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iPhone 17 Pro Max: Screws Replace Glue in Repairability Win

iFixit gives iPhone 17 Pro Max 7/10 for repairability. Battery now uses screws instead of adhesive, but losing dual-entry design complicates repairs.

Sequen Raises €16M to Bring TikTok Algorithm to E-commerce

Sequen raised €16 million to make TikTok's personalization technology available to all companies. Learn their strategy for real-time AI ranking.

Samsung TriFold: How the 3-Screen Phone Wins Big

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold debuts at CES 2026 with 10-inch display. Three folds, tablet functionality, and Snapdragon 8 Elite in a compact design.

Qutwo OS: Startup Preps Enterprises for Quantum Computing

Peter Sarlin sold his AI startup to AMD for $665M. Now he's back with Qutwo OS, bridging classical and quantum computing for enterprises.

AI Startups Devour 41% of Venture Capital - €128B Invested

AI startups captured 41% of venture capital in 2025, totaling €128 billion. Biggest rounds: OpenAI €37B, Anthropic €28B, xAI €18.5B. Is the hype justified?

Gimlet Labs: €80M for AI That Runs on Every Chip

Gimlet Labs raised €80 million for tech that lets AI models run simultaneously on NVIDIA, AMD, Intel and Cerebras chips. Learn how this changes everything.

Ricursive: AI Chip Startup Hits €4B Valuation in 2 Months

Ricursive Intelligence raised €300 million at a €4 billion valuation for AI that designs its own chips. Former Google researchers break funding records.

TeamPCP Hits LiteLLM: 95M Downloads Python Package Hacked

TeamPCP compromised LiteLLM Python package with 95 million monthly downloads, stealing credentials and tokens. How to protect against supply chain attacks.

Solid-State Batteries: Simple Design Tweak Slashes Costs

KAIST researchers cracked solid-state batteries with 6x cheaper materials and 4x faster performance using a simple design change that transforms lithium pathways.

ARM Breaks 35-Year Rule: Now Selling Its Own AI Chips

ARM abandons its licensing-only model to sell direct hardware. The chip giant's first AGI CPU targets agentic AI workloads in data centers.

NVIDIA Skips CES GPU Launch: AI Demand Kills Gaming Cards

NVIDIA breaks 5-year tradition, announces zero new gaming GPUs at CES 2026. GDDR7 memory crisis and AI demand reshape graphics card priorities.

Amazon Buys Rivr: Stair-Climbing Robots Hit the Streets

Amazon acquired Swiss startup Rivr, maker of four-legged delivery robots that climb stairs. How this changes the last-mile game forever.

G-Sync Pulsar: Gaming Monitors Hit 1000Hz Motion Clarity

NVIDIA's G-Sync Pulsar eliminates motion blur with backlight strobing that works with VRR. First monitors available now starting at €550.

1000 Cameras in Athens: Security or Big Brother

Athens plans 1,000 surveillance cameras across the city center by 2025. A €15 million project promises safety but raises privacy concerns. Where

3D Printing in Schools: AI and VR Learning

3D printing, AI tutors, and VR headsets transform classrooms across the US, Japan, and Scandinavia. Students design, print, and learn in virtual worlds.

5G Home Internet (FWA): When It

5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA): when it

72-Hour Week in Tech: The Cost of the AI Race

AI engineers at OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Anthropic work 60-72 hours weekly as standard. The AI race burns more than electricity—it burns people.

Tap to Phone Payments Launch in Greece for Small Business

Greece introduces tap to phone payments for small businesses in 2026. No card readers needed - just your smartphone. Revolutionary fintech change ahead.

Agricultural Drones: Smart Farming on Greek Islands

Greek islands are revolutionizing farming with drones that scan 12 hectares in 45 minutes, detecting water stress and plant diseases automatically.

AI Copyright Wars: Who Owns AI-Created Works

The New York Times vs OpenAI sparked the legal battle of the decade. From music to Hollywood, discover who really owns AI-generated content in 2024.

AI Data Centers: How Much Power They Consume?

ChatGPT queries use 10x more energy than Google searches. With millions of AI queries hourly, data centers are becoming energy monsters consuming...

AI Deathbots: Chatbots of Deceased Loved Ones

AI recreates deceased loved ones as chatbots with their voice, writing style, and jokes. The afterlife market is booming, but experts are concerned.

AI Fashion Sizing: No More Wrong Sizes

AI body scanning ends sizing nightmares forever. Apps use smartphone cameras to measure you perfectly, Amazon and Zara deploy virtual try-on tech,...

AI Military Weapons: The Ethical Questions

Autonomous drones already pick targets without human command. Anti-aircraft systems decide to fire independently. These AI weapons raise urgent ethical...

AI Reads Thoughts: New Technology

Meta AI and UT researchers developed technology that converts brain activity into text in real time, promising to help paralyzed patients communicate.

AI Shoplifting Detection: Cameras That Watch You

Retail theft costs $100B+ annually, but new AI cameras now catch shoplifters before they leave the shelf. How reliable is this tech and how far does it go?

Amazon $21B Data Centers in Spain

Amazon Web Services announces €21 billion investment in Spanish data centers — the largest tech investment in the country

Anthropic vs Pentagon: AI Clash

In February 2026, Anthropic shocked Silicon Valley by telling the Pentagon

Apple March 2026: New Mac and iPad

Apple quietly launches M5-powered MacBook Air, iPad Air, and Mac Studio in March 2026 without fanfare. No keynote, just press releases. Here

Apple Touchscreen MacBook: What We Know

Apple reversed its touchscreen MacBook stance after years of refusal. New 2026 models could revolutionize Mac computing with touch interfaces.

ASML Beyond EUV: The Future of Microchips

ASML

AST SpaceMobile: Satellite Direct to Phone

AST SpaceMobile achieved the impossible: satellite calls to regular smartphones without special equipment. Europe prepares to test this game-changing tech.

Athens: The Greek Institute of Human Genomics Launches

Greece establishes its first Institute of Human Genomics in Athens, marking a pivotal moment for European genetic research and personalized medicine...

Attention Span Crisis: Save Your Concentration

Average attention span dropped to just 47 seconds — worse than goldfish. TikTok and endless scrolling rewire our brains. Scientists reveal shocking...

Australia AI Law: App Store Crackdown

Australia passes world

AWS UAE Fire: 36-Hour Outage Hits 3 Continents

February 18, 2026: AWS Abu Dhabi data center fire triggered worst cloud outage in history. 36 hours of chaos across Middle East, South Asia, and Africa.

Battery Repurposing: The New Trend in Home Energy Storage

Second-life EV batteries are revolutionizing home energy storage in Greece. Learn how repurposed batteries cut costs by 40% while boosting sustainability.

Battery That Lasts 50 Years: Never Charge Again

Chinese company unveils coin-sized nuclear battery lasting 50 years without charging. Uses nickel-63 radioactive decay for steady power generation.

Biometrics in Travel: EU Border Changes & Airport Updates

New EU biometric systems are transforming airport security and border checks across Europe. Find out how EES affects your next trip and what

Blackout at Athens FIR: 8 Hours of Chaos in Greek Airspace – What Happened, Who Is Responsible

A mysterious noise triggered an 8-hour blackout paralyzing Greek airspace in January 2026. 70-80 aircraft affected, zero rate orders issued, OTE...

Block: Jack Dorsey Replaces Employees with AI

Jack Dorsey openly admits replacing Block employees with AI—no euphemisms, no sugarcoating. What this bold move means for tech industry layoffs.

Bluetooth 7.0: What the New Generation Brings

Bluetooth 7.0 makes a genuine leap beyond promises of faster connection and less power consumption. Rolling into hardware in 2026, discover what changes.

Europe

Europe launches massive $47B semiconductor investment plan with new chip factories. Greece emerges as key manufacturing hub by 2026. Major industry...

Charter-Cox: $34.5B Megamerger in the USA

Charter Communications and Cox merge in a $34.5B deal creating a telecom giant serving 35+ million homes. Will this reshape internet pricing nationwide?

ChatGPT Ads: End of Free Usage?

OpenAI considers placing ads in free ChatGPT, potentially transforming how millions access AI. Will this mark the end of free AI assistance forever?

ChatGPT Hacking: How Easy Is It?

Cambridge researchers tested ChatGPT for hacking capabilities and found alarming results. Learn how easy it really is and what this means for...

Chemical Plastic Recycling: Why It

Chemical plastic recycling becomes EU

China vs West: Tech War 2026 Update

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Clean Hydrogen 2026: EU Invests €105M in Green Technologies

The EU commits €105 million to revolutionary hydrogen technologies in 2026. Discover which projects will reshape Europe

Cloud Security 2026: The 7 Settings You Must Check

7 critical cloud security settings that 89% of companies misconfigure in 2026. From MFA gaps to public bucket exposures—secure your infrastructure today.

Copilot Tasks: AI Uses Your PC on Its Own

Microsoft

Cyber Resilience Act: Greek Companies Affected in 2026

The EU Cyber Resilience Act impacts hundreds of Greek tech companies starting 2026. Hardware makers, software developers, and IoT firms must comply or...

DAEDALUS: Greece

Greece

Dark Web: Victim Found from Room Photo

Europol used AI to analyze a single hotel room photo from the dark web, identifying the location and rescuing a victim in just hours. Here

Data Act in Practice: Who Will

The EU Data Act reshapes device data ownership from 2026. Learn your new rights, company obligations, and penalties up to 4% of global revenue.

Deaflympics Tech: Technology for Deaf Athletes

The 2026 Deaflympics unveil revolutionary tech for deaf athletes: real-time AI captioning, vibration coaching, and smart glasses leveling the playing...

Deepfake CEO: $25M Corporate Fraud

A German company lost €25M to a deepfake CEO video call in 2026. The AI-generated executive fooled finance teams into authorizing the transfer.

Digital Euro: What Will Change in Payments in Greece

Greece prepares for the digital euro launch by 2026. Discover how this new payment method will transform banking, retail, and daily transactions for...

Digital Euro Stalled: Brussels Political Deadlock in 2026

The Digital Euro faces unprecedented political resistance in Brussels as 2026 approaches. Four major sticking points reveal why Europe

Digital Government: Record Transactions 2026

Greece

EU Digital Identity Wallet: Europe

The EU Digital Identity Wallet launches in 2026, revolutionizing how Europeans access services. Greece leads implementation with 80% coverage.

Digital Nomad Visas 2026: Top Countries

55 countries now offer digital nomad visas — double from 2021. Spain leads with zero taxes, UAE offers luxury perks, and Montenegro emerges as Europe

Top Digital Skills in Demand in Greece 2026

Greece

Digital Work Card: What Changes for Employees and Businesses in 2026

Everything you need to know about the digital work card. How it works, who it affects, and what changes in everyday life.

Dodecanese Interconnection: When Does Energy Isolation End?

The Dodecanese islands will finally connect to Greece

E-Invoicing: What Changes for Businesses in Greece in 2026

Greece mandates e-invoicing for all businesses from July 2026. New compliance requirements, costs, and digital transformation deadlines revealed.

Earthquake Detection: Sensor Networks & Early Alerts

Greece

eRecipe: The New Digital Prescriptions

Over 200 million digital prescriptions issued in Greece in 2025. AI-powered drug checks, automated refills, and EU recognition save €120M in errors.

eSIM in Europe: Why Switching Carriers Gets Easier in 2026

New EU regulations will make eSIM carrier switching instant and hassle-free by 2026. Find out how this impacts mobile users across Europe and Greece.

EU Cyber Resilience Act: What Changes for Your Devices

EU Cyber Resilience Act reshapes device security by 2026. Discover mandatory updates, vulnerability disclosure rules, and what this means for consumers.

EU Deepfakes Law: What

The EU is preparing the world

EU Made in Europe: Cheaper Batteries

Europe

Fed vs AI: How the Global Economy Is Changing

The Fed holds rates at 4.25-4.50% while 4 AI companies reach $12 trillion value. Discover how this collision is reshaping 300 million jobs worldwide.

Fiber 10Gbps Greece: When in Your Neighborhood

COSMOTE launches 10Gbps fiber for Greek homes — enough to download 4K movies in 3 seconds. But which neighborhoods get it first and when will it reach you?

Foldable iPad 18″: Apple

Apple is developing an 18-inch foldable iPad targeting 2028-2029 launch. This massive device could replace laptops and video conference setups entirely.

Foldable Phones Under €500: Mainstream 2026

Foldable smartphones are crashing below €500 in 2026, making them accessible to average consumers. But what features do you sacrifice at these prices?

USB-C Laptops Mandatory from 2026 — EU

Starting April 2026, all laptops sold in the EU must use USB-C charging. Gaming laptops face the biggest challenge. Here

Gov.gr Wallet: The 3 New Features Just Added

Gov.gr Wallet adds 3 game-changing features: European Health Insurance Card, Digital Green Certificate, and proof of address. Transform your digital life.

Greece Cloud Hub: Why Data Centers Are Coming

Microsoft invests €1B+ in Greek data centers, AWS builds Athens region, Google strengthens cables. Why 3 tech giants chose Greece in 2 years.

Greece Is Building a Microchip Ecosystem: What Is the HCCC

Greece launches ambitious microchip manufacturing initiative with HCCC project. Discover how this €2.1 billion investment will transform the nation...

Greek Microsatellite in Orbit: Where It Will Be Used

Greece launches its first microsatellite into orbit with cutting-edge applications for Earth observation and telecommunications. Here

Greek Startups 2026: Which Ones Stand Out?

732 million euros invested in 90 Greek startups this year. From AI bots to institutional backing, discover which companies are leading Greece

Gut Microchip: Intestine Monitoring in a Pill

A pill-sized microchip monitors your intestines from inside, sending real-time data to smartphones for cancer detection and personalized nutrition...

Havana Syndrome 2026: Truth or Myth

Havana Syndrome resurfaces with new testimonies and microwave radiation theories. Scientists clash over mass hysteria vs directed energy attacks.

HBM Memory: Why There

HBM memory shortages are creating a supply war in 2026. Only 3 companies dominate production while AI demand explodes. Here

HEDNO: Massive Smart Meter Rollout in 2026

HEDNO launches mass installation of smart electricity meters in 2026. What changes for consumers and what are the benefits.

Honor Robot Phone: Gimbal Camera in a Smartphone

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Brain-Invading Superbug Destroys Man

A hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae nearly killed a healthy 63-year-old, invading his brain, liver, and lungs before destroying his right eye.

Instagram: Fake AI Disability Profiles

AI-generated fake disability profiles are flooding Instagram with perfect lighting and stock photo smiles. This disturbing trend exploits vulnerable...

Intel Installed the First Commercial High-NA EUV by ASML

Intel becomes first to install ASML

IRIS Payment System Expands Across Europe Beyond Greece

IRIS instant payment system is expanding beyond Greece to transform European transactions. Learn how this revolutionary technology will reshape digital...

IRIS: New Limits & What They Mean for Professionals

IRIS payment system introduces new transaction limits in Greece. Major changes affect businesses and consumers starting 2026 with updated rules.

January 2026: The Biggest Cyber Attacks and What We Learned

A review of the most significant cyber attacks of January 2026. Analysis, lessons learned, and protection methods for businesses and users.

Lab-Grown Coffee: Coffee Without a Plantation

Companies in Finland and the US produce coffee through cellular agriculture that tastes identical to plantation coffee. No deforestation, no climate risk.

LEGO Smart Brick: Technology Inside the Bricks

LEGO

Lenovo AI Workmate: A Robot for Your Office

Lenovo

Lenovo Legion Go Fold: Foldable Gaming Handheld

Lenovo folded a gaming handheld in half and called it innovation. The Legion Go Fold debuts at MWC 2026 with dual screens and questionable practicality.

Meta AI: Accounts After Your Death

Meta AI will represent deceased users with chatbots on Facebook. Is this digital immortality comforting or creepy? Explore the psychological implications.

Microsoft data centers: how many jobs they bring and what they

MWC 2026: The 10 Standout Gadgets

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