‘World’s most efficient large aircraft’ seeks approval for ‘flying bum’
A blimp billed as the “world’s most efficient large aircraft” — but better known as the “The Flying Bum” — is applying for approval to take off. Officially named the…
TNW and Startup Valencia are back together — and on a date to VDS
TNW is taking our relationship with one of Europe’s top innovation hubs to the next level. We’re teaming up with Startup Valencia to accelerate the international expansion of tech extravaganza…
Watch: World’s fastest camera drone races F1 champ Max Verstappen
Dutch Drone Gods and Red Bull have unveiled what they claim to be the world’s fastest camera drone. Capable of top speeds in excess of 350kph, the manually piloted first-person…
Psychiatrist studies potential workplace stressors faced by the first astronauts on Mars
Within the next few decades, NASA aims to land humans on the Moon, set up a lunar colony and use the lessons learned to send people to Mars as part…
Klarna deepens automation fears with claim AI assistant does work of 700 people
In a statement that’s likely to spark controversy, Klara announced that its AI assistant does the work of 700 full-time agents. The statement might raise skepticism for those who remember…
Barbie selfie startup’s $500M valuation exposes the power of memes
A French startup acclaimed for a Barbie selfie generator has raised $43mn round at a $500mn valuation in a showcase for meme magic. Paris-based Photoroom raised the eye-popping sums in…
EU consortium for edge AI calls for design proposals
Four leading European research institutes — CEA-Leti in France, IMEC in Belgium, Fraunhofer in Germany, and VTT in Finland — are accepting design proposals to prototype edge AI technologies at…
TNW Podcast: Zeynep Yavuz talks European tech, Mistral and Silo AI release new LLMs
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…
EU antitrust case against Microsoft-Mistral deal amounts to ‘decisive influence’
An antitrust probe of Microsoft’s surprise deal with French startup Mistral will come down to the role of “decisive influence,” legal experts say. Microsoft revealed on Tuesday that it’s investing…
What is Sora? A new generative AI tool could transform video production — and amplify risks
This month, OpenAI announced a new generative AI system named Sora, which produces short videos from text prompts. While Sora is not yet available to the public, the high quality…
Regurgitated ‘American Pie’ adds sour taste to GenAI copyright claims
Don McClean has always had to share “American Pie.” Since its release in 1971, the hit song has re-emerged in covers by Madonna, parodies by Weird Al Yankovic, serenades by…
ESA releases final images of satellite as it re-enters Earth’s atmosphere
Following almost 30 years of service, the European Space Agency’s ERS-2 satellite re-entered Earth’s atmosphere at approximately 18:17 CET on February 21. Launched in 1995 and with an original mission…