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…
Month: August 2024
TNW Podcast: Pavel Durov’s arrest in France, concrete-based CO₂ storage, renewables in Iceland
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…
Europe’s unicorns have risen to €447.4B in total value, report finds
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…
Dublin rejects Google’s new data centre plans over energy concerns
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…
Volkswagen will soon offer in-car gaming in Europe via AirConsole
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…
Telegram’s Pavel Durov arrested: 12 charges France is investigating
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…
AI upskilling is essential for Python developers, says education expert
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…
New €2M fund launches for Dutch early-stage tech startups
A group of sixentrepreneurs 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…
Netherlands hits Uber with €290M fine for transfer of ‘sensitive’ driver data to US
The Dutch data protection authority (DPA) has hit Uber with a €290mn fine for transferring personal European driver data to the US. According to the DPA, the transfers constituted a “serious violation”…
Independence Day: how Ukraine’s tech sector is fuelling the fight for freedom
What’s your work from home situation like these days? For Andriy Klen, co-founder and CFO of smart device startup Petcube, it is not only email notifications popping up on his laptop screen,…