Software and development tools

Statistics say you use Chrome. Have you considered switching browsers?

Statistics say you use Chrome. Have you considered switching browsers?

Did you know that almost all browsers use the same Google engine? As Chrome is phasing out effective ad blocking systems, users are increasingly looking for alternatives. But beware, ... More
European payment system Wero comes to Lidl online stores

European payment system Wero comes to Lidl online stores

The European banking sector has long been looking for ways to reduce its dependence on American financial and card giants such as Visa, Mastercard, PayPal and Google Pay. One ... More
Open source tools that can replace well-known and expensive solutions

Open source tools that can replace well-known and expensive solutions

Every now and then I come across a program that makes me wonder why more people don't use it? More
Have you already reserved your WhatsApp username?

Have you already reserved your WhatsApp username?

WhatsApp is preparing a new feature that will allow users to have more privacy when adding new contacts and starting conversations. Instead of having to share your phone number with someone, ... More
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Goodbye, Google: European Parliament introduces French competitor Qwant as default search engine

The European Parliament will replace Google with the French search engine Qwant as the default search engine on MEPs' computers on June 4th. The move is aimed at supporting European digital sovereignty, ... More
New attack threatens Microsoft 365 users

New attack threatens Microsoft 365 users

The FBI warns of the Kali365 platform, which uses artificial intelligence to steal OAuth tokens and bypass multi-factor authentication in Microsoft 365. The attack is carried out via a fake ... More
Google AI Studio now lets you build Android apps

Google AI Studio now lets you build Android apps

Google's I/O 2026 conference was the scene of another important news. Users can now create native Android apps using Google AI Studio, directly ... More
Google search is changing

Google search is changing

Google Search is moving into the next phase of its AI transformation. At Google I/O 2026, the company unveiled a revamped search box that combines the classic... More
ChatGPT will gain insight into bank accounts

ChatGPT will gain insight into bank accounts

Trust in artificial intelligence is about to be put to a new, much more personal test. OpenAI has introduced a new personal finance feature in ChatGPT, allowing users to securely connect... More
Microsoft will soon offer virtual workspaces right in the cloud.

Europe closes the door to American clouds

The European Commission plans to restrict Microsoft, Amazon and Google's access to sensitive public sector health, financial and judicial data with the TSP package. The aim ... More