By Kai Lindgren
Helsinki-based technology writer. Covers European tech policy, startups and the AI act.
EU Bans Non-Consensual Nudifier Apps Under New AI Rules
The European Parliament and Council have reached a provisional agreement to ban nudifier apps, which use AI to generate non-consensual sexua
Cozy Games: How Virtual Farming Became Europe's Antidote to Burnout
Cozy video games like Stardew Valley and Animal Crossing have become a €855 million global market, driven by adults seeking stress relief. I
Dropbox Defends Full Remote Work as European Firms Tighten Office Rules
Dropbox remains committed to fully remote work, rejecting hybrid models as 'the worst of all worlds.' The company reports improved recruitme
EU Moves to Ban AI-Powered 'Nudification' Apps by December 2026
EU lawmakers reached a deal on May 7th to ban AI-powered nudification apps, which digitally remove clothing from images without consent. The
EU's Digital Omnibus Targets Cookie Fatigue with Browser-Level Consent
The European Commission's Digital Omnibus package aims to reduce cookie fatigue by introducing browser-level consent rules. Critics argue th
EU Bans AI Nudification Apps in Landmark Deepfake Crackdown
The European Parliament and Council have prohibited nudification apps that generate intimate images without consent. Deepfake pornography ac
Turkic States Forge Digital Alliance, Aiming for Geopolitical Influence
The Organisation of Turkic States (OTS) held a summit in Turkistan, Kazakhstan, focused on artificial intelligence and digital development.
China's Unitree Launches Rideable Mecha Robot for €500,000
Unitree Robotics has launched the GD01, a manned transformable mecha robot that stands 2.8 metres tall and costs €500,000. The machine can w
Malta Offers Free ChatGPT Plus to Citizens Through National AI Literacy Programme
Malta has become the first country to partner with OpenAI, offering free ChatGPT Plus subscriptions to citizens who complete a government-le
How to Set Euronews as Your Preferred News Source on Google
Google has introduced a personalisation feature for news search results. Users can now select a preferred source, such as Euronews, to appea
Europe's Retro Tech Collectors: Why Dumb Phones and iPods Are Making a Comeback
Sales of dumb phones among 18-24-year-olds surged 148% between 2021 and 2024. Collectors across Europe are turning to iPods, vinyl, and retr
Finnish ICEYE Satellites Lead Earth Observation with Radar Precision
ICEYE's radar satellites deliver ultra-precise images through clouds and darkness, tracking oil spills, floods, and military movements. The