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DORA is Transforming Compliance in Europe’s Financial Sector, but Most Firms Remain Unprepared

Fourteen months after the Digital Operational Resilience Act became enforceable, Europe’s financial institutions are running out of room to improvise. The regulation, which took effect on January 17, 2025, was supposed to mark the beginning of a new era in digital risk management across the EU. Instead, it has exposed just how far most firms […]

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Establishing If Your Replacement Car Key Is OEM or Aftermarket

Numerous well-known automobile manufacturers often feature distinct markings both externally and internally, which distinguish them from aftermarket keys. Look for unique identifiers such as the maker’s name or a serial number. These specifications can typically be found on the key fob casing or on the retractable metal key blade (if applicable). In contrast, third-party keys generally appear more generic, lacking any branding, and may exhibit less accuracy regarding button functionality or the sturdiness of the casing. Regardless of the type, it is essential to understand the purpose of the panic button on your car key fob.

Characteristics that reveal the origin of your car key

BBLeap raises €5M to bring plant-level precision spraying to arable farms globally

The Rijen-based startup, which retrofits existing sprayers with nozzle-by-nozzle PWM control, will use the capital to commercialise its LeapEye camera system and scale LeapBox internationally from Europe to Canada. The idea behind BBLeap is disarmingly simple: most agricultural sprayers treat an entire field as a single unit, applying the same dose of pesticide, herbicide, or […]

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Certified Android Devices to Restrict Sideloading APK App Files, Making It Less Straightforward

BraveNewPipe Keep Android Open

Google won’t allow people to (easily) sideload apps through APK files on certified Android devices starting in September 2026. It will still be possible, but either require “developer verification” and an “advanced flow” for power users. I was recently made aware of the issue after a BravePipe (previously BraveNewPipe) update, where I was greeted by a pop-up entitled “Keep Android Open” and linking to a website for more details. The “Keep Android Open” website explains that the following will be required to install and update an app (APK) on a certified device: Paying a fee to Google Agreeing to Google’s Terms and Conditions Providing government identification Uploading evidence of the developer’s private signing key Listing all current and future application identifiers This afternoon, I saw an X post about the topic providing more details, and appearing to follow a new post on the Android Developers Blog entitled “Android developer verification: […]

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