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.…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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,…
Google launches €25M AI drive to ‘empower’ Europe’s workforce
Google has launched a €25mn training and skills programme to help Europe’s workforce “seize the opportunity of AI,” the tech giant announced today. The initiative is targeted at “vulnerable and…
Cowboy riders across Europe can now call an ebike mechanic to their doorstep
Riders in numerous locations throughout Europe can now have their Cowboy ebikes repaired without ever leaving their couch. Through the Cowboy app, you can request a mechanic to come to…
Why startups thrive with immigrant founders
The recent changes to immigration rules in the UK have prompted some entrepreneurs to fear that they may be forced to leave the country as they don’t pay themselves enough…
Nuclear fusion world record a promising step toward limitless energy
In its last hurrah before being shut down, a 40-year-old fusion reactor in the UK set a new world record for energy output — bringing the decades-old promise of clean,…
Murena launches ‘deGoogled’ smartphone with a kill switch for privacy
The Murena 2, a “deGoogled” smartphone with a kill switch, has finally launched in Europe. Billed as a privacy-centric disruptor to the Apple-Google mobile duopoly, the device is the second…
Einride’s electric trucks to deliver Heineken beer to Germany
Germans love beer. They consume more of it than almost any other nation, and now they can get it delivered on all-electric trucks, too. Swedish startup Einride has set up…