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Greece Opens Laser Ground Station to Boost European Satellite Connectivity
The Holomondas Optical Ground Station in northern Greece has begun operations, supporting high-speed laser communications for Greek satellit
Ukraine's Drone Pilots Turn Combat Training into High-Speed Tournaments
Ukraine is transforming FPV drone training into competitive tournaments to enhance pilots' speed, precision, and tactical skills. These even
AI Talent Wars: How a Handful of Researchers Command Billion-Dollar Fortunes
Only a few hundred people globally can build frontier AI systems, driving fierce competition among firms like OpenAI, Meta, and Google DeepM
EU Digital Chief: Tech Sovereignty Means Reducing Dependencies, Not Isolation
Henna Virkkunen, the European Commission's Executive Vice-President for Technological Sovereignty, Security, and Democracy, says tech sovere
Nvidia Beats Forecasts Again as AI Demand Surges, but Shares Dip on Investor Caution
Nvidia reported net income of $58.3 billion for the February-April period, up from $18.8 billion a year earlier. Revenue rose 85% to $81.6 b
EU Retools AI Act: Extended Deadlines and Narrower Scope for High-Risk Systems
EU lawmakers have agreed to amend the AI Act, delaying high-risk compliance until December 2027 and carving out machinery. The changes aim t
UK Public Views AI with Fear of Mass Unemployment and Civil Unrest, Survey Finds
Seven in ten UK respondents fear AI will destroy more jobs than it creates. Over half predict widespread unemployment, and one in five belie
Laser Navigation System Proposed for Moon's Dark Craters
Scientists propose using stable lasers in the Moon's darkest craters to aid spacecraft navigation and timing. The deep cold environment help
Elon Musk's Driverless Timeline: Why Full Autonomy Remains Distant
Elon Musk claims 90% of driving will be autonomous in 5–10 years. Experts point to unresolved 'long tail' scenarios and regulatory fragmenta
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