In a move towards a unified charging standard, Apple has stopped selling older iPhone models with its Lightning charging port in Europe. Starting today, the iPhone SE and iPhone 14 series are no longer available in countries like Germany, France, and The Netherlands. This change comes as the Europea
Imagine if you could make sense of a thousand crime interviews without having to type them out. That's the dream for law enforcement agencies around the world. Recently, research has been exploring the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to make this a reality. Automatic Speech Recognition, or ASR,
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is planning a defense agreement with the European Union to support Ukraine, in case Donald Trump halts U. S. aid. This move is a big deal because it shows what Europe is expecting from Trump's second term. They're trying to strengthen Ukraine's defenses before Trump takes
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) recently stepped in to help clarify how AI models can use personal data without breaking the law. They looked at big questions like whether AI models can be anonymous and if companies need people's consent to use their data. They also discussed what to do wi
Big Tech leaders are cozying up to President-elect Donald Trump. They're hoping to gain favor with him before he takes office in January. Why? They're pouring millions into his inauguration fund. This is a huge increase from past contributions to incoming presidents. What do they want? Easier AI dev
Ukraine is in the middle of a big update to its IT education system. Why? Partly because it promised some changes when it agreed to the EU-Ukraine deal. A fresh study took a close look at how well Ukraine’s higher IT education is doing compared to the rest of the world. It compared the list of IT to
Health preferences vary a lot across Europe. These differences can make it tricky for the European Union (EU) to share health policies. Past studies have grouped EU countries based on where they are located or certain research findings, but not on how they value health. The EQ-5D-5L tool measures he
Russian President Vladimir Putin has just signed off on a massive defense budget for 2025. This comes after lawmakers in Russia's parliament approved the plans. The budget shows a significant jump in military spending, with almost 32. 5% going to national defense. That's a whopping 13. 5 trillion ru
After two and a half decades of talks, the European Union and five South American countries, known as Mercosur, have finally sealed a massive trade deal. This agreement, the biggest for both sides, will create a market of 700 million people by lowering tariffs on over 90% of goods. The deal was anno
Imagine a scenario where Romania, once known for its loyalty to the EU and NATO, starts to lean towards Russia. That’s what’s happening with the rise of Georgescu, a TikTok sensation with a surprising 3. 8 million followers. He’s not part of any political party but speaks directly to the people, rej
