By Kai Lindgren
Helsinki-based technology writer. Covers European tech policy, startups and the AI act.
AI model mirrors human reading habits, offering clues for personalized text
Researchers trained an AI model to read efficiently, and it developed habits similar to humans, like skipping common words and rereading dif
US court allows addiction lawsuits against Meta, Google, TikTok to proceed
A US appeals court has rejected Meta, Google, and TikTok's attempt to dismiss lawsuits accusing them of designing addictive platforms. The r
EU's IRIS² satellite network moves closer to launch with new agreement
The European Commission and SpaceRISE have signed an implementation agreement for IRIS², the EU's secure satellite constellation. The networ
Vintage computer collectors thrive as AI era reshapes tech
Vintage computer collecting is booming, with festivals across Europe and the US. Enthusiasts restore iconic machines like the Xerox Alto, ke
MySpace owners signal a comeback, but the market has changed
The Vanderhook brothers, who own MySpace, say they plan to relaunch the platform. Analysts caution that today's social media landscape is fa
China's AI companion crackdown leaves users grieving virtual partners
China's new AI regulations took effect on 15 July, banning platforms from generating content that could manipulate emotions or harm minors.
TSMC and Sony plan $6.3bn joint venture for advanced image sensors
TSMC and Sony plan to invest $6.3 billion in a joint venture to produce advanced image sensors in Japan. Sony will hold 60% and TSMC 40%, wi
EU satellite internet project Iris² advances toward launch
The European Union's Iris² satellite internet project has taken a major step toward launch. The constellation aims to provide secure, high-s
Germany's UFO hotline: 14,000 sightings and counting
Germany's CENAP reporting centre has received 14,000 UFO sighting reports, with three to six new cases daily. Director Hansjürgen Köhler exp
How to film Spain's 2026 total solar eclipse without frying your phone
Spain's first total solar eclipse since 1912 will cross the country on 12 August 2026. Pointing your phone at the sun without a filter can p
Denmark introduces stricter anti-cheating rules for AI in schools
Denmark's education ministry has announced immediate measures to combat AI-assisted cheating in upper secondary schools. New rules include o
Portugal's ubbu teaches coding to primary pupils across Europe
Ubbu, a Portuguese coding platform, teaches children aged six to fourteen through visual blocks and games. It reaches about half a million p