requiring 45 days to develop new capabilities.
fromBusiness Insider
2 days ago
European startups

Costco CEO says any tariff refunds it gets will flow back to members through 'lower prices and better values'

European startups
fromPrivacy International
1 day ago

Dual-use tech: the Leonardo example

Leonardo S.p.A., Italy's largest defence and aerospace company, generates €17.8bn in revenue primarily from government contracts, with dual-use technologies addressing threats from affordable civilian technologies accessible to non-state actors.
#ai-infrastructure
fromTheregister
5 days ago
European startups

Huawei brings its flatpack AI datacenters to the world

Huawei enters the AI hardware market internationally with an integrated computing platform featuring its own CPUs and GPUs, targeting rapid datacenter deployment despite performance lags behind Western competitors.
fromTechzine Global
4 days ago
European startups

Huawei gets deeper into AI data centers with Computing Platform service

Huawei's Intelligent Computing Platform Service Solution enables companies to establish AI infrastructure in 4-6 months and deploy new AI models in 5 days through integrated facility design, automated deployment, and optimized model adaptation services.
European startups
fromThe Local Germany
2 days ago

Google opens Berlin centre for 'AI development'

Google opens an AI centre in Berlin, exemplifying Europe's growing dependence on US technology firms despite aspirations to compete independently in artificial intelligence.
European startups
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Nebius Group Just Became a Major AI Infrastructure Player

Nebius secured approval for a 1.2 gigawatt AI data center campus in Missouri, marking its transition from mid-tier to major AI infrastructure player with multi-billion-dollar investment and 2026 power delivery timeline.
European startups
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Huawei brings its flatpack AI datacenters to the world

Huawei enters the AI hardware market internationally with an integrated computing platform featuring its own CPUs and GPUs, targeting rapid datacenter deployment despite performance lags behind Western competitors.
European startups
fromTechzine Global
4 days ago

Huawei gets deeper into AI data centers with Computing Platform service

Huawei's Intelligent Computing Platform Service Solution enables companies to establish AI infrastructure in 4-6 months and deploy new AI models in 5 days through integrated facility design, automated deployment, and optimized model adaptation services.
#antitrust-settlement
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago
European startups

Inside the Google-Epic deal: lower app store fees, alternative storefronts, and a 'sweetheart' concern - Silicon Canals

Google and Epic Games settled their antitrust dispute with a tiered fee structure, alternative app store support on Android, and global implementation over coming years.
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago
European startups

Google and Epic settle landmark antitrust case with tiered fees and rival app stores - but judge questions who really benefits - Silicon Canals

Google and Epic Games settled a major antitrust case, restructuring Android app store commissions and enabling competing app stores with access to Google Play's catalog.
European startups
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

Inside the Google-Epic deal: lower app store fees, alternative storefronts, and a 'sweetheart' concern - Silicon Canals

Google and Epic Games settled their antitrust dispute with a tiered fee structure, alternative app store support on Android, and global implementation over coming years.
European startups
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

Google and Epic settle landmark antitrust case with tiered fees and rival app stores - but judge questions who really benefits - Silicon Canals

Google and Epic Games settled a major antitrust case, restructuring Android app store commissions and enabling competing app stores with access to Google Play's catalog.
European startups
fromTechzine Global
2 days ago

Calls for a 'Chinese ASML' are growing louder, but it is still a long way off

Chinese chip executives advocate for developing domestic EUV lithography technology as a central priority, proposing a national integrator model to reduce dependence on ASML amid export restrictions.
European startups
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Two Forces That Will Make or Break China Tech Investing in 2026

China's tech ETF CQQQ remains deeply underwater on a five-year basis despite recent gains, with performance heavily dependent on US-China trade policy and AI sector concentration.
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

US reportedly considering sweeping new chip export controls | TechCrunch

U.S. regulators have allegedly drafted rules that would require U.S. government approval to ship AI chips anywhere outside the U.S., according to Bloomberg, citing sources. This would give the U.S. significantly more control over companies like AMD and Nvidia.
European startups
European startups
fromTheregister
2 days ago

Trump administration spoiling for fight over satellite regs

The FCC is consulting with US telecoms on reciprocity in satellite services, threatening to block European satellite operators from the American market if the EU imposes regulatory barriers on US providers.
fromTheregister
2 days ago

Google embraces third party app stores and payments

One is creating a "Registered App Stores program" that, if operators choose to participate, will see Google facilitate "more simplified installation flow" for Android apps. The search and ads giant has positioned this as leveling the playing field for app store operators, by reducing the number of hoops users need to jump through to shop for apps on stores other than Google's own Play store.
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#google-play-store
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fromTechzine Global
2 days ago

Play Store revamp for developers: lower fees, more choice

Google restructures Play Store with reduced service fees (15-20%), expanded developer payment options, and easier sideloading through registered alternative app stores following Epic Games legal settlement.
European startups
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Google isn't waiting for a settlement - the 30 percent Android app store fee is dead

Google is implementing fee reductions and alternative billing options for Android app developers, lowering Play Store fees to 20 percent in some regions and allowing third-party app stores and billing systems.
European startups
fromTechzine Global
2 days ago

Play Store revamp for developers: lower fees, more choice

Google restructures Play Store with reduced service fees (15-20%), expanded developer payment options, and easier sideloading through registered alternative app stores following Epic Games legal settlement.
European startups
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Google isn't waiting for a settlement - the 30 percent Android app store fee is dead

Google is implementing fee reductions and alternative billing options for Android app developers, lowering Play Store fees to 20 percent in some regions and allowing third-party app stores and billing systems.
#epic-games-settlement
European startups
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Tim Sweeney signed away his right to criticize Google until 2032

Tim Sweeney's settlement with Google requires him to cease criticizing Google's app store practices and instead publicly advocate for them as procompetitive, effectively silencing his previous vocal opposition.
European startups
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Google reportedly muzzles Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney until 2032

Epic Games' settlement with Google requires CEO Tim Sweeney to praise Google's competitiveness and app store operations for five years, restricting his ability to publicly criticize the company until 2032.
European startups
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Tim Sweeney signed away his right to criticize Google until 2032

Tim Sweeney's settlement with Google requires him to cease criticizing Google's app store practices and instead publicly advocate for them as procompetitive, effectively silencing his previous vocal opposition.
European startups
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Google reportedly muzzles Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney until 2032

Epic Games' settlement with Google requires CEO Tim Sweeney to praise Google's competitiveness and app store operations for five years, restricting his ability to publicly criticize the company until 2032.
European startups
fromSustainable Bus
2 days ago

Iveco Group published its 2025 annual report. Bus deliveries? +4% in Europe and +2% in South America - Sustainable Bus

Iveco Group reported 2025 net revenues of €13.4 billion, down 7% year-over-year, with Defence division sale and Tata Motors tender offer progressing toward completion in 2026.
European startups
fromTechzine Global
3 days ago

Europe's data center market booms: is it ready to take on the US?

European data center investments doubled to €170 billion in one year, but American hyperscalers and AI providers dominate the funding, raising sovereignty concerns despite growth.
European startups
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

India woos global tech, bets big on AI data centers

India offers a two-decade tax exemption for foreign tech companies operating data centers for overseas services, aiming to become a global AI and cloud computing hub.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Who needs data centers in space when they can float offshore? | TechCrunch

Aikido plans to deploy submerged data centers powered by offshore wind turbines to address AI infrastructure power demands and cooling challenges.
fromTechzine Global
3 days ago

Huawei unveils Atlas 950 SuperPoD for AI infrastructure

The Atlas 950 SuperPoD is built around its own UnifiedBus interconnect and integrates 64 NPUs per cabinet. When fully rolled out, the system will comprise 128 compute cabinets and 32 communication cabinets, covering approximately 1,000 square meters of floor space and providing more than 1 petabyte of memory.
European startups
European startups
fromTheregister
3 days ago

Capita 370M Whitehall outsourcing deal challenged in court

Capita won a £370 million ten-year UK government outsourcing contract for HR and finance services across four departments, significantly below the £958.7 million estimated value, facing a legal challenge from rival Sopra Steria over abnormally low bidding.
European startups
fromPortland Mercury
4 days ago

Legislators Temporarily Cut Data Centers From Oregon Tax Break Bill

Oregon's budget subcommittee blocked new data center projects from tax break eligibility until summer 2027, preventing hundreds of millions in additional subsidies to already-profitable companies like Amazon, Meta, Apple, and Google.
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Trump Is Debating Whether To Kick Tencent Out Of U.S. Gaming

The Trump administration is weighing whether to force Chinese tech conglomerate Tencent to abandon its investment in U.S. gaming companies, the Financial Times reports. That would include divesting major stakes in Fortnite maker Epic Games and League of Legends maker Riot Games. The threats leaked from the White House come ahead of negotiations with Xi Jinping in China next month.
European startups
European startups
frominsideevs.com
3 days ago

Stellantis, Battled And Bruised, Will Build Chinese EVs In Europe

Stellantis will begin assembling Leapmotor EVs at its Spanish plant in 2026, starting with the B10 compact crossover, followed by three additional models in 2027.
European startups
fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

Zurich Acquires Beazley in $11 Billion Deal to Lead Cyberinsurance

Zurich acquires UK-based Beazley for £8.1 billion to strengthen its cyberinsurance market position and create a $15 billion specialty insurance leader.
European startups
fromTechzine Global
4 days ago

Ericsson CEO warns Europe: "China is ahead in AI"

China's standalone 5G network infrastructure provides strategic advantage for AI deployment, while Europe lags due to slower modernization, prompting telecom providers to develop 6G technology optimized for AI-intensive applications.
European startups
fromTESLARATI
4 days ago

SpaceX to launch Starlink V2 satellites on Starship starting 2027

SpaceX plans to launch next-generation Starlink V2 satellites mid-2027 using Starship, deploying 1,200 satellites within six months for global coverage.
European startups
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Intel (INTC) Hopes To Continue Surge And Avoid Another Disappointment

Intel presents a buying opportunity due to expected CPU shortages from AI demand and potential Apple foundry qualification, despite competition from TSMC and Samsung.
#satellite-connectivity
European startups
fromTheregister
4 days ago

Vodafone to use Amazon Leo satellites for cellular backhaul

Vodafone partners with Amazon Leo satellites to connect remote cellular base stations in Europe and Africa, eliminating expensive fiber infrastructure installation.
European startups
fromTelecompetitor
5 days ago

Zayo becomes managed connectivity Starlink reseller

Zayo partners with Starlink to deliver managed LEO satellite connectivity bundled with fiber and managed services across North America.
European startups
fromTheregister
4 days ago

Vodafone to use Amazon Leo satellites for cellular backhaul

Vodafone partners with Amazon Leo satellites to connect remote cellular base stations in Europe and Africa, eliminating expensive fiber infrastructure installation.
European startups
fromTelecompetitor
5 days ago

Zayo becomes managed connectivity Starlink reseller

Zayo partners with Starlink to deliver managed LEO satellite connectivity bundled with fiber and managed services across North America.
fromTechzine Global
5 days ago

ASML wants to go beyond EUV: expansion into advanced AI chips

We look, not just for the next five years, we look at the next 10, maybe 15 years. The focus is on advanced packaging and a possible expansion of the chip size that ASML's machines can handle, positioning the company to capitalize on the rapidly evolving AI chip manufacturing landscape.
European startups
fromWIRED
5 days ago

The Data Centers Have Arrived at the Edge of the Arctic Circle

The facility once produced paper, the raw material of the newspaper information age. Now, Borlänge will produce the raw material for AI and the next information age. This declaration by EcoDataCenter's CEO Peter Michelson symbolizes the transformation of industrial sites into critical infrastructure for artificial intelligence development and deployment.
European startups
European startups
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

ASML Targets TSM in Advanced Packaging: Strategic Expansion or Unnecessary Gamble?

ASML dominates EUV lithography with an insurmountable competitive moat, but risks 'de-worsification' by diversifying into advanced packaging where TSMC currently leads.
European startups
fromBusiness Insider
5 days ago

McKinsey's newest partners share their best advice for climbing the ranks at the consulting firm

McKinsey's 2023 partner class of 224 represents a significant decline from pandemic-era promotions, with successful partners emphasizing specialized expertise, relationship-building, and senior sponsorship as key advancement factors.
European startups
fromReadWrite
5 days ago

Super Technologies and Sportradar broaden global betting alliance

Super Technologies expands its partnership with Sportradar to access flexible betting products and services, enabling scalable growth across European and Latin American markets.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Geopolitical drama reportedly stalls IPO of SoftBank-backed PayPay | TechCrunch

PayPay postponed its US IPO due to market volatility and Middle East conflict, abandoning its planned $10 billion valuation target.
European startups
fromSustainable Bus
5 days ago

Marcopolo posts fourth consecutive year of record results, exports up 31% - Sustainable Bus

Marcopolo achieved record net revenue of R$ 9.06 billion in 2025, with international operations reaching 45% of total revenue and net profit of R$ 1.23 billion.
European startups
frominsideevs.com
6 days ago

Europe Is Learning An Uncomfortable Truth About Local Battery Production

Europe's EV battery localization efforts face economic challenges due to China's dominant, cost-competitive battery supply chain, forcing manufacturers to choose between sovereignty and affordability.
European startups
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

Brazil's Pix payment system now processes more transactions than Visa and Mastercard combined - Silicon Canals

Brazil's Pix instant payment system now processes more daily transactions than Visa and Mastercard combined, handling over 224 million transactions daily since its November 2020 launch.
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

European startups raised 12.3 billion in Q2 2025, signaling a cautious but real recovery - Silicon Canals

The €12.3 billion figure, compiled from data tracked across major European venture databases and deal trackers, reveals a market that's concentrating capital rather than spraying it. Mega-rounds are returning - but only for companies with clear revenue trajectories and defensible technology. The spray-and-pray era of seed investing hasn't come back, and it probably shouldn't.
European startups
European startups
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

European startups raised 12.4 billion in Q2 2025 as investor confidence quietly rebounds - Silicon Canals

European startups raised €12.4 billion in Q2 2025, the strongest quarterly performance since late 2022, driven by investor shift from defensive caution to calibrated conviction and reactivation of growth-stage capital.
European startups
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

European startups raised 12.3 billion in Q2 2025 as investor confidence quietly rebounds - Silicon Canals

European startups raised €12.3 billion in Q2 2025, signaling quiet investor confidence recovery after the 2022-2024 downturn, with stabilized deal volume and improved Series A/B round sizes.
European startups
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

The hidden cost of founder burnout: why one in three European CEOs considered quitting in 2025 - Silicon Canals

One in three European founder-CEOs seriously considered stepping down in early 2025, driven by chronic stress, sleep disruption, and identity erosion affecting decision-making capacity.
European startups
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

How founder burnout is quietly becoming Europe's biggest threat to startup survival - Silicon Canals

Founder burnout is reaching systemic crisis levels in Europe's startup ecosystem, with 72% experiencing mental health challenges yet fewer than one-third seeking support, creating dangerous decision-making consequences for companies.
European startups
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago

8 things people who grew up lower middle class still do at the grocery store without realizing it says more about their character than their budget - Silicon Canals

Working-class grocery-shopping habits cultivate lasting traits like resourcefulness, value-awareness, and practical decision-making that persist regardless of increased income.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Overview Energy wants to beam energy from space to existing solar farms | TechCrunch

Overview Energy emerged from stealth today with a plan to use the world's solar panels as nighttime collectors of power beamed down from space. The startup plans to use large solar arrays in geosynchronous orbit - about 22,000 miles above the Earth where satellites match the planet's rotation - to harvest sunlight. It will then use infrared lasers to transmit that power to utility-scale solar farms on Earth, allowing them to send power to the grid nearly round the clock.
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