● LIVEECB RATE 2.4%·EUR/USD 1.1622·EUR/GBP 0.8590·BRUSSELS 15°C — OVERCAST·BOND YIELDS ARE SURGING GLOBALLY BUT WHY AREN’T EQUITIES FALLING?·FROM GIANT TVS TO 'JAMES BOND GLASSES': TCL'S VISION FOR THE FUTURE·BARDELLA SIGNS PACT WITH FARAGE TO STOP SMALL BOAT CROSSINGS 'FOREVER'·SENIOR EU OFFICIALS RETIERATE NEED FOR NEW EUROPE-WIDE TAXES IN NEXT BUDGET·PASSPORT FOR A NEWBORN: BIRTH TOURISM AS PART OF RUSSIA'S NEW EMIGRATION·INSIDE THE QUIET LUXURY REVIVAL OF THE VENICE LIDO – HOME TO THE GLITTERING FILM FESTIVAL·WEEK 38 · N°260·● LIVEECB RATE 2.4%·EUR/USD 1.1622·EUR/GBP 0.8590·BRUSSELS 15°C — OVERCAST·BOND YIELDS ARE SURGING GLOBALLY BUT WHY AREN’T EQUITIES FALLING?·FROM GIANT TVS TO 'JAMES BOND GLASSES': TCL'S VISION FOR THE FUTURE·BARDELLA SIGNS PACT WITH FARAGE TO STOP SMALL BOAT CROSSINGS 'FOREVER'·SENIOR EU OFFICIALS RETIERATE NEED FOR NEW EUROPE-WIDE TAXES IN NEXT BUDGET·PASSPORT FOR A NEWBORN: BIRTH TOURISM AS PART OF RUSSIA'S NEW EMIGRATION·INSIDE THE QUIET LUXURY REVIVAL OF THE VENICE LIDO – HOME TO THE GLITTERING FILM FESTIVAL·WEEK 38 · N°260·
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Thursday, 17 September 2026
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Reporting and analysis on technology from across Europe and beyond — updated through the day.

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  1. 01TECHNOLOGY04 September 2026

    From giant TVs to 'James Bond glasses': TCL's vision for the future

    TCL is showcasing its vision of a more connected home at IFA 2026. The Debate spoke to TCL Europe chief marketing officer Stefan Streit about where AI and display technology could take everyday life next.

    By Donogh McCabe
    18:42 CET
  2. 02TECHNOLOGY04 September 2026

    IFA 2026: What could the home of the future look like?

    From AI-powered appliances and smart beds to connected pet gadgets and robot dogs, The Debate went to IFA 2026 in Berlin to see how new technology could reshape life at home.

    By Sonja Issel
    11:54 CET
  3. 03TECHNOLOGY04 September 2026

    Trump arcade: White House launches pro-MAGA games with a deportation twist

    A new White House website turns the administration's immigration crackdown, savings scheme and food policy into five low-resolution arcade games, drawing sharp criticism from rights groups.

    By Una Hajdari
    11:15 CET
  4. 04TECHNOLOGY04 September 2026

    NERDs: The Gen Zers who believe they will never be able to retire

    An increasing number of Gen Zers have stopped believing in pensions and are convinced they will never be able to stop working.

    By Indrabati Lahiri
    10:43 CET
  5. 05TECHNOLOGY02 September 2026

    EU faces new Trump tariffs over Big Tech fines, Britain is spared

    The U.S. is set to investigate new tariffs against the EU for fines on American tech firms, while Britain appears to be excluded from the targeted countries for now.

    By Carl Deconinck
    14:24 CET
  6. 06TECHNOLOGY31 August 2026

    Brussels designates ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox under Digital Services Act

    The European Commission has designated ChatGPT, Reddit, and Roblox as Very Large Online Platforms and a Very Large Online Search Engine under the Digital Services Act, enforcing strict online safety rules.

    By Carl Deconinck
    16:45 CET
  7. 07TECHNOLOGY31 August 2026

    Who is the man set to lead Apple into the world of artificial intelligence?

    John Ternus takes over as Apple's chief executive on Tuesday, inheriting a company that towers over the smartphone market but trails its rivals in artificial intelligence.

    By Angela Barnes
    06:41 CET
  8. 08TECHNOLOGY28 August 2026

    Google eases EU spam rules on publisher sites after Brussels probe

    Google has revised its spam policy for sites in the European Economic Area, easing penalties for publishers, following an EU probe into unfair treatment and loss of revenue.

    By Carl Deconinck
    13:37 CET
  9. 09TECHNOLOGY27 August 2026

    US exposes Italy-based tech collective used by violent far-left groups and terrorists

    The US has sanctioned the Italy-based A/I Collective for providing encrypted services to violent far-left groups, labeling it a Specially Designated Global Terrorist organization.

    By Carl Deconinck
    15:16 CET
  10. 10TECHNOLOGY27 August 2026

    Gamescom: Germany is Europe’s largest video game market

    Gamescom in Cologne is the world's biggest fair for computer and video games. In 2026, it set a record for exhibitors and was visited by the German president and leading politicians.

    By Kirsten Ripper
    10:35 CET