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EaseUS has introduced Deep Video Reconstruct (DVR), a new recovery engine built into EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard Professional that rebuilds video files previously restored but left unplayable. The tool addresses a common failure in standard SD card recovery and targets fragmented footage from cameras, drones, and dashcams.

Modern cameras don’t record video as a single continuous file, rather they write image, audio, and metadata streams in segments across an SD card.

OpenAI and Amazon have entered a multi year partnership that combines cloud infrastructure, custom silicon, and AI software, backed by a $50 billion investment from the retail giant. The agreement expands OpenAI’s use of AWS infrastructure and includes new enterprise AI tools, including a stateful runtime environment and the Frontier platform, to AWS customers.

Amazon will invest $50 billion in OpenAI, beginning with $15 billion and followed by another $35 billion when certain conditions are met. The companies say the partnership is focused on scaling AI systems for enterprises, startups, and consumer applications.

Google has added new AI-powered features to Translate that provide deeper context and alternative phrasing suggestions. The update introduces tone guidance and interactive explanations, helping users choose wording that fits informal chats, professional settings, and regional nuances.

The changes are powered by Gemini’s multilingual AI capabilities. Google said Translate can now offer multiple alternatives for a phrase, particularly when translating idioms or colloquial expressions.

Apple’s iPhone and iPad have been approved to handle classified information at the NATO restricted level, following extensive testing by Germany’s Federal Office for Information Security. The decision means certain devices running iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 can be used in NATO restricted environments without additional software or configuration.

Apple said its smartphones and tablets are the first consumer devices found compliant with the information assurance requirements set by NATO nations for restricted data. The certification allows them to process and store information classified up to the NATO restricted level.

Monotype has launched AI Search, a conversational tool that changes how designers and brands discover fonts across its 250,000+ typefaces. Available on MyFonts in the US and UK, and on the Monotype Fonts platform in multiple languages, the feature lets users describe creative intent in natural language to find suitable typefaces faster.

The approach replaces traditional font filters and tag-based browsing with prompts based on mood, tone, and brand traits.

Sandisk has launched a new generation of portable solid-state drives built for users handling larger files, AI-generated content, and more demanding creative work. The new three-tier lineup spans everyday storage through to high-performance professional use, with the Extreme Portable SSD available now and the rest of the range arriving later this year.

The refreshed portfolio includes the Sandisk Portable SSD, the Sandisk Extreme Portable SSD, and the Sandisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD. Each model targets a different level of performance and workload, from basic backups to multi-stream video editing.

Enclayve is a new, private social network that runs from a physical device inside the home instead of on remote servers, offering families a way to share photos and messages without ads or tracking. The $129 system shifts control away from cloud platforms and places ownership of data directly in the household.

The product centers on a small hardware unit that connects to a home network and stores all content locally. Posts, photos, and interactions remain on the device rather than being uploaded to third party data centers.

MOPIC has announced HoloGlass, a screen attachment that converts compatible iPhone displays into glasses-free 3D screens through an integrated lens and companion app. The product is available for recent iPhone models and is offered to business partners who want to provide 3D services to their customers.

HoloGlass attaches to the front of a smartphone like a screen protector and incorporates a 3D lens built on MOPIC's own ultra-precise optical design technology. The hybrid structure reportedly keeps full resolution 2D image quality during normal use and switches to stereoscopic 3D when the app is in use.

A 2.05 terapixel panoramic image captured from the top of Oslo’s Holmenkollen ski jump tower has been verified as the largest unified high resolution image ever created. Built from hundreds of thousands of photos, the 360 degree panorama allows viewers to explore the Norwegian capital in extraordinary detail.

The project was carried out by Holmenkollen360.com and creator Marek Rzewuski, who set out to produce a single continuous image at a scale not previously achieved. The finished panorama measures 2,297,216 by 891,702 pixels, totaling 2.05 terapixels.

MyPicture has launched a browser-based Photo Prints App that lets UK customers upload, edit, and order up to 500 photo prints without downloading software or creating an account. The new tool runs entirely in a web browser and simplifies the process of ordering printed photos from mobile and desktop devices.

The company says the move addresses the "app download tax", which is "where a customer, ready to print a holiday album or family milestone, is stopped in their tracks by a forced software installation."

Europe’s cybersecurity market is projected to grow from $81.81 billion in 2025 to $165.73 billion by 2034, according to a new report from IMARC Group. The firm forecasts an 8.2 percent compound annual growth rate as escalating cyber threats and tighter regulation push organizations to boost their security spending.

The report links growth to ransomware activity targeting nearly twenty two percent of global extortion victims and AI supported phishing campaigns accounting for over eighty percent of social engineering attacks. Trends such as these are increasingly leading organizations to expand investment in detection, response, and resilience solutions.

Red Hat has announced Red Hat AI Factory with Nvidia, a new co-engineered platform that combines Red Hat AI Enterprise and Nvidia AI Enterprise into a single stack for building and scaling AI applications. It's aimed at organizations moving from pilot projects to full production systems that require tighter control over infrastructure and costs.

The platform brings together Red Hat’s enterprise Linux and AI tooling with Nvidia’s accelerated computing software and runs on systems from Cisco, Dell Technologies, Lenovo, and Supermicro.

Cloudflare says it has become the first Secure Access Service Edge platform to support modern post-quantum encryption standards across its entire network stack. This update extends quantum-resistant protection to all major configurations in its Cloudflare One platform, and at no additional cost for customers.

The announcement centers on Cloudflare One, the company’s SASE offering that connects corporate environments to its global network. Post-quantum cryptography is now available across its Zero Trust access, Secure Web Gateway, and wide-area networking components.

Picsart has launched Aura, a new AI-powered creative tool that turns voice prompts into social posts and short-form videos in a matter of minutes. The company says Aura builds on its existing editor and can guide users from an initial idea to finished content via a conversation.

Aura is part of the Picsart platform, which has more than 130 million monthly users. It acts as a voice-first copilot that responds to natural language prompts rather than traditional layered editing methods.

Omdia reports that Europe’s smartphone market fell 1 percent in 2025 to 134.2 million units, ending a year shaped by weak demand and new eco design and USB C regulations. The technology research and advisory group's data shows the region is still highly competitive, with the largest vendors increasing their combined share.

Samsung retained its position as Europe’s largest smartphone maker, with shipments edging up to 46.6 million units. It faced a slow first half of 2025 due to the absence of the Galaxy A0x series but recovered in the second half, supported by a discounted Galaxy A16 and continued demand for the Galaxy A56, Europe's top selling model in 2025.