Europe News

MEPs push for workers to have the right to digitally disconnect

The surge of remote working during COVID lockdowns has highlighted the importance of being able to digitally disconnect once you've done your hours.

26/01/2021

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High-tech mirror helps gym fans perfect their workout moves

Need help nailing those tricky workout moves? The answer could be in your reflection. Taiwanese firm Johnson Health Tech's new "@mirror" uses a 3D camera to monitor user's workouts and give tailored feedback.

03/01/2021

Portugal

Watch: Von der Leyen gives more detail on EU's Digital Services Act

Speaking at the Web Summit von der Leyen explained how the Commission intends to rewrite the digital market rulebook for small start-ups as well as big platforms.

02/12/2020

France

Two-thirds of French teenagers spend too much time on screen

Two-thirds of French teenagers spend more than two hours sitting on their phones or computers and do not get enough exercise, the country's health and safety agency warned in a statement released on Monday.

23/11/2020

Earth News

8 ways to make sustainable living work for you

From food waste apps to ethical fashion platforms - what are the best tools to help us form green habits?

12/08/2020

Earth News

Hajj goes virtual for the first time in history

The Islamic pilgrimage begins today, but amid coronavirus restrictions - could a virtual experience be the future?

29/07/2020

World News

Euroviews. COVID-19 is teaching investors a thing or two about how important an opportunity “edtech” is ǀ View

Across Europe, there are over 20 million students in tertiary education. Every single student has suffered due to the lack of digital infrastructure in place to allow remote learning, negatively impacting their learning opportunities which could impact future generations.

29/05/2020

United Kingdom

Euroviews. In the blink of AI: How facial recognition technology is capitalising on the COVID-19 crisis ǀ View

What will happen when we emerge into the post-coronavirus world? Will these often invasive technological powers be de-escalated when the threat has passed? Or will they be held in place under the pretence of public protection?

14/05/2020

World News

Digital Cleanup Day: Delete an email - save the planet!

Environmentalists are urging people to clear out their devices to help protect the planet.

21/04/2020

World News

Coronavirus conundrum: COVID-19 tracking apps that don’t breach privacy

European countries and developers are turning to mobile apps to track the spread of COVID-19, but they have to be careful to comply with strict EU data protection laws.

10/04/2020

Greece

Greece begins digital odyssey as coronavirus crisis sparks innovation

The pandemic has sparked the government of Greece to innovate like never before. The birthplace of democracy is going digital. But will the changes stick?

06/04/2020

Earth News

Social distancing vs. social accountability | How to work from home

We've figured out the best way to stave off loneliness and stay productive when working from home.

26/03/2020

World News

Artificial intelligence: How is the EU planning to catch US and China?

Will the new strategy allow Europe to catch up with the US and China while protecting citizens from the risks of artificial intelligence? Euronews takes a look.

19/02/2020

Portugal

Brittany Kaiser: ‘Improve digital literacy' to protect your data

Improving digital literacy is key to protecting your online data from being exploited, whistleblower Brittany Kaiser told the Web Summit in Lisbon.

07/11/2019

Germany

German teenagers teach school children about digital stress

While their parents grew up without smartphones, two-thirds of kids in Germany have them by the age of 11.

20/06/2019

United Kingdom

Euroviews. The disastrous roll-out of the UK's digital welfare system is harming those most in need ǀ View

The roll-out of the UK government's new digitalised welfare system has fallen short of expectations, with disastrous consequences for the most in need of their benefits.

07/06/2019

Earth News

Looking into Saatchi's Black Mirror

We tour the latest major exhibition in London showcasing art as a social satire.

05/10/2018