Tech
Fed up with misinformation, this Ukrainian is launching European social media without bots
Ievgen Medvediev has a vision for social media that is free of advertising, infinite scrolling, and misinformation-peddling bots.
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China's JD.com expands overseas with Joybuy launch in Europe to rival Amazon
Chinese e‑commerce giant JD.com on Monday launched its Joybuy online marketplace in the UK, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg, stepping up its push beyond its home market and taking aim at market leader Amazon.
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Google paid a record $17.1M to developers for finding software bugs
In 2025, Google rewarded over $17.1 million in bug bounties to security researchers, the highest amount it has ever paid.
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Google Maps introduces AI-powered “Ask Maps:” now you can talk to it
Google calls the changes the “biggest navigation upgrade in over a decade.”
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Big win for China's Tencent and ByteDance: Apple reduces App Store fees after government pressure
Apple said on Thursday it would lower the commission fees collected by the company from its App Store in mainland China in a huge win for Chinese developers following apparent pressure from regulators in the US tech giant's second-largest market.
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European Google alternatives urge governments to back €50m search index
A Franco-German search initiative claims it could build European search indexes within a year at a cost of about €50 million, as part of a push to reduce Europe’s reliance on US-dominated big tech infrastructure.
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“Weapon of mass polarization:” Spain will use AI to track hate speech
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has announced plans to launch an artificial intelligence (AI) tool to examine how hate speech spreads on digital platforms.
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Britain votes against under-16s social media ban
The United Kingdom has voted against a proposed ban on social media for under-16s, arguing in favor of a more pragmatic, evidence-based approach to strengthening online safety.
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Samsung will reboot your phone if it stays inactive for too long
Users will have the option to enable or disable the feature.
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I tested a $600 drawing display, even though I can’t draw
While I’m no artist, I'm back with another review of a device designed for drawing and sketching. This time, I wanted to turn it into a smart board.
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“Denmark is changing:” meet the activist who wants Danes to ditch big tech
Danish activist Lise Bitsch says we cannot afford to wait for the government to help us take control of our digital lives. That’s why she brought together volunteers to teach Danes about the alternatives to big tech.
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Is this Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra feature really that bad?
What was supposed to be a useful new privacy feature on the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is now the reason some users are returning the device.
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“I hear arsenic green is a great color on them:” Why are tech bros walking fashion runways?
Users online are questioning why well-known tech names, such as Bezos, Zuckerberg, and Johnson, are part of Paris Fashion Week.
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Motorola deal signals de-Googled Android for the masses – but will it stop spyware?
Once the domain of privacy enthusiasts, GrapheneOS is going mainstream in a new partnership with Motorola. Security and Android experts assess what that could mean in terms of the privacy and usability of future devices
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What is Polymarket? And how are pro-Trump financiers involved?
On this decentralized cryptocurrency prediction market, people can make money from political tensions and country-wide devastation. And there is a group of pro-Trump VCs who are desperate to grab a piece of the action.
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Apple launches the iPhone 17e: Will $599 get you flagship-level performance?
The latest iPhone lineup has a new addition – the iPhone 17e. It’s presented as a more affordable smartphone in the lineup, as part of a Promethean effort to bring premium features to more users.
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Are mass drivers possible? The race between Japan, China, and Elon Musk
Elon Musk has proposed using the technology to launch payloads from the moon, but there are significant hurdles to overcome.
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WhatsApp, Telegram, and other messaging apps may not work without a SIM card. Why?
The decision, which may seem inconvenient to some, is being implemented to protect users from cyberattacks.
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Apple enters budget laptop fight with $599 MacBook Neo
Apple on Wednesday unveiled the MacBook Neo, a lower-priced addition to its laptop lineup starting at $599, as it looks to broaden its reach in a price-sensitive PC market while rivals face tighter supply of memory chips.
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Nothing Phone event live: What was released, where to buy it, and how much does it cost?
Tinted glass design, more colors, and an updated light-based notification system. What else is there about the new Nothing Phone (4a)?
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