Microsoft is rolling out a major upgrade to its Phone Link system, turning Android phones into a powerful remote for Windows 11 PCs. The update adds features like remote lock, seamless file sharing, and screen mirroring. It’s a big step toward making Android a core part of the Windows experience.
The University of Stuttgart has broken ground on its HLRS III data center, a key part of Germany’s national supercomputing strategy. The €178.6 million facility will house the “Herder” supercomputer and an AI-optimized system starting in 2027.
Analysts at Morgan Stanley have increased their Apple stock price target from $305 to $315, maintaining an “Overweight” rating. They see upgrade potential from Apple Intelligence but warn that soaring memory costs present a significant challenge.
A new report funded by Amazon argues its massive data centers are net-positive for local utilities, even lowering costs for other customers. But independent analysis warns that unconstrained growth could still lead to major rate hikes for everyone.
New EU strategies are pouring fuel on the fire of precision fermentation, aiming to turn engineered biology into a competitive industrial pillar. The goal is to scale human-identical proteins, but the path from pilot plant to supermarket shelf is still a regulatory and financial minefield.
In 2025, major tech companies engaged in an unprecedented level of appeasement towards Donald Trump’s administration. The efforts included massive legal settlements, policy reversals, and millions in donations, all aimed at securing political favor.
In a move highlighting the defense tech consolidation trend, German drone maker Quantum Systems has fully acquired autonomous trucking startup Fernride. The deal comes after Fernride raised an €18 million extension this year to build out its defense logistics use case.
A startup founded by ex-SpaceX engineers just got a major cash infusion to tackle global water scarcity. Vital Lyfe plans to use the $24 million to scale production of its autonomous water systems, aiming for a commercial launch in 2026.
A widely used cellular IoT module just connected to a low Earth orbit satellite without any hardware changes. This could finally make satellite IoT cheap and scalable for everything from asset tracking to emergency alerts.
The Technical University of Denmark’s new spinout fund, PSV Hafnium, has raised €60 million. Its mission is to commercialize hard science from Nordic labs, focusing on areas like quantum computing and clean energy, not just AI software.
