Everything you need to know about Finch, the latest programming language developed by MIT


In May, a research team from MIT announced a new programming language, Finch. It’s designed to support both flexible control flow and diverse data structures. “Finch facilitates a programming model which resolves the challenges of computing over structured arrays

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Why Germany, Hungary oppose the EU’s new tariffs on Chinese EVs


The European Union has hiked tariffs for EVs imported from China, drawing reproach from Beijing and some of its own member states, including Germany, Sweden, and Hungary. The tough new tariffs range between 17.4% and 38.1%, on top of the existing import duty of

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European AI leaders Aleph Alpha and Silo ink deal to deliver ‘sovereign AI’


Two of Europe’s emerging leaders in artificial intelligence have signed a deal to spread “sovereign AI” across the continent. Germany’s Aleph Alpha and Finland’s Silo AI announced the partnership today. The duo plan to create a “one-stop-solution” for Europea

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TNW Podcast: Behind the scenes of TNW Conference 2024; Dutch chips, Danish media, Chinese internet


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, Ioanna and Andrii ta

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TNW Conference 2024: Building the world’s first medically-cleared contraceptive app


With only a little over a week left till the TNW Conference in Amsterdam on June 20 and 21, we’re highlighting some of the sessions we’re most excited about. One of the talks I’m really looking forward to this year touches on a purpose very close to my heart:

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Black Semiconductor raises €254.4M for graphene-based chips in boost for European sector


Amid a global race for semiconductor leadership, an Aachen-based startup has raised €254.4mn for its chip technology in a big boost for the German as well as the European semiconductor sector. Brothers Daniel and Sebastian Schall launched Black Semiconductor i

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Stability AI launches Stable Diffusion 3, its ‘most sophisticated image generation model yet’


Stability AI today launched Stable Diffusion 3 Medium, which the British startup calls its “most advanced text-to-image open model yet.” Comprised of 2 billion parameters, SD3 Medium promises photorealistic results without complex workflows. Crucially, the mode

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Amsterdam suspends shared cargo ebike service Cargoroo over ‘failed questionnaire’


Amsterdam has refused to grant Cargoroo a new license to operate its shared cargo ebike rental service in the Dutch capital. Instead, it has handed over exclusive operating rights to BAQME, an upstart rival from Rotterdam.  The City first

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European telecoms leading the way in quantum tech adoption, report finds


Say quantum technologies and most people probably still imagine something decades into the future. But, as a new report released today demonstrates, quantum is already here — especially as it relates to the telecom industry.  After years of increme

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German VC unveils record-breaking €214M early-stage fund for deep tech


We know from reports earlier this year that VC investment is once more on the rise for European startups. And the wave of optimism seems to be continuing — at least for the continent’s deep tech sector.  Munich’s Vsquared Ventures today announced

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