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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

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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.

Tech News

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.

Tech News

"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.

Tech News

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.

Tech News

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.

Tech News

AI firms need to pay ‘fair share’ for using Wikipedia, founder says

The founder of the platform says large language models have been ‘hammering’ Wikipedia’s servers and AI companies should “chip in and pay fair share”.

Tech News

Elon Musk’s X will block Grok AI tool from creating sexualised images

The move came just hours after the billionaire said he was not aware of any “naked underage images” made by Grok.

Tech News

What is the ‘Are you Dead?’ app and what does it show about isolation?

Priced at about €1, the app has become the top paid app in China in the first week of January.

Markets

Alphabet reaches the $4 trillion club: Can it keep up the pace?

Google’s parent company is the fourth firm to hit the $4tn mark, following Nvidia, Microsoft, and Apple.

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Google Gemini to power Apple's struggling Siri as it plays AI catch-up

Apple's Google AI partnership comes as Alphabet joins $4 trillion club

Tech News

What's on Europe's digital policy agenda in 2026?

2026 is the EU’s digital “set-up” year: a time to simplify rules, set priorities, and brace for transatlantic spillovers as major legislative initiatives race toward 2027.

Made in Europe

Repair and reuse: inside Europe’s refurbished tech market

Technological devices are getting more powerful — and certainly more expensive. Smartphones, in particular, are leading the way: high-end models easily exceed a thousand euros, yet they are typically used for just over two years. But a shift is underway, driven by the refurbished market.