By Kai Lindgren
Helsinki-based technology writer. Covers European tech policy, startups and the AI act.
Iran's Strait of Hormuz Cable Tariffs Could Raise Europe's Digital Costs
Iran is considering access fees on submarine cables crossing the Strait of Hormuz, a move that could affect European telecom firms and digit
Google Unveils Sweeping AI Overhaul of Search Engine at I/O 2026
Google's I/O 2026 conference introduced the biggest Search redesign in 25 years, powered by AI agents. New Gemini models and smart glasses a
EU Delays AI Act Enforcement, Bans Nudifier Apps After Meloni Deepfake Incident
EU institutions agree to delay high-risk AI rules by 16 months, pushing enforcement to December 2027. A new ban on nudifier apps, which gene
ESA and China Launch SMILE Mission to X-Ray Earth's Magnetic Shield
The SMILE spacecraft, a joint ESA–China project, launched from French Guiana to study Earth's magnetosphere. It will capture X-ray and ultra
Pope Leo XIV and Anthropic Co-Founder to Address AI Ethics at Vatican Encyclical
Pope Leo XIV will release his first encyclical on May 25, focusing on AI's impact on humanity. Anthropic co-founder Christopher Olah will at
Sony Raises PlayStation Plus Prices Across Europe, Sparking Gamer Backlash
Sony has raised PlayStation Plus prices in Europe, the US, and the UK, with a one-month Essential subscription now costing €9.99. The move f
Europol Takedown: 14,200 IRGC-Linked Accounts Removed Across 19 EU States
Europol removed more than 14,200 online accounts, posts, and links tied to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps across 19 countries. The
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