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Italo-German competitiveness to-do list for Europe

Merz and Meloni’s updated Italo-German Plan of Action doubles down on legislative self-restraint, simplification, and better regulation. The real test now is the Omnibus push and the Better Regulation reform.

Travel News

Tourists duped by AI after searching for hot springs that don’t exist

From non-existent hot springs to fabricated sacred sites, travellers using AI to plan trips have found themselves searching for nothing.

Tech News

UK patient controls laptop with thoughts using Musk's Neuralink

Doctors say the early Neuralink results are promising, but the technology still remains experimental.

Portugal

Portugal builds Europe's first dedicated drone carrier, D João II

Portugal's new drone carrier, D João II, will challenge traditional aircraft carriers, offering high flexibility and lower costs. Built by Damen for €132 million, it can switch mission profiles within a week.

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Voices from Central Asia

Inside the restoration lab preserving Central Asia’s past

In partnership with MDQ

More than a workspace, this restoration laboratory is where Central Asia’s fragile past is uncovered and preserved through science, intuition and patience.

Space

An inflatable Moon hotel is in the works for future lunar tourists

The hotel could house up to four guests. Initial testing on the Moon is pencilled in for 2031, a year before the first stays could take place.

Tech News

What’s for dinner? Just Eat launches AI assistant to tackle dilemma

The AI can understand user questions and recommend meals, restaurants, or grocery products tailored to their needs.

Mobility

Inside the UK's digital lab testing the trains of tomorrow

At the 'Train Zero' lab in the United Kingdom, engineers test systems like signal and speed using simulation.

Health news

Do sleep tracking devices really help? Experts weigh in

As the devices continue to gain popularity, experts say it is important to understand what they can and cannot tell you, and how their data should be used.

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Dubai becomes a launchpad for European tech expansion

Partner content presented by Dubai Chambers

European tech companies are looking beyond their home markets – and Dubai is fast becoming their gateway to global growth.

Tech News

Who uses AI in Europe - and where it’s still taboo?

The EU is funding AI adoption, drafting preparedness plans, and issuing ethics guidance, but AI tool use remains uneven and sometimes taboo. With 64% of Europeans saying AI literacy will be essential by 2030, the real test is turning ambition into measurable, high-scale outcomes.

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Robots parade through the streets of Davos

Robots parade through the streets of Davos, Switzerland, during the World Economic Forum conference.

Business

Tech workers poached by rival countries as race for talent intensifies

More than one in three STEM professionals are approached by rival companies about overseas roles, according to a global survey by SThree. Better quality of life and higher pay are the main reasons they consider relocating.

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This robotic hand can detach, grab objects, and attach back to the arm

In tests, the hand was able to detach from its arm, crawl like a small multi-legged robot, and retrieve up to three objects in sequence before reattaching.

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"Stealing isn't innovation": 800 artists sign letter against AI firms

There are around 60 ongoing lawsuits in the US where creators and rightsholders are suing AI companies.

Tech News

Denmark turns to apps to boycott US products amid Greenland tensions

Mobile apps designed to help consumers identify and avoid American-made products have climbed to the top of Denmark's app store charts following President Donald Trump's recent comments about acquiring Greenland.

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OpenAI’s ChatGPT has a Western bias, study finds

ChatGPT’s viewpoints are shaped by the predominantly Western, white, male developers and platform owners who built it, a study finds.

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Future of factory work? Humanoid AI robot proves itself in Ford test

In a six-week trial at Ford’s Cologne Innovation Centre, the Alpha HMND 01 moved heavy totes, lifted metal car parts and exceeded productivity targets.

Tech News

What is the ‘Golden Dome’ and how would it work?

US President Donald Trump said his planned acquisition of Greenland is crucial for his $175-billion ‘Golden Dome’ defence project. Here’s what we know so far about the system.

Markets

As stablecoins rise, how are governments responding worldwide?

Stablecoins experienced a record-breaking year, driven by both major countries and companies incentivising their use worldwide.