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Cybersecurity

SecDMP Technology Innovation to Address Security Vulnerabilities in Data Prefetcher Units

Researchers from KU Leuven and EURECOM have developed a secure hardware solution named SecDMP to neutralize leakage vulnerabilities in memory-dependent prefetcher units without compromising overall performance.

2026-11-02

Cybersecurity

Cyberattacks Target Cooling Systems in European Stores, Causing Product Losses

More than 115 stores in several European countries have been hit by a cyberattack targeting cooling systems, where attackers remotely altered temperature settings, leading to food spoilage.

2026-11-02

Cybersecurity

Series of Cyberattacks Target Cooling Systems in European Retail Stores

Major retail chains in Belgium and other European countries have been subjected to cyberattacks targeting central cooling systems, resulting in the spoilage of large quantities of food products.

2026-11-02

Startups

Tech accelerator imec.istart expands its cross-border network to include six European countries

Belgian accelerator imec.istart has announced the expansion of its startup support programs and investment activities to include Spain, Germany, and Bulgaria, alongside its existing presence in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Italy, with regional investment support exceeding 160 million euros.

2026-10-29

Chips and Semiconductors

Innovation in Vertical DRAM Stacking Expands Thermal Design Envelope for GPUs

New research from the imec center reveals a 3D memory architecture based on vertically stacking DRAM chips over GPUs with integrated cooling cavities, as an advanced technical alternative to traditional HBM technologies.

2026-10-26

Chips and Semiconductors

Researchers Discover Variable Behavior of Dry Photoresist Materials Under EUV and Electron Beams

A joint research study has revealed unique properties of photoresist materials based on zeolitic imidazolate frameworks, showing different patterning responses depending on the radiation source used.

2026-10-25

Cybersecurity

Citizen Lab Reveals Spyware Delivered Through Ads Without Any Interaction

Citizen Lab has revealed spyware called AdFection that can infect phones and computers simply by displaying an advertisement, without the user clicking a link or opening a file. The organization says the technology was developed by Israeli company Discover-Tech and used to target journalists and employees at international institutions.

2026-10-15

Cybersecurity

Hacking of Cooling Systems in Approximately 700 French Stores Reveals the Risks of Exposed Control Devices

Attackers exploited outdated, internet-connected control devices to manage cooling systems in approximately 700 stores in France, damaging large quantities of food and causing fires in some cases. The incident indicates that the lack of updates and failure to isolate access from the internet facilitated a widespread breach.

2026-10-14

Artificial intelligence

SAP Acquires TechWolf to Enhance HR Agents with Employee Skills Data

SAP announced an agreement to acquire Belgian company TechWolf, which builds a contextual map that infers employees’ skills from their actual work. SAP will use this data to provide SuccessFactors agents with better context and reduce token consumption and operating costs.

2026-10-06

Electric Cars

Volvo Electric Trucks Win 2027 Truck of the Year Award

The new generation of heavy-duty electric trucks from Volvo Trucks has won the International Truck of the Year 2027 award, highlighting a range of up to 700 kilometers and support for megawatt charging. The recognition comes as serial production begins and the company expands its targeting of electric trucks for regional and heavy-duty transport.

2026-09-27

Space and Space Technologies

NASA Reveals Food System Designs for Mars Missions and Awards $650,000 to Winners

NASA selected five winning teams in the Mars to Table Challenge to design integrated food systems for a crew of 15 astronauts on the surface of Mars for 500 Martian days. The ANI concept won the $300,000 first prize and aims to produce 50% of food away from Earth.

2026-09-24

Space and Space Technologies

Partnership Between Simera Sense and IDOM to Develop an Optical System for the MultiScape350 Satellite

Simera Sense and IDOM announced a partnership to develop and produce the optical system for the high-resolution MultiScape350 Earth-imaging platform, with a clear division of responsibilities for design, manufacturing, electronics, and integration between the two companies.

2026-09-17

Electric Cars

Windrose Develops a 70-Kilowatt Electric PTO Unit for Heavy-Duty Trucks

Windrose has developed an electric power takeoff unit integrated into the electric axle of its R700 truck, providing up to 70 kilowatts to operate external equipment without a diesel engine. The unit particularly targets car-carrier trailers that need to operate ramps and supports.

2026-09-01

Chips and Semiconductors

imec Develops Key Manufacturing Modules to Advance CFET Transistors Beyond the A7 Node

imec presented two modules to improve the manufacturability of CFET transistors: a backside-contact structure that increased drive current and reduced access resistance to the bottom devices, and a dipole-middle gate structure for tuning threshold voltage within a suitable thermal budget. The results represent research progress, but do not yet demonstrate CFET readiness for large-scale commercial production.

2026-09-01

Electric Cars

Belgian company Any bets on cargo space to drive electric motorcycles into everyday use

Any has unveiled a modular electric motorcycle called the LUV1, combining speeds of up to 100 kilometers per hour with 120 liters of cargo space and a range of up to 87 miles thanks to two swappable batteries. The company is preparing to ramp up production and raise 10 million euros or more before deliveries begin.

2026-08-28

Energy and Green Technologies

How Are Electric Cars Reshaping Fuel Stations in Europe?

CleanTechnica analyzes the transition of European fuel stations from selling gasoline and diesel to operating as fast-charging, retail, and service hubs, examining examples from Norway, the Netherlands, and London. It notes that electricity-grid congestion, European regulations, and changing consumer behavior have become key factors in the design and economics of these sites.

2026-08-15