Coalition Approves Smart Meter light Rollout to Accelerate Germany’s Grid Digitalisation Coalition backs Smart Meter light rollout with tighter 2030 targets and a year-end grid law to speed digitalisation; industry …
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Technology
OpenAI says short-term government access controls enable wider rollout after Anthropic withdrawal
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzOpenAI access controls framed as temporary bridge to wider access after Anthropic model pull OpenAI says consent-based access controls will be used as a short-term measure to widen availability while …
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Politics
Germany debates opt-out organ donation change with rollout not before 2030
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGerman Bundestag Debates Move to Opt-Out Organ Donation German lawmakers debate opt-out organ donation as parties weigh ethics, consent and waiting lists; implementation is not expected before 2030, supporters say. …
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Business
CATL unveils sodium‑ion Tener batteries, announces global rollout next year
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerCATL unveils “Tener” sodium-ion battery as commercial rollout begins in China CATL revealed the “Tener” sodium-ion battery in Munich, saying sales start in China in September and will expand globally …
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Business
Germany and telecoms sign binding targets to accelerate fiber and mobile rollout
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany agrees new targets to speed fiber expansion and mobile coverage Government, operators and municipalities sign “Bestes Netz für Deutschland” to track progress with clear KPIs and boost fiber expansion …
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Business
German Elevators Found Defective in 11% of TÜV Inspections, Prompting Sensor Rollout
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerTÜV: Elevator failures affect thousands — sensors and predictive maintenance seek to cut downtime and costs TÜV report finds 11% of inspected elevators had serious defects in 2025; sensor-based predictive …
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Business
German power grid hit by record negative prices, prompting smart meter rollout
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerNegative electricity prices hit Germany again as solar floods day‑ahead market Negative electricity prices reappeared in Germany as day-ahead power plunged to -€35/MWh on Saturday midday and reached -€499/MWh on …
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Technology
Roblox launches Kids and Select accounts as global rollout begins June
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzRoblox account types: company rolls out age-targeted Roblox Kids and Roblox Select to curb risks Roblox account types will be restructured to route younger players into age-appropriate experiences, the company …