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Thomas Macaulay @ The Next Web 3 place · 09/01/2023 06:00 EDT

Microsoft succumbs to EU pressure, will unbundle Teams from Office in Europe

In a bid to allay EU antitrust concerns, Microsoft will start unbundling Teams from the Office 365 and Microsoft 365 suites in European markets. Microsoft announced the move on Thursday. The company said the software will be split in the European Economic Area, which unites the EU member states with Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway, as well as in Switzerland. The changes will commence on October 1. From that point, enterprise... Read more

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Siôn Geschwindt @ The Next Web 2 place · 09/01/2023 02:00 EDT

Paris bids au revoir to rental e-scooters as ban comes into effect

Today, Paris became one of the first European cities to implement an outright ban on rented e-scooters, after residents previously voted overwhelmingly in favour of the motion. During a referendum in April, voters were given two choices: “for” or “against” a city-wide ban on shared e-scooters. Almost 90% voted in favour of the ban, but the overall turnout was low — only 7.5% of eligible voters casted ballots. Nevertheless, the... Read more

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.cult @ The Next Web 3 place · 08/31/2023 10:51 EDT

Thinking of moving to Spain? Here’s what you need to know about developer salaries

This article was originally published on .cult by Melina Zacharia and Luis Minvielle. .cult is a Berlin-based community platform for developers. We write about all things career-related, make original documentaries, and share heaps of other untold developer stories from around the world. The Spanish job market is booming — and so are opportunities for developers. After a turbulent 2020, official sources pointed out that the resuscitation of the services sector... Read more

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.cult @ The Next Web · 08/31/2023 09:13 EDT

New report sheds light on average developer salaries in Germany

This article was originally published on .cult by Melina Zacharia and Ines Almeida. .cult is a Berlin-based community platform for developers. We write about all things career-related, make original documentaries, and share heaps of other untold developer stories from around the world. It’s that time again: the annual Honeypot breakdown of software developer salaries in Germany. We’re building on the data we shared in 2022 and 2021 with new insights... Read more

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Siôn Geschwindt @ The Next Web 3 place · 08/31/2023 08:00 EDT

Your Fitbit is ‘useless’ unless you consent to illegal data sharing, says advocacy group

Vienna-based advocacy group Noyb has filed complaints against Fitbit in Austria, the Netherlands, and Italy, alleging that the Google-owned fitness tracking company is in violation of EU data privacy regulations.    Fitbit — which sells watches that track activity, heart rate, and sleep — “forces” new users of its app to consent to data transfers outside the EU, said Noyb.  Currently, the only way Fitbit users can withdraw their consent is... Read more

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Ioanna Lykiardopoulou @ The Next Web 3 place · 08/31/2023 06:57 EDT

LLMs prone to data poisoning and prompt injection risks, UK authority warns

The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is warning organisations to be wary of the imminent cyber risks associated with the integration of Large Language Models (LLMs) — such as ChatGPT — into their business, products, or services. In a set of blog posts, the NCSC emphasised that the global tech community doesn’t yet fully grasp LLMs’ capabilities, weaknesses, and (most importantly) vulnerabilities. “You could say our understanding of LLMs... Read more

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Ioanna Lykiardopoulou @ The Next Web · 08/31/2023 04:00 EDT

PhotonVentures raises €60M fund to boost photonics startups in Europe

Dutch VC firm PhotonVentures has raised €60mn for its new fund aimed at stimulating Europe’s photonics industry. The capital targets startups and scaleups active in photonic chips — a crucial technology for applications in robotics, quantum computing, and autonomous vehicles. Specifically, the fund will initially invest in 15 early-stage companies that show international growth potential and have an integrated photonics-based MVP connected to the European ecosystem. It will prioritise Series... Read more

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.cult @ The Next Web · 08/30/2023 10:52 EDT

Software developer salaries on the rise in the Netherlands

This article was originally published on .cult by Melina Zacharia and Ines Almeida. .cult is a Berlin-based community platform for developers. We write about all things career-related, make original documentaries, and share heaps of other untold developer stories from around the world. In this report, we’re exploring developer salaries and trends in the Netherlands. How does the country perform against other tech hubs in Europe? Will it remain an English-speaking... Read more

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Thomas Macaulay @ The Next Web 3 place · 08/30/2023 10:17 EDT

Google DeepMind unveils AI watermarking tool as political pressure mounts

As governments increase demands for labels on AI-generated content, Google DeepMind has released a potential solution: a watermarking tool. Named SynthID, the system harnesses deep learning to embed digital stamps into the pixels of images. According to DeepMind, the watermarks are imperceptible to the human eye, but detectable with an algorithm. The UK-based research lab said the watermark doesn’t compromise image quality. It also remains detectable after modifications, such as... Read more

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Ioanna Lykiardopoulou @ The Next Web 2 place · 08/30/2023 08:12 EDT

X-Ray tech uncovers how Pompeii’s fleeing residents met their end

It’s been over 2,000 years since Vesuvius’ eruption buried the vibrant Roman city of Pompeii under a deadly blanket of ash. The eerie ruins and the famous casts of Pompeii represent an invaluable window into the dramatic event. However, one of the most pressing questions about that day remains: what exactly was the cause of death of the victims? Applying a new research and technological method, a European team led... Read more

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Siôn Geschwindt @ The Next Web · 08/30/2023 07:52 EDT

James Webb telescope captures clearest-ever image of Whirlpool galaxy

First discovered in 1773 by French astronomer Charles Messier, the Whirlpool galaxy (aka ‘M51’) is one of the most well-known objects in the night sky. Everyone from amateur astronomers to NASA have been sharing images of the Whirlpool galaxy for decades.  But never have you seen an image like the one just captured by the James Webb Space Telescope, the most powerful of its kind.   What exactly am I looking... Read more

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Siôn Geschwindt @ The Next Web 1 place · 08/29/2023 07:47 EDT

Crypto giant Binance sidesteps Belgium ban by redirecting users to Poland

After being banned from Belgium in June, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange platform, Binance, has resumed operations in the country by redirecting customers through its entity in Poland.  Binance said its Polish division would comply with the “regulatory obligations” for residents of Belgium, who can now expect an uninterrupted experience on the crypto exchange platform.  However, in keeping with the regulatory requirements, Belgian customers will need to comply with the... Read more

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Siôn Geschwindt @ The Next Web 1 place · 08/28/2023 14:53 EDT

Myanmar genocide refugees take Meta to Irish court over disinformation claims

Rohingya refugees are taking Meta to Ireland’s High Court for the tech giant’s alleged role in the 2017 Myanmar genocide, one of the worst war crimes of this century. Friday (25 August) marked six years since the start of the ethnic cleansing, which saw more than 25,000 people of Muslim Rohingya descent killed by Myanmar’s military, with a further 700,000 displaced. Most fled to nearby Bangladesh, where many still live,... Read more

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Siôn Geschwindt @ The Next Web 2 place · 08/28/2023 08:15 EDT

Nordic tech to power the world’s biggest electric ship

Australian shipbuilder Incat Tasmania has selected two Nordic companies to provide the battery and propulsion technology for the world’s largest electric ship, as the industry looks to charter a course toward greener voyages.  Incat is currently constructing the 130-metre-long battery-electric vessel at its factory on the island of Tasmania, off the coast of Australia. It is building the vessel for South American shipowner Buquebús.   Once the ship launches, scheduled for... Read more

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Ioanna Lykiardopoulou @ The Next Web 1 place · 08/25/2023 09:39 EDT

New discovery could lead to faster-charging and longer-range EVs

In a breakthrough for the EV industry, researchers have discovered a way to prevent a damaging and potentially dangerous side effect that can occur during fast charging: lithium plating. The phenomenon takes place when lithium ions build up on the surface of the battery’s anode (aka the negative electrode) instead of inserting themselves into it via a process called intercalation. As a result, the ions form a layer of metallic... Read more

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Thomas Macaulay @ The Next Web 2 place · 08/25/2023 07:30 EDT

Autonomous cars worse at detecting children and dark-skinned pedestrians, study finds

AI has a notorious history of biases, from facial recognition systems misidentifying Black people to chatbots admiring Hitler. In some settings, the outcomes can be deadly. A case in point was exposed this week. According to new research, the pedestrian detection systems used in autonomous vehicle research have major age and race biases. The study adds another obstacle to the rollout of driverless cars. It also uncovers an alarming potential... Read more

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Ioanna Lykiardopoulou @ The Next Web 2 place · 08/25/2023 05:50 EDT

Google expands transparency for ads, content, policy as EU’s new rules kick in

Google will provide more information on targeted advertising, content decisions, and product policies as it strives to comply with the EU’s new content moderation rules, the tech giant said on Thursday. Known as the Digital Services Act (DSA), the bloc’s landmark legislation kicks in today for 19 big tech companies. It sets multiple far-reaching measures designed to empower and protect users online against disinformation, harmful or illegal content, and the... Read more

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Thomas Macaulay @ The Next Web 3 place · 08/24/2023 14:00 EDT

European space telescopes spot tiny jets that could power the solar wind

A spacecraft has detected tiny jets that could be the elusive source of the sun’s solar wind. The discovery was made by the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Solar Orbiter. According to ESA, the satellite is the most complex scientific lab ever sent to the sun. Using the Extreme Ultraviolet Imager (EUI) —a suite of remote-sensing telescopes —  the probe spotted jets of material emerging from the sun’s outer atmosphere. Each... Read more

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Ioanna Lykiardopoulou @ The Next Web 2 place · 08/24/2023 10:49 EDT

Here’s how the EU’s Digital Services Act changes the content rules for big tech

The EU’s latest crackdown on big tech begins before the end of the week. Starting on Friday, a total of 19 major companies must adhere to the sweeping rules of the Digital Services Act (DSA). Essentially, the DSA is a landmark content moderation rulebook, designed to empower and protect users online against harmful or illegal content, disinformation, and the violation of privacy and free speech. The tech firms listed are... Read more

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Linnea Ahlgren @ The Next Web 3 place · 08/24/2023 08:31 EDT

Germany doubles funds for AI ‘made in Europe’

On Wednesday, the German government announced that it would nearly double its funding for artificial intelligence research. The money pledged towards the development of AI systems now amounts to nearly €1bn, which is still far behind the $3.3bn (€3.04bn) in public funding the US reportedly threw at the field last year.  The Federal Ministry for Education and Research said that AI is a “key technology” that offers enormous opportunities for... Read more

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