Why Europe could quietly win the humanoid race
Elon Musk’s Optimus demo at Tesla’s We Robot event made one thing clear: when it comes to humanoids, the spotlight still belongs to the United States. Then there is Asia…
Can Europe’s AI rules turn worker protections into a competitive edge?
While the US has largely pursued AI development with minimal regulatory oversight, Europe has taken a markedly different approach. The Data Protection Act, the GDPR, and the recent AI Act…
Why traditional VC is failing deep tech — and what can fix it
Europe’s deep tech future hinges on evolving investment strategies. The reason for this is that traditional funding models cannot support the long-term financial commitments that innovation demands. There is a…
Browzwear snaps up Dutch AI fashion model startup Lalaland
Dutch startup Lalaland, a pioneer of AI-generated fashion models, has been snapped up by software firm Browzwear for an undisclosed sum. Based at TNW City in Amsterdam, Lalaland quickly made…
Cleo launches new ‘AI money coach’ to help fix your spending habits
UK-based fintech Cleo, known for its AI-powered budgeting app, has launched its most advanced product to date. Dubbed Cleo 3.0, the new version introduces features such as voice interaction, long-term…
Proton VPN rises to top UK app charts as porn age checks kick in
Proton VPN has become the UK’s most downloaded free app, as Britons rush to bypass a new law requiring users to verify their age before accessing websites hosting adult content. …
A satellite just used AI to make its own decisions in space — and NASA’s stoked
For the first time, a satellite has used onboard AI to autonomously decide where and when to capture a scientific image — all in under 90 seconds, with no human…
Swiss startup says its AI weather forecaster beats Microsoft, Google
Swiss startup Jua has launched an AI-powered weather forecaster that it says beats leading models from tech giants — potentially making it the world’s most accurate weather forecasting system. Jua…
Vibe coding platform Lovable becomes fastest-growing software startup ever
Swedish AI startup Lovable says it has surpassed $100mn in annual recurring revenue (ARR) just eight months after launch. This makes it the fastest-ever software company to reach the milestone —…
Why navigating ongoing uncertainty requires living in the now, near, and next
As we move into the second half of 2025, the global tech ecosystem is navigating a heady mix of unpredictability and promise. Funding into newer tech firms remains complex, with…
Funding focus: Germany snaps up 90% of Europe’s record defence tech funding
Funding focus is a new series analysing cash flow into the European tech ecosystem. Last week, we looked at the largest investment rounds in fusion energy this year, and now we’re…
Denmark taps Microsoft to build world’s most powerful quantum computer
Denmark is aiming to stake a bold claim in the global quantum race with plans to build the world’s most powerful quantum computer. Backed by €80mn from EIFO (Denmark’s export…