Business

Humanoid home robots are on the market – but do we really want them?

Last year, Norwegian-US tech company 1X announced a strange new product: “the world’s first consumer-ready humanoid robot designed to transform life at home”. Standing 168 centimetres tall and weighing in at 30 kilograms, the US$20,000 Neo bot promises to automate common household chores such as folding laundry and loading the dishwasher. Neo has a built-in...

Trump warns Iran of ’bad things’ if no deal made, sets deadline of 10-15 days

Trump warns Iran of ’bad things’ if no deal made, sets deadline of 10-15 days by : Reuters Source link

Endangered marine life is being caught in fishing nets, but it doesn’t need to be

Hundreds of thousands of marine animals are killed every year after becoming accidentally caught in commercial fishing nets. Sharks, skates and rays are at particular risk, alongside turtles, seals, whales and dolphins, many of which are endangered. Much of this problem comes down to the design of fishing nets and how they are used. Particularly...

IMF

IMF / Board Approves US$88.3 Million in Emergency Financing Support to Malawi IMF

IMF / Board Approves US$88.3 Million in Emergency Financing Support to Malawi

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved today a disbursement of US$88.327 million (SDR 69.40 million) to Malawi under the new Food Shock Window of the Rapid Credit Facility. Malawi is the first low-income country to make use of the Food Shock Window since it was adopted by the Executive Board last...

Techno

DIGITAL SME kicks off a new project empowering SMEs to meet NIS2 requirements with cybersecurity tools and funding support

To help companies comply with the cybersecurity requirements of the Network and Informaiton Systems Directive update, a new platform – […] The post DIGITAL SME kicks off a new project empowering SMEs to meet NIS2 requirements with cybersecurity tools and funding support appeared first on European DIGITAL SME Alliance. by : James Philpot on 2026-02-04...

Cybersecurity is precondition for sovereignty: the Cybersecurity Act revision is on the right path but needs more ambition

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit “Cookie Settings” to provide a controlled consent. Read More by : Davide Iaccarino on 2026-02-05 14:00:00 Source link...

DIGITAL SME co-signs urgent call for European preference in public procurement

The post DIGITAL SME co-signs urgent call for European preference in public procurement appeared first on European DIGITAL SME Alliance. by : Florian Schuck on 2026-02-03 08:54:00 Source link #DIGITAL #SME #cosigns #urgent #call #European #preference #public #procurement

The year ahead: 2026 will make – or break – Europe’s tech sovereignty

The post The year ahead: 2026 will make – or break – Europe’s tech sovereignty appeared first on European DIGITAL SME Alliance. by : Antonio Grasso on 2026-01-08 10:09:00 Source link #year #ahead #break #Europes #tech #sovereignty

Economy

THE GETAWAY

On 29th November 2023, shareholders of United Investments Limited (UIL) will be called upon to ratify a decision of the Board redefining the course of the group and its people. From shareholders, middlemen  to regulators, they all seem to have found a convenient corner in this looping circle. The story of UIL is an absolute...

Keynote speech by EVP Vestager at the IBEC conference.

European Commission Speech Dublin, 30 Sep 2022 “Harvesting the fruits of the digital age” Introduction Dia dhuit, It’s a great pleasure to be here in Dublin – an old Viking city. Tomorrow is the first day of… by : European Commission on 2022-09-30 12:30:07 Source link #Keynote #speech #EVP #Vestager #IBEC #conference

State aid: Commission approves aid to support the resolution of the Polish Getin Noble Bank S.A.

European Commission Press release Brussels, 01 Oct 2022 The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, several support measures in the context of the resolution of the Polish Getin Noble Bank S.A. by : European Commission on 2022-10-01 06:54:08 Source link #State #aid #Commission #approves #aid #support #resolution #Polish #Getin #Noble #Bank #S.A

World

Wall Street ends down as Nvidia slides and private equity stocks sink

Wall Street ends down as Nvidia slides and private equity stocks sink by : Reuters Source link

US ready to begin war on Iran by Saturday

US ready to begin war on Iran by Saturday by : Investing.com Source link