Why PHP continues to be a popular but divisive programming language
One thing you can say for PHP is that it’s persistent. Like many long-standing programming languages, it’s often maligned by developers who would like to see a shift to newer…
Mistral releases new ‘top-tier’ AI model, partners with Microsoft
Less than a year since its founding, Paris-based Mistral is launching a new AI flagship model for developers, Mistral Large — just a few months after the release of its…
This solar module could power and heat your home at the same time
European scientists have developed a solar module that can produce electricity and heat at the same time — in a potential breakthrough for low-cost clean energy generation. The device is…
Meta taskforce to fight EU election disinformation as deepfake fears grow
Meta is launching a special task force dedicated to tackling disinformation and abusive AI-generated content in the lead-up to the EU elections in June. The power of social media to…
Google DeepMind taps the power of its AI to accelerate quantum computers
In new research, Google DeepMind has demonstrated that its AI can help accelerate the development of quantum computers — taking one step further in combining two of the most disruptive…
This startup is bioengineering tissue into human vein implants
Norwegian startup ClexBio is bioengineering human veins to implant inside a patient’s body. Together with CSEM, a Swiss R&D centre, the company has built a prototype bioreactor to grow the…
7 fast-growing scaleups with unicorn potential — meet them at TNW 2024
While there are many innovative companies heading to TNW Conference 2024 this year, we’ve created a short list of 7 of the hottest scaleups to check out. Though they cover…
Spain to fine Booking nearly €500M for elbowing out smaller firms
The parent company of Amsterdam-based Booking.com faces a record fine from Spain’s antitrust watchdog, as Europe steps up its efforts to crack down on tech giants and create breathing room…
Hackers are hunting celebs. Digital IDs can help — but come with caveats
When it comes to cyberattacks, celebrities have a huge target on their backs. Just consider the news at the end of 2023 where Rhysida, the infamous hacking group, announced it…
New Russian PSYOPs mix disinformation, spam, and Navalny
Researchers have discovered a Russia-aligned PSYOPs campaign with a curious mix of espionage, disinformation, and Canadian pharmacy spam. It also has links to Alexi Navalny, the Kremlin critic who died…
Arm says ‘software is becoming the driver’ for cars after inking deal with Nuro
After watching its share price almost double in a week, Arm has further tapped into the demand for AI compute. The chip designer today announced a deal with Nuro, a…
Space engineer talks about her search for life on Mars
Last week, NASA’s Perseverance rover spotted its companion, the downed Ingenuity helicopter, in its final resting place amongst a sea of sand ripples on Mars. The aircraft had suffered irreparable…