China: Open-source AI models are becoming the norm
China's AI ecosystem is undergoing a dramatic transformation, with open-source models gaining traction fast. This shift is driven by a combination of strategic innovation, global competitiveness, and the aspiration for collaborative innovation. Chinese companies and researchers are embracing open-source AI
Robots that learn without code
In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers at the Creative Machines Lab at Columbia University have developed a method in which robots can discover their body shapes and movements by themselves without human intervention. With a simple 2D camera and sophisticated artificial
Instagram’s new rules for creators, brands & teens
Instagram is transforming in 2025 with a package of new features that are aimed at enhancing user experience, empowering creators, and enhancing platform security. These features are the platform's strategic response to a fast-evolving digital environment and increased competition—mainly from
Must-attend tech events in May 2025: From JavaScript to AI
Best tech events: May 2025 is full of sweeping technology expos and conferences throughout Europe, each offering valuable context to the newest industry trends. You could be a seasoned software engineer, a junior developer, a CTO, or even just a
Mercedes-Benz introduces humanoid robots at Berlin factory
Mercedes-Benz has officially kicked off rolling out humanoid robots at its Berlin facility, marking a huge step towards the luxury automaker's future-proof vision for a more automated and AI-driven production process. The development was announced in a company statement, which
Lisa Costa: Leading innovation at the edge of space and beyond
Dr. Lisa Costa is a trailblazing figure in defence and technology, having served as the first permanent Chief Technology and Innovation Officer (CTIO) of the United States Space Force. With a career spanning over three decades in both public service
Netflix, ‘Adolescence’ and ‘Zero Day’: lessons on tech
No longer simply intended to entertain in this hyper-connected age, television does more. If excellent, television compels us to face the changes in society as well as the fear it embodies to characterise our era. Two recent productions on Netflix,
Preparing Europe for a more dangerous world
During an era marked by increasingly complicated global challenges, the European Union is being urged to reconsider its readiness for upcoming crises. The recent "Safer Together" report, which was submitted by former Finnish President Sauli Niinistö as Special Adviser to
Why European satellite policies must facilitate a new era of connectivity
With a more integrated world, pervasive and guaranteed connectivity is no longer a luxury but a necessity. Europe stands at a turning point where satellite policies must be transformed to facilitate a new era of connectivity, ensuring that all its