The UK’s space sector is searching for positives after the first orbital launch from western Europe ended in failure. The mission appeared to have started smoothly. At around 10PM GMT on Monday,…
Month: January 2023
UK pumps cold cash into green freight with new £7M tech fund
On Monday, the UK government launched a £7M tech fund aiming to decarbonize the freight industry and improve transport links. Over the course of three years, the Freight Innovation Fund (FIF) will…
Wind, solar, and hydrogen: How energy will get more sustainable in 2023
Both the EU’s ambitious 2030 climate target and the current energy crisis have highlighted the need to accelerate the transition to renewable energy. And while wind, solar, and green hydrogen are already on…
Heads up: These tech jobs will NOT be trending in 2023
2022 was a year of highs and lows for job seekers. A turbulent economic landscape was scarred with job losses across the tech industry, rising inflation across Europe, and high energy and…
The UK counts down to its first ever orbital satellite launch (Update: the mission failed)
The first ever orbital satellite launch from the UK — and Europe — was set for takeoff on Monday, January 9. The so-called “Start Me UP” mission, led by US-based Virgin Orbit, set…
The UK counts down to its first ever orbital satellite launch
The first ever orbital satellite launch from the UK — and Europe — is set for takeoff tonight (Monday, January 9). The so-called “Start Me UP” mission, led by US-based Virgin Orbit, will…
French startup uses Hi-Fi speakers to develop eco-friendly heat pumps
Amidst the climate and energy crisis, heat pumps have emerged on the housing heating market as a technology that can replace gas and oil, while lowering the energy bills. Yet, their air…
6 ways EU startups can cut spending during the recession
With a global recession impending, Europe’s startups are feeling the pressure. Investment opportunities are dwindling and customer acquisition is getting harder. So what can startups do to survive during this time? From…
Evernote has been acquired — here’s how its new owner can fix it
For a while, Evernote was on top of the world. The Californian note-taking app surfed the 2000s tech productivity boom to become the leader in its field. But then it fell from…
How to live off the grid as a techie
Across Europe and North America, more and more people are deciding to ditch their reliance on public utilities such as water, gas, and electricity to live and operate independently. And they’re doing…