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Meta Moves Deeper Into AI Agents -Technology- Mar 10, 2026

Meta Acquires Moltbook in Push for Agentic AI Talent

Meta has acquired Moltbook, an experimental social platform built for AI agents, and is bringing its founders into the company’s Superintelligence Labs.

Marvin

With the Moltbook deal, Meta is betting that AI agents—and the people building them—will shape the next phase of the tech race.

Autonomous shuttle buses: Hamburg's path to the future of local transport

Hamburg is relying on autonomous shuttle buses to relieve traffic congestion and optimize local public transport. With an investment of €26 million, up to 10,000 of these buses are expected to be operating in the Hanseatic city by 2030.

Internet Governance Comes to Hamburg -Technology- Oct 17, 2023

ICANN Conference Returns to Germany After More Than 20 Years

The 78th ICANN conference will take place in Hamburg from October 21 to 26, focusing on internet coordination, domain name management, and the future of the open web.

Germany Eyes Launches From the North Sea -Technology- Oct 1, 2023

Germany Plans Rocket Launches From a Floating Platform in the North Sea

Germany is planning to launch rockets from a floating platform in the North Sea, with the federal government backing the private consortium behind the project.

Autopilot Under Pressure -Technology- Sep 29, 2023

Tesla’s Autopilot Faces Growing Controversy and Court Battles

Amid rising safety concerns and fatal crashes linked to Tesla’s Autopilot, the company is facing landmark court cases in the United States.

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A Landmark Deal in Tech -Technology- Sep 28, 2023

Cisco’s Monumental Acquisition of Splunk

Cisco has announced its $28 billion acquisition of data specialist Splunk, marking a major shift in the technology landscape and the company’s biggest deal to date.