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🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

From Agile Robots to Tesla: Robot Revolution in Factories

German factories are experiencing a robot revolution with machines that resemble humans and are expected to be four times more productive than human workers.

Mar 23 • 06:26 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

This is something artificial intelligence cannot create

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a case regarding copyright protection for a work created by the artificial intelligence Dabus, reinforcing the view that machines cannot hold copyright interests.

Mar 22 • 13:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Gabbard testimony on Puerto Rico voting machines raises questions about role of Venezuela conspiracy theory

Tulsi Gabbard's testimony about the seizure of voting machines in Puerto Rico revives discredited conspiracy theories linking Venezuela to Trump's electoral loss.

Mar 20 • 17:50 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Šaško wants to limit vending machines with new drugs, Kamenický stopped the ban on single-use and flavored e-cigarettes

Slovakia's Health Minister Kamil Šaško plans to regulate vending machines distributing synthetic drugs, amidst rising teenage consumption.

Mar 20 • 16:12 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

You have received a new voicemail – it reported how voicemail is used in Lithuania

A report highlights the evolution and current use of voicemail technology in Lithuania, illustrating its transition from simple answering machines to sophisticated digital services.

Mar 20 • 08:41 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Farmers brought machines to the roads to get the government's attention

Farmers across Estonia protested with tractors to highlight the agricultural sector's challenging situation and the necessity to utilize EU funds for direct support.

Mar 20 • 08:23 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The company "Floway" has installed 13 innovative flower vending machines in Riga; investments reach 300,000 euros

Floway has expanded its flower vending machine business in Riga, now operating 13 machines with a total investment of 300,000 euros.

Mar 20 • 04:25 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

S and V in Trouble: The Big Campaign Machines No Longer Work

The article discusses the declining effectiveness of traditional campaign strategies for the Social Democrats and the Liberal Party in Denmark.

Mar 20 • 03:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Daniel Noboa calls to ignite the machines for the rehabilitation of the Cuenca-Molleturo road with an investment of $21.8 million

Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa urged for the immediate start of the rehabilitation of the Cuenca-Molleturo road, emphasizing its importance for connecting families and boosting the economy with a planned investment of $21.8 million.

Mar 19 • 16:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Warming weather brings planting machines to the fields of Rymättylä – the early potato yield aims for graduation tables

The planting of early potatoes has begun in Rymättylä, Finland, as warm and sunny weather encourages farmers to start their work.

Mar 19 • 13:55 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The farmers' action brought together more people and tractors than expected

A nationwide farmers' action in Estonia today demonstrated strong unity in the agricultural sector, attracting 690 agricultural machines instead of the expected 400.

Mar 19 • 13:38 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

President's Young Engineer Award Given to Karolina Kudelina-Zhang

Karolina Kudelina-Zhang, a researcher from Tallinn University of Technology's Virumaa College, received this year's President's Young Engineer Award for her work in the development of diagnostic methods for electrical machines.

Mar 19 • 13:13 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Staff Reductions: Parking Meters at Karlsfelder Lake

Parking at Karlsfelder Lake will now be managed through machines and digital payment instead of personnel collecting fees.

Mar 18 • 13:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Channel 4 adds 'heartbreaking' documentary that leaves viewers in tears

Channel 4 has released a poignant documentary titled 'Molly Vs The Machines,' detailing a father's emotional journey to uncover the truth about his daughter's death and the impact of social media.

Mar 17 • 15:02 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Samsung's application has made Windows machines almost unusable

A recent update to Microsoft's Windows 11 has rendered some machines nearly unusable due to a bug affecting the C drive, as reported by Samsung's application and noted by Microsoft.

Mar 17 • 11:32 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Are machines more creative?

The article explores the debate over whether artificial intelligence (AI) is capable of true creativity compared to humans, highlighting differing opinions in the academic and technological spheres.

Mar 16 • 22:01 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Omniva is closing the Kvartali post office in Tartu: visitor numbers have dropped by a quarter over the year

Omniva is set to close the Kvartali post office in Tartu on May 6 due to a significant drop in visitor numbers, shifting consumer preference towards parcel machines.

Mar 16 • 16:20 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Perhaps the worst mistake a swimming pool visitor can make: "It worries me the most"

Elina Lähdeaho, the cleaning manager of sports halls, emphasizes the importance of washing swimwear at home after using drying machines to avoid bacteria.

Mar 16 • 15:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

In China: Outrage over live hamsters in claw machines

A claw machine in Shenzhen, China, has sparked outrage after it was reported that live hamsters were being offered as prizes, leading to significant criticism on social media.

Mar 15 • 11:06 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

VIDEO AND PHOTOS: Evans pushed his car to the limit in the Kenyan mud, but ultimately succumbed

During the Kenya Rally, driver Elfyn Evans faced extreme conditions as the rally tested both men and machines, leading to unexpected challenges and outcomes in the race.

Mar 14 • 09:30 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Podcast Digital Economy: Why are you chatting with machines in the factory?

The podcast discusses the impact of artificial intelligence on productivity in manufacturing, featuring insights from Hans Krattenmacher of SEW Eurodrive.

Mar 13 • 10:16 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

Giant Gym for Robots Opens in Germany – See What They Teach the Machines

A giant gym for robots is opening in Germany where humanoid robots are trained by human instructors to perform everyday tasks.

Mar 13 • 09:02 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Reps probe contamination risks from locally-made grinding machines

Nigeria's House of Representatives is investigating food contamination risks linked to locally fabricated grinding machines used in food processing.

Mar 13 • 02:02 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Roxy Coffee Machine Test: Perfect for Espresso

The Roxy coffee machine test reveals it as an exceptional choice for espresso enthusiasts.

Mar 12 • 09:48 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Windows machines in danger – this warning is a sign of danger

Microsoft has identified a large-scale criminal campaign aimed at tricking users into executing harmful code on their computers.

Mar 12 • 06:03 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Kwara donates industrial garri machines to community

The Kwara State Government has provided industrial cassava flour processing machines to the community of Owode Oja to boost production and create sustainable job opportunities.

Mar 12 • 03:50 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

It is still uncertain when or if PCC will be able to start the machines - 'Members of parliament show very little interest in this'

The article discusses uncertainty regarding the operations of PCC and the apparent lack of interest from Icelandic parliament members.

Mar 11 • 20:38 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Iconic Australian-made pinball machines preserved for generations to come

A collection of iconic Australian-made pinball machines, including famous designs, has been preserved by the National Film and Sound Archive.

Mar 11 • 19:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The CEO of Anthropica Proclaims the Arrival of the Centaur Era

Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropica, declares a new phase in the collaboration between humans and machines, likening it to a hybrid 'centaur' partnership.

Mar 11 • 08:58 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

ATM Jamming with Fevikwik: Thug Gang Exposed in Agra

The Agra Cyber Crime Police have successfully uncovered an inter-state gang using a clever ATM card swapping scam, involving jamming machines and stealing cash from unsuspecting victims.

Mar 11 • 04:10 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

How José Eduardo Derbez Was Scammed with a Claw Machine Business: 'He Told Me to Invest Five Million'

José Eduardo Derbez was scammed out of a significant investment in a claw machine business after being misled by someone claiming to know a family member.

Mar 11 • 02:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Weapons, drugs, and gambling machines seized in operation that arrested four people in Santo Estêvão

Four people were arrested during a police operation in Santo Estêvão, Brazil, where weapons, drugs, and gambling equipment were seized.

Mar 10 • 18:40 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Collapse in Parque Patricios: This is how the parking lot looks a week after the slab collapse

A week after the slab collapse at a housing complex in Parque Patricios, machines are on-site to remove debris and recover vehicles amid increasing uncertainty and residents' calls to return home.

Mar 10 • 16:49 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Killing machines in war: Autonomous weapons are already fighting

The article discusses the increasing role of autonomous weapons in modern warfare, highlighting the urgency for regulations in the face of their rapid deployment.

Mar 10 • 08:33 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Free Sanitary Pads Starting from July… Government to Pilot Program

The South Korean government plans to provide free sanitary pads through vending machines to all women in need, starting in July, to alleviate the financial burden of purchasing them.

Mar 10 • 06:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Telegraph
Life & Tech

Best coffee machine guide: Our experts tested 75 to find the best for café-quality brews at home

The article reviews the best coffee machines for home use after testing 75 models, providing insights into features and expert recommendations.

Mar 9 • 15:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Telegraph
Life & Tech

The best white noise machines, tested with advice from a neuroscientist

This article reviews various types of white noise machines and discusses their benefits for improving sleep quality, featuring insights from a neuroscientist.

Mar 9 • 12:44 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The state is purchasing the service of vending machines for several million

The Estonian Defense Investment Agency is contracting a service for vending machines to supply coffee, snacks, and maintenance over the next five years.

Mar 9 • 12:25 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

70% Use Fax in Schools, 90% Use Seals: Inflexible Circumstances Revealed by Ministry of Education Survey

A recent survey by Japan's Ministry of Education reveals that 71.7% of public elementary and junior high schools still use fax machines for daily operations, and 91.0% continue to use seals, indicating slow progress in digitalization efforts despite government initiatives.

Mar 9 • 08:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Gambling crackdown in Romania as councils can ban betting shops and slot machines

Romania has enacted an emergency decree allowing local municipalities the power to ban or restrict betting shops and slot machine venues amid a significant tightening of gambling regulations.

Mar 9 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Sports

Formula 1: see the most impressive machines that drivers speed outside the tracks

The 2026 Formula 1 season is underway, showcasing remarkable cars and revealing the diverse personalities of the drivers beyond the racetracks.

Mar 8 • 11:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

These Products Professionals Would Not Use in Laundry - A Popular Substance Can Damage the Machine

Experts warn against using laundry detergents containing zeolites, which can harm washing machines.

Mar 8 • 08:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The publisher's version of the lustful hockey players is degrading art

A commentary argues that using machines for translating bestsellers damages the quality of art.

Mar 8 • 07:06 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The Book Behind the Series is Now Available in Danish. But What Kind of Danish?

The article discusses the implications of using machines to translate bestsellers and critiques the impact on artistic quality.

Mar 8 • 07:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Sports

Formula 1: see the most impressive machines that drivers accelerate off the tracks

The 2026 Formula 1 season has begun, showcasing new cars and the personal collections of drivers, highlighting their passion for speed.

Mar 8 • 07:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Frýdek-Místek has run out of patience, wants to drive drug machines off the streets

Authorities in Frýdek-Místek are taking action against vending machines that dispense addictive substances on the streets.

Mar 7 • 15:56 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

How Machines Learn: What is Artificial Intelligence?

The article explains how artificial intelligence (AI) allows computers and machines to learn and make decisions similarly to humans through pattern recognition and data analysis.

Mar 6 • 21:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Comparative Test of Gaming Machines in 1996: A Celebration of PCs Assembled in Finland

The article discusses the dominance of PC gaming over consoles in Finland during the late 1990s, with a focus on the impact of domestic builders of these machines.

Mar 6 • 17:21 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Claw Machines in Japan: Plush Toys Instead of Video Games: The Transformation of Japan's Arcades

Japan's arcades are evolving from classic video games to claw machines, which have become the primary attraction.

Mar 6 • 12:48 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: Calls for Transparency As Liberia Celebrates Arrival of 'Yellow Machines'

Liberian Representative Moima Briggs-Mensah demands transparency regarding the delivery and financing of new heavy-duty equipment known as 'yellow machines' for the country's road sector.

Mar 6 • 04:46 UTC

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