It’s Valentine’s Day and digital romances are blossoming. Across the world, lonely hearts are opening up to virtual lovers. But their secrets aren’t as safe as they may seem. According to a…
Dutch fintech leader Finom nets €50M to boost digital banking for SMEs
Dutch fintech Finom has raised €50mn, which the startup will use to boost its digital banking services. Founded in 2019, the Amsterdam-based business operates a pan-European neobank for SMEs and entrepreneurs. It…
TNW Podcast: Deepfakes are on the rise — and so is Arm’s market cap
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…
Thinking of joining TNW 2024’s Pitch Battle? Here’s what’s in it for startups
We’re just months away from TNW Conference 2024 (ahem, Europe’s leading tech festival). Now, if you’re a startup, you may be thinking of attending to meet some investors and fresh new hires,…
Will AGI pose a threat to humanity? We asked 3 experts at TNW Conference
From Skynet to The Matrix, the possibility of machines one day being able to outsmart us has provided the backdrop to stories from science fiction books to the silver screen. But with…
World’s biggest tidal energy ‘kite’ powers up for first time in Faroe Islands
A giant tidal energy “kite” located in the waters off Vestmannsund, Faroe Islands, has delivered its first power to the grid, in a significant step forward for the budding ocean energy industry….
New robot guide dog shows not only human jobs are threatened by AI
Automation doesn’t only threaten human workers. Our canine colleagues may also need new jobs because there’s a new robot guide dog in town — and it doesn’t even need walkies. Named Roboguide, the quadruped was…
Why Python continues to reign supreme on the job market
Python has become a language of choice, not just for developers but more and more businesses are relying on it as the backbone of their operations. Just what has contributed to the…
Dutch startup wins €15M to develop first solid-state battery factory
As the world electrifies, the race is on to build better batteries that take you further, charge faster, are safer, and more sustainable. Dutch startup LionVolt is developing 3D solid-state batteries that…
New biotech startup targets genes to treat skin diseases
A new biotech startup developing immuno-dermatology technologies for skin diseases has launched today with $100mn (€93mn) in seed funding. Based in Boston and Geneva, Alys Pharmaceuticals is co-founded by Medicixi, a European…