Decided to migrate off of Dropbox and onto pCloud. The Linux app is decent and I now have twice the cloud storage for cheaper than Dropbox.
#EuropeanTech
Offener Brief fordert EU-Alternativen zu X - Elon, hörst Du die Signale?
#technews #xalternatives #openletter #europeantech #digitalsovereignty #brussels
Finalmente, speriamo che venga fuori qualcosa di concreto
https://cybernews.com/tech/europe-looks-for-ways-to-cut-cord-from-big-tech/
Currently deleting images and videos from Google Photos after doing Takeout. It's really obvious that Google made mass deletion as painful as possible. You have to actually manually select thousands of images in batches and delete them.
#degoogle #europeantech
After about a month of research and preparation , I deleted all my files in Google drive today !
#degoogle #europeantech
@AndrzejWasowski
Media reports like this?
While closing the US military bases in Europe sounds a lot more powerfu than sanctioning their tech companies,
it will certainly be necessary for us to become independent of them - be it #Microsoft , #Google, #Meta or any other.
#greenland #nato #EU #europe #europeanUnion #europeanTech #europeanAltermatives
Besides redirecting my Gmail to Proton Mail, my migration from Google One to the Proton Suite and Ente Photos is complete.
#EuropeanTech #EuropeanAlternatives #FreedomFromBigTech #Proton #DeGoogle #Ente
Lately I’ve been realizing that I probably made a (small but important) mistake when choosing Proton Mail over @Tutanota Mail.
I truly respect and like both European companies, but what I’ve been noticing, and deeply appreciating, is how strong, healthy, and direct the relationship between Tuta and its users is. They communicate, they discuss, they listen.
It actually reminds me a lot of the @Vivaldi browser team, including @jon himself. And that kind of attitude is priceless, especially when it’s combined with such a clear stance on privacy & security, AI, and user-first values. That combination is simply top-tier.
I recently noticed Vivaldi starting some cooperation with Proton. Personally, I’d much rather see a collaboration with Tuta.
Rooting for you. Rooting for both teams (actually all three). Absolutely fantastic work.
#privacy #security #email #europeanTech #Vivaldi #Tuta #Proton
Soverin is now part of the Tech Sovereignty Catalogue!
The Catalogue showcases European trusted digital solutions and connects innovators with policymakers.
By joining the #TechSovCatalogue, Soverin contributes to Europe's tech sovereignty and competitiveness.
🚀🇪🇺 Big news: Tuta has been accepted into the European Tech Sovereignty Catalogue by European Digital SME Alliance.
We're proud to help build a strong, sovereign European tech stack — with privacy-first technology made in Europe. 🔒
🚀 Wero: Die europäische Antwort auf PayPal – einfach, schnell, schon da!**
Viele Banken in der EU unterstützen es bereits. **Ist deine dabei?** Probier’s aus:
1️⃣ Freund:innen hinzufügen
2️⃣ Klicken
3️⃣ PayPal war gestern – Wero ist heute
#Europa #DigitalPayments #Banking2025 #MakeEuropeGreatAgain #EU #EuropeanTech #Paypal #Wero
We’ve taken privacy out in the open!
If you’re in the Netherlands, keep an eye out: Soverin has hit the streets in Amsterdam.
Our new posters are live across the country, spreading one simple message:
Email should be independent. Private. Yours.
See one in the wild? Snap a photo and tag us. We’d love to see where Soverin shows up.
Because privacy doesn’t just live online.
It’s part of everyday life: from your inbox to your commute.
Our CEO Diana takes the stage at 40HRSFestival in Amsterdam, 19–20 Nov.
She'll join the panel "The Road to European Digital Sovereignty," challenging Big Tech's myths and exposing the narratives that keep Europe dependent on hyperscale infrastructure.
At Soverin, we've spent a decade building privacy-first email, developed and hosted in Europe. Independence starts with owning your essential tech.
Will you join the conversation?
**Silicon-Carbon Batteries: The Future of Smartphones in Europe**
Silicon-carbon (Si-C) batteries combine silicon and carbon in the anode, increasing capacity by 10–30% without thickening the device. These batteries offer longer battery life, faster charging, and better resistance to degradation compared with traditional lithium-ion cells. In 2025, Chinese brands such as Oppo, Vivo, and Xiaomi are leading the adoption, while Samsung and Apple are yet to catch up.
Based on the latest reviews, here is the top 10 smartphones with Si-C batteries as of November 2025 (ranked by popularity, battery capacity, and user feedback; data from Gizmochina and Smartprix):
# Model Battery Capacity Fast Charging Key Features Approx. Price (USD) Release 1 OnePlus 13 6000 mAh 100 W wired, 50 W wireless 805 Wh/L density, 0–100% in 36 min, magnetic charging; ideal for gaming 800–900 Jan 2025 2 iQOO 13 6150 mAh 120 W wired (full in 30 min), 44 W UFCS 3rd gen Si-C, enhanced durability; PPS support, no wireless 700–800 Dec 2024 3 Vivo X200 Pro 6000 mAh 90 W wired, 30 W wireless Semi-solid Si-C (834 Wh/L), -20°C tolerant; 17+ hours video playback 900–1000 Dec 2024 4 Oppo Find X8 Pro 5910 mAh 80 W wired, 50 W wireless, 10 W reverse High silicon content for thermal control; slim 8.24 mm body 1000–1100 Nov 2024 5 Realme GT 7 Pro 6500 mAh (5800 mAh in India) 120 W wired (50% in 14 min) "Titan" Si-C with 10% silicon, 4-year warranty; -25°C resistant 600–700 Nov 2024 6 Honor Magic 7 Pro 5850 mAh 100 W wired, 80 W wireless High-density with cooling; AI-optimised for 2+ days 900–1000 Jan 2025 7 Xiaomi 15 Pro 6100 mAh 90 W wired, 50 W wireless 850 Wh/L density, extended lifespan; flagship AI-ready 800–900 Feb 2025 8 Redmi K80 Pro 6000 mAh 120 W wired, 50 W wireless Reduced heat, extended cycle life; budget flagship 500–600 Jan 2025 9 POCO X7 Pro 6550 mAh 90 W wired One of the largest in mid-range segment; compact design 400–500 Oct 2025 10 Honor 300 Pro 5300 mAh 100 W wired, 80 W wireless AI power-saving; 59% in 15 min 600–700 Jul 2025
**Why these models are top picks:** Si-C batteries paired with high-end chips (Snapdragon 8 Elite, Dimensity 9400) provide 1.5–2 days of heavy use. Downsides: currently mostly Asia-exclusive, slight heating under ultra-fast charging.
For Europe, look for global Oppo and Vivo models via official retailers or AliExpress. Best balance of price and battery life: OnePlus 13.
**References / Bibliography:**
Gizmochina. *Top Smartphones with Silicon-Carbon Batteries in 2025*. Accessed November 2025.
Smartprix. *2025 Battery Technology Rankings*. Accessed November 2025.
Oppo, Vivo, Xiaomi, OnePlus official press releases, 2024–2025.
Industry reviews: *TechRadar*, *GSMArena*, *Notebookcheck*, 2025 editions.
**Hashtags:**
#SiliconCarbon #SiCBattery #Smartphones2025 #BatteryTech #FastCharging #LongBatteryLife #OnePlus13 #Xiaomi15Pro #VivoX200Pro #OppoFindX8Pro #EuropeanTech #MobileInnovation #FutureSmartphones #SustainableTech #BatteryEfficiency
If you want, I can also create a **short social-media-friendly version** optimised for UK/European readers.
Why Germany Is Losing Its Innovators — and How Geopolitical Crises Could Become Europe’s Biggest Opportunity
During my conversations with potential investors from China, the United States, and Brazil, one thing became increasingly clear: Germany’s current innovation programs are not built for the realities of global competition. Initiatives such as SPRIND and EXIST, although well-intentioned, are deeply rooted in academic structures, heavy documentation, and predefined evaluation processes. They are excellent tools for research, universities, and early technical exploration — but they provide no practical support when founders are negotiating with international investors who expect speed, flexibility, clarity, and strategic alignment.
Germany has developed strong funding instruments for knowledge creation, yet almost none for scalable entrepreneurship. There is too little risk capital, too much administrative overhead, and far too few incentives for entrepreneurs who want to build companies that could genuinely change the world. SPRIND and EXIST help teams publish papers and build prototypes, but they do not help founders close deals with foreign investors, reach global markets, or keep groundbreaking technologies in Germany. In fact, their rigidity often slows teams down precisely when agility and rapid execution are needed most.
This is the core issue: Germany promotes knowledge, not impact.
We create excellent research, but not the environment in which ambitious founders can transform that research into globally competitive companies. As a result, innovators with truly transformative ideas often leave Germany — not because they want to, but because the system gives them no alternative. The domestic environment pushes them out, while the global market pulls them in.
Germany’s innovation programs are important for academic progress, but they do not produce economic strength. They generate knowledge, not global market leaders. And if we want to retain emerging technologies — such as sovereign cloud infrastructure, open-source automation, AI safety tooling, or decentralized architectures — we need less bureaucracy and far more courage to fund high-risk, high-impact ventures.
Geopolitical Crises as a Catalyst for European Technological Leadership
Today’s geopolitical crises — from supply chain disruptions to energy instability and the growing competition between digital superpowers — also present a historic opportunity for Europe. For the first time in decades, the global environment favors nations capable of building sovereign digital infrastructure and reducing dependency on external powers. Europe now has the chance to create technologies that not only strengthen its own autonomy but also challenge or even replace American Big Tech.
But this opportunity can only be seized if Europe fundamentally shifts how it allocates capital. We must move away from the familiar pattern of structural conservatism, where funding is spread thinly across traditional sectors such as agriculture and the automotive industry — sectors that often receive money not for innovation, but to preserve outdated structures. Incremental updates to old industries will not prepare us for the future.
Instead, we need targeted, bold, and transformative funding programs that prioritize:
- renewable and decentralized energy systems
- sovereign, open-source digital infrastructure
- AI safety and transparent, auditable algorithms
- sustainable, modern agriculture
- automation technologies and resilient hardware
- cloud independence and true data ownership
- green industrial transformation
- next-generation cybersecurity
Technology must become a central pillar of Europe’s economic strategy — not a side project, not a subsidy for legacy sectors, not an afterthought. If we continue investing in the past, we will be overtaken by every major region of the world. But if we redirect capital toward the areas that genuinely move society forward — energy independence, open-source innovation, automation, AI safety, and sovereign cloud — Europe can become a global leader once again.
Software that enables digital sovereignty is not just a technological advantage; it is a geopolitical necessity. And if we act decisively now, it can become the foundation for European market leadership in the decades ahead.
Strategic Autonomy in the Primary and Secondary Sectors
This does not mean abandoning our foundational industries. On the contrary, any serious strategy for European resilience must preserve autonomy in the primary sector (food, raw materials) and secondary sector (core manufacturing). Europe must remain capable of feeding itself and producing essential goods without being dependent on China, Russia, or rising autocracies — including the United States.
However, this autonomy must be modern, not nostalgic. Public investment should not exist to protect outdated technologies. It must exist to strengthen long-term independence. That means:
- green, autarkic, decentralized energy production
- sustainable and regenerative agriculture
- a complete transition from fossil fuel combustion to clean power
- industrial production powered by wind, solar, hydrogen, and circular material cycles
Europe has enormous potential in wind and solar energy — far more than we utilize today. If deployed strategically, these resources could not only meet our own energy needs but also enable new industries, support electrified manufacturing, and empower sovereign digital infrastructure at scale.
Strategic independence means building the internal resilience necessary to remain free — economically, politically, and technologically — even in turbulent times. And that resilience can only be built through innovation, not through holding onto the past.
The Path Forward
We have the knowledge. We have the resources.
What we lack is the political courage and financial strategy to convert research into globally competitive companies. The geopolitical window of opportunity is open — but it will not stay open forever.
If we want to shape the future rather than be shaped by it, we must invest in the sectors that truly matter:
- digital sovereignty
- open-source ecosystems
- renewable energy
- sustainable agriculture
- resilient automation
- decentralized infrastructure
- AI safety and transparency
- next-generation manufacturing
The future belongs to those who build it.
And Europe must decide — now — whether it wants to build or merely observe.
#aiSafety #automation #berlin #decentralization #digitalSovereignty #entrepreneurship #europa #europeanIndependence #europeanTech #exist #futureVision #geopoliticalStrategy #germany #greenTech #infrastructureAutomation #innovation #openSource #renewableEnergy #riskCapital #sovereignCloud #sprind #startupEcosystem #sustainableEconomy #techInnovation #techPolicy #ventureCapital
Amazon cuts 14,000 jobs while Europe depends on them for cloud infrastructure. This is the cost of Big Tech dependency: efficiency for shareholders, layoffs for people.
Europe needs digital sovereignty. We need privacy-first infrastructure built locally, not outsourced to giants who prioritize profits over people.
At Soverin, we're building that alternative: European-hosted, privacy-first tech that empowers rather than exploits.
https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/company-news/amazon-workforce-reduction
Another European agency shifts off US Tech as digital sovereignty gains steam
#HackerNews #EuropeanTech #DigitalSovereignty #BigTech #Ditching #USTech #AgencyShift
On this week’s European It!, I unpacks a huge moment: Synthesia’s rejection of Adobe’s $3B offer. What this signals for European AI sovereignty.
We also explore the core contradictions shaping our continent’s tech scene:
The EU’s regulation paradox: fining Big Tech while struggling with election deepfakes.
An AI funding winter vs. a healthtech boom.
A new wave of deep tech, GPS-free drones, quantum hardware.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0gbs6jF31xBqdq6sftkkK3?si=dI-9n8OcSRiWPt4JIgfuxg
Europe expands AI innovation with $578M investment in 6 new AI factories, bringing total to 19 centers across 16 countries. Driving technological leadership through strategic development. #AIInnovation #EuropeanTech
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