Smartphones in Spain should carry health warning, says government panel

A Spanish government-appointed committee of experts has recommended that smartphones sold in the country carry health warning labels. The advice comes amid mounting concern about the effects of smartphone use,…

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Swiss startup bets on photonic chips to cut data centre energy consumption

Amid the AI boom, data centres are consuming alarming amounts of electricity. They’re also responsible for 1% of global energy-related emissions. By 2030, their power demand could increase by 160%.…

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The EU is getting its first ever commissioner for startups

Ekaterina Zaharieva has been nominated as the EU’s first ever commissioner for startups, the bloc’s chief Ursula von der Leyen announced today. Zaharieva served as Bulgaria’s deputy prime minister for judicial…

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Startups race to curb data centre energy use amid AI boom

Data centres gobble up roughly 2% of global electricity, which translates to around 1% of energy-related greenhouse gas emissions.   Streaming Netflix, storing stuff in the cloud, and meeting up on…

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Ukrainian startup plans to defend companies from disinformation with AI

A Ukrainian startup forged by war is bringing counter-disinformation to the business world. Osavul was founded in 2022 to fight Russian propaganda. To analyse the threats, the company applied AI…

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This Swedish startup wants to pay the flight tracking community using blockchain

One of the most popular pastimes you may or may not have heard about is flight tracking.  For instance, in September 2022, the Royal Air Force Boeing C-17A Globemaster III…

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Europe has opened a door to a universal wallet. The web’s inventor wants to enter

Imagine you’re moving to the destination of your dreams. A tropical paradise by the sea? An enchanting mountain village? A sun-kissed chateau surrounded by vineyards? Take your pick. All you…

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