AI is here to stay, for better or for worse. In the business world, the exponential use of artificial intelligence has sparked both hopes of unprecedented productivity — and fears of job loss. According to a recent survey by EY, more than two in three employe
As one of millions of adults who grew up building Lego, the company’s digital adventures upset my childhood memories. Yet my screaming inner infant can’t derail the transition. Our beloved bricks have now been in video games for nearly three decades. Since de
Spectricity has a new target for the startup’s “true colour” camera: skin care analysis. The Belgian company has signed a deal with Korea’s Lululab to develop the application. Together, the partners plan to create a new generation of smart skin care on mobile
Welcome to the new episode of the TNW Podcast — the show where we discuss the latest developments in the European technology ecosystem and feature interviews with some of the most interesting people in the industry. In today’s episode, Linne
Google’s plans for a third data centre in Dublin have hit a snag. Unimpressed by the lack of on-site renewable energy sources to power the facility, the South Dublin County Council today announced it had refused the tech giant’s expansion scheme. Along with many ot
The cumulative value of Europe’s active unicorns now sits at €447.4bn — 3% higher than in 2023, according to a new report from Pitchbook. The report also found that unicorn deal value continued to show signs of recovery during the second quarter of 2024.
As generative AI continues to evolve at a rapid pace, programmers face a new challenge: mastering meaningful artificial intelligence. It seems that every workplace is pushing towards leveraging the technology — some with more consideration and ethics than others. Fro
Volkswagen has teamed up with gaming platform AirConsole to make multiplayer games part of the in-car experience for European drivers and passengers. AirConsole offers a large number of casual games, ranging from racing and sports to puzzles and quizzes. The G
French prosecutors have shed further light on the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov. Durov was apprehended on Saturday at Le Bourget Airport near Paris after landing on his private jet. The Russia-born billionaire — a dual citizen of France and the UAE — was d
A group of six entrepreneurs and angel investors have announced today the launch of their first fund, aiming to support Dutch early-stage tech startups. Named the Dutch Operator Fund I, it has raised €2mn in capital. The amount is provided by the team itself,