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Sony to end physical discs for new PlayStation games from 2028
Sony said on Wednesday it will stop producing physical discs for all new games released on PlayStation consoles from January 2028, marking a full shift to digital distribution as consumer purchases continue to move online.
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Irish parliament expands Microsoft use, despite the EU’s efforts to ditch it
The Irish parliament is moving its telephone system to Microsoft Teams at a time when European nations are actively trying to reduce their dependence on US tech
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Your internet runs on metal, water, and power: all failing in extreme heat
Summer is officially here. We can see it everywhere, from the hydration breaks at the World Cup in the US to the searing heat across Europe, where 40 °C has become the norm.
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The EU and Apple CEO Tim Cook held "constructive" talks after their Siri AI dispute in Europe
European technology chief Henna Virkkunen held "constructive" talks with Apple CEO Tim Cook this week, a European Commission spokesperson said on Wednesday, after the two sides clashed over the roll-out of Siri AI in Europe.
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Shop till you drop: What are dopamine sites?
Dopamine sites allow you to simulate the order habits of a viral TikToker without spending a dime. But how sane is that?
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EU taxes low-value parcels from AliExpress, Shein, and Temu
Customers of Temu, AliExpress, and Shein will no longer be exempt from customs charges, regardless of how much they pay.
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Proton upgrades privacy-focused chatbot to rival Big Tech AI models in European sovereignty push
Swiss privacy company Proton has launched a major upgrade to Lumo, its AI chatbot, as Europe accelerates efforts to build sovereign AI services that reduce reliance on US technology giants.
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No wheel, no pedals: Tesla unleashes Cybercab on the streets of Austin
Tesla’s Cybercab is officially on the roads, and a new video shows just how true to the prototype the autonomous vehicle is.
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WhatsApp says it's time to reserve your username: here’s how
WhatsApp will replace phone numbers with usernames in the coming months.
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A giant Polaroid billboard rises from the sand in Coney Island: “I want to love this, but…”
Polaroid has launched a campaign challenging the use of digital technology, including the installation of a giant billboard bearing the message: "Go jump in some water before the data centers drink it all up" – but critics say the message is hypocritical.
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Germany discloses data over “silent SMS” use for surveillance
The German government has released statistics on the use of silent SMS, with data suggesting that reliance on this digital surveillance method is declining.
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What do we know about Walmart’s emotional recognition technology?
Does every run to the store mean that we’re sacrificing our data for better deals?
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Sony wipes 551 movies from PS libraries, leaving users without content or refunds
Sony’s decision to remove content from PlayStation libraries is prompting users to buy physical copies.
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Danish official warns data stored on US cloud is shared with American spies
Claus Balslev, a head of digitalization at Denmark’s labor agency, has said out loud what many privately fear: data uploaded on an American cloud is directly shared with US intelligence agencies.
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Hackers prank alien invasion in Brazil and Iran's "jellyfish drones"
This week on The Cosmic Report: Brazilians were warned of an alien invasion, China quietly released a mysterious object from orbit, and an American fighter pilot described seeing "jellyfish drones" over Iran.
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European messaging apps enjoy a revival amid sovereignty push
European messaging apps, which market themselves as anonymity-focused alternatives to WhatsApp and Signal, are reporting increasing interest amid the continent’s efforts to break away from US tech.
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Microsoft increases Xbox prices again: “Never thought I'd see the day video games become an investment”
Microsoft is increasing the price of the Xbox for the third time since last year, and there’s no end in sight.
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Microsoft extends Windows 10 update program as users refuse to upgrade
Some users are avoiding the Windows 11 update like the plague and cite numerous reasons why it isn’t actually necessary.
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Cookie banners were on the way out, but France and Germany stepped in
The European Commission has been trying to get rid of cookie banners for a long time. Thanks to the Digital Omnibus, the abolition of these banners was at hand. However, a few EU member states are now standing in the way of accomplishing this.
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EU proposes police cloud and €3bn for Europol
The European Commission wants to strengthen Europol and Eurojust by providing them with new means to combat cross-border crime and terrorism.
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