Despite taking several years to become fully popularised, Python continues to dominate the programming sphere thanks to its clean and relatable syntax, readability, and ease of learning for beginners. However, the most…
Month: July 2024
Dutch founder raises $1M for app he built for his deaf parents
Growing up, Jari Hazelebach was a full-time interpreter. Both of his parents are deaf, and from a young age he helped them communicate in a world largely oblivious to the struggles of…
Laser weapon ‘neutralises’ targets from British Army vehicle for first time
Britain has successfully fired a laser weapon from an army combat vehicle for the first time, the UK government announced today. During trials, the system “neutralised” targets at distances in excess of…
Dutch students cross North Sea in hydrogen boat — but you won’t ride one anytime soon
A team of students from the Technical University of Delft have made history by crossing the North Sea in a fully hydrogen-powered boat. TU Delft’s Hydro Motion team set off from Breskens,…
Businesses are harvesting our biometric data. We need new protections
Imagine walking through a bustling railway station. You’re in a hurry, weaving through the crowd, unaware that cameras are not just watching you but also recognising you. These days, our biometric data…
Proton launches ‘privacy-first’ AI email assistant to rival Google, Microsoft
Swiss app developer Proton has launched a new “privacy-first” AI email writing assistant that could be a more secure alternative to similar offerings from Google and Microsoft. Proton Scribe, integrated in Proton…
UK approves first cultivated meat sales in Europe — but only for pet food
Cultivated meat is finally approved for sale in Europe — but don’t break out the fine China just yet. The first dishes are exclusively reserved for pets. Our furry friends can now…
Autonomous kite-powered boats promise faster, cheaper, greener shipping
From your phone to your clothes or even the breakfast you ate this morning, there’s a high chance a boat transported it from where it was made to where you bought it…
Samsung buys UK startup Oxford Semantic to boost ‘personalised AI experiences’
Samsung has snapped up UK startup Oxford Semantic Technologies, in a bid to “hyper-personalise” user experiences with AI. Founded in 2017, Oxford Semantic specialises in knowledge graphs, which integrate and analyse data. The…
Google backs Danish startup using ancient bacteria to ferment CO2 into valuable chemicals
Danish startup Again has raised money… again. Google Ventures and Berlin-based HV Capital led the $43mn funding round, which brings the startup’s total to date to just shy of $100mn. Again takes…