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Ariane 6's latest launch strengthens Europe's weather satellite network
Ariane 6 lifted off from French Guiana carrying MTG-I2, a next-generation Meteosat satellite. The launch marks a key step for Europe's weath
John Ternus: the hardware engineer now steering Apple's AI future
John Ternus becomes Apple's CEO on Tuesday, succeeding Tim Cook after 15 years. The hardware engineer faces the challenge of closing the AI
Launch safety: how neutralisation protocols shield every mission
European launch sites use neutralisation protocols to safeguard crews and ground teams. The system is designed to contain failures before th
Inside Kourou: How Europe's Ariane 6 and MTG-I2 satellite prepare for liftoff
Europe's Ariane 6 rocket is being prepared in Kourou to launch the MTG-I2 weather satellite, which will speed up mapping of Earth's surface
Waymo's Munich launch: can robotaxis make Europe's roads safer?
Waymo will launch its first European robotaxi service in Munich, citing safety data that shows AVs are 12 to 20 times safer than human-drive
Former Twitter staff launch rival platform to challenge Musk's X
A startup led by former Twitter general counsel Stephen Coates has launched Twitter.now, a new social platform that revives the Twitter bran
Meta's teen curbs: a US deal with lessons for Europe
Meta will cap teen Instagram and Facebook use at two hours daily and block access overnight under an $18bn US settlement. Critics say the me
Ariane 6 launches MTG-I2, completing Europe's new weather satellite trio
MTG-I2 launched on Ariane 6 from French Guiana, completing the first trio of Meteosat Third Generation satellites. It will deliver high-reso
gamescom 2026 opens in Cologne with record exhibitor and visitor numbers
gamescom 2026 opened in Cologne with record exhibitor and visitor numbers. The event underscores Germany's position as Europe's leading gami
Google AI chatbot faces bias accusations over nationality-based advice
Google's AI search tool has been accused of racial bias after giving different advice depending on the nationality in user queries. Tests by
ESA awards PLD Space €158.9m to boost MIURA 5 launches
ESA has signed its first European Launcher Challenge contract with Spain's PLD Space, worth €158.9 million. The funding will boost MIURA 5 l
Apple's foldable iPhone Ultra set for September 9 debut
Apple will unveil its first foldable phone, the iPhone Ultra, on September 9. The device features dual screens, four cameras, and the new A2