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Startups, chips, AI policy, digital sovereignty and the engineers building Europe's tech stack.
Nvidia's Hugging Face deal: a boost for EU AI sovereignty?
Nvidia's $13bn purchase of Hugging Face, a leading open-source AI platform with deep French roots, could bolster Europe's AI sovereignty. Th
Xiaomi targets European EV market with smart-home integration by 2027
Xiaomi announced at IFA 2026 that it will bring its electric vehicles to Europe by 2027. The cars will be integrated into the company's smar
Isar Aerospace's Spectrum rocket reaches orbit, a first for continental Europe
Isar Aerospace's Spectrum rocket reached low Earth orbit on its second attempt, becoming the first European company to do so. The launch fro
Haier's IFA 2026 vision: intelligent homes that anticipate, not just assist
Haier is showcasing its 'intelligent home' concept at IFA 2026 in Berlin, moving beyond connected devices to systems that anticipate user ne
Berlin data breach exposes sensitive state files on dark web
The Rhysida group published 1.4 million files from Berlin's administration on the dark web. The leak includes sensitive CBRN threat scenario
TCL's IFA 2026 vision: from giant screens to AI-powered glasses
TCL's IFA 2026 exhibit focuses on 'AI Inspired Life,' integrating artificial intelligence across TVs, appliances, and AR glasses. The compan
Metatesk brings virtual classrooms to European schools
Metatesk, founded by Gunay Imanzade, offers virtual classrooms where students explore scientific concepts in 3D. The startup also runs a res
IFA 2026 in Berlin: Inside the intelligent home revolution
IFA 2026 in Berlin showcases AI-driven appliances that anticipate needs, from self-sorting washing machines to adaptive beds. The focus move
AI inflates workers' perceived skills, survey of 10,000 finds
A survey of nearly 10,000 employees across Europe and the Americas finds that 52% say AI makes them appear more experienced than they are. 6
France greenlights Tesla self-driving tests after Musk talks
France has authorized on-road tests of Tesla's Full Self-Driving system, reversing its earlier safety concerns. The decision follows a const
Nvidia acquires Hugging Face in $12.9bn push to control AI development
Nvidia is acquiring Hugging Face, the leading open-source AI platform, for $12.9bn. The deal gives Nvidia a direct link to millions of devel
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