Sailfish OS, developed by Jolla, is a Linux-based mobile operating system that emphasizes privacy and security, positioning itself as a European alternative to more dominant mobile operating systems. Here’s a focused analysis on the privacy aspects of Sailfish OS as of 2024. Origins and Evolution Sailfish OS was first introduced …
Envision a future with locally-owned, interoperable social media platforms, challenging the dominance of US tech giants. This is what a group of prominent academics is envisioning in a call for a more sovereign digital future for Europe. In the heart of Europe, a quiet revolution is brewing, one that could …
In 2024, all EU countries saw growth in both solar generation and installed capacity, according to a new report from Ember. The rate of solar energy growth seen in 2024 is already above what the latest national targets would require. The EU is on track to meet the interim REPowerEU …
The European Commission has announced the selection of seven consortia to establish “AI Factories” across Europe. This initiative aims to accelerate the development and deployment of trustworthy Artificial Intelligence (AI) while adhering to strict ethical guidelines. The Impact of AI Factories Europe is committed to becoming a global leader in …
A new report reveals a dramatic increase in patents for smart grid technologies, crucial for a clean energy future. But while Europe leads in smart grid innovation, China is rapidly catching up. The race to decarbonize our energy systems is on, and a key battleground is the electricity grid. A …
In a historic moment for European politics, Volt, a pan-European party, has secured five seats in the European Parliament following its second electoral race. The newly elected Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) will represent voters across Europe, transcending national boundaries. The diverse group of Volt MEPs includes Anna Strolenberg …
The European Union (EU) is making significant strides in its efforts for a green energy sector to combat climate change, reduce dependency on fossil fuels, and enhance energy independence. The urgency for this shift has been amplified by Russia’s war in Ukraine and the ongoing climate crisis. Why Greening Energy …
A major milestone in battery technology development occurred when the German Federal Research Minister Bettina Stark-Watzinger, North Rhine-Westphalia Prime Minister Hendrik Wüst, and Fraunhofer Society President Prof. Dr.-Ing. Holger Hanselka inaugurated the first phase of the Fraunhofer Research Institution for Battery Cell Production (FFB) in Münster. Laboratory research and commercial …
A significant step towards preventing lung cancer has been taken with the development of a new vaccine called “LungVax.” Researchers at the University of Oxford, the Francis Crick Institute, and University College London have received £1.7 million in funding from Cancer Research UK and the CRIS Cancer Foundation to develop …
Imagine a Europe that can tackle climate change with groundbreaking technologies and create entirely new industries that solve problems we haven’t even imagined yet. That’s the future deep tech champion promises. A new report from Vinnova works like a roadmap to get there, but it tells us there are some …