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Ponte de Lima boosts education "with strong investment in Technology and Robotics"

The Ponte de Lima City Council is investing around one million euros in the technological modernization of the municipality's schools, with 85% funding from the NORTE 2030 program. The project includes the installation of 159 4K interactive panels, 345 computers, 14 educational robotics kits and 125 next-generation Wi-Fi access points, creating "Future Classrooms" in kindergartens and primary schools. The initiative extends to robotics and programming, with robotic arms featuring Artificial Intelligence and computer vision, as well as an 84-hour training program for educators. The intervention aims to strengthen learning conditions and prepare the educational community for an increasingly technological and innovative context.

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Alto Minho TV27/08/26, 17:56

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5 privacy and security settings worth reviewing on Instagram

The article presents five Instagram privacy and security settings that users should review to have greater control over their experience on the social network. These settings allow managing who can follow the user's activity, interact with them, or access their content, offering an extra layer of protection and account customization.

SAPO Tek27/08/26, 17:35

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Former Fitbit executives launch bracelet designed to care for elderly people remotely

The former Fitbit executives, James Park and Eric Friedman, launched Luffu Link, a smart bracelet designed for remote monitoring of the physical and mental health of elderly people. The device allows family members and caregivers to remotely monitor the health status of older adults, combining wearable technology with long-distance care features.

SAPO Notícias27/08/26, 17:30

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Going to Portugal from September? Get ready for new biometric system

Starting in September, Portugal will begin collecting 100% of biometric data from Brazilians and citizens of countries outside the European Union at airports, through a new system that is in the implementation phase. The system, which aims to modernize immigration control, has already caused long queues at the terminals during its initial implementation phase, causing inconvenience to passengers.

Público27/08/26, 17:28

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Goodbye charger? New Nokia promises up to 40 days of battery life

Nokia has announced a new classic-format mobile phone that stands out for its impressive battery life, promising to last up to 40 days on a single charge. This device represents a return to traditional mobile phones, focusing on a feature that has been increasingly valued by users: long battery life, something that modern smartphones often fail to offer.

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Notícias de Coimbra27/08/26, 17:05

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PlayStation will offer 4 games in September. Here are the chosen ones

Sony announced that between September 1 and October 5, subscribers of all PlayStation Plus plans will be able to add four games to their digital libraries completely free of charge. This offer includes titles for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, allowing players to expand their game collection without any additional cost, regardless of their subscription level.

SAPO Notícias27/08/26, 17:03

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R$ 400 million group bets on AI platform

The Ideal Trends Group, a joint venture with annual revenue exceeding R$ 400 million, launched IdealTrack, a new AI Visibility and GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) platform developed to help brands improve their presence in responses generated by artificial intelligences such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Perplexity, and Copilot. The technology represents a shift in how consumers discover businesses online, adding a new intermediary to the purchase journey beyond traditional search engines, social media, and SEO. The platform transforms AI visibility into measurable and actionable data for brands.

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oglobo27/08/26, 16:17

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Santarém buys former shopping center to install technological center

The Santarém City Council will acquire the former Escala 4 shopping center, located in the historic center of the city, for 607 thousand euros, with the aim of installing a technology center, a business incubator, and support structures for associations. The municipality intends to strengthen the capacity to accommodate projects in the field of innovation through this acquisition.

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Correio do Ribatejo27/08/26, 16:11

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Here is the Galaxy S26 FE. Samsung's (increasingly) affordable phone

Samsung presented the Galaxy S26 FE, a new member of the Galaxy S26 series that arrives with a higher price than its predecessor. The new model is available in three colors and will be released in stores in early September.

SAPO Notícias27/08/26, 16:03

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Back to school: 12 essential apps for all students

With the return to school, technology becomes a fundamental ally for students. This article presents 12 essential applications that help organize schedules, manage academic work, take notes, study for tests and maintain concentration. The recommended apps cover diverse needs of daily student life, from productivity tools to resources for optimizing study and learning.

SAPO Notícias27/08/26, 15:30

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Linux celebrates 35 years: how it went from a 'simple hobby' to an essential piece of technology

The Linux operating system celebrates 35 years, having evolved from a project started as a "simple hobby" by Linus Torvalds, almost named Freax and initially described as something that "wasn't going to be big," to become a fundamental piece of modern technology. Its creator continues to closely follow the development of the project and has been using artificial intelligence tools to help identify errors in the code.

SAPO Tek27/08/26, 15:26

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Adapt4you develops technology to increase inclusion

The company Adapt4you, founded in 2018 in Vila Real by Andreia Matos, a rehabilitation engineer, develops Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) technology to promote the inclusion of people with disabilities. During her master's degree, Andreia created the Smile Access facial expression recognition software for her cousin who suffered from a degenerative neuromuscular disease, allowing her to interact with the computer through the only movements she could perform. The company adapts the technology to the specific needs of each user, facilitating communication for people who cannot communicate through speech, gestures, or expressions.

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A Voz de Trás-os-Montes27/08/26, 15:22

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100% biometrics at the airport starting September 6th

The prime minister visited Lisbon Airport to monitor the preparation for the full implementation of the EES (Entry/Exit System), which will enable the airport to achieve 100% biometric capability. The system will be fully operational from September 6th. While acknowledging challenges, the government guarantees that queuing conditions will see positive improvements.

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Observador27/08/26, 15:15

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eGames Lab has the largest ever Portuguese pavilion at Gamescom 2026

eGames Lab, the largest Portuguese consortium dedicated to video game development, is present at Gamescom 2026 in Cologne, the world's largest event in the sector. The national representation is located in Hall 4.1, pavilion C20g, where it brings together various companies and projects that reflect the growing maturity and ambition of the Portuguese gaming industry.

SAPO Notícias27/08/26, 15:13

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Biometric data at airports to be collected at 100% starting in September

Biometric data collection at Portuguese airports will now be done at 100% from September 6 for passengers covered by the European Entry/Exit System (EES), Prime Minister Luís Montenegro announced, anticipating increased pressure on border control services and stating that the Government is prepared to face this challenge.

Notícias Lx27/08/26, 15:05

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European Union demands permanent commitments from Meta to protect children on Facebook and Instagram

The European Union demanded permanent commitments from Meta to protect children on Facebook and Instagram, threatening fines of up to 6% of turnover. Europe opened a formal investigation against the company, at a time when the US has already fined Meta $18 billion for minors' addiction to social media. The European Commission made clear that "the ball is in Meta's court" to comply with European legislation.

Expresso27/08/26, 14:38

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USA claim that hackers linked to China hacked NASA, the Federal Reserve and the American Senate

The United States Department of Justice announced it has dismantled online infrastructure used by Chinese government-backed hackers to attack government agencies and critical infrastructure in the country. The breaches allegedly affected NASA, the Federal Reserve, the Department of Energy, and the U.S. Senate. The QTFY group, linked to China, was accused of being behind the operations, and two platforms used by the group — QScan and QTRouter — were disabled in a joint operation with the FBI.

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oglobo27/08/26, 14:33

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Hackers invade Android systems in cars in a new form of digital attack

A Kaspersky investigation exposed a hacker campaign that infiltrated the Android central control panels of several car models, exploiting the manufacturer's own update mechanism to install malware and integrate these devices into botnets, representing a new form of digital attack on vehicle systems.

SAPO Tek27/08/26, 14:31

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Warlock Dungeons & Dragons shines among magic sequences, brutal combat and open world

At the inaugural Gamescom 2026 event, the studios Invoke and Wizards of the Coast presented the first gameplay video of Warlock, a new adventure in the Dungeons & Dragons universe. The game, described as a brutalist experience, promises to immerse players in an open world filled with impressive magical sequences and brutal combat, marking a new incursion into the fantastic universe of role-playing games.

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El Periódico Mediterráneo - General27/08/26, 14:22

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France, Spain and Belgium: real-time map tracks trains

A new real-time rail map has been launched, allowing users to track train journeys in France, Spain and Belgium. The platform provides detailed information about delays, cancellations and the services available at stations, offering a useful tool for those traveling by train in these three European countries.

Euronews Portugal27/08/26, 14:22