How Vinted became the first profitable ‘pre-loved’ clothing marketplace

This article features an interview with Vinted CEO Thomas Plantenga, who is speaking at TNW Conference on June 21. Check out the full event schedule here. Vinted CEO Thomas Plantenga…

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Sports tech startup targets ‘100% AI automation’ in streaming and analytics

A Swedish startup plans to bring automated sports streaming to the masses after raising $20mn to enhance its AI camera system. The Malmö-based Spiideo produces a suite of tools for…

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Netherlands, France, and Germany lead ‘largest ever’ botnet sting

Four people have been arrested in the “largest ever operation against botnets,” EU police force Europol announced on Thursday. The Netherlands, Germany, and France led the sting, dubbed “Operation Endgame.”…

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Macron: French AI can challenge ‘insane’ dominance of US and China

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for his country’s AI leaders to challenge the “insane” dominance of US and Chinese tech giants. Macron’s plea comes amid a boom period for…

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Europe’s ‘dark universe’ telescope shares first scientific data and new cosmic images

A space mission exploring the “dark universe” has released its first scientific data — and five new extraterrestrial snapshots. Captured by the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Euclid telescope, the observations paint…

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