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Anthropic Beats OpenAI Valuation As AI Phone Fuels Hardware Fight

Sat, 30 May 2026 11:00:30 +0000

AI

OpenAI is reportedly developing a smartphone centred on AI agents intended to compete with Apple's iPhone and emphasise agent-driven features. (link)

Business

Anthropic has surpassed OpenAI to become the most valuable AI startup, highlighting intense competition between models such as Claude and ChatGPT and strong investor interest. (link)

Culture

Google Arts & Culture uses the Veo video‑generation model to animate four of Henri Matisse’s most famous paintings, creating an interactive experience that extends the works beyond their static frames. The project showcases AI-driven video synthesis applied to cultural heritage to offer new ways to engage with iconic art. (link)

Hardware

Samsung introduced a new privacy display that limits onlookers' visibility, and Xiaomi is developing its own screen technology with similar privacy-focused features. (link)

Politics

A poll on a petition proposing a driving ban for people aged 75 and over found only 23% in favour, based on nearly 3,000 responses. (link)

Sports

FIFA and adidas have developed a ‘connected ball’ with embedded sensors that transmit real-time data from the ball to help referees analyse contentious plays. (link)

Technology

Google Colab is a free, cloud-based platform from Google that lets users write code, analyse data and experiment with AI projects without needing powerful local hardware. (link)

Ferrari Unveils First Electric Car As iOS Vulnerabilities Surge

Sat, 30 May 2026 17:02:11 +0000

Culture

A streaming series recommended for technology fans emphasizes striking visual construction and production design, appealing to viewers more through aesthetics than plot. (link)
Lisbon opened an immersive experience that transforms a metro station into a simulated journey to Machu Picchu, letting visitors encounter reconstructed Inca-era landscapes and cultural elements without leaving the city. (link)

Security

Airbus and Saab are considering a partnership to develop a European fighter jet intended to reduce dependence on US defence suppliers amid renewed doubts about alliance stability after Donald Trump’s return to the White House. (link)
iOS has seen a rise in reported vulnerabilities over the past two years, making Apple devices a growing target for hackers and eroding some of the platform’s former security advantages. (link)

Technology

A new initiative aims to deliver 100 Mbps broadband to 800,000 households to ensure home connections match the capabilities of modern networked devices. (link)
Boston Dynamics' Atlas robot demonstrated acrobatics, strength exercises and football drills while preparing for a mock World Cup, highlighting advances in dynamic balance and manipulation that also relate to factory tasks. (link)
iServices reports that parents increasingly prefer child-focused technology that promotes independence, ease of use and practical functionality over feature-heavy or dependency-creating devices. (link)

Transport

Drivers with Via Verde transponders who mistakenly enter a manual toll lane are advised to remain calm and follow the prescribed steps to report the incident and settle tolls to avoid fines. (link)

Recurring Coverage

Ferrari unveiled the Luce, its first electric car, in Rome with more than 1,000 horsepower and a roughly €550,000 price tag, prompting widespread online mockery, sharp criticism and reactions from rival marques. (link)

Carriers Must Block SMS Fraud As Apple Mulls Free Music

Sat, 30 May 2026 21:30:21 +0000

Apple

A beta of the Android Apple Music app contains code snippets suggesting Apple may introduce a free, possibly ad-supported tier and other significant changes to the service's subscription structure. (link)

Culture

Indie studio Maboroshi Artworks is developing SOMBRAS: Negative Frames, an adventure project that combines a strong narrative, nostalgia and meditative photographic gameplay elements. (link)

Health

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health analyzed over 94,000 nights of Apple Watch sleep data to quantify, for the first time at scale, how menopause affects sleep patterns. (link)

Security

The government approved a law that requires telecom operators to block fraudulent SMS messages and calls linked to scams, forcing networks to intercept suspicious communications to curb rising fraud. (link)

Technology

XPENG is positioning itself as a leader in Software-Defined Vehicles as automakers transform cars into continuously updated technology platforms that emphasize software architecture, over-the-air updates and feature-driven services. (link)

Blurto App Organizes Ideas, Notes And Tasks

Sat, 30 May 2026 22:37:20 +0000

Technology

Blurto lets users tell the app what they have in mind and automatically organizes that input into notes, tasks, lists and calendar events. (link)

Microsoft Backtracks On Antivirus Claim As Bill Gates Blamed

Sun, 31 May 2026 11:00:25 +0000

Business

Bill Gates publicly called one of his leadership decisions the biggest mistake of his career, saying it cost Microsoft roughly $400 billion. (link)

Politics

A public petition in Portugal has reignited debate over the social impact of online gambling and calls for a ban on advertising for online gaming and betting. (link)

Technology

With the 2026 World Cup approaching, ten consumer gadgets—from larger TVs and immersive audio systems to smart lighting—can upgrade home setups into dedicated fan zones for match viewing. (link)
Compares iMessage, RCS and SMS/MMS and explains how they differ in features, device compatibility and security, affecting which messaging capabilities are available between users. (link)
Microsoft reversed an earlier claim that Windows 11 does not require third-party antivirus software and updated its guidance on protective measures for the operating system. (link)
Waze is experiencing a bug on Apple CarPlay that leaves the map display blank for some users, disrupting in-car navigation and prompting user reports. (link)

Tourism

South Portugal brings together the Algarve’s top tourism, real-estate, gastronomy, health, golf and premium services on a single digital platform and introduces a digital concierge named Maria. (link)

Sony True RGB TVs Meta AI Necklace Nissan LEAF Launch

Sun, 31 May 2026 17:00:57 +0000

Automotive

Nissan opened pre-sales in Portugal for the third-generation LEAF with a starting price of €29,990, marking the brand’s next step in its electric-vehicle lineup. (link)

Culture

Pplware’s weekly 'Classics' column curates songs that marked readers’ youth and recent past, highlighting tracks that continue to be listened to today. (link)
Ponchorado is an action-adventure game that casts players as a film stunt double trapped inside an unfinished western, fighting enemies in a world styled after 1930s animated cartoons. (link)

Other

Portugal regulates tinted vehicle windows; owners should verify legal limits and documentation because factory-fitted and aftermarket films can have different rules and penalties. (link)

Science

NASA released a set of striking May images including an unusual sunset, a blue comet, spiral galaxies, green auroras and new infrared views of Saturn's moon Titan, underscoring photography’s power to reveal distant and enigmatic places. (link)

Technology

CapCut released CapCut Pad, a tablet-optimized version of its video editor, and has made it available for Android tablets to offer enhanced editing tools on larger screens. (link)
TEK Notícias presents a fresh selection of smartphone and tablet apps available on the Google and Apple stores, highlighting free options for calorie counting, games, vinyl-style audio playback and tools for organizing thoughts and productivity. (link)

Recurring Coverage

Sony unveiled BRAVIA 9 II and BRAVIA 7 II televisions that introduce True RGB technology to improve image fidelity and advance onboard audio capabilities. (link)
Meta, after acquiring Limitless technology, is developing an AI-equipped necklace and additional wearable devices as part of a renewed effort to enter the consumer wearables market. (link)

EU Imposes New Cash Cap As Ozempic Effects Fade

Sun, 31 May 2026 21:30:35 +0000

Culture

Independent studio S‑Grade Games is developing Picker Magnate Simulator, a management tycoon in which players build an industrial empire beginning from a scrapyard. (link)

Politics

The EU will cap cash payments at €10,000 for commercial transactions from 2027 as part of an anti‑money‑laundering package, a change that will require businesses to update compliance and reporting practices. (link)

Science

Scientists highlight the immense technical, energetic and timescale obstacles that make an extraterrestrial visit to Earth highly improbable, a conclusion framed amid renewed interest after the Pentagon released previously classified photos and videos in May 2026. (link)

Security

Portugal’s Guarda Nacional Republicana detained a 42‑year‑old after a road inspection revealed an unroadworthy vehicle and items including personal computers and SIM cards; investigators suspect links to fraud. (link)

Recurring Coverage

A study finds that stopping GLP-1 weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy does not automatically lead to full regain of lost weight, though some patients may require ongoing management to maintain results. (link)

China Linked Missile Downed F-15E And Volvo Unveils 700km Trucks

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:00:06 +0000

AI

Shift introduced a service that offers free home cleaning in exchange for video and sensor data to train household robots and AI systems, raising privacy and data‑use questions. (link)

Business

Fuel prices fell by about €0.10 per litre today, one of the largest recent reductions and a short‑term relief for motorists according to market forecasts. (link)

Microsoft

Windows 10 remains installed on roughly three in ten PCs from a major manufacturer despite Microsoft's end‑of‑support plans, leaving the older OS widely present in the installed base. (link)

Other

A common summer behaviour can incur fines of around €100; New York collected over $9m enforcing the offence, Spain can already penalise it, and Portugal may follow suit. (link)

Politics

Evidence increasingly points to China in the downing of a US F‑15E over Iranian territory, a development that could further strain US–China relations. (link)

Science

RE² has brought together around sixty Portuguese researchers, academics and industry professionals into a network for sharing research and debate on space exploration. (link)

Security

A critical vulnerability in 7‑Zip can allow malware installation from a crafted archive; users should update to the latest version to mitigate the risk. (link)

Technology

Volvo Trucks unveiled a new generation of electric lorries offering up to 700 km of range and charging times under one hour, aimed at long‑distance freight operations. (link)
Asus's ROG Edition 20 marks the brand's 20th anniversary with a limited-edition lineup of high-performance gaming components and accessories, from the ROG G1000 desktop to motherboards, displays, peripherals and chairs featuring unique designs. (link)

Recurring Coverage

Apple has reportedly delayed its first smart glasses; an unveiling is now expected late next year with retail availability likely in 2028 as the company continues to pursue a market estimated at about $200 billion. (link)
A flight to Mallorca returned to the United States after a security alert caused by an onboard prank; authorities later said no confirmed threat materialised. (link)
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang predicts PCs will be managed by AI agents and envisions a 'supercomputer of AI in every home' as NVIDIA works with Microsoft and PC makers on an agent-focused platform built around the RTX Spark chip and new machines. (link)
Proton Mail launched a migration tool to help users export messages from Gmail and import them into Proton's secure email service, simplifying the switch away from Google. (link)

Humanoid Robots, Lazarus Memory Malware And Meteor Explosion

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:00:38 +0000

Culture

Prime Video will add a slate of new films and series in June 2026, with highlights aimed at audiences who follow recent cinema and television releases. (link)
Four children showcased innovations that illustrate how curiosity, access to technology and problem‑solving can produce notable projects well before adulthood. (link)

Cybersecurity

Cybercriminals are offering counterfeit tickets, fraudulent shops, themed phishing and fraud kits tied to FIFA World Cup 2026 on the dark web, and cybersecurity firms warn companies and fans to increase vigilance. (link)
Researchers at Fox-IT uncovered a new Lazarus Group malware that operates almost entirely in memory and uses advanced evasion techniques to hinder detection and analysis. (link)

Education

Applications for the Cheque Formação+Digital program close on 30 June; six short certified courses remain available that can be completed in time to claim up to €750 in support. (link)

Security

Users worldwide have reported receiving unexpected Microsoft verification codes by SMS or email; Microsoft has acknowledged the incidents and is investigating. (link)
After testing humanoid robots in Ukraine, the Foundation has secured contracts with the US military and says it aims to field robots on front‑line roles within 12–18 months. (link)

Social

Portugal's Social Security published the June 2026 payment calendar, listing the dates when pensions, subsidies and other social supports will be disbursed. (link)
Portugal's new Prestação Social Única (PSU) will consolidate several social benefits into a single payment, raising public questions about whether recipients will face mandatory work requirements. (link)

Space

A meteoro exploded off the Massachusetts coast, producing a sonic boom felt across several states; NASA estimated the event released energy equivalent to about 300 tonnes of TNT. (link)

Technology

Qualcomm introduced the Snapdragon C family at Computex as a push to energize entry-level Windows laptops and other low-cost devices, aligning with CEO Cristiano Amon’s cross-device AI vision. (link)

Recurring Coverage

NVIDIA unveiled the Isaac GR00T Reference Humanoid Robot, its first open-reference humanoid design that combines advanced hardware with a fully open software platform. (link)
James Webb Space Telescope observations provide evidence that supermassive black holes may have formed before their host galaxies, a finding that could require revisions to models of early cosmic evolution. (link)

Tesla Autopilot Saves Occupants, Apple WWDC, RTX Spark Laptops

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:28:41 +0000

AI

Miguel S. Albergaria continues his series on AI ethics by reflecting on his creative and technical process and on how designers conceive and implement intelligence in so‑called ‘smart’ devices. (link)

Apple

Apple has started promoting WWDC 2026 with a new slogan that has sparked speculation about upcoming iPhone software features and wider system updates. (link)

Culture

Polish developer Unseen Silence is creating Terror: Endless Night, a horror game based on a real nineteenth‑century Arctic incident that explores survival and psychological dread in extreme cold. (link)

Safety

A Tesla's timely evasive manoeuvre, captured by onboard cameras, avoided a collision with a vehicle driving the wrong way on the A25 near Albergaria‑a‑Velha and protected its occupants. (link)

Sports

OPPO, an official UEFA Champions League partner for four consecutive years, joined the final's events to support season‑closing celebrations, sponsor activations, and fan engagement initiatives. (link)

Technology

A computing enthusiast installed and ran virtually every Windows release across 26 years on an IBM ThinkPad T43 (2005), showcasing compatibility techniques and archival computing skills. (link)

Recurring Coverage

Following a major Computex 2026 presentation, manufacturers from Asus to Lenovo are launching the first laptops equipped with Nvidia's RTX Spark; the piece explains the accelerator's capabilities and lists the initial models. (link)

EU Targets Cloud Giants As Microsoft Revokes Office Licenses

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:06:00 +0000

AI

Several technicians who helped train Tesla's Full Self‑Driving system say they refuse to ride in the cars, citing repeated failures that raise safety concerns about the autonomous software. (link)

Hardware

A purported Pixel Watch 5 prototype surfaced in an unexpected location, continuing Google's pattern of frequent pre‑release leaks and revealing early design details. (link)
Asus unveiled a new generation of PCs at Computex 2026—including NUCs, mini PCs and personal systems—designed to make AI features more practical, personal and accessible for enterprise and consumer use. (link)

Health

Breathhh is a browser extension that schedules regular breaks, offers guided breathing and stretching exercises, and provides productivity tools to support users who spend long hours at a computer. (link)

Microsoft

From July 2026 Microsoft will restrict editing on several Office installations on Apple devices, leaving users with read‑only access and effectively revoking licences that were previously treated as perpetual. (link)

Other

Portuguese motorway rules on lane use are set out, specifying whether driving in the right‑hand lane at a higher speed than vehicles on the left is permitted and what constraints apply in common highway situations. (link)

Politics

The US Treasury launched an official 'Trump Accounts' app to place $1,000 into future accounts for each eligible child, prompting debate over whether Portugal should implement a similar policy. (link)

Safety

A Portuguese driver must reimburse more than €18,000 to the Automobile Guarantee Fund after his vehicle caught fire on the A7 and caused substantial motorway damage. (link)

Science

SpaceX's growing operational and technological lead could enable commercial orbital data centres, potentially opening a new era for space‑based computing and infrastructure. (link)
Scientists compared magnetic environments of exoplanets for the first time, using measurements of unusual winds to assess habitability, prospects for water retention and the potential for auroral activity. (link)

Security

Several US cities are covering licence‑plate recognition cameras with black plastic bags; vendors claim crime rises when cameras are removed, while residents and officials cite privacy and oversight concerns. (link)

Technology

The European Commission plans to tighten cloud rules under the Cloud and AI Development Act by proposing mandatory criteria for selecting cloud providers in critical public contracts, a move that could limit firms such as Amazon, Google and Microsoft. (link)
Skoda developed a bell that can be heard through active noise‑cancelling headphones to restore audibility of important signals for pedestrians in noisy urban environments. (link)

Recurring Coverage

Anthropic filed for an initial public offering expected this year that could value the company above $1 billion, positioning it ahead of rival OpenAI's anticipated market debut. (link)

OpenAI Faces Florida Lawsuit As Meta Chatbot Hacks

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:00:09 +0000

Culture

Two of the current highest-grossing films were made by creators who began on YouTube, prompting studios to rethink how they scout talent, finance projects and market movies. (link)

Environment

A European study finds that urban waste could become a major source of critical raw materials if effective recycling and circular-economy measures are implemented, potentially meeting over half of demand for some materials. (link)

Health

Swedish health authorities advise parents to keep smartphones out of sight when with children, citing evidence that parental phone use harms attention and parent–child interaction. (link)
An initial study reports that an injected therapeutic approach was able to halt progression of some aggressive head and neck cancers, suggesting a promising avenue that requires further clinical testing. (link)

Politics

The government will open a €3m international tender to fund daily paper distribution in low-density areas for three years, aiming to maintain press access in remote territories. (link)

Safety

Meta will extend Instagram's Limited Content settings to Facebook and Messenger for teenage accounts, promising the same adolescent protections across its platforms later this year. (link)

Science

Eurostat data show more than 81 million people worked in science and technology across the EU in 2025, with women accounting for nearly 53% of that workforce—a 2.3 percentage-point increase since 2024 and a 27.9% rise since 2015. (link)

Technology

European regulators are urging mobile operators to delay the shutdown of 2G and 3G networks after unexpected problems emerged in Portugal and elsewhere that affect legacy devices and certain services. (link)

Recurring Coverage

ESET identified multiple fraudulent websites impersonating official 2026 World Cup services and warns fans to verify domains and ticketing channels to avoid scams. (link)
MSI introduced the Claw 8 EX AI+ handheld at Computex 2026 as the first portable console to use Intel's Arc G3 Extreme GPU, which the company says offers better performance and energy efficiency than devices with AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme. (link)
Florida sued OpenAI, alleging the company concealed ChatGPT's risks to minors for profit and becoming the first US state to bring such a case amid a broader wave of litigation that has already produced large fines for other tech giants. (link)
Hackers exploited a vulnerability in Meta's AI chatbot to gain access to Instagram accounts over a recent weekend; spokesperson Andy Stone said the issue has been fixed but the total number of affected accounts remains unclear. (link)
AnTuTu's May performance rankings put the RedMagic 11S Pro+ at the top, noting that nine leading smartphones in the list are powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. (link)

RTX 3080 Ti Discovery Lunar Catapult Alarm EV Shift

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:30:12 +0000

AI

Agentic AI systems already carry out autonomous legal acts on users' behalf, and courts have not yet settled who is liable when those acts go wrong, warns Tony de Almeida da Costa Branco. (link)

Business

Qualified digital signatures have the same legal validity as handwritten signatures and allow documents to be processed entirely digitally, reducing the need to print for manual signing. (link)

Culture

Programmer Tomas Sala, in partnership with Wired Productions, is developing ShipShaper, a game that celebrates maritime culture and centers on detailed shipbuilding and vessel design mechanics. (link)

Hardware

A buyer acquired a second‑hand PC tower at an online auction for a small sum and discovered a high‑end NVIDIA RTX 3080 Ti inside. (link)

Science

Several states and private companies plan electromagnetic launch systems on the Moon to send payloads without propellant, but experts warn the technology could quickly raise debris, safety, and regulatory concerns and may accelerate militarization of lunar infrastructure. (link)

Technology

Windows 11 includes native tools for automatic file backups; instructions explain how to enable them in under five minutes and cover setups with and without an external drive. (link)

Transport

Recent data indicate more than 70% of drivers have moved from internal‑combustion vehicles to electric cars, suggesting an accelerating transition despite reduced incentives and a challenging economic backdrop. (link)

Microsoft Project Solara, YouTube AI Labels, SpaceX IPO Plan

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:07:00 +0000

AI

Microsoft unveiled Project Solara, a chip-to-cloud platform that moves the operating system from a single device to a distributed environment across hardware and the cloud to enable agent-based AI devices. (link)
YouTube will automatically identify videos generated with artificial intelligence to help users distinguish synthetic content as image- and video-generation tools become more realistic. (link)

Business

SpaceX is preparing for an IPO targeted for June 12 with an indicative share price of $135 and a fundraising goal near $75 billion, though those figures could change during investor consultations. (link)

Environment

The Volta deposit-return scheme sparked claims that consumers must return bottles to the same supermarket where they were bought; the piece examines whether the system enforces that requirement. (link)

Health

A treatment involving amivantamab that produced unusually strong results against aggressive cancers will begin trials in five Portuguese hospitals later this month. (link)

Politics

The European Parliament replaced Google with the French search engine Qwant as its default search tool, implementing a structural change to its institutional IT systems. (link)

Privacy

WhatsApp is testing a feature to detect spam and fraudulent messages without reading users’ conversations, alongside other ongoing feature developments such as logging out without losing chats and sticker reactions. (link)

Technology

Xiaomi announced its smartphones can now send files and photos to iPhones via AirDrop, expanding cross-platform sharing between Android and Apple. (link)
Portugal had 15,694 5G base stations at the end of Q1 2026, a 1.3% increase quarter-on-quarter and a 12.5% rise year-on-year, according to regulator ANACOM. (link)
Euro-Office, a European alternative to Microsoft Office aimed at reducing dependence on US software and boosting digital sovereignty, will launch on June 9. (link)
A leaked factory video shows manufacturing details of Apple’s anticipated foldable iPhone, reinforcing earlier reports about the device’s design and capabilities. (link)
KuantoKusta launched Kombustíveis, a real-time fuel-price comparison platform covering petrol stations across Portugal, available on the web and as iOS and Android apps. (link)

Transport

Pickup trucks function as everyday family vehicles in the United States, a pattern shaped by practical, economic and historical factors that contrasts with European norms. (link)

Recurring Coverage

Asus introduced a special ROG Xbox Ally X20 bundle with XREAL R1 glasses for its 20th-anniversary Edition, preserving the Edition 20 design language while signalling broader ambitions in gaming hardware and user experience. (link)

Microsoft, IBM Accelerate Quantum Race While EU Backs AI Chips

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:00:44 +0000

AI

The European Commission now expects to open the official procurement competition for AI gigafactories in July after delays pushed back a planned late‑last‑year launch. (link)

Aviation

The Airbus A350-1000ULR completed its maiden flight and is designed to enable non-stop ultra-long-haul routes such as Sydney–London, potentially changing long-distance air travel. (link)

Business

A strategic alliance between Hisense and LG could alter the 2026 television market landscape, potentially challenging Samsung’s recent lead and TCL’s rapid gains. (link)

Culture

The NFC Summit 2026 will take place June 4–6 at Lisbon’s Unicorn Factory, featuring over 350 international speakers, around 200 artists and more than 36 major exhibitors across programs on digital art, AI and blockchain. (link)

Health

Experiments on the International Space Station growing stem cells, plants and fluids continue to inform space exploration and may provide insights useful for developing cancer treatments on Earth. (link)
Three cancer specialists recommend removing a particular common kitchen item from households because of health concerns they consider convincing. (link)

Politics

The government plans major changes to eligibility for the forthcoming Prestação Social Única, proposing tighter access rules based on assets such as vehicles or bank balances above €16,000. (link)
The European Commission proposed a package including a Cloud and AI Development Act, a Chips Act 2.0 and an open‑source strategy to strengthen the EU’s technological sovereignty in chips, AI and cloud computing. (link)

Science

IBM will invest more than $10 billion over five years to fund research, manufacturing, acquisitions and partnerships aimed at delivering the IBM Quantum Starling in 2029 and, later, the Blue Jay system targeting 2,000 qubits and a billion quantum operations. (link)

Security

The GMV‑led PRESENTIS project leverages the European Galileo navigation system and GMV solutions to improve timing synchronization and bolster resilience of critical infrastructure against potential attacks. (link)
ASAE's Operation Motor Seguro dismantled a network selling counterfeit automotive parts, seizing more than 14,000 pieces valued at over €600,000 in Vila Nova de Gaia, Leiria and Lisbon. (link)
The NIS2 directive's entry into force strengthens EU cybersecurity obligations and elevates supply-chain security as a priority area requiring heightened attention from organisations. (link)

Technology

An iPhone that fell into an Amsterdam canal and remained submerged for several hours was recovered still functioning, illustrating notable water-resistance performance. (link)

Telecoms

A consumer raised doubts about how NOS's 'Mobile 5G+ Sem Limites Max' and WOO's 'Ilimitado' plans label and enforce 'unlimited' service, prompting scrutiny of their terms, throttling and caps. (link)

Recurring Coverage

Microsoft unveiled Majorana 2, a quantum-computing chip developed with AI assistance, and says it expects to offer commercially useful quantum systems by 2029. (link)

Deadly Heat Waves, Microsoft’s AI Push, Peugeot Apology

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:58:16 +0000

Business

Peugeot admitted faults in the 1.2-litre PureTech engine used across Stellantis brands, apologised for the problems and unveiled a new engine intended to regain customer confidence after years of controversy. (link)

Culture

Frontier confirmed Planet Zoo 2 will place a much stronger emphasis on nature conservation, introduced numerous new features and announced an official release date for the sequel. (link)

Science

A new study warns that recent heatwaves are reaching conditions that can be lethal to humans and that current assessments likely underestimate the health impacts of extreme heat, underscoring urgent climate adaptation needs. (link)

Technology

Playrion's Airport Simulator: Plane City has attracted over 10 million players and puts users in charge of managing major airports with strategic planning, customization and realistic take-off and landing operations. (link)
Mario Molina warns companies against rushing into AI pilots and use cases without a clear strategy, urging them to secure data control and a robust digital foundation before implementation. (link)

Recurring Coverage

Portugal's Constitutional Court ruled that tax authorities cannot charge Imposto Único de Circulação (IUC) to people who no longer own the vehicles, siding with taxpayers who received post-sale demands and clarifying liability for such charges. (link)
Rumours ahead of Apple's iOS 27 keynote indicate the Wallet app will gain two major new features for iPhone users, which are expected to be revealed when the software is presented. (link)
At Microsoft Build 2026, Microsoft unveiled proprietary AI models intended to reduce reliance on OpenAI, introduced the Majorana 2 quantum chip and launched an enterprise agent platform that integrates with organisational workflows. (link)

Google Blocks Scam Calls While Europol Busts IPTV Rings

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:00:32 +0000

Business

Renault will stop developing new retro-styled models despite positive reception for the R5, Twingo and R4, and will shift future vehicles toward contemporary design language. (link)

Culture

Twenty-five photographs chosen by Capture the Atlas showcase extraordinary views of the Milky Way, captured across 12 regions from the Canary Islands to New Zealand. (link)

Security

Google launched a new Android feature intended to block fraudulent calls that impersonate others and attempt to carry out scams. (link)
Law-enforcement agencies from thirteen European countries dismantled nine organised IPTV piracy networks, arresting 29 suspects and disrupting illegal streaming operations. (link)

Technology

Uber confirmed it will deploy the first robotaxis in Europe and picked Madrid as the first city to test the autonomous service, marking a step toward wider autonomous transport adoption. (link)
Several small, inexpensive gadgets can significantly improve daily life; six compact devices are highlighted with explanations of their practical uses. (link)

Recurring Coverage

Attackers exploited a weakness in Meta's support processes, using AI-assisted prompts to bypass protections and take over Instagram accounts. (link)

AI Momentum Robot Dogs And Europe Exclusive Switch 2

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:00:04 +0000

AI

Computex 2026 in Taiwan, themed “AI Together,” saw major manufacturers showcase hardware and infrastructure to bring AI closer to real‑world applications as demand for compute and deployment grows. (link)

Fraud

Portugal’s Tax and Customs Authority warned of a new wave of phishing emails impersonating official communications and advised taxpayers to verify messages to avoid fraud. (link)

Gaming

Nintendo confirmed development of a Europe‑specific Switch 2 model that prioritises sustainability and hardware repairability, while release timing remains unspecified. (link)

Safety

A national ROADPOL 2026 operation, running until 7 June, combines awareness campaigns and roadside checks to reduce motorcycle infractions and aggressive driving. (link)

Security

Taiwan may deploy robot dogs to strengthen surveillance and territorial defence as part of military modernisation amid rising tensions with Beijing. (link)

Sustainability

Consumers across Europe are extending device lifespans; repair data show the most frequently fixed smartphone is a six‑year‑old model, highlighting repair demand and sustainability trends. (link)

Technology

EBG Day, Huawei’s annual event in Portugal, gathered clients, partners and sector specialists to debate artificial intelligence and cybersecurity and to explore the future of the national technology ecosystem. (link)

Recurring Coverage

NASA plans more ambitious flights of its X-59 quiet supersonic demonstrator, aiming to exceed the speed of sound at over 13,000 metres during tests scheduled for early June. (link)
Meta’s oversight board criticised Facebook and Instagram account‑suspension procedures for inconsistent rules and limited transparency, urging clearer policies and greater accountability. (link)

Audi Nuvolari, Exoplanet Magnetism And Chemo Sparing Genetic Test

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:37:23 +0000

Automotive

Audi unveiled the Nuvolari, its most powerful and fastest production car, billed as a spiritual successor to the R8 with a 1001-horsepower powertrain and Formula One–inspired technology. (link)

Culture

New gameplay footage and images from Marvel’s Wolverine were released, revealing game mechanics and visuals that have generated strong interest among fans. (link)

Health

A validated genetic test can identify many breast cancer patients who may safely forgo chemotherapy, potentially sparing thousands from toxic treatment while preserving clinical outcomes. (link)

Science

An international team reported detections of magnetic fields around seven giant exoplanets, providing the strongest evidence yet for planetary magnetism beyond the Solar System and new constraints on exoplanet interiors and environments. (link)

Security

Criminals are deploying increasingly sophisticated scams that use falsified social-security messages to trick recipients into revealing personal information or making fraudulent payments. (link)

Smart Runner App Offers Personalized Training Plans For Runners

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:17:27 +0000

Sports

Smart Runner provides personalized, adaptive running plans that adjust over time based on users’ progress and syncs with Apple Watch to show real-time workout metrics. (link)

ChatGPT Tops One Billion Users Amid AI Slowdown Push

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:18:10 +0000

AI

Nate Snow, director of Asus's business unit, says companies increasingly seek integrated hardware-and-software solutions to deploy practical, secure AI that lower token costs and scale easily. (link)
ChatGPT reached one billion monthly users in three years, becoming the fastest app to hit that milestone according to Sensor Tower, as OpenAI and Anthropic prepare public offerings. (link)

Business

Electric-vehicle sales surged in Portugal in May 2026, with Tesla reclaiming market leadership amid shifts in the bestselling brands. (link)
Forecasts indicate diesel prices will increase next week, raising fuel costs for drivers of diesel vehicles. (link)

Entertainment

YouTube now outpaces Netflix in viewing time across 20 countries, strengthening its role as a primary television entertainment destination. (link)

Google

Google introduced Gemini Go, a lighter version of its Gemini assistant built for lower-spec Android Go phones, and will replace Google Assistant on those devices in a phased rollout. (link)

Health

Spanish health authorities confirmed 111 cases of a rare cancer linked to breast implants and continue heightened regulatory monitoring. (link)
Oncologists reported encouraging results from a novel pancreatic-cancer treatment, generating renewed hope for an often hard-to-treat disease. (link)

Space

China is investigating how childbirth might occur on Mars, shifting the question from science fiction toward practical research about reproduction in space. (link)

Technology

Google added a native Gmail feature that lets users easily unsubscribe from newsletters and promotional emails without using extensions. (link)
Gather provides designers with a personal library to store images, screenshots, links and PDFs, and uses AI features to organize content and improve searchability. (link)
Compatibility issues between Spotify and Android Auto disrupted in-car playback for users, with a single workaround currently reported. (link)

Recurring Coverage

Anthropic warns that AI development is accelerating faster than institutions and society can manage and calls for a coordinated global slowdown of advanced systems to allow safety governance to catch up. (link)
Portugal’s PSP warned that fraudsters are exploiting demand for the 2026 World Cup sticker album and urged collectors to take precautions. (link)

Amazon Investment EU Digital Sovereignty Telecoms Fined Bots Surge

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AI

Pela primeira vez o tráfego automatizado ultrapassou o gerado por humanos na Internet, com agentes de inteligência artificial a serem os principais responsáveis pelo aumento de bots. (link)

Business

A autoridade da concorrência aplicou coimas de 13,35 milhões de euros à MEO, NOS, Vodafone e à consultora Accenture na sequência de uma investigação sobre práticas no mercado da televisão. (link)
Ella Frances Cullen, co‑founder of Minespider, won in an EIT women’s leadership category and Neide Vieira, co‑founder of IPLEXMED, also received recognition at the 12th European Women Innovators Prize. (link)
Amazon announced over €10 billion of European investment in robotics and AI, introduced a new Proteus robot, expanded ultra‑fast deliveries to more cities and launched a large global training programme at its London event. (link)

Culture

E Porque Hoje é Sexta voltou às bancas com uma nova edição que combina notícias, humor e conteúdos multimédia para leitores de fim de semana. (link)
A LEGO lançou o seu set mais ambicioso até hoje: uma réplica da Sagrada Família de Barcelona com mais de 12 000 peças dirigida a colecionadores entusiastas. (link)

Hardware

Color gamuts such as sRGB, Adobe RGB and DCI‑P3 determine how many colours screens can reproduce; wider gamuts deliver more vivid and accurate colour reproduction, which matters for professional work and multimedia. (link)

Health

Aponta riscos potenciais de contaminação associados a plásticos e revestimentos antiaderentes em airfryers e indica medidas que os utilizadores podem adoptar para reduzir a exposição. (link)

Politics

A União Europeia apresentou um plano para reduzir a dependência de software dos EUA e da China, com o objetivo de reforçar a soberania digital apesar de vários obstáculos identificados. (link)

Science

Five Portuguese projects received approval under a call linked to the Big Science Technology Roadmaps, part of the “Acelerar a Economia” programme, to boost national industry participation in international space, fusion and particle‑physics initiatives, ANI said. (link)

Security

Quatro regras essenciais explicam como usar o telemóvel para pagamentos de forma mais segura, abordando medidas práticas de proteção e privacidade. (link)
Kaspersky researchers report Portuguese users lose an average of more than €800 to scams via WhatsApp, Facebook and SMS, and warn that AI is making those frauds more realistic and harder to detect. (link)

Space

NASA instructed the four Crew‑12 astronauts to don spacesuits and shelter in the Dragon capsule after an oxygen leak, then canceled an evacuation as Russian cosmonauts worked on repairs to the Zvezda module. (link)

Technology

Ricardo Lafuente of D3 warns that manipulative “dark pattern” designs still influence online consumer choices, that digital literacy reduces but does not remove vulnerability, and that EU regulation is essential to curb abuses. (link)

Recurring Coverage

A Valve confirmou que a Steam Machine e a Steam Frame chegam no verão de 2026, mantendo os preços em segredo enquanto expande o programa de verificação da Steam. (link)

NATO Formalizes Cyber Resilience Partnership As Toyota Reinvents Engine

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:29:50 +0000

Culture

Belgian studio Cognition Europe is developing Lunar Strike, an adventure game set on the Moon where players confront threats to the satellite; development is currently underway with limited public details. (link)

Hardware

Hisense's 32S5Q targets the under‑served 32‑inch TV segment by offering a comprehensive feature set and competitive specifications aimed at value‑conscious buyers. (link)

Microsoft

Retailer GoodOffer24 is selling Office 2024 Professional Plus CDKey for €11.3 with coupon TT30, presenting a one‑time purchase alternative to monthly subscriptions and prompting consideration of trade‑offs like updates and support. (link)

Safety

In Portugal, drivers can gain points on their driving licence under specific conditions, including completing approved courses and maintaining a clean driving record to recover or add points. (link)

Security

NATO announced a strategic cybersecurity partnership with ESET, Microsoft and Palo Alto Networks to strengthen collective cyber‑resilience through intelligence sharing, capability development and coordinated defenses. (link)

Technology

Toyota developed a combustion system powered by liquid hydrogen that operates near −253°C and emits no CO₂, offering a renewed approach to low‑emission propulsion while addressing earlier practical challenges. (link)
Ivo Ivanov highlights nuclear fusion, artificial intelligence and connectivity as the three forces set to shape the future of industry, identifying innovation and R&D opportunities in each area. He argues that advances in fusion, AI capabilities and expanded digital connectivity could transform industrial processes and value chains. (link)