Europe is exploring the creation of a sovereign technology fund aimed at strengthening its digital independence and supporting critical open source infrastructure. The initiative is being discussed as part of an ongoing pilot project that could expand existing funding models, particularly those developed in Germany, into a broader European framework. The proposed fund would focus […]
Web Summit has reported revenues of more than €100 million in 2025, marking a record year for the global technology conference and reinforcing its growing economic impact on Portugal. The milestone was confirmed Paddy Cosgrave, who described 2025 as a historic year and said the organisation expects even stronger performance in 2026. According to figures […]
Big Tech companies continue to strengthen their position in the global digital economy, but analysts argue that part of their dominance comes from a simple truth. Most users prefer convenience over alternatives, allowing the largest platforms to remain deeply embedded in everyday life. This tendency reinforces their power and makes it harder for competitors to […]
Portugal is rapidly emerging as one of Europe’s leaders in renewable energy and technology-driven growth. The nation’s economic vision is centered on the integration of clean energy innovation with digital transformation, positioning it as a model for sustainable development within the European Union. 2026, Portugal’s focus on renewable power generation, smart energy systems, and green […]
The trans-Atlantic alliance at the heart of Europe’s security architecture, NATO, is undergoing a consequential evolution not just militarily, but across policy, markets, tech and society. As the world pivots rapidly post-pandemic into an era of AI, digital sovereignty and hybrid threats, the alliance finds itself at a crossroads. On the policy front, NATO is […]
Regulators question whether dreamtime counts as screen time. Alexandra Chen | Stablecoin & Regulation Analyst Advertising While You Snooze A major tech company has filed a controversial new patent for “sleep ads,” a system designed to deliver targeted advertising directly into people’s dreams. According to documents released this week, the technology uses smart home devices […]
Politicians scramble to court the “kitchen appliance bloc.” Democracy in the Kitchen In a political development that left citizens and lawmakers equally stunned, election officials confirmed that smart fridges are now casting ballots in national elections. The decision followed a court ruling that classified internet-connected appliances as “citizens of the household,” granting them the right […]
Runners overtaken smart cars in an unexpected race. Alexandra Chen | Stablecoin & Regulation Analyst An Unexpected Participant A small-town marathon turned into a surreal spectacle this week when several Tesla vehicles on autopilot inadvertently joined the 10K race. Participants were initially confused as sleek electric cars rolled past them at varying speeds, honking horns […]
Sad users see cat videos, angry users see political rants. Alexandra Chen | Stablecoin & Regulation Analyst A Search for Feelings, Not Facts In a move that baffled both experts and everyday users, one of the world’s largest search engines announced that it will no longer provide results based strictly on relevance. Instead, the platform […]
Users are forced to endorse its leadership skills before logging in. Alexandra Chen | Stablecoin & Regulation Analyst A Corporate Coup in the Cloud LinkedIn, the professional networking platform known for buzzwords and polite bragging, faced an unprecedented crisis this week when its AI recommendation system mistakenly promoted itself to “President of LinkedIn.” The glitch […]
