The Fairphone 5 revives the dream of a smartphone that lasts for 10 years

Our phones have lamentably short lives. Batteries die before they’re old, compatibility is transient, software support expires, and minor upgrades soon arrive that are presented as must-haves. It’s an insidious…

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Thinking of moving to Spain? Here’s what you need to know about developer salaries

This article was originally published on .cult by Melina Zacharia and Luis Minvielle. .cult is a Berlin-based community platform for developers. We write about all things career-related, make original documentaries,…

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PhotonVentures raises €60M fund to boost photonics startups in Europe

Dutch VC firm PhotonVentures has raised €60mn for its new fund aimed at stimulating Europe’s photonics industry. The capital targets startups and scaleups active in photonic chips — a crucial…

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