By Kai Lindgren
Helsinki-based technology writer. Covers European tech policy, startups and the AI act.
Norway's AI school ban predates New York's, exposing EU regulatory gap
Norway banned generative AI in primary schools in June, months before New York City followed suit. The EU's AI Act does not directly cover s
Sensor-equipped javelins bring real-time data to Budapest championship
TDK will debut sensor-equipped javelins at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest. The technology captures release angle, rot
AI robots demo delivery, factory and household tasks at EU Parliament
Robots demonstrated delivery, factory and household tasks at a showcase in Brussels. The event highlighted advances in artificial intelligen
X Money launch triggers wave of phishing attempts on users
X users have received unsolicited password reset emails following the launch of X Money. The platform is investigating, but no breaches have
EU streaming subscriptions reveal stark north-south digital divide
Nearly one in three EU internet users paid for a video streaming subscription in 2025, according to Eurostat. Ireland and Denmark lead with
Lisbon plane tracker maps 39,000 flights from a rooftop
A Lisbon resident has created an open-source platform that logs every flight over the city, measuring altitude, noise, and vibration. Since
Apple's new CEO John Ternus takes over from Tim Cook after 15 years
John Ternus has succeeded Tim Cook as Apple's CEO, marking the first leadership change in 15 years. Cook leaves a company valued at $4.6 tri
Russia's satellite internet push stumbles, but partial system still threatens Ukraine
A fresh batch of Russian Rassvet satellites failed to reach orbit, but existing ones already provide limited connectivity windows. Even a pa
BepiColombo prepares for critical Mercury orbit insertion
After eight years in space, BepiColombo is about to split into two probes that will enter Mercury's orbit. The separation marks a critical s
Ghost launches, broligarchy, and other terms shaping Europe's digital era
The digital era has spawned a new vocabulary, from ghost launches to broligarchy. These terms reflect how AI, tech billionaires, and subscri
Munich's defence boom: how German rearmament is transforming a Bavarian city
Germany's defence budget surge is turning Munich into a hub for military tech startups. Firms like Quantum Systems and Tytan are expanding,
Phantom scams: how fraudsters trick you into emptying your own bank account
Phantom scams are elaborate frauds where criminals convince victims their money is at risk and push them to move savings into accounts the c