SwedenA report regarding suspected human trafficking and serious document forgery has been filed by criminologist and former criminal investigator Jenny Rogneby.
Zuckerberg: Skipping AI glasses puts you at a “cognitive disadvantage”
Tech"The ideal form factor for AI, because you can let an AI see what you see throughout the day, hear what you hear, and talk to you", believes the Meta CEO.
Matrix 8 Pro with GrapheneOS delivers top-class security, privacy and performance
TechWorld-class hardware – acclaimed for its display, camera, and performance – meets the world’s most secure mobile OS. The best of both worlds.
Homeschooling increases in Finland
Finland"Awareness has increased while problems in elementary school have increased", says Marjukka Saarnisto at the Swedish homeschooling association.
Trump: No trade deal if Canada recognizes Palestine
WorldTrump threatens to halt trade deal if Canada recognizes Palestine at UN meeting.
Democrats push Trump for full transparency on Epstein probe
WorldThe "rule of five" law will be used to declassify the classified documents.
Wave of home burglaries hits southern Sweden
SwedenUnusually high number of home burglaries in July – up to 50 cases have been reported to police.
Reports: 18,500 children have been killed in Gaza
WorldThe Washington Post newspaper has published the names of all children who were killed.
Doctor testifies about vaccine injuries in US Senate hearing
HealthThe experienced American anesthesiologist Dr. Robert Sullivan testified about how he developed a life-threatening lung disease after COVID-19 vaccination.
FUTO – the obvious choice for privacy-friendly voice and text input on mobile devices
TechDitch Google's input apps and keep what you type and speak private on your phone.
Samsung and Tesla sign billion-dollar deal for AI chip manufacturing
TechSamsung and Tesla have signed an agreement worth $16.5 billion for the manufacturing of next-generation AI chips.
Swedish minister condemns Israel’s annexation plans for Gaza
Sweden"We strongly condemn any potential plans to annex Palestinian territory", says Swedish Development Aid Minister Benjamin Dousa.
Artists flee Spotify after Ek’s defense investment
Culture"Spotify CEO Daniel Ek invests millions in Al military drone technology. We just removed our music from the platform", writes one of the bands now boycotting the Swedish music streaming service.
Powerful earthquake triggers tsunami warnings across four continents
WorldAn earthquake with a magnitude of 8.8 off Russia's east coast has led to tsunami warnings in over twenty countries.
Comment: EU will work on Washington’s terms – with higher prices as a bonus
WorldThe US thus achieved its goal of removing the competitor EU from the Russian market, and now the vassals in Europe will work entirely on Washington's terms.
Women’s app hacked – thousands of private images leaked
TechOver 70,000 images from the dating app Tea, which allows women to warn each other about "red flags" in men, have been leaked.
Vogue faces backlash over use of AI generated model
TechOne of the world's largest fashion magazines uses an AI model in an advertising campaign for Guess.
China introduces national child allowances to reverse demographic decline
WorldThe Chinese government on Monday presented a comprehensive reform where parents will annually receive approximately €480 per child under three years of age.
Organic Maps – the map app that doesn’t map you
TechTired of Google Maps tracking you? Here's the free alternative that lets you navigate completely offline!
Protect yourself from horseflies this summer
EnvironmentIn warm and humid weather, horseflies thrive well.
EU and US reach agreement on tariffs and energy cooperation
EconomyMajor investments and tariff agreements mark a new era of trade.
Give thirsty bees a lifesaving gift: Water in the summer heat
EnvironmentPollinators need water to cope with the heat.
Netherlands identifies Israel as threat actor in new security report
WorldThe Dutch counterterrorism agency NCTV lists the country at the same level as, for example, Iran and North Korea.
Icelandic actor breaks world record in deadlift
SportHafþór Júlíus Björnsson lifted an impressive 505 kilograms.
Lidl challenges tech giants with own cloud service for European digital freedom
TechLidl invests in European alternative to Amazon and Microsoft.
Amazon acquires AI company that records everything you say
TechThe company's AI-powered wearable device records everything you and others around you say and sends it to the cloud.
Expert condemns Israeli air aid to Gaza: “A sham maneuver”
WorldIsrael's airdrops of aid to Gaza are an ineffective publicity stunt that prevents real assistance from reaching those in need, according to Johan von Schreeb, a Swedish professor of disaster medicine.
Teuton Systems offers smart privacy-focused technology – without compromise
TechWe take the fight against corporate snooping, mass government surveillance and criminal phone tapping through firm open source principles and secure products.
Revolut challenges Swedish banks with new savings account
EconomyThe popular and more flexible British neobank Revolut is launching a savings account on the Swedish market with interest rates up to 2.65 percent.
Proton launches privacy-focused AI assistant to compete with ChatGPT
TechThe AI assistant Lumo neither stores nor trains on users' conversations and can be used freely without login.
Your doctor’s visit isn’t private
TechNaomi Brockwell: You’re not just talking to your doctor. You’re talking to the system.
Israeli minister: “All of Gaza will be Jewish”
WorldThe far-right Israeli minister Amichai Eliyahu from the Jewish Power party has expressed new ambitions in line with the genocidal policies being pursued.
WEF founder manipulated reports to protect political relationships
WorldWanted to whitewash developments in India and portray Brexit in a bad light according to new revelations.
Russia rules out talks between Putin and Zelensky without final agreement
World"There’s no point in meeting only to begin negotiations from square one", says Vladimir Medinsky, the Kremlin's lead negotiator.
Gabbard accuses Obama of years-long coup against Trump
World"The most egregious weaponization and politicization of intelligence in American history", claims the US intelligence chief in a shocking statement.
Only one ambulance on duty in central Stockholm
Sweden"I would say it has never been as bad as it is now, not even during the pandemic", according to the chief safety representative for ambulance services.
Recycled plastic may cause hormonal disruptions
EnvironmentChemicals in recycled plastic could become a health hazard, warn researchers from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.
Trump accuses Obama of “treason” – urges justice department to act
WorldUS President promises to "go after" his predecessor and intelligence chiefs for alleged conspiracy surrounding the Russia investigation.
AstraZeneca invests billions in the US
EconomyWill invest $50 billion in the US following Trump's threats of import tariffs.
Ukraine’s parliament passes law undermining anti-corruption efforts
WorldThe independence of the country's two central anti-corruption agencies is being restricted while large sums sent from the West are feared to disappear.
Sweden Democrats’ “Sweden House” proposal now under government review
SwedenThe Swedish government is now tasking the National Board of Housing with developing proposals for type-approved small houses that can be built without building permits.
Hard rock legend Ozzy Osbourne dead at 76
CultureThe British metal icon broke through as the frontman of Black Sabbath during the 1970s and became one of the founders of the heavy metal genre.
Now you’re forced to pay for Facebook or be tracked by Meta
TechPay €7 per month for an ad-free experience or consent to extensive data collection; this policy is now effective for users in Sweden and several other EU countries.
21 children dead from starvation in Gaza in 72 hours
WorldAccording to the health authority in Gaza, an additional 15 adults have died from starvation and malnutrition in the past 24 hours, and the situation is described as critical.